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Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Praying Alone & Praying Together Part 2

In our last installment of Ecclesiology 101, we began to look at how the local church lives and breathes in relationship to prayer. We laid…
Theology

“The Perfect” Argument for Continuationism

Coming from a strong cessationist background, I assumed that the sign gifts in the early church had died out soon after the apostolic age. But…
Podcasts

What does the future hold for CGN?

In this episode of the CGN Mission & Methods podcast, we discuss the future of CGN as a network: What initiatives are currently in the…
Theology
The Gifts: Defined and Referenced
Culture
The Chosen vs. the Bible: A Closer Look at the Women with Jesus—What Were They Really Doing?
Podcasts
Does God Cause Evil and Suffering? – ft Gerry Breshears and John Piper
Theology
A Second Look at the Third Person of the Trinity
Theology
An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”
Theology
The Post-Apostolic Myth
Culture

What Should I Do? Response to the #MeToo Movement

One point seven million tweets in 85 countries, 90% within the first 48 hours. More than 12 million Facebook posts, comments and reactions exploding online…
Culture

Norman Leo Geisler July 21, 1932 – July 1, 2019

"The Man Who Didn’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist" “I am put here for the defense of the gospel” (Philippians 1:16). On July…
Culture

Amanda Berry Smith

Amanda Berry Smith (1837-1915): In today’s podcast we will be telling the fascinating story of Amanda Berry Smith, a woman born into slavery in Maryland…
Culture
Robin Williams and Secret Suffering
Culture
The Link: Conference Archives, the Gospel of Caesar, Scientific Authoritarianism & More
Culture
Tribute to J.I. Packer
Culture
One Nation Under God. Indivisible?
Culture
Christ in Yom Kippur Part 2
Culture
Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists
Gospel

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

“Gospel-centered” seems to be a catchphrase these days. Some may say it without really knowing what the term represents. Being gospel-centered is important to our…
Culture

Rural America Matters Too

Rural America Matters Too I'll never forget what was said that evening; irritating experiences are funny like that. I was co-pastoring a small church plant…
Culture

Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees

By Sharon Markey, with Olya Syniuk as co-author You never get used to war. Over a year has passed since the beginning of Russia's full-scale…
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Discipleship
The Church & Victims of Depression
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Gospel
Isaiah 41: Easter and the World
Announcements

IGTV Conversations: Let’s Talk About Vision!

Join us on June 28-July 1 for the Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference!Brian Brodersen and Kellen Criswell discuss the vision for this conference, and how…
Ministry & Leadership

Life on Mission: Called, Equipped and Sent Part 1

Looking back at Luke 9:1-17, I want to focus on the flow of the ministry of Jesus in the region of Galilee. His public ministry…
Ministry & Leadership

Importing Missions like a Bottle of Coca-Cola

Over the past few decades there has been much to do over the term “missiology” (the theological study of the church and her mission in…
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter Panel Discussion: The Pastor as a Student
Ministry & Leadership
10 Minute Seminary: What is Gospel-Centered Preaching?
Discipleship
The Worshiper and the Leader: A Powerful Combination
Ministry & Leadership
What Does CGN Believe about Ecclesiology and Church Government?
Ministry & Leadership
Why Change & Forward Movement are Crucial in Ministry
Announcements
Introducing: The Leadership Lessons Podcast
Discipleship

Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation

Recently, I was asked to be one of the speakers at a retreat for millennials where the theme was "Legacy." The definition of legacy that…
Discipleship

Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life

Editor’s Note: This is the first article of a series on how to develop disciples who will, in turn, make disciples of others. In addition,…
Christian Living

Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions

In my last post I wrote about "Eight Reasons Why Believers Have Daily Devotions." In this article, I’d like to write about how we actually…
Discipleship
The Gift of the Presence We Don’t Deserve
Discipleship
Why Does God Make Us Wait?
Discipleship
Do You Understand That We Are the Bride?
Discipleship
Youth Ministry
Discipleship
Soteriology in the Middle Part 1
Discipleship
Lessons I Learned from Marilyn’s Cancer
Christian Living

The Reformation Through Jewish Eyes

As the Church prepares to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation on October 31, 2017, there is much to celebrate. Truly the Reformation has…
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…
Christian Living

The Charity Winter Needs

In Need of Charity “*The Charity Winter Brings” was how I mis-read the title of a *song recently. Yes, “the charity winter brings,” I thought.…
Christian Living
Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions
Christian Living
3 Keys to Create Margin for What Matters Most
Christian Living
The Key to Keeping Your Focus on Christ at Christmas
Christian Living
Svieta’s Story: A Refugee’s Story of Overcoming Loss and Finding Community & Purpose
Christian Living
A Father’s Love: Drawing Near to God in a Distant World
Christian Living
Strength in the Weak Places