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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

A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible

There’s a joke that Christians here in Ukraine like to tell. One day, a pastor goes to visit a class in the children’s ministry at…
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…
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Theology
The Rescue of Restriction
Theology
Comedic Reversal in Paul’s Conversion
Theology
Reformation Day: Live Session with Lance Ralston
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit
Theology
The Balance Between the Spiritual & Physical World
Culture

Mayor of a One-Horse Town

What is more exhilarating for a pastor than to see the Spirit move in people's lives? This is what we dream of, pray for and…
Culture

The Grinch, the Christ and the Meaning of Christmas

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will…
Culture

N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More

"NT Wright: Why Jesus’ Crucifixion is a Fact of History"– Premier Christianity"New Testament scholar Tom Wright tells Justin Brierley why the crucifixion of Jesus is…
Culture
Avoiding the Trap of Conspiracy Theory Christianity
Christian Living
Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response
Culture
The Link: Political Endgame, Junk DNA, Thanksgiving & More
Culture
A Thousand Year Tug of War: The Marriage of Church and State
Culture
Introducing Cinthya Rios: Esp.calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com Translator
Christian Living
Cross-Cultural Christianity with Phil Metzger
Gospel

A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ

Many times during the years of His earthly ministry, Jesus promised that He would rise from the dead (John 2:18-22; Matthew 12:39-40; 16:21). His enemies…
Gospel

Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems

Many find it confusing that in some places the Quran encourages peace, and in others it says to “kill the infidels.” The Quran was not…
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…
Articles
The Man Of War
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Gospel
Despising the Shame
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Culture

Stetzer Leadership Podcast

Ed Stetzer of Christianity Today has a new podcast available titled Stetzer Leadership Podcast. In this first season, Stetzer talks with various leaders about the…
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

When Is It Time To Kill A Ministry

"Know When to Fold ‘em!” Though I wouldn’t refer to myself as a mountain biker, I do own a nice bike and have ridden a…
Ministry & Leadership
Four Ways to be Commissioned in the City
Announcements
CGN Leadership Collective Podcast and Initiative
Culture
The Labeling of “Science Deniers”
Ministry & Leadership
The Dangers of Consumer-driven Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Three Ideas About Serving as Worship
Christian Living
The Sobering Gift of Leadership
Discipleship

The Church & Victims of Depression

The phone rang at 2am again. I knew who it was before answering. In recent weeks, Anita (not her real name) often called in the…
Discipleship

Beyond The Shadow of a Doubt – How Jesus Responds to The Christian Doubter

Doubt, often regarded as the evil twin brother of faith, is a condition that frequently casts a long shadow over the believer's life. Many grow…
Christian Living

Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation

In principle, we agree with the psalmist when he writes, "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands…
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Christian Living
Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions
Discipleship
How to Overcome Fiery Words of Anger
Discipleship
The Tenacity of Amy Carmichael
Discipleship
Why Is God Allowing Evil? Eight Principles to Consider During the Current Global Pandemic
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Christian Living

Has a Piece of Sin Latched Onto You?

You don't exactly plan to be living in luxury on a mission trip, but you do hope to at least get a good night's sleep.…
Christian Living

I Break Everything – Getting Put Back Together After Falling Apart

"I break everything," I whimpered with tears streaming down my face. I stared down at the floor to see the bright, yellow, broken pieces of…
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…
Christian Living
Looking to Jesus — Part 2 of 2
Christian Living
How to Engage Your Kids Spiritually in 2015
Christian Living
Sharing Salt
Christian Living
Is God Listening?
Christian Living
When We Run, We Feel His Pleasure
Christian Living
Bench the Hype — Part 2