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Ministry & Leadership

What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?

In Acts 20:26 Paul the Apostle tells the leaders of the Ephesian church that he innocent of their blood because, during his time in Ephesus,…
Theology

The Way of Peter vs The Way of Jesus

The way of Peter will always be more attractive to the flesh than the way of Jesus. In a culture that despises any sign of…
Theology

Christ Above Psychology: Putting Social Science in Its Rightful Place

Critical Thinking Is Biblical The second missionary journey of Paul was catalyzed in part by the decision of the church in Israel to allow gentile…
Podcasts
What Does CGN Believe about Charismatic Gifts and Their Use in the Church Today?
History & Holidays
What Mary Knew an Advent Meditation
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus had to Die
Theology
Theological Continuationist Practical Cessationist
Theology
Grace: The Anti-Karma
Culture

Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”

To listen to the podcast episode, click the player below. Aaron Salvato writes: “Many Christians now sense the world has shifted. While culture was once…
Culture

Living In The Negative World

Throughout our lives many of us have heard older generations harken back to a time when Christians were accepted, praised, and embraced by the culture.…
Culture

The Link: C.S. Lewis Understood 2020 Better than Us, The Promise of Peace Advent, Elliot Page & More

"Why C.S. Lewis Understood 2020 Better Than We Do."– Pelos"However he gained it, Lewis’ perspective on science is one reason why he is a better…
Culture
Five Ways to Protest Like a Christian
Culture
Pray for Texas
Culture
The Link: True Sexual Revolution, Mother of Modern Evangelicalism, Story of the Bible & More
Culture
Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1
Christian Living
CGN Shelter In Place Resource List
Culture
CC Jinja, Uganda: CGN Church Relief Fund
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…
Gospel

Persecution Will End

Kierkegaard, the Danish philosopher, once told a parable about a theater where a variety show was taking place. Each show was more exciting than the…
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…
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Gospel
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Gospel
Evangelism for the Introvert
Ministry & Leadership

What Can I Do with a Degree in Biblical Studies?

As the Director of Admissions for Calvary Chapel Bible College, one of my great joys is introducing prospective students and parents to our beautiful campus…
Ministry & Leadership

Every Sermon Should Have A Purpose And A Point

John Whitaker has been devoted to teaching and preaching the Bible for more than 3 decades, and in this candid conversation he speaks about his…
Ministry & Leadership

Biblical Femininity: God’s Unique Design for Women

What does it mean to be a woman? How can a girl know how to be a woman? We need not look far to understand…
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Ministry & Leadership
Relevance In Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Stop! Drop! And Listen!: Practical Tools for Effective Communication
Ministry & Leadership
Why International Missions are Vital to the Church Today
Ministry & Leadership
Criticism and the Worship Leader
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: Preachers Need to Laugh
Christian Living

Discipleship In Every Season

“Jesus came and told His disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in Heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the…
Discipleship

Treasures from a Life Lived Under God’s Word

I grew up at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa under the teaching of Pastor Chuck Smith. I didn’t realize at the time how fortunate I…
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
Five Points on Our Need for Community
Discipleship
Belle Patrick: A Kind of Missionary
Announcements
Why I Need CGN and the Connect Team
Discipleship
Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1
Discipleship
Are You Offended by Jesus’ Method?
Discipleship
A Whole Person (Psalm 8)
Christian Living

Experiencing Christ’s Rest

Editor’s Note: This is the third article in a series on rest for our souls. Click here to read the first article, “Jesus Offers a…
Christian Living

Are You Praying with Honesty?

I was driving alone in the car, and I was thankful for the solitude. The silence was like an old friend I hadn’t seen in…
Christian Living

Having Begun in the Spirit

A Word to Pastors and Leaders As pastors and leaders, we must continually return to Paul’s question: Having begun in the Spirit, are we now…
Christian Living
When God Has Another Plan
Christian Living
Mildred Cable: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
A Holiday to the Unknown God
Christian Living
The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 2 of 2)
Christian Living
Living Under His Reign: Exploring Pentecost and Spirit-Filled Living
Christian Living
Women Deal With Lust Too