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Theology

Drifting from Dispensationalism: Addressing the Factors

So far in this series I’ve attempted to summarize and describe the current eschatological mood among younger evangelicals in general, and within the fellowship of…
Theology

Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?

Seminary is Not For Everyone I have known many good pastors who did not go to seminary. My pastor, Tom Stipe, used to tell me…
Theology

Five Points on the Mission Statement of a Christ Follower

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which…
Gospel
Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
Theology
Take a Hike – Journeying Through the Songs of Ascents
Theology
3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders
Theology
Comedic Reversal in Paul’s Conversion
Theology
The Errancy of Misinterpreting the Inerrancy of the Bible
Christian Living
Advent: Jesus Our Salvation
Culture

Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2

Last Thursday the city of Philadelphia welcomed home, for the first time ever, their Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Somewhere between 700,000 and 2,000,000 people…
Christian Living

Discouragement and Bieber

Last week Justin Bieber put this up on Twitter. Life is about the journey 🙂 — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) October 23, 2014 Yes I know…
Culture

The Age of the Refugee: How Displaced Millions & the Hope of God are Changing the World

It’s incredible that in a day the Lord can completely change your life. For me it happened this summer, June 22, 2015. I went to…
Culture
The Link: C.S. Lewis’ Last Written Word, Darwin Apostasy, Pro Skater Story & More
Culture
The Link: Cultural Engagement, Creation Fest UK Update, Conspiracy Theories & More!
Culture
Joker in Our Culture: Thoughts on the Film
Culture
Are Christians on the Wrong Side of History?
Culture
Abortion, Christians, & The Value of a Life (with Ryan Lynn)
Culture
Gentleness in the Age of Outrage
Gospel

From Waiting to Witnessing

In 1992, I sat in a classroom at the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Every Friday morning, Pastor Chuck Smith would walk…
Gospel

Church Planting Like Skateboarding

In the Protestant West, we’ve come to see church planting as a mainstream activity for Christians. But I wonder. As we enter an area with…
Gospel

Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter

As the joyful spirit of Easter envelops our hearts and minds, we’re thrilled to present an article that embodies the essence of this sacred holiday.…
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Gospel
WIN: Jesus is Victorious
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Ministry & Leadership

The Success of Succession: When Church Leaders Are Pressed to Compromise

When Protestants broke with Rome in the 15th Century, Rome countered the Protestant departure with a claim to Apostolic succession: "Look," they said, "Our leaders…
Ministry & Leadership

What Does CGN Believe about Ecclesiology and Church Government?

What does CGN believe about the nature, purpose, and destiny of the church, both locally and globally? What constitutes a church, and what role do…
Ministry & Leadership

When Leaders Need Shepherding

A couple months ago, someone approached me regarding a situation where they felt I hadn’t responded in a pastoral way. Of course, such statements hold…
Ministry & Leadership
Pastor, Are You Really Speaking the Language of Your Community
Ministry & Leadership
The Key to Discerning the Will of God
Ministry & Leadership
The Pastors School
Ministry & Leadership
The Secret to Maintaining Vision at Every Step of Life’s Journey
Ministry & Leadership
The Importance of Vision Casting in Ministry
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Discipleship

Worship & Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Worship Leaders Conference | Multiply "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19a). The call for us to make disciples…
Discipleship

Belle Patrick: A Kind of Missionary

Perhaps you have heard of reluctant missionaries and pioneer missionaries, but have you ever heard of “a kind of missionary?” This was Patrick Collinson’s description…
Christian Living

The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship

Originally published on March 1, 2016 I’m not a huge pastry fan, but I do enjoy a fresh, hot slice of apple pie with a…
Discipleship
Weak Men Weak Excuses
Christian Living
Discipleship In Every Season
Discipleship
How Firm a Foundation: The Life of Adoniram Judson
Discipleship
Bridge Building + Creating a Disciple-Making Culture
Discipleship
The Benefit of Christ as Our Foundation
Discipleship
The Gift of the Presence We Don’t Deserve
Christian Living

Allow Yourself to Heal

Have you ever been broken, in body or in soul, and prayed earnestly for healing and not received the answer you hoped for? This past…
Christian Living

Be Silent as the Grave

There is a scene from Jane Austen’s novel Sense and Sensibility, portrayed in the 1995 classic movie, that perfectly captures the hypocrisy of two females…
Christian Living

From Anger to Grace: Following Jesus into Heart-Level Healing

Maintaining good relationships is a priority for us in ministry. Our vocation is peculiar in that we work with people, and that gets messy. Like…
Christian Living
How Does a Believer Follow Jesus?
Christian Living
There is Good in This Harsh Reality
Christian Living
God Still Works Miracles
Christian Living
Work Out Your Own Salvation
Christian Living
Who is the Hero of Your Sermon?
Christian Living
Amy Carmichael Part 1: Women Worth Knowing