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Theology

3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders

In my last post I noted the beginning of a shift in the way younger evangelicals, and specifically those connected with Calvary Chapel, viewed eschatological…
Theology

Mission & Methods Podcast Season 2

Enjoy all of Mission & Methods Podcast Season 2! Available Podcast Episodes
Theology

Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction

Had an enlightening conversation awhile back. It moved me to ponder the likelihood there are many Christians who’ve only experienced half the Gospel, the hard…
Theology
Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Theology
When We Like God, But Don’t Know Jesus
Theology
The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters
Theology
Why I Believe in the Rapture of the Church
Christian Living
Jesus Offers A Greater Rest
Theology
Digital Distractions: Five Spiritual & Physical Threats
Culture

Tom Brady’s Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 1

Last Sunday's game was, by many accounts, either one of the best Super Bowls in recent memory, or perhaps the best ever (hard to argue…
Culture

Trafficking Hope with Karl Marx

Why are those who preach that “religion is the opiate of the masses,” are now pushing for legalizing marijuana? Maybe they see opiates for the…
Culture

What is Postmodernism, and Why Should we care?

In this episode, Brian & Aaron begin to scratch the surface of a notoriously hard to define topic: postmodernism, specifically postmodern philosophy. While western culture…
Culture
Is Your Culture Post-Christian or Pre-Revival?
Culture
Joker in Our Culture: Thoughts on the Film
Culture
Israel at 70: Lessons for the Church Part 1
Culture
Tribute to J.I. Packer
Culture
Eight Things I Would Say to Kanye If I Could
Culture
The Link: Where is God in a Coronavirus World, Spirit-led Teaching Webinar, Women You Worth Knowing Podcast & More
Gospel

From Pastors to Podcasts

Right now it seems as though the Church is changing in many dramatic ways, and it can feel a bit scary. The thing is, the…
Announcements

Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!

We are excited to announce the launch of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast! Hosted by Brian Kelly, this podcast will feature insightful and inspiring conversations…
Announcements

Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program

Are you ready to answer the call of church planting?  The Gospel is the hope of the world, and the world needs more Gospel-centered churches.…
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
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…
Discipleship

Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family

There is a time for study. It’s one of the benefits of pastoring or teaching the Bible in any capacity. My favorite part has always…
Ministry & Leadership

How to Triple Your Church Leadership in a Year

How would you like to see your church’s leadership triple in a year? Can you imagine the leverage that could be created to advance the…
Ministry & Leadership
Similarities Between Esther and Local Churches
Announcements
Conference Conversations: “Church Planter Initiative Roundtable”
Ministry & Leadership
Seven Ways Modern Church Leadership Can Walk by Faith
Ministry & Leadership
What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Contender
Discipleship
Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching
Discipleship

Keep It Simple, Saint!

I was recently blessed to be part of a pertinent discussion with a group of loving, caring, well-educated young pastors. We talked about some of…
Discipleship

How Firm a Foundation: The Life of Adoniram Judson

“God is to me the great Unknown. I believe in Him, but I find Him not.” This is not something you would expect a strong…
Discipleship

Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series. You can find Part 1 here: The Church & Victims Of Depression Providing Training In our…
Discipleship
Quiet Time in a Garbage Dump
Discipleship
Communion Is a Family Affair
Discipleship
Are You Offended by Jesus’ Method?
Articles
The Availability of Revival
Christian Living
Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship
Christian Living
The Word Made Flesh: How Scripture Anchored My Soul through Stormy Trials
Christian Living

A Culture of Wannabes: Be Imitators of God

A "wannabe" is defined as: 1. A person who wants or aspires to be someone or something else or who tries to look or act…
Christian Living

Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry

I’m finally getting around to reading one of those books I’ve heard quoted by a ton of authors and podcasters, “A Secular Age” by Charles…
Christian Living

Do You Understand That You Are a Son?

Oh, that we could begin to explore what it means to be in relationship with God. We have several metaphors that together help us gain…
Christian Living
8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)
Bible Study
Grace Has the Final Word (Part 1 of 4)
Christian Living
The Sobering Gift of Leadership
Christian Living
Making Sense of the Unfathomable
Christian Living
Corrie ten Boom Part 1: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Three Keys to Unlock Intimacy In Marriage