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Culture

Asbury – A Helpful Perspective From Gavin Ortlund

Revival is a topic that has been on the minds of many Christians recently, particularly those who have been following the events at Asbury University.…
Christian Living

Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif

And his spear was in his hand… (1 Sam. 19:9; 20:33; 22:6) Oftentimes in media, whether in film, television, music, or literature, a motif is…
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…
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: The Necessity of the Holy Spirit and the Importance of Prophecy
Theology
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls Alive?
Christian Living
Exchanging Heaven for Here
Theology
The Trinity and the Christian Life
Theology
Deconstructing Deconstructionist TikTok Videos – Part 1
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Culture

Christ in Yom Kippur Part 2

Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: This article was previously published on September 16, 2021. This year (2023), the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishrei…
Culture

Are Christian Refugees Here to Provide Guidance for the American Church?

When I pastored in Phoenix a few years ago, my assistant pastor was from a Middle Eastern country and a number of our church members…
Culture

Are Christians on the Wrong Side of History?

Several years ago, I watched a short-lived series on ancient Rome. While the story was fictional, the characters were historical and the producers aimed to…
Culture
The Gospel for the Church After Orlando
Culture
A Thousand Year Tug of War: The Marriage of Church and State
Culture
The Link: 9/11, Justice Without Christ, How to Rejoice in Ministry & More
Culture
Beyond the American Dream
Culture
CGN Relief Fund – Ukraine
Culture
Abortion, Christians, & The Value of a Life (with Ryan Lynn)
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3

When there was no more wine to supply to the guests at a wedding they were attending, Mary approached Jesus and subtly told Him to…
Gospel

A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ

Many times during the years of His earthly ministry, Jesus promised that He would rise from the dead (John 2:18-22; Matthew 12:39-40; 16:21). His enemies…
Gospel

Friends Not Foes

  Treat those on Christ’s side as friends not foes, For he who is not against us is on our side. Mark 9:40   We…
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Gospel
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Gospel
Evangelism for the Introvert
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
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

Introducing Cultivate: A Church Planter Training Program

CGN is a family of churches working together for Gospel-centered renewal. One of the primary ways to see global Gospel-centered renewal realized effectively is in…
Announcements

CGN 2020 Annual Report

Together we can do much more than we can separately! Thank you for your support, prayers, and encouragement in 2020. It has been an interesting…
Ministry & Leadership
Teaching v. Preaching: What Should We Get at the Gathering?
Ministry & Leadership
Stop! Drop! And Listen!: Practical Tools for Effective Communication
Gospel
From Waiting to Witnessing
Ministry & Leadership
Rethinking Discipleship: One Woman’s Perspective
Ministry & Leadership
6 Steps for Successfully Following Christ
Articles
3 Keys to Reduce Worry + Frustration
Discipleship

God’s Greater Sacrifice & the Christian’s Service

“Then Noah built an altar to the LORD and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings…
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

How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple

Jesus commands us to make disciples. That is true of all Christians, in all lines of work, of all giftings, in all cultures throughout all…
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Discipleship
Why Does God Make Us Wait?
Discipleship
Why You Should Not Take Offense
Christian Living
Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction
Discipleship
Three Reasons Not to Fear
Discipleship
Communion Is a Family Affair
Christian Living

Why We Love Jesus

For many years I have loved Jesus. I cannot remember a time when I did not (my parents and pastors and lifelong friends are a…
Christian Living

Digital Distractions: What Can We Do?

In my last post, I discussed the damage digital distractions can inflict on our lives if we don’t find a healthy balance. Not only are…
Christian Living

New Episodes – Women Worth Knowing

EP 39 - Leona Karni: In today’s episode, we are so excited to bring our friend Leona into the studio with us to share her…
Christian Living
Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 1
Christian Living
Aimee Semple McPherson Part 1
Christian Living
Church Governance – 3 Essential Points
Christian Living
The Transforming Power of Grace in Romans 6:1-14
Bible Study
An Introduction to Eternity Now: Discovering Eternal Life with Daily Readings through Philippians by Bradley Hall
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 2