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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…
Articles

How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview

I have often written about the need for a genuinely biblical framework for all of life.1 The challenge, of course, is with that word genuinely.…
Theology

Why the Virgin Birth is Essential to Christianity

Mary spoke these words, perplexed by the news the angel gave her, “How can this be, since I do not know not a man?” People…
Theology
Resources for Seeing Christ in the Old Testament
Theology
An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus had to Die
Theology
Defending Trinitarianism
Theology
CGN Statement on Women in Ministry Leadership
Podcasts
How can the Bible and Jesus both be the “Word of God?”
Culture

I Am an Immigrant

I realized this week a startling fact: I am an immigrant. (Technically, still in progress, with a long road ahead unless I can convince a…
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

How to Develop a Lifestyle of Thanksgiving That Outlives the Holiday

There is no difficulty in finding things to gripe and complain about. Have you noticed? However, it takes a transformed perspective, an act of the…
Culture
Mission Drift, Political Extremes, and Wisdom in the Negative World – Mike Doyle
Culture
Christianity & Culture Series: Christianity, Liberty & the Rule of Law
Culture
The Link: How Do We Work Toward Racial Equality, Race, Gospel, Justice & More
Culture
The Mayflower Pilgrims, Romanian Extension Site, Covenant Theology, & More
Culture
Immigration Lessons from the Gibeonites
Culture
The Post-Roe Era Pastor: Why You Are Needed More Now Than Ever.
Gospel

Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday

I was reading through my Bible reading plan, which currently has me in the book of Jeremiah, and I came across a phrase that gave…
Culture

Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting

On Sunday morning, June 12, 2016, while on a trip to Seattle for a friend’s wedding, I woke up, grabbed my phone, opened up Facebook…
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
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Gospel
From Pastors to Podcasts
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Gospel
Knowing God
Gospel
Unity Requires Conversation
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Ministry & Leadership

How is CGN Cultivating Church Planting?

Calvary Chapel has been recognized as one of the greatest church planting movements of recent times. What are we at CGN doing to make sure…
Ministry & Leadership

Navigating Through Church Splits | Tony Clark

The Leadership Collective podcast is a roundtable discussion with seasoned pastors, focusing on the nuts and bolts issues of ministry. Each month, we tackle the…
Ministry & Leadership

Do You Understand that You are a Servant?

“And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served…
Ministry & Leadership
Five Ways to Build a Team If You Are Planting a Church Alone
Ministry & Leadership
Six Keys to Developing Disciples
Discipleship
Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?
Announcements
Conference Conversations: “Church Planter Initiative Roundtable”
Ministry & Leadership
10 Minute Seminary: What is Gospel-Centered Preaching?
Ministry & Leadership
Women in Ministry: What CGN Churches Believe
Discipleship

Worship Leader Must Do’s

There are those who lead songs at church, and those who lead worship. There is a huge difference. Leading worship songs is something that somebody…
Discipleship

Are We Doing What God is Calling Us to Do?

Life moves very quickly, and it is easy to feel like we cannot keep up at times…especially when the New York pace dictates your part…
Christian Living

The Power and Role of Just One Color

Walking through the front door didn’t change my mood or affect my spiritual sensibilities. The mother was lying on the couch, sick. Three of her…
Discipleship
Keep It Simple, Saint!
Discipleship
The Cure to Stop Feeling Guilty
Christian Living
I Don’t Need You
Christian Living
Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions
Discipleship
Augustine & Disordered Loves
Discipleship
When God has a Plan
Christian Living

Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response

On a recent Sunday morning, a woman in our congregation approached me with a prayer request. Her adult daughter had refused to visit home during…
Christian Living

Three Key Steps in the ART of Letting God Lead

Recently I was given the great privilege of seeing some of the fruit from the youth ministry I pioneered over 15 years ago while speaking…
Christian Living

Five Obstacles to Christ’s Rest

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series on rest for our souls. Click here to read the first article, “Jesus Offers a…
Christian Living
God Still Works Miracles
Christian Living
The Charity Winter Needs
Christian Living
Stop Quoting Bad Divorce Stats
Christian Living
Four Ingredients for a Gospel Glued Family
Christian Living
Fear, Faith & The Coronavirus
Christian Living
Is God Listening?