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Culture

Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1

The Covid-19 Crisis has been the most challenging thing our world collectively has faced since WWII. For many, a part of that challenge has been…
Theology

3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders

In my last post I noted the beginning of a shift in the way younger evangelicals, and specifically those connected with Calvary Chapel, viewed eschatological…
Theology

Evidence for the Resurrection: The Nature of Christ’s Resurrected Physical Body

In this final part of this series, we will discuss the nature and significance of Christ’s resurrected body. Specifically, answering the crucial questions that mark…
Theology
Did Jesus Claim to be God?
Theology
A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible
Theology
Is Belief in a Literal Resurrection of Christ Really Important
Culture
Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists
Christian Living
Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life
Theology
A Discussion on the Biblical Theology of Israel Part 1
Culture

Marty Sampson And The Frailty Of False Faith

Marty was my favorite. I came up as a worship leader in the days of Hillsong United's early albums. Joel, JD, Jad, Marty and Matt…
Culture

Notre Dame De Paris

At 6:50 pm CET on April 15, the roof of Notre Dame de Paris caught on fire. The cathedral was quickly evacuated while over 400…
Culture

The Music of Hope and the Gospel

Located in Western Ukraine, the city of Ternopil has been mostly untouched by the Russian invasion. In the midst of the chaos of war, Ternopil…
Christian Living
Marriage in the COVID-19 Age
Culture
Politics, Power, and Philosophy: What We Can Learn from Hannah Arendt’s Masterpieces
Culture
The Link: Michael Behe on COVID-19, CGN – Leading During Covid-19, Help During the Exodus to Online & More
Culture
The Link: King David Rare Discovery, Ministering in the Pandemic, Help with Sermon Prep & More
Culture
Praying With People Online: Key Lessons I’ve Learned
Culture
Is Your Culture Post-Christian or Pre-Revival?
Gospel

Advent: The Son

Part 2 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. Continuing this three-part celebration of Advent, this…
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…
Gospel

Advent: The Holy Spirit

Part 3 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. To recap the previous articles in this…
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Gospel
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
Ministry & Leadership

How is CGN Cultivating Church Planting?

Calvary Chapel has been recognized as one of the greatest church planting movements of recent times. What are we at CGN doing to make sure…
Ministry & Leadership

Is There Life AFTER Vocational Ministry?

Editor’s note: CGN is proud to announce our partnership with Pastoral Transitions. They have an excellent podcast which you can listen to here. This article will…
Ministry & Leadership

The Call to be a Pastor’s Wife

Cheryl will be leading a Training Track on women in ministry at the CGN International Conference on June 24-27! Ladies, this will be a great…
Announcements
Conference Conversations: “Church Planter Initiative Roundtable”
Ministry & Leadership
God is in Seattle: A Compelling Interview with Pastor Wayne Taylor
Ministry & Leadership
When Leaders Need Shepherding
Ministry & Leadership
Re:Engage 2014 Church Planting Conference
Ministry & Leadership
Missions Conference 2020: The Church That God Plants
Ministry & Leadership
Planting a Church: 5 Keys to Help You Succeed
Discipleship

Experiencing an Insurrection of Kindness in Your Ministry

Even though I know it comes every year, I find that winter sneaks up on me. Often it’s the holiday season that distracts me. Life…
Discipleship

Act as if God Exists

Back in June, I wrote an article on "Why Jordan Peterson Matters," and why Christians should take notice. My article got pushback from some Christians…
Discipleship

Four Reasons to Love God and Your Neighbor

People are generally likely to appreciate the connection between loving God and loving their neighbors (Matthew 22:37-40). Yet most of us would have to agree…
Christian Living
I Don’t Need You
Discipleship
Three Reminders for Those Living a Public Lifestyle
Discipleship
Why I’m Called to Serve My City
Discipleship
Seven Ways to Become a Person of God
Discipleship
Worship Leader Q/A: What Does Worship Ministry Look Like Today in the Church?
Discipleship
Kay Smith — Woman of Influence
Christian Living

How To Read The Bible

Do you have difficulty reading the Bible? Do you often struggle about where to start when you do read the Bible? In this episode, Nate…
Christian Living

Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation

In principle, we agree with the psalmist when he writes, "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands…
Christian Living

Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction

Last year, at the CGN International Conference, my friend and colleague Nick Cady and I had the privilege of collaborating to create something we believe…
Christian Living
Surrendering the Adrenaline: A Peace Offering
Christian Living
The Reformation Through Jewish Eyes
Christian Living
Frances Ridley Havergal
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Christian Living
Three Easy Ways to Make People into Projects—Part 1
Christian Living
Work Out Your Own Salvation