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Theology

The Resurrection Means MORE!

“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they might have life, and that they…
History & Holidays

Jesus: The Resurrection and Life

“I am the resurrection and the life.” —John 11:25 Jesus’ claim to be the resurrection and the life is so radical that it does not…
Theology

Finite sins and eternal punishment

"Do you think finite sins deserve eternal punishment? How can that be fair?" It's a common question we may hear when we're seeking to understand…
Theology
Disagreeing Agreeably About Soteriological Issues
Theology
A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON PURIM
Christian Living
Advent: Hope in the In-Between
Podcasts
Crying Out To The Father – A study of God’s Fatherhood
Ministry & Leadership
How is CGN Cultivating Church Planting?
Theology
The Way of Peter vs The Way of Jesus
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

The Labeling of “Science Deniers”

Our culture loves to pigeonhole, label and "straw-man" nearly everything it disagrees with. Which means, if you're a miracle-believing Christian, then in the eyes of…
Culture

Pelagian Racism Part 2: Will Preaching the Gospel Fix Systemic Racism?

In my previous article, I laid out how the concept of systemic racism is a consequence not of “cultural Marxism,” but of the biblical understanding…
Culture
Is Your Culture Post-Christian or Pre-Revival?
Culture
What Preachers Can Learn from Vin Scully
Culture
I Am an Immigrant
Culture
Pray for Las Vegas
Culture
Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
Culture
The Aftermath of Terrorism in Paris: God’s Hope & Your Help
Gospel

The Bible is About Jesus

Pilgrim Benham is a contributor of the Expositors Collective, a growing network of pastors, leaders and laypeople, which exists to equip, encourage and mentor the…
Gospel

Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter

As the joyful spirit of Easter envelops our hearts and minds, we’re thrilled to present an article that embodies the essence of this sacred holiday.…
Gospel

Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything

He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires…
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Gospel
Peace on Earth
Ministry & Leadership

Preaching Is an Act of Persuasion

 Originally published on Nick’s blog on May 9, 2023. Nick Cady will be imparting two workshops and in our Q&A Panel at this year's CGN…
Culture

Government Intimidation of Pastors in Houston Texas? A Christian Response

Today I woke up to find a Fox News Opinion piece by Todd Starnes explaining that a group of pastors in Houston, TX have had…
Announcements

Conference Conversations: What is Offered in Spanish This year?

Cinthya Rios from the Spanish Translation Team shares what will be offered in Spanish at this year's Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference. Learn more and…
Ministry & Leadership
The True Tragedy of a Divided Church
Ministry & Leadership
Best Of Series Dr. Gerry Breshears on Theology and Training Men in Ministry
Discipleship
Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching
Discipleship
Kay Smith — Woman of Influence
Ministry & Leadership
CGN Leading Podcast: Conference Conversations Episodes!
Ministry & Leadership
Are Altar Calls Biblical
Discipleship

Rightly Ordered Nostalgia: Celebrating the Past While Embracing the Future

In a small town in southeastern Idaho, a middle-aged man was sitting on his front porch talking and reminiscing about the past with his nephew.…
Discipleship

Keep It Simple, Saint!

I was recently blessed to be part of a pertinent discussion with a group of loving, caring, well-educated young pastors. We talked about some of…
Discipleship

CCBC Europe is Moving to Tbilisi, Georgia!

Calvary Chapel Bible College Europe is on the move! The Bible college originally began at the castle in Austria which was purchased by Calvary Chapel…
Discipleship
Act as if God Exists
Christian Living
Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction
Discipleship
The Making of a Miracle & the Myth of Super-Saints
Culture
Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church
Culture
Church Van E04-Tony Clark Part 1
Discipleship
How William Carey Expected Great Things From God
Christian Living

Vision > Sight: Vision is Greater than Sight

Did you know there is a difference between vision and sight? I started exploring this the other day after my husband and I had a…
Christian Living

Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions

In my last post I wrote about "Eight Reasons Why Believers Have Daily Devotions." In this article, I’d like to write about how we actually…
Christian Living

Bench the Hype — Part 2

As promised, here we are diving into the topic of hyped-up words. It’s easy for me to stay at the mega picture of hype and…
Christian Living
There is Good in This Harsh Reality
Christian Living
Elizabeth Blackwell Part 2
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Christian Living
Should I Still Trust When Life is Unstable?
Christian Living
Fanny Crosby
Christian Living
Engaging Opposition: Expressing Love Through Conversation