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What Do CGN Leaders Believe About the End Times?

How much of an emphasis does Calvary Global Network put on eschatology: the area of theology that deals with studying the end times? What is…
Culture

Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality

Issues related to homosexuality have become primary in the conversation and witness of the Christian church. Countless books, debates, and even denominational factions have sprung…
Theology

Disagreeing Agreeably About Soteriological Issues

Soteriology is a technical word in Christian theology describing how men and women gain salvation in Jesus Christ. Christians agree that Jesus is the Savior,…
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Theology
Christ Above Psychology: Putting Social Science in Its Rightful Place
Discipleship
What Is Hatred For?
Culture
The Dangers of Postmodernism
Theology
“The Perfect” Argument for Continuationism
Theology
The Problem with a “Theology of Glory”
Culture

Praying for Tim Keller

Seven years ago, my family and I moved from Southern California, where I was a pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, to New York City…
Culture

A Window in Time: Israel’s 70th Anniversary

When a spiritual revival swept through England in the 19th century, it also revived a love for the Jewish people and prayers for their restoration.…
Culture

The Final Countdown: What Do I Decide This Presidential Election?

With the US presidential elections only a few days away...I thought it appropriate to take a few minutes to share some thoughts regarding the Christian's…
Culture
Pray for Las Vegas
Culture
Ad Astra: A Film Review
Culture
The Link: Contextualizing the Gospel, Real World Questions, When to Stop Studying & More
Culture
How Can We Be A Light In A Politically Divided World? (With Scott Curran) | Tough Questions For The Current Crisis Miniseries P4
Culture
The Link: CGN Partnerships, Upcoming Conferences, Unbelievable Panel & More
Culture
The Link: Progressive Christianity, Mental Health, the Death of God & More
Gospel

How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps

This is Part Two in a series on "Gospel Centered Preaching". If you missed Part One click here. There are many preaching approaches common in…
Culture

Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting

On Sunday morning, June 12, 2016, while on a trip to Seattle for a friend’s wedding, I woke up, grabbed my phone, opened up Facebook…
Gospel

6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God

There is much debate about who Jesus is. Some believe he was a good man or a great prophet. Others claim he was an angel…
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Gospel
Evangelism for the Introvert
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
Ministry & Leadership

Pastor Jane or Pastor John? – Addressing Evangelical Chauvinism

I believe women are far under-utilized in ministry. While the Bible does reserve certain roles in the family and home for men, I believe the…
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

Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference

We are excited to announce the Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference happening on June 29 - July 2, 2020! Our theme this year is ESSENTIAL…
Ministry & Leadership
Placing Jesus Christ Above Our Own Rights
Ministry & Leadership
An Unexpected Blessing for Bible Teachers
Ministry & Leadership
Missions 2020 Archives
Ministry & Leadership
Co-laborers or Competition? Calvary Chapel & Other Church Planting Movements
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Ministry & Leadership
Further Thoughts on Women in Ministry
Discipleship

Why We Dream Big

In the Christian life, there is a tenuous balance between confident faith and foolish promises. At times we are called to live with expectant hope…
Discipleship

Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life

Editor’s Note: This is the first article of a series on how to develop disciples who will, in turn, make disciples of others. In addition,…
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…
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Discipleship
Four Adjectives of Discipleship
Discipleship
To The Christian Who Has Lost Their Passion – Resist Apathy pt3
Discipleship
Why Does God Make Us Wait?
Christian Living
I Don’t Need You
Discipleship
When The Path Leads Through Pain
Christian Living

Hope Hurts Sometimes

“I’m calling on the God of Moses, the One who opened up the ocean. I need you now to do the same thing for me”…
Christian Living

Comforting Words to Share

This life will have unavoidable pain, sorrow and grief. In light of this universal truth, it is an interesting philosophical, ethical, moral, and existential matter…
Christian Living

Aimee Semple McPherson Part 4

Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944): As we wrap up the life of Aimee Semple McPherson, we will see that God not only works in and through…
Christian Living
Funky Feet and Fixed Focus: Lessons and Warnings on LOVE
Christian Living
Eliza Davis George
Christian Living
Stolen Valour & The Christian Life
Christian Living
Looking to Jesus — Part 2 of 2
Christian Living
When Our Hearts Break
Christian Living
Life & Leadership Lessons with Sarah Yardley