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Theology

3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders

In my last post I noted the beginning of a shift in the way younger evangelicals, and specifically those connected with Calvary Chapel, viewed eschatological…
Theology

A Discussion on the Biblical Theology of Israel Part 1

Historically, the evangelical tradition has been very supportive of Israel. Yet with the growing resurgence of supersessionism (replacement theology) eroding this support, as well as…
Podcasts

The Origins and DNA of Calvary Global Network

Welcome to Season 3 of the CGN Mission & Methods Podcast! In this first episode of the new season, host Nick Cady speaks with Brian…
History & Holidays
Yom Kippur — The Day of Atonement
Podcasts
What does the future hold for CGN?
Theology
Eschatology of Hope: Time for a New Perspective?
Theology
Calvary Chapel Core Convictions: God’s Grace + Love
Theology
The Way of Peter vs The Way of Jesus
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus Couldn’t Stay Dead
Culture

New Series – “Church Van” – With Hosts Riley Taylor & Jared Brian, Featuring Pastor Brian Brodersen

We are excited to announce a new series titled Church Van with hosts Pastor Riley Taylor & Jarryd Bryant. Enjoy interviews on the road with…
Culture

Responding with Wisdom to the Ferguson Tragedy

In the aftermath of the events in Ferguson, Missouri, surrounding the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson and the subsequent decision…
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: King David Rare Discovery, Ministering in the Pandemic, Help with Sermon Prep & More
Culture
Natural Disaster Prayer Update
Culture
An Act of Giving One’s Life: Honoring Lieutenant Colonel Arnaud Beltrame
Culture
Disability, Worth, & The Unborn’s Right To Life
Culture
Has a new dead sea scrolls cave been discovered?
Culture
Why Our World Needs Prophets, Not Chaplains
Gospel

Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus

In my last article, I wrote about how contextualization was not about the church becoming more worldly. We looked back at the creational mandate for…
Gospel

Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything

He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires…
Gospel

Despising the Shame

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 14, 2017. “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us that we might…
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Gospel
Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Articles
The Man Of War
Christian Living

Arise, Go, and Prepare

As Christians we are commanded to arise, go, and prepare our hearts, minds and souls in Christ. This happens as the Spirit in His power…
Ministry & Leadership

Advice for pastors and preachers on Easter sermons and more!

Well everyone, as you know the season of Easter is upon us! My colleagues and I over at Calvary Global Network were, talking about ways…
Ministry & Leadership

Four Revolutionary Ideas For a Revolutionary Church

Jesus’ life, ministry and teaching are profound and marvelous. They are full of life and intended to inspire a revolution. Jesus is not an anarchist,…
Ministry & Leadership
Men’s Ministry Basics
Christian Living
Keeping the Main thing the Main Thing
Christian Living
The Value of Servant Leadership
Ministry & Leadership
How is CGN Cultivating Church Planting?
Articles
Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Evangelist
Ministry & Leadership
Expositors Collective Training Weekend
Discipleship

Soteriology in the Middle Part 1

Brain Cramps Over the past ten years of my life as a follower of Jesus perhaps no theological category has caused me to spend hours…
Discipleship

The Role of the Gospel in the Believer’s Life

After the sermon, a man came up to let me know he wasn’t happy with what he had heard. He didn’t put it quite that…
Discipleship

Four Adjectives of Discipleship

Almost 40 years ago, I met a wonderful lady in college. Neither of us were Christians, but a few dates into our relationship, she explained,…
Articles
When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)
Discipleship
Am I Expecting Too Much from My Church? Part 1
Discipleship
Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: How Are We Doing? Part 1
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Discipleship
Why You Should Not Take Offense
Discipleship
Four Reasons to Love God and Your Neighbor
Christian Living

Christmas and the Incarnation of Christ

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…” (John 1:14). Christmas is a celebration of God in His humanity. Our faith is unique among…
Christian Living

The Privilege of Parenting

“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God” (1 John 3:1). As Christians, we…
Christian Living

Harriet Tubman: Women Worth Knowing

Harriet Tubman (1820?-1913): Known as the “Moses” of her people, Harriet Tubman was the most famous and most influential “conductor” on the Underground Railroad in…
Christian Living
Experiencing Christ’s Rest
Christian Living
Hate Always Bows to Love
Christian Living
JESUS IS GREATER Than Everything Today Throws At Us
Christian Living
The Only Dependable Remedy for Life’s Struggles
Christian Living
Why I Need to Discern My Thought Life
Christian Living
5 Practical Ways to Battle Sin