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Discipleship

The Blessings of the Exile

Originally published on Nick’s blog December 8, 2020. Unbelievable News Through the prophet Habakkuk, God spoke to the people of Judah, telling them this: “Look…
Culture

Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality

Issues related to homosexuality have become primary in the conversation and witness of the Christian church. Countless books, debates, and even denominational factions have sprung…
Christian Living

What Should We Do with Our Doubts? – Ft. Dominic Done

Aaron Salvato invites pastor and author Dominic Done onto the show to discuss questions about faith and doubt. Questions asked: 1. What has been your…
Theology
A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible
Theology
Why the Virgin Birth is Essential to Christianity
Theology
Mission & Methods Podcast Season 2
Theology
Worship: Participation in the Trinity
Theology
Ten Simple Ways to See Christ in the Old Testament
Christian Living
Parenting, Perseverance, and God’s Love
Culture

What Has Changed: The Convenient Contradiction of Modern Society

"A rash of school shootings" has people scratching their heads wondering why. Many locate the problem primarily in America’s love of guns. Each new campus…
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…
Culture

Violence and Peace: A Biblical Perspective on Civil Demonstrations

We live in America, in a land where our rights are cherished and valued beyond anything else. They are embedded in our DNA as free…
Culture
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Culture
The Link: Marty Sampson, Alice Cooper Interview, The Gospel & Cultural Engagement, and more!
Culture
I Am an Immigrant
Culture
The Link: John Crist, Sex Offender on Bible App, Taxes, Tithing & More
Culture
The Link: Heralding the Voice of Christ, International Conference, Richard Dawkins on Down’s Syndrome & More
Culture
Mission Drift, Political Extremes, and Wisdom in the Negative World – Mike Doyle
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

Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel

2018 CGN Pastors & Leaders Conference Archives Though I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for nearly five years, this year will be my first time…
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…
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Gospel
The King’s Crown
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Ministry & Leadership

Just Be You as You Share Scripture

The Expositors Collective Seminar will be held on April 5-6 at Maranatha Chapel in San Diego. Visit expositorscollective.com for more information. This seminar seeks to…
Gospel

Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century

Patrick Johnstone, author of Operation World, will be our keynote speaker for the 2018 Global Missions Conference, happening January 2-5. Registration for the conference is…
Ministry & Leadership

Five Ways to Build a Team If You Are Planting a Church Alone

I have the rare perspective of having planted two churches and having two very different experiences. In our first church plant, my wife and I…
Christian Living
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – With Mike Neglia
Discipleship
Experiencing an Insurrection of Kindness in Your Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Three Reasons Strong Partnerships Make Flourishing Ministries
Ministry & Leadership
Criticism and the Worship Leader
Articles
5 Reasons Why You Should Plant With CGN’s Cultivate
Ministry & Leadership
Relevance In Ministry
Discipleship

What Is Hatred For?

In C. S. Lewis’s Space Trilogy, there is a section where Ransom fights the Devil himself. There, in what is almost a throwaway line, we…
Christian Living

Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3

This is part 3 of a 3 part series. You can find part 1 and part 2 here: Part 1 Part 2 (Originally published on…
Discipleship

Psalm 134: Making the Choice to Rejoice

“Every journey changes you in some way.” - Anon “Blessed is the man whose strength is in You. Whose heart is set on pilgrimage...” (Psalm…
Discipleship
Why We Dream Big
Discipleship
Women Called by God: Madeleine Barot from the WWII French Resistance
Discipleship
Jesus Is Your Lord and Savior, but Is He Your Teacher?
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Discipleship
How William Carey Expected Great Things From God
Discipleship
The Value of Being with God Before Doing His Work
Christian Living

When God Has Another Plan

The pain got worse, as all my gym friends surrounded me on the ground, and I heard one of them whisper to the other, “Oooh,…
Christian Living

Three Steps for Growing Intimate with God

The apostle Paul seemed to contradict himself when he rebuked the Corinthians, stating, “…Some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to…
Christian Living

Travel: Good for the Soul?

Originally published in James Travis’ blog on July 29, 2023.   Living in Bahrain means that travel is an accepted part of life. We travel…
Christian Living
The Key to Endure Through Pain
Christian Living
3 Keys to Create Margin for What Matters Most
Christian Living
Social Media: Distraction or Gospel Opportunity?
Christian Living
A Letter to the Modern Church
Christian Living
4 Ideas for Family Ministry in Your Church
Christian Living
Four Promises of God for the Suffering Christian