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Culture

Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists

Why are Millennials and GenZ kids who grew up in the Church leaving in droves? How can we reach people struggling with doubt and deconstruction?…
Theology

Knowing God is Covenantal Friendship

In the 90’s, I was part of what we called an “Emo” band. (My kids have made me aware of just how much this term…
Podcasts

What does the future hold for CGN?

In this episode of the CGN Mission & Methods podcast, we discuss the future of CGN as a network: What initiatives are currently in the…
Culture
God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Respecting Leaders and Relating to Others
Theology
The Resurrection Means MORE!
Theology
An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit
Theology
The Early Church: The Danger Within
Culture

The Link: Church Response to Sexual Challenges, Bible Thumpers, Young Preachers & More

"ERLC opposes H.R. 5 the Equality Act"– The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission"The ERLC affirms the full dignity of every human being. At the 2018…
Culture

Relief for fire victims in Paradise, CA

As Paradise, California, is on the long road to recovery from the traumatic fires this past year, there is an opportunity to support the relief…
Culture

Rural America Matters Too

Rural America Matters Too I'll never forget what was said that evening; irritating experiences are funny like that. I was co-pastoring a small church plant…
Culture
The Link: Progressive Christianity, Mental Health, the Death of God & More
Christian Living
Svieta’s Story: A Refugee’s Story of Overcoming Loss and Finding Community & Purpose
Culture
War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace
Culture
The Star of Bethlehem in Our Lifetime
Culture
Unexpected Lessons from Jesus & the Church in the UK
Culture
The Bahamas: Hurricane Relief
Gospel

The Death of God

Perhaps many of you have, at some point in your lives, heard the famous quote by Fredrick Nietzsche: “God is dead; we have killed him.”…
Gospel

Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism

Billy Graham said, “The evangelistic harvest is always urgent. The destiny of men and of nations is always being decided. Every generation is strategic. We…
Gospel

Why The Gospel Is Central

In past years there has been a re-emphasis and refocus on the centrality of the gospel. It's easy to notice how many organizations, books, conferences…
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
Knowing God
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Gospel
Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel
Gospel
Evangelism for the Introvert
Ministry & Leadership

Things That Matter The Pastor as a Shepherd

On this episode of “Things That Matter,” Pastors Brian Brodersen, Richard Cimino and John Hwang discuss the essence of the pastor’s calling, as Isaiah 40:11…
Ministry & Leadership

The Secret to Maintaining Vision at Every Step of Life’s Journey

I’m an expert at starting things; it’s the completing that I’m not so good at. I have a small stack of books on my nightstand…
Ministry & Leadership

What Is the Calvary Chapel View of Church Leadership?

We live in a time filled with conflicting visions of leadership. In both the marketplace and the church, countless books are published each year offering…
Ministry & Leadership
When Leaders Lead 2020: Vision!
Ministry & Leadership
Criticism and the Worship Leader
Ministry & Leadership
Six Keys to Developing Disciples
Ministry & Leadership
10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Multi-cultural Ministry
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
Ministry & Leadership
The Key to Staying the Course
Articles

When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)

As humans, we all have dreams and aspirations. We want to build, create, and achieve great things. It's natural to desire success, recognition, and a…
Discipleship

Weak Men Weak Excuses

Years ago I ran into a man at a retreat that I hadn't seen for quite a while...As we sat down across from each other…
Christian Living

The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 2

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in the Power and Role of Just One Color series. Click here to read the first article, published…
Discipleship
Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 3
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil: Fear
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Announcements
Why I Need CGN and the Connect Team
Discipleship
Four Adjectives of Discipleship
Christian Living

Why Christians Should be Related to the World

The term “relevant” is one of those hot button words in modern church culture. When most people talk about being relevant they are generally thinking…
Christian Living

Four Promises of God for the Suffering Christian

Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians is such an amazing bit of real estate in the Bible! In it, we discover that Paul, the great…
Christian Living

God’s Right To Change The Plan

People generally want to feel in control. We work, think, and plan to map out where our lives are going. But sometimes, it feels like…
Christian Living
Making Sense of the Unfathomable
Christian Living
The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important
Christian Living
Surrendering the Adrenaline: A Peace Offering
Christian Living
How to Rejoice Always in Ministry
Christian Living
Valuing Christian Community: Join Us at the CGN International Ministry Conference
Christian Living
Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions