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Theology

A Study in the Book of Hebrews: The Centrality of Jesus

We aren't sure exactly who wrote the book of Hebrews. Some say it was Paul the apostle, but that is doubtful. Others say Barnabas—or because…
Culture

The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?

A few years ago, I ran afoul of some pastors in my tribe for allowing a woman to teach to an audience of both women…
Podcasts

What Does CGN Believe about Charismatic Gifts and Their Use in the Church Today?

What do CGN leaders believe about the charismatic gifts mentioned in the Bible — specifically, the spiritual gifts of prophecy, healing, and speaking in tongues?…
Theology
Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction
Theology
Sola Gratia: The Beauty & Sufficiency Of Grace In The Salvation Of Sinners
Theology
Should Christians Divide Over End Times Prophecy?
Culture
Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality
Christian Living
Surrendering the Adrenaline: A Peace Offering
Theology
Unity is Rare: Psalm 133
Culture

The Link: Crossing Cultures Podcast, Uncontroversial Topics with Tim Keller, Challenges of Church Succession & More

"Crossing.Cultures Podcast"– Phil Metzger"Tune in for the first episode of "Crossing.Cultures" Podcast with Phil Metzger! We look forward to this new podcast! Click the link…
Culture

A Word for Christians in a Politically Divided Culture

The COVID-19 crisis has been a major disruption worldwide, affecting the lives of nearly every person on the planet. Movement has been restricted; jobs have…
Culture

#ccpc16 – Engaging the Culture with the Gospel

Starting from far left, Michael Smith, Tony Fornabaio, David Zamora, Thi'sl, Ray Dash, Pete Nelson, Phil Metzger participate in a panel discussion moderated by Brian…
Culture
Five Ways to Protest Like a Christian
Culture
Is Your Culture Post-Christian or Pre-Revival?
Christian Living
Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine – Part 1
Culture
The Link: Marty Sampson, Alice Cooper Interview, The Gospel & Cultural Engagement, and more!
Culture
Pray for Florida
Culture
Faith and Politics: A Historical Perspective – Part 3
Culture

Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting

On Sunday morning, June 12, 2016, while on a trip to Seattle for a friend’s wedding, I woke up, grabbed my phone, opened up Facebook…
Gospel

This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity

A recent edition to the Star Wars franchise is The Mandalorian TV series. It has become hugely popular with both die-hard Star Wars fans as…
Gospel

Peace on Earth

“Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth, peace to men on whom God's favor rests.” (Luke 2:14). There is still quite a bit…
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
The Death of God
Ministry & Leadership

Do you know your lane? Do you know your Lord?

Recently I had the opportunity to meet with dozens of Calvary pastors from around the country in New York City for a special time of…
Articles

Women’s Bible Study, Where Are You?

As I talk with women involved in ministry all over the world, I hear similar themes repeated over and over such as, “Women these days…
Gospel

Never Outgrow the Gospel

Martyn Lloyd-Jones tells the story of how the church he grew up in began with a great revival, but slowly died over time. When he…
Ministry & Leadership
Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference
Ministry & Leadership
Men’s Ministry Basics
Discipleship
Take Courage: A Meditation on Acts 23:11
Ministry & Leadership
How to Discover God’s Will in Every Situation
Ministry & Leadership
An Interview with Pastor Richard Cimino
Ministry & Leadership
CGN – Leading During Covid-19
Discipleship

How to Overcome Fiery Words of Anger

It was a difficult conversation. Don’t you hate those? I thought I was right; they thought they were right, which resulted in a heated war…
Discipleship

Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?

My start in ministry was unexpected. I'm the son of a church-planting pastor. My childhood memories consist of awkward church people, financial struggles and a…
Christian Living

Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions

In my last post, I offered "Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions." Despite the fact that most believers recognize the benefits, many still struggle to…
Discipleship
How to Defeat Four Giants of Terror
Discipleship
Bridge Building + Creating a Disciple-Making Culture
Discipleship
Jesus Is Your Lord and Savior, but Is He Your Teacher?
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3
Discipleship
Family Before Ministry: Four Points for Maintaining Healthy Balance
Discipleship
Youth Ministry
Christian Living

Having Begun in the Spirit

A Word to Pastors and Leaders As pastors and leaders, we must continually return to Paul’s question: Having begun in the Spirit, are we now…
Christian Living

Keeping the Main thing the Main Thing

We were about six months into our church plant in Oregon, when I headed out one day to a nearby lake just to spend some…
Christian Living

Why Mentorship Matters

After writing to Titus — his former travel and ministry partner (Galatians 2.1-3) — about his current task in the church, Paul begins to instruct…
Christian Living
Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction
Christian Living
The Church, the Culture and Corinth: Facing the Lack of Dignity in the 21st Century
Christian Living
Arise, Go, and Prepare
Christian Living
Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 2
Bible Study
An Introduction to Eternity Now: Discovering Eternal Life with Daily Readings through Philippians by Bradley Hall
Christian Living
A Better Way Than Condemning