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Theology

Did Jesus Cast Aside His Deity In The Incarnation?

The passage of Philippians 2:1-11 seems to have been a source of contention for those on both sides of the orthodox fence, so to speak.…
Theology

Sola Gratia: The Beauty & Sufficiency Of Grace In The Salvation Of Sinners

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on September 7, 2017 and is part three of a five-part series. 2023 marks the 506th anniversary. Soon…
Theology

Four Messy Essential Realities About Grace and Truth

I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for over a quarter century. In the last 25 plus years, I’ve personally observed Pastor Chuck embrace the desire…
Christian Living
Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life
Theology
The Rescue of Restriction
Theology
Grace: The Anti-Karma
History & Holidays
What Mary Knew an Advent Meditation
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: Is Easter Just More of the Same?
Ministry & Leadership
How is CGN Cultivating Church Planting?
Culture

Are Christian Refugees Here to Provide Guidance for the American Church?

When I pastored in Phoenix a few years ago, my assistant pastor was from a Middle Eastern country and a number of our church members…
Culture

The Era of Constantine: When Church Met State

For the first three hundred years of its existence, the Christian Church was generally viewed by the Roman Empire as either an enigma, a fringe…
Culture

A Gospel Response to Racial Injustice

I can’t breathe. These words are haunting. After more than 100,000 Americans lost their breath due to Covid-19, the words of one man still echo…
Christian Living
Why Wait For Marriage? (With Jon Keith and Jordan Aly) – A Discussion on dating and sexuality.
Culture
A Word for Christians in a Politically Divided Culture
Culture
Ad Astra: A Film Review
Culture
The Link: Renewal for Tired Pastors, Longing for Justice, Character Formation & More
Culture
Prayer Around the World: 24 Hour Live Prayer
Culture
Christ in Yom Kippur Part 1
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

Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions

I really like hot sauce. In fact, I recently tried to make my own. I went to the farmers market and bought some seedlings. I…
Gospel

The Bible is About Jesus

Pilgrim Benham is a contributor of the Expositors Collective, a growing network of pastors, leaders and laypeople, which exists to equip, encourage and mentor the…
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Gospel
How the Gospel Heals Shame
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Ministry & Leadership

When Leaders Lead 2020: Vision!

"Welcome to our 10th annual When Leaders Lead Women’s Conference! This conference offers an opportunity for you will be refreshed, restored, and renewed to lead…
Ministry & Leadership

Lessons in Leadership Part 3: Fearlessly Leading the Good Fight

Sometimes I think we forget as pastors and leaders that we have intentionally placed ourselves in the line of fire, the front of the battle—directly…
Ministry & Leadership

Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Expositor

What is biblical exposition? And why does it matter for a pastor? Listen to the latest discussion on pastoral ministry with Brian Brodersen, Richard Cimino…
Culture
New Episodes: CGN- Leading in COVID-19 Podcast
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Ministry & Leadership
10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Multi-cultural Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Becoming Kingdom Leaders – The Pastoral Responsibility to Invest in the Universal Church
Ministry & Leadership
The Story of Horizonte Ensenada
Ministry & Leadership
It’s all about Jesus
Discipleship

Act as if God Exists

Back in June, I wrote an article on "Why Jordan Peterson Matters," and why Christians should take notice. My article got pushback from some Christians…
Discipleship

Good Friday: A Good Day for Bad People

Jesus was bludgeoned. He was betrayed, spit on, lied about and nailed to a piece of wood we call the cross. From the physical pain,…
Discipleship

Three Reminders for Those Living a Public Lifestyle

I live a very public life. I post on three social media networks regularly (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). I share what I am thinking, what daily…
Discipleship
Generational Sin?
Discipleship
C.H. Spurgeon’s Seven Tips for Reading the Bible
Discipleship
How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Discipleship
Experiencing an Insurrection of Kindness in Your Ministry
Discipleship
How to Diagnose a Cold Heart Toward God
Christian Living

5 Essentials for Effective Christian Parenting

I’m a parent of two young adult children and a pastor. I’ve gleaned some perspective on the process of parenting. Preliminarily, I’m grateful to God…
Christian Living

Are We Drifting Backward?

This is painful. I’m about to share something personal. It’s a lesson I learned years ago. I share it because it illustrates what I believe…
Christian Living

In Returning and Rest

God in His creative genius has created a double purpose for some fruit: to protect the seed within it and to nourish the one who…
Christian Living
The Joy of the Lord
Christian Living
For Everything There is a Season
Christian Living
Where to Find Wisdom
Christian Living
Women Worth Knowing: New Podcast by Cheryl Brodersen
Bible Study
Seams Between the Psalms
Christian Living
Should I Still Trust When Life is Unstable?