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Theology

How God’s Grace is Better than Christians think

Grace! This word is rich with meaning and oozing with significance. As Christians we love grace, and we should. It is God’s unmerited favor and…
Theology

Defending Trinitarianism

I once was having a discussion with a Jehovah’s Witness missionary, when he uttered these words: "Jesus never actually said that he was God.” Despite…
Theology

Sola Scriptura: Biblical Authority And The People Of God

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on June 21, 2017 and is part one of a five-part series. Introduction to the Five Solas The…
Christian Living
Advent: Jesus Our Salvation
Christian Living
The Transforming Power of Grace in Romans 6:1-14
Christian Living
What Should We Do with Our Doubts? – Ft. Dominic Done
Theology
The Purpose Of Sex: Homosexuality And The Bible
Theology
Reformation Day: Live Session with Lance Ralston
Podcasts
Does God Cause Evil and Suffering? – ft Gerry Breshears and John Piper
Culture

The Link: True Sexual Revolution, Mother of Modern Evangelicalism, Story of the Bible & More

"The True Sexual Revolution" – Living Out"The true sexual revolution took place in the 50s and 60s, not the 1950s and 1960s. It was in…
Culture

The Music of Hope and the Gospel

Located in Western Ukraine, the city of Ternopil has been mostly untouched by the Russian invasion. In the midst of the chaos of war, Ternopil…
Culture

Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!

Deconstruction is a growing trend in religious and philosophical circles. While many Christians have begun to address deconstruction, we don’t often engage with deconstructionist ideas…
Culture
A Thousand Year Tug of War: The Marriage of Church and State
Culture
“There’s Gotta Be More Than This…”- Tom Brady
Culture
Johnny Cash: Redemption of an American Icon
Announcements
Why You Should Watch “Jesus Revolution”
Culture
The Post-Roe Era Pastor: Why You Are Needed More Now Than Ever.
Culture
Asbury – A Helpful Perspective From Gavin Ortlund
Gospel

God and Social Justice

For many Christians, the term “social justice” (or “social gospel”) is a dirty word. A simple study of contemporary Protestant history in America reveals why.…
Gospel

This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity

A recent edition to the Star Wars franchise is The Mandalorian TV series. It has become hugely popular with both die-hard Star Wars fans as…
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
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Gospel
From Pastors to Podcasts
Gospel
Isaiah 41: Easter and the World
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Ministry & Leadership

Pastor Jane or Pastor John? – Addressing Evangelical Chauvinism

I believe women are far under-utilized in ministry. While the Bible does reserve certain roles in the family and home for men, I believe the…
Ministry & Leadership

Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching – pt2

In my own preaching and in my work with many students over the years, I have a thought of what the most important thing is…
Articles

Women’s Bible Study, Where Are You?

As I talk with women involved in ministry all over the world, I hear similar themes repeated over and over such as, “Women these days…
Ministry & Leadership
Expositors Collective Podcast
Ministry & Leadership
Life & Leadership Lessons with Nate Holdridge
Ministry & Leadership
When Is It Time To Kill A Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
The Need to Re:Engage in Church Planting
Announcements
CGN 2020 Annual Report
Ministry & Leadership
4 Principles of Biblical Church Government
Discipleship

Am I Expecting Too Much from My Church? Part 1

God uses the local church as a powerful instrument for a believer’s spiritual growth and maturity. The early church was a simple model where believers…
Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars

Chuck Smith famously proclaimed that God does not call the trained; he trains the called. Like many Calvary Pastors, I owe much of my ministry…
Discipleship

Embracing Obscurity

Can you name the twelve Apostles? Go ahead, give it a try! No, Mark and Luke don’t count. Certainly, you named Peter, James and John,…
Discipleship
Let’s Talk About Your Marriage
Discipleship
What Is Hatred For?
Discipleship
Are We Reluctant Obeyers?
Christian Living
Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction
Christian Living
The Word Made Flesh: How Scripture Anchored My Soul through Stormy Trials
Discipleship
Act as if God Exists
Christian Living

Why I am Thankful for My Experience with Panic Attacks Part 2

My last article traced an introduction to my experience with panic attacks and this second part closes with further reflections on why I am (unexpectedly)…
Christian Living

My Christmas Theology Was Formed by Bing Crosby

As a child at Christmas, our family crèche was placed in the living room next to a tall, lighted noble fir tree, dripping with ornaments…
Christian Living

CGN Shelter In Place Resource List

While many are under "shelter in place," lock-down, quarantine or self-isolation orders from their local governments, the team at CGN wanted to provide a list…
Christian Living
There’s No Place Like a Godly Home
Christian Living
Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship
Christian Living
Florence Nightingale Part 1
Christian Living
Thick Skin, Soft Heart
Christian Living
Praise is Easy. Worship is Not: The Magis’ Example of True Worship
Christian Living
Defining Blessedness