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Theology

Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?

Seminary is Not For Everyone I have known many good pastors who did not go to seminary. My pastor, Tom Stipe, used to tell me…
Theology

The Gifts: Defined and Referenced

Word of wisdom- A word of wisdom comes when critical issues arise and important decisions must be made. It is a wise word that is…
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…
Ministry & Leadership
How is CGN Cultivating Church Planting?
Theology
Defending Trinitarianism
Theology
Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation
Theology
Unity is Rare: Psalm 133
Theology
7 Surprising Things You Need to Know About Jesus’ Life
Discipleship
Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)
Culture

To Kill A Mockingbird and the Hope of Racial Reconciliation

There are aspects of teaching literature to high school students that can drive a person absolutely nuts. However, there are also amazing opportunities to weave…
Culture

Trafficking Hope with Karl Marx

Why are those who preach that “religion is the opiate of the masses,” are now pushing for legalizing marijuana? Maybe they see opiates for the…
Culture

Mission Drift, Political Extremes, and Wisdom in the Negative World – Mike Doyle

To listen to the podcast, click below. In a cultural moment that is growing hostile towards the Church, it's becoming easier than ever for Christians…
Culture
Church Relief Fund Update: Cebu City, Philippines
Culture
Is Our Gospel too American?
Culture
The 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Culture
N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More
Culture
God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID
Culture
The Link: Lecrae, History of Evangelicalism, Bryan Stevenson & More
Announcements

Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program

Are you ready to answer the call of church planting?  The Gospel is the hope of the world, and the world needs more Gospel-centered churches.…
Gospel

Church Planting Like Skateboarding

In the Protestant West, we’ve come to see church planting as a mainstream activity for Christians. But I wonder. As we enter an area with…
Articles

The Man Of War

Exodus 12:1-3 When Christ called the church of Ephesus back to its first love, he called all of us back to ours (Revelation 2:4-5). Years…
Gospel
Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
Gospel
The King’s Crown
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Ministry & Leadership

Relevance In Ministry

Pastor Brian Brodersen discusses the church's need to share the gospel and engage in ministry in culturally relevant ways. This interview, hosted by Ken Sutton,…
Announcements

Announcement About CGN Media

Introducing CGN Media! We’re excited to announce an exciting change: CGN’s “GoodLion Podcast Network” is being re-branded as CGN Media, the new home for podcasts,…
Ministry & Leadership

The Anonymity Of Pastoral Work

In our modern age, talk of pastoral work as anonymous work seems like a stretch. Maybe the pastor in a rural town on a dusty…
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Ministry & Leadership
Study: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Ministry & Leadership
Life & Leadership Lessons with Joey Rozek
Ministry & Leadership
When Good Men Separate
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Discipleship

Bridge Building + Creating a Disciple-Making Culture

Calvary Nexus just hosted a luncheon called a Connection Gathering attended by 89 leaders from Calvary Chapel and other like-minded evangelical churches from Los Angeles,…
Discipleship

Why We Dream Big

In the Christian life, there is a tenuous balance between confident faith and foolish promises. At times we are called to live with expectant hope…
Articles

The Availability of Revival

Do we see revival taking place today? Before you consider answering such a question, it is important to begin your examination with YOU. On the…
Discipleship
When God has a Plan
Announcements
Why I Need CGN and the Connect Team
Discipleship
The Paradox of Spiritual Sleepiness
Christian Living
A Time of Lament
Discipleship
Good Friday
Discipleship
Why I’m Called to Serve My City
Christian Living

Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life

Memento Mori is a Latin phrase that means “remember that you will die.” It is, I think, the perfect way to end one year and…
Christian Living

Ida Scudder Part 1

Ida Scudder (1870-1960): Ida Scudder came from a family of medical missionaries in India--but she wanted nothing to do with that life! Ida’s dream was…
Christian Living

In Returning and Rest

God in His creative genius has created a double purpose for some fruit: to protect the seed within it and to nourish the one who…
Christian Living
Finding Peace in Surrender
Christian Living
Gladys Aylward Part 2: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
“Sinner” is No Longer Your True Identity
Christian Living
Sir Titus Salt, Stewardship, and Christmas
Christian Living
The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important
Christian Living
How to Share Your Testimony in an Evangelistic Encounter