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Christian Living

Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry

I’m finally getting around to reading one of those books I’ve heard quoted by a ton of authors and podcasters, “A Secular Age” by Charles…
Podcasts

What Do CGN Leaders Believe About the End Times?

How much of an emphasis does Calvary Global Network put on eschatology: the area of theology that deals with studying the end times? What is…
Theology

7 Reasons Jesus Couldn’t Stay Dead

The Bible tells us that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead on the Sunday after Passover. The risen Jesus met with and spoke with…
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: The Nature of Christ’s Resurrected Physical Body
Christian Living
Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission
Podcasts
What does the future hold for CGN?
Articles
Fundamentalists, Progressives, and Theological Method
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes–Praying Alone & Praying Together
Discipleship
Gossip & The Gospel
Culture

Are Christians on the Wrong Side of History?

Several years ago, I watched a short-lived series on ancient Rome. While the story was fictional, the characters were historical and the producers aimed to…
Culture

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief

Support those affected by Hurricane Harvey Our prayers continue for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Calvary Houston has provided information to pray, help and support:…
Culture

A Certain Kingdom & Political Uncertainty

I was sick to my stomach again. It happens every time I read through the book of Judges and get to the last few chapters.…
Culture
Faith in a Level Zero Culture
Culture
How to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking
Culture
The Post-Roe Era Pastor: Why You Are Needed More Now Than Ever.
Culture
CGN Leadership Statement on Racism
Culture
“Contented: In All Things Peace”
Culture
Doubt and Faith of Our Time
Gospel

Unity Requires Conversation

A conversation with the right person at the right time can change everything. The other day I walked out of an interview gone wrong. Reeling…
Gospel

The King’s Crown

Good Friday is the day on which some 2,000 years ago Jesus of Nazareth was nailed to a Roman cross just outside the walls of…
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3

When there was no more wine to supply to the guests at a wedding they were attending, Mary approached Jesus and subtly told Him to…
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Gospel
Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Gospel
Isaiah 41: Easter and the World
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Ministry & Leadership

How to Give an Altar Call Part 2

In a previous post I gave one important principle about the altar call: don't manipulate. We can manipulate in a call to decision by:Using bait…
Ministry & Leadership

Study: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep

|10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep| Study: That is the first key component with sermon prep. “I think it’s very important for anyone to…
Announcements

Conference Conversations: “Church Planter Initiative Roundtable”

Upcoming Training Track: “Cultivate: Church Planter Initiative Roundtable" One of our Training Tracks will be the Church Planter Initiative Round able, discerning together about our…
Ministry & Leadership
Life & Leadership Lessons with Mike Neglia
Announcements
URGENT: Calvary Chapel missionaries need help after missile strikes knock out power in Ukraine!
Ministry & Leadership
Just Be You as You Share Scripture
Ministry & Leadership
Bridging the Divide Between the Big Church and the Small Church
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
Ministry & Leadership
Overcoming Moralism In The Church
Discipleship

Weak Men Weak Excuses

Years ago I ran into a man at a retreat that I hadn't seen for quite a while...As we sat down across from each other…
Christian Living

A Time of Lament

We find ourselves living at a time of great fear, sorrow and disappointment. Many of us are faced with dilemmas that we never expected, like…
Discipleship

Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 3

Editor’s Note: This is the third article of a three-part series on how to develop disciples who will, in turn, make disciples of others. Click…
Discipleship
God Renews His People with the Word (Nehemiah 8)
Discipleship
Are You a Missionary?
Discipleship
Bridge Building + Creating a Disciple-Making Culture
Discipleship
A Life Rearranged: An Important Lesson Learned in Nicaragua
Discipleship
How to Win in Spiritual Warfare
Discipleship
Act as if God Exists
Christian Living

Be Anxious for Nothing

I will never forget the day I received the hospital bill in our mailbox. I was having a particularly cheerful day up until that moment.…
Christian Living

Four Ingredients for a Gospel Glued Family

Amanda is a single mom with three great kids and wanted her family to be close. In fact, Amanda looked for ways to experience that…
Christian Living

Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media

I was amazed to read the headlines today, “Twitter Engineers to 'Ban a Way of Talking' Through 'Shadow Banning,'” "Algorithms to Censor Opposing Political Opinions.”…
Christian Living
When We Run, We Feel His Pleasure
Christian Living
Why I Am Thankful for My Experience with Panic Attacks Part 1
Christian Living
A Dangerous Liturgy: How Pornography Deforms Us
Christian Living
How Elisabeth Elliot Helped Me Propose to My Wife
Christian Living
Authentic Christianity: Wired for Ekklesia
Christian Living
Gospel-Centered Life