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Theology

The Trinity and the Christian Life

"…And truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ" (1 John 1:3). In the last article, I spoke of how…
Theology

CGN Statement on Women in Ministry Leadership

The roles and extent to which women engage in ministry leadership and Bible teaching is a point of long-standing discussion and disagreement among professing followers…
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…
Theology
Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Theology
What I Learned from Darrell Bock about Progressive Dispensationalism
Culture
Relating the Gospel to Social Justice
Theology
The Sovereignty of Satan?—Making Sense of John 12:31
Theology
The Problem with a “Theology of Glory”
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Culture

Joker in Our Culture: Thoughts on the Film

More than likely, you’re aware that Joker is in theaters. Maybe the film’s marketing reached you. Or more likely, you read about it in the…
Culture

Scarecrows in a Cucumber Field

I've been thinking, reading and studying quite a bit around the topic of idolatry lately. I know. Idolatry. It's not necessarily the word on the…
Culture

The Link: Outgrowing God, Human Values, Priestly Blessing & More

"Richard Dawkins’s Latest Case for Outgrowing God"– The Gospel Coalition"'I finally gave up on God when I was 15,' Richard Dawkins writes in his latest…
Culture
Relief for fire victims in Paradise, CA
Culture
Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2
Culture
Prayer Around the World: 24 Hour Live Prayer
Culture
The Link: Aaron Campbell Conversation, Preach in Biblical Fullness, God’s Plan for the Ages & More
Culture
Amanda Berry Smith
Culture
Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!
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…
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…
Gospel

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

“Gospel-centered” seems to be a catchphrase these days. Some may say it without really knowing what the term represents. Being gospel-centered is important to our…
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Ministry & Leadership

6 Twitter Tips for Aspiring Hipster Pastors

Do you long to be worthy of being anointed with the coveted title of hipster pastor? Are you tired of being perceived as a mere…
Ministry & Leadership

True Measure of a Church

“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of…
Ministry & Leadership

Are Elder Boards Biblical? – A Historical/Scriptural Perspective

When looking for a New Testament model for church leadership in the early church, we find a plurality of elders. Nowhere in the New Testament…
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Discipleship
Healing From Burnout
Ministry & Leadership
20 Practices That Will Help You Serve Jesus for a Long Time in One Place
Ministry & Leadership
50 Healthy Church Leader Tips
Ministry & Leadership
When She Leads – A Podcast for Women in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
The Moses Model
Culture

Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church

If you spend any amount of time online or on social media, you are likely aware of the global microscope that is currently examining the…
Christian Living

Want To Be A Good Witness? Do Your Job Well.

It’s amazing how my attitude toward garbage can change.   When I’m by myself and I notice a full garbage can, I have no issues…
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…
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Discipleship
Beyond The Shadow of a Doubt – How Jesus Responds to The Christian Doubter
Discipleship
The Saturday Before the Dawn of Hope
Discipleship
Seven Ways to Become a Person of God
Discipleship
Three Reminders for Those Living a Public Lifestyle
Articles
The Availability of Revival
Christian Living

How Placing Others First Brings Rest

My husband and I were all settled in our seats as our plane was boarding for a flight to Houston. Believe it or not, we…
Christian Living

Do You Have a Slave Mentality?

“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that you should not be their slaves; I have broken…
Bible Study

“Helping People See Clearly: Why Study Bibles Still Matter” — Expositors Collective’s Conversation with David Guzik

Editor’s Note: On November 10, 2025, the Expositors Collective podcast released an episode that we at calvarychapel.com believe will encourage all our readers. While attending…
Christian Living
How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Christian Living
Mildred Cable: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Are We Drifting Backward?
Christian Living
Growth is Always Happening
Christian Living
Three Keys to Unlock Intimacy In Marriage
Christian Living
Aimee Semple McPherson Part 1