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Theology

The Importance of the Incarnation

It doesn’t take long for the average news reader perusing today’s articles to come across a shocking revelation: Scandals are all around us. Of course…
Theology

Missional Ecclesiology: What Is The Role Of The Church In The Mission Of God? – With Kellen Criswell

Kellen Criswell is a pastor, ministry leader, and former missionary who holds and MA in Global Leadership from Western Seminary and is currently working on…
Culture

Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth

In this episode, Aaron and Brian explore the way that postmodern thinking is currently effecting young people. As two former youth pastors, we have a…
Theology
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls Alive?
Theology
Worship: More Than A Song
Gospel
Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
Christian Living
Advent: Poverty and Glory
Theology
Answering Tough Questions about CRT, LGBTQ Issues, and Spiritual Formation.
Culture
Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!
Culture

Taxes and Tithing: The Motive for Our Giving

On Thursday, October 10, in what was billed as CNN’s Equality Town Hall, then-presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke suggested churches and other nonprofit organizations ought to…
Culture

Is the Church a Victim of Success, Deconstruction Stories, the Gospel in All Scripture & More

"Is the Church a Victim of Success? The WEIRD Truth"– The Gospel Coalition"Review: ‘The WEIRDest People in the World’ by Joseph Henrich and ‘Fertility and…
Culture

The Link: C.S. Lewis on Coronavirus, Essential Church, The Person of Jesus & More

"C.S. Lewis on the Coronavirus"– The Gospel Coalition"It’s now clear that COVID-19 is a deadly serious global pandemic, and all necessary precautions should be taken.…
Culture
The Link: Cool Christianity, CGN Church Relief Fund Update, School of Worship & More
Culture
Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
Culture
Prayer Update
Culture
The Link: 09.03.2019
Culture
Why I Am a Single-Issue Voter
Culture
Government Intimidation of Pastors in Houston Texas? A Christian Response
Gospel

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

What is the role of mission and outreach in the life of a church, or in the life of a disciple of Jesus? Is engagement…
Christian Living

Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media

I was amazed to read the headlines today, “Twitter Engineers to 'Ban a Way of Talking' Through 'Shadow Banning,'” "Algorithms to Censor Opposing Political Opinions.”…
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…
Gospel
Unity Requires Conversation
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Announcements
Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Gospel
The Death of God
Announcements

IGTV Conversations: Let’s Talk About Vision!

Join us on June 28-July 1 for the Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference!Brian Brodersen and Kellen Criswell discuss the vision for this conference, and how…
Ministry & Leadership

When Is It Time To Kill A Ministry

"Know When to Fold ‘em!” Though I wouldn’t refer to myself as a mountain biker, I do own a nice bike and have ridden a…
Ministry & Leadership

Church Van E02-Brian Brodersen Part 2

We are excited to announce a new series titled Church Van with hosts Pastor Riley Taylor & Jarryd Bryant. Enjoy interviews on the road with…
Announcements
CGN 2020 Annual Report
Ministry & Leadership
What Can I Do with a Degree in Biblical Studies?
Ministry & Leadership
Defining the Role of Marriage as a Pastor
Articles
3 Keys to Reduce Worry + Frustration
Ministry & Leadership
6 Steps for Successfully Following Christ
Discipleship
Women Called by God: Madeleine Barot from the WWII French Resistance
Discipleship

The Wiles of the Devil

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil … above all, taking the…
Christian Living

Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions

In my last post I wrote about "Eight Reasons Why Believers Have Daily Devotions." In this article, I’d like to write about how we actually…
Discipleship

Gossip & The Gospel

I recently talked with a good friend and the conversation turned to (among many things) the topic of gossip. It went something like this: Person…
Discipleship
Communion Is a Family Affair
Christian Living
A Fresh Approach to Daily Devotions
Christian Living
I Don’t Need You
Discipleship
Why We Dream Big
Discipleship
Are We Reluctant Obeyers?
Discipleship
Worship Leader Q/A: What Does Worship Ministry Look Like Today in the Church?
Christian Living

Returning to Give Thanks: Learning from the Grateful Leper

“Thou that hast giv’n so much to me, Give one thing more, a gratefull heart: . . . . . . . . . .…
Christian Living

The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship

Originally published on March 1, 2016 I’m not a huge pastry fan, but I do enjoy a fresh, hot slice of apple pie with a…
Christian Living

Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 1

This is the first part of three on the ease of making people into projects. Of course, the title is a little tongue-in-cheek. No one…
Christian Living
Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction
Christian Living
The Lines of True Christian Unity
Christian Living
When We Run, We Feel His Pleasure
Christian Living
JESUS IS GREATER Than Everything Today Throws At Us
Christian Living
God is Always Doing Something New
Christian Living
Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?