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Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars

Chuck Smith famously proclaimed that God does not call the trained; he trains the called. Like many Calvary Pastors, I owe much of my ministry…
Theology

A Second Look at the Third Person of the Trinity

A few summers ago, our family drove across the country and ended up visiting Yosemite National Park for a few days. On the final day,…
Theology

The “Good People” Myth

Protectionism is a word used to describe an economic policy of restraining trade between countries. It is a policy advocated by those who believe that…
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus Couldn’t Stay Dead
Theology
Critiquing Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Culture
Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: The Nature of Christ’s Resurrected Physical Body
Christian Living
5 Reasons We Need the Old Testament
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Culture

Terror in Barcelona, Spain

As people around the world have heard the news, Barcelona, Spain, suffered a terrorist attack on Thursday, August 17, 2017, when a van plowed into…
Culture

The Link: 9/11, Justice Without Christ, How to Rejoice in Ministry & More

September 11, 2001:"We remember. We remember the shock and horror of watching such an act of wickedness play out in real-time. We remember the dread…
Culture

How Can We Be A Light In A Politically Divided World? (With Scott Curran) | Tough Questions For The Current Crisis Miniseries P4

2020 has been a politically charged year. Between COVID 19, the upcoming election debates about health and safety vs. rights and religious freedom; and now…
Culture
Should the Church Embrace Kanye West?
Culture
The Link: Why We Need Religion, How God Uses Prophecy, Jews Came from Muslim Countries & More
Culture
Working Through The Issues: More Thoughts On Attending an LGBT Friend’s Wedding
Culture
The Era of Constantine: When Church Met State
Culture
Privilege, Oppression, Intersectionality and the Church, Cancel Culture, Elisabeth Elliot and More
Culture
Five Ways to Protest Like a Christian
Culture

A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor

Editor's note: this article was written by Pastor Miles DeBenedictus as a response to a recent speech recorded by psychologist, professor, and public figure Jordan…
Discipleship

The Church & Victims of Depression

The phone rang at 2am again. I knew who it was before answering. In recent weeks, Anita (not her real name) often called in the…
Culture

Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi

In the 2001 cult classic Zoolander, Will Farrell plays Mugatu, the movie’s antagonist. This evil villain of the fashion world, who intends to use male…
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Gospel
Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Gospel

The Bible is About Jesus

Pilgrim Benham is a contributor of the Expositors Collective, a growing network of pastors, leaders and laypeople, which exists to equip, encourage and mentor the…
Ministry & Leadership

Study: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep

|10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep| Study: That is the first key component with sermon prep. “I think it’s very important for anyone to…
Ministry & Leadership

Three Ideas About Serving as Worship

To serve or to be served? That is the question. The very idea of being a slave or a servant is offensive to my flesh.…
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Ministry & Leadership
Best Of Series: Matt Redman on the “Heart of Worship”
Ministry & Leadership
Organic vs Strategic Church Planting
Discipleship
Healing From Burnout
Ministry & Leadership
Sailing into Stormy Seas
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Contender
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

Embracing Obscurity

Can you name the twelve Apostles? Go ahead, give it a try! No, Mark and Luke don’t count. Certainly, you named Peter, James and John,…
Christian Living

How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith

1. We Are Dual CitizensGod says that believers in Jesus Christ have citizenship in heaven (Philippians 3:20, Ephesians 2:19) and He told us to be…
Discipleship
Standing Firm in a Hostile Culture
Discipleship
Belle Patrick: A Kind of Missionary
Discipleship
Are You Offended by Jesus’ Method?
Discipleship
How to Overcome Fiery Words of Anger
Discipleship
Soteriology in the Middle Part 2
Discipleship
Angels Landing
Christian Living

Darlene Diebler Rose: Women Worth Knowing

Darlene Diebler Rose (1917-2004): Join us today as we follow the incredible journey of Darlene Diebler Rose! From serving with her husband as a pioneer…
Christian Living

Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3

This is part 3 of a 3 part series. You can find part 1 and part 2 here: Part 1 Part 2 (Originally published on…
Christian Living

Why Complaining is Self-Inflicting

God hates complaining! Why? Because the person who complains is focused on earthly things instead of on spiritual things. At least, that’s what God was…
Christian Living
Consecration, Hope & Prayer
Christian Living
Praise is Easy. Worship is Not: The Magis’ Example of True Worship
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
Christian Living
Advent: Jesus Our Salvation
Christian Living
The Church, the Culture and Corinth: Facing the Lack of Dignity in the 21st Century
Christian Living
Relax! You’re Surrounded – Steps to Peace Amidst Chaos