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Discipleship

The Blessings of the Exile

Originally published on Nick’s blog December 8, 2020. Unbelievable News Through the prophet Habakkuk, God spoke to the people of Judah, telling them this: “Look…
Theology

Personal Eschatology: What Happens When I Die?

Ask a Bible-believing Christian, “What happens we die?”, and the answer will probably be something like: “Well, we go to heaven.” The rationale for this…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Praying Alone & Praying Together Part 2

In our last installment of Ecclesiology 101, we began to look at how the local church lives and breathes in relationship to prayer. We laid…
Christian Living
Parenting, Perseverance, and God’s Love
Theology
Ordinology: What is Worship?
Theology
Theological Continuationist Practical Cessationist
Theology
What is Ordinology?
Christian Living
The Early Tree
Theology
We will Not Die Before Our Time
Culture

CC Jinja Relief, Pondering the U.S. Presidential Election, Restoration with Lecrae & More

"Pondering The Implications of the 2020 Election"– Desiring God"Actually, this is a long-overdue article attempting to explain why I remain baffled that so many Christians…
Culture

What Should I Do? Response to the #MeToo Movement

One point seven million tweets in 85 countries, 90% within the first 48 hours. More than 12 million Facebook posts, comments and reactions exploding online…
Culture

Prayer Around the World: 24 Hour Live Prayer

Tune in for FB Live prayer sessions happening 24/7, every hour, on the Calvary Chapel FB page. Pastors/ministry leaders have agreed to host a prayer…
Articles
How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview
Culture
Unexpected Lessons from Jesus & the Church in the UK
Culture
A Call to Clean Hands and a Pure Heart: Amid COVID-19
Culture
The Final Countdown: What Do I Decide This Presidential Election?
Culture
Government Intimidation of Pastors in Houston Texas? A Christian Response
Culture
Social Distancing: Staying Apart, But Staying Connected
Gospel

What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?

One of the phrases you might hear us use to describe who we are and what we’re about as Calvary Global Network, is the phrase:…
Gospel

Practice Resurrection

Today (this weekend), people worldwide are remembering and celebrating the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! All human…
Gospel

Why The Gospel Is Central

In past years there has been a re-emphasis and refocus on the centrality of the gospel. It's easy to notice how many organizations, books, conferences…
Gospel
What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Gospel
Isaiah 41: Easter and the World
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Gospel
Knowing God
Ministry & Leadership

Are Elder Boards Biblical? – A Historical/Scriptural Perspective

When looking for a New Testament model for church leadership in the early church, we find a plurality of elders. Nowhere in the New Testament…
Ministry & Leadership

Expositors Collective Training Weekend

The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers.…
Culture

Why Jordan Peterson Matters

I have watched, somewhat in awe, over the last couple of years the rise of Jordan Peterson on YouTube, through podcasts and other media formats…
Announcements
Conference Conversations: What is Offered in Spanish This year?
Ministry & Leadership
Introducing the Temporary Tenants Podcast
Christian Living
Three Key Steps in the ART of Letting God Lead
Ministry & Leadership
CGN – Leading During Covid-19
Ministry & Leadership
A Biblical Guide to Raising Kids who Love Jesus
Ministry & Leadership
Women in Ministry: What CGN Churches Believe
Discipleship

Unity, Love, and Social Action

I believe that apologetics is more than a defense. It’s the presentation of an alternative to, or correction for, a non-biblical worldview. This includes friendship…
Discipleship

How to Respond to Distraction as a Pastoral Leader

This is a message to pastors and those involved in church leadership, but I believe it is relevant to us all! We experienced a new…
Christian Living

Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions

In my last post, I offered "Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions." Despite the fact that most believers recognize the benefits, many still struggle to…
Discipleship
Why I’m Called to Serve My City
Discipleship
Am I Expecting Too Much from My Church? Part 1
Articles
When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)
Discipleship
The Early Church: Trial by Fire
Discipleship
Good Fear / Bad Fear — Understanding the Difference
Culture
War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace
Christian Living

Don’t Fear Loneliness

I have known loneliness in my life. When I first started to follow Jesus, I was 24 years old. Soon after making that decision, I…
Christian Living

Patricia St. John: Women Worth Knowing

Patricia St. John:(1919-1993) Patricia was an English nurse, author, and missionary to Morocco. She captured the wonder and adventure of serving God and sought to…
Christian Living

There is Good in This Harsh Reality

I like to think I am an enjoyer of good things. A sunset of brilliant colors, a cup of coffee that tastes of good quality,…
Christian Living
God is Always Doing Something New
Christian Living
Amy Carmichael Part 2: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
Christian Living
Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response
Christian Living
He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)
Christian Living
Harriet Beecher Stowe: Women Worth Knowing