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History & Holidays

What Mary Knew an Advent Meditation

This year I've thought a lot about this verse from Luke 2:19: "But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart." The…
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

The Transforming Truth and Grace of Jesus

The Apostle John wrote the words, “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). The Apostle…
Podcasts
What does the future hold for CGN?
Christian Living
A Holiday to the Unknown God
Theology
Relevance, Worldliness, and Contextualizing the Gospel
History & Holidays
Jesus: The Resurrection and Life
Theology
A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible
Theology
Walking Wisely in a Moral Minefield: Thoughts on the Live-Action Beauty and the Beast
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

“Contented: In All Things Peace”

"A lot of people are asking, 'Is this all there is? Is this it?' Like a drug, the benefits of power and money are transient,…
Culture

Pray for Las Vegas

This past week, Pastor's Perspective aired a few broadcasts on the Las Vegas shooting that happened Sunday Night at a Country music festival. Guests Derek…
Culture
Relief for fire victims in Paradise, CA
Culture
The Link: Prayer Around the World, How Pastors Handle Ungathered Worship, Preaching to an Empty Room & More
Culture
Doubt and Faith of Our Time
Culture
Why Our World Needs Prophets, Not Chaplains
Culture
A Constitutional Crisis!
Culture
The Grinch, the Christ and the Meaning of Christmas
Gospel

God and Social Justice

For many Christians, the term “social justice” (or “social gospel”) is a dirty word. A simple study of contemporary Protestant history in America reveals why.…
Gospel

Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day

Have you ever noticed that our society celebrates everything? In September alone, we celebrated "Random Acts of Poetry Day" (September 6), "Video Games Day" (September…
Gospel

Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity

I recently went on a missions trip to help out near the Ukrainian border of Poland. Though brief, my experience was life-enriching. It also brought…
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Ministry & Leadership

Three Thoughts on Moral Failure

Clay Worrell will be leading a workshop at the 2017 CCCM Pastors & Leaders Conference happening June 26-29!I received news that yet another pastor friend…
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 True Tragedy of a Divided Church

When Jesus is being accused of casting demons out by the power of Satan, Jesus responds with these words, “If a kingdom is divided against…
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CGN 2020 Annual Report
Ministry & Leadership
Episode 3- “Leading Through Seasons of Doubt”
Ministry & Leadership
How I Develop Church Leaders
Ministry & Leadership
Five Ways to Build a Team If You Are Planting a Church Alone
Discipleship
Why I’m Called to Serve My City
Ministry & Leadership
Six Keys to Developing Disciples
Discipleship

5 Preaching Tips from the Apostle Paul

Preaching is the act of proclaiming God’s word to people. In evangelism, it announces God’s good news about Jesus and His salvation. In edification, it…
Discipleship

Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?

My start in ministry was unexpected. I'm the son of a church-planting pastor. My childhood memories consist of awkward church people, financial struggles and a…
Discipleship

7 Reasons You Don’t Want to Skip Church on Sunday

I am a huge football fan (of course, here in England, I have to refer to it as American football). You never know what is…
Christian Living
A Fresh Approach to Daily Devotions
Discipleship
Four Adjectives of Discipleship
Christian Living
The Power of God’s Word
Discipleship
Augustine & Disordered Loves
Christian Living
Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions
Discipleship
CCBC Europe is Moving to Tbilisi, Georgia!
Christian Living

Elisabeth Elliot Part 1

Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015): A woman who probably needs no introduction! Elisabeth Elliot was one of the most influential and beloved Christian women of the 20th…
Christian Living

Digital Distractions: What Can We Do?

In my last post, I discussed the damage digital distractions can inflict on our lives if we don’t find a healthy balance. Not only are…
Christian Living

5 Reasons We Need the Old Testament

It seems that no matter how much nuanced hinting or explicit declaration happens in churches, people still stumble over the question of “Do we need…
Christian Living
Jennie Mitchell: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
For Everything There is a Season
Christian Living
How Do We Understand God’s Glory?
Christian Living
Be Faithful to Your Calling
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Christian Living
Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry