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Theology

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON PURIM

Imagine a holiday in which kids dress up, wander around the neighborhood in costumes, make joyous noise, and receive sweets from all over the place.…
Gospel

Advent: The Son

Part 2 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. Continuing this three-part celebration of Advent, this…
History & Holidays

Jesus: The Resurrection and Life

“I am the resurrection and the life.” —John 11:25 Jesus’ claim to be the resurrection and the life is so radical that it does not…
Theology
Why the Virgin Birth is Essential to Christianity
Theology
Does Hell Really Exist?
Theology
The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters
Theology
Sola Gratia: The Beauty & Sufficiency Of Grace In The Salvation Of Sinners
Christian Living
The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important
Discipleship
Communion Is a Family Affair
Culture

The Difference Between the Devil and God

I once watched a debate between Frank Turek and Christopher Hitchens. The topic was, “Which explains the existence of the universe better, theism or atheism?”…
Culture

Natural Disaster Prayer Update

Our prayers continue during this season of several natural disasters that have occurred. Mexico: Yesterday, local time, Mexico was hit with another 7.1 Magnitude earthquake,…
Culture

The Link: Political Correctness in the Church, Evangelism Formation, Finding God in A-Level Politics & More

"The Church’s Real Political Correctness Problem"– The Dispatch"The religious right has created a mirror image PC complete with cancel culture and performative anger." "Evangelism Formation:…
Culture
Gentleness in the Age of Outrage
Culture
The Link: Marijuana, 1,000+ Committed to Christ, Religious Liberty & More
Culture
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Serving Christ
Culture
Christianity & Culture Series: Christianity, Liberty & the Rule of Law
Announcements
Why You Should Watch “Jesus Revolution”
Culture
Introducing Denisa Stanciu: Calvary.ro Translator
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1

By God's permission and design, people from around the world now live in my community and have become a part of my day to day…
Gospel

The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation

As aspiring proclaimers of the Gospel we need some essential equipment. First, we must have a true conception of God and how He perceives people.…
Gospel

What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?

Everyone is focused on improving themselves during the COVID-19 crisis, but how does that work spiritually? Most people think of adding a lot of spiritual…
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Articles
The Man Of War
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Ministry & Leadership

10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Church Planting

10-Minute Seminary ReLaunch We are excited to relaunch our video training series, 10-Minute Seminary! In this first installment, Pastor Phil Metzger shares some quick helpful…
Ministry & Leadership

Planting a Church: 5 Keys to Help You Succeed

On a recent podcast interview I did with Brian Brodersen, he said that the great commission IS to plant churches.“Jesus’ mandate was to go and…
Ministry & Leadership

The Importance of Vision Casting in Ministry

Helen Keller said, “The only thing worse than having no sight, is having sight, but no vision.” So what is vision? Biblical vision is seeing…
Ministry & Leadership
The Key to Discerning the Will of God
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Ministry & Leadership
Four Ways to Maintain Grace and Truth in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
An Unexpected Blessing for Bible Teachers
Ministry & Leadership
Q&A Interview with Pam Markey of CCBC Europe
Discipleship
How to Respond to Distraction as a Pastoral Leader
Discipleship

Reflecting Grace and Truth

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full…
Discipleship

Why Is God Allowing Evil? Eight Principles to Consider During the Current Global Pandemic

Many today are questioning how, if God is loving and good, how could God allow the coronavirus (COVID-19) to cause so much pain and suffering…
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
Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God
Christian Living
Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction
Discipleship
The Tenacity of Amy Carmichael
Christian Living
Why Mentorship Matters
Discipleship
What Happened in 2020 Has Served to Advance the Gospel
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3
Christian Living

Five Slippery Steps to Spiritual Compromise from the Church of Pergamum

I was surprised by the following true story: The location: Pearl Harbor The date: Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. Three hundred and fifty-three Japanese airplanes…
Christian Living

“Rock of Ages:” Three Aspects of Salvation

Nothing in my hand I bring,simply to the cross I cling;naked, come to thee for dress;helpless, look to thee for grace;foul, I to the fountain…
Christian Living

Likes and Dislikes: Jesus’ Opinions on Church

Would it not be "profitable" (2 Timothy 3:16) to make a list of what Jesus "likes and dislikes" about His churches? There is a list…
Christian Living
Anna Spafford Part 2
Christian Living
Four Principles for Christian Unity
Christian Living
Love and the New Humanism
Christian Living
How to Rejoice Always in Ministry
Christian Living
Why I am Thankful for My Experience with Panic Attacks Part 2
Christian Living
Darlene Diebler Rose: Women Worth Knowing