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Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes–Praying Alone & Praying Together

In this installment of Ecclesiology 101, we’re going to look at how the local church lives and breathes in relationship to prayer.* Let’s start with…
Theology

The Hope of Israel

To all whose world was turned upside down October 7, 2023, there is Hope. Who Is the Messiah? While traveling in Israel awhile back, I…
Culture

The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?

A few years ago, I ran afoul of some pastors in my tribe for allowing a woman to teach to an audience of both women…
Christian Living
Advent: Hope in the In-Between
Theology
Take a Hike – Journeying Through the Songs of Ascents
History & Holidays
Passover and the Cup of Redemption: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom
Culture
Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!
Christian Living
Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Culture

Tribute to J.I. Packer

On Friday, July 17, 2020, the great British and Canadian Theologian, J. I. Packer, went to heaven to be with his Lord Jesus! He was…
Culture

Third Wave Coffee, Hipster Culture & the Great Commission

Bon Iver is playing on the house speakers. I am sipping a cup of glorious, locally roasted, V-60 brewed coffee. All around me are men…
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
Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1
Culture
The Link: Calvary Chapel/CGN International Conference, UK Chinese Church Abused, Western Seminary Cohort & More
Culture
The Link: CGN Partnerships, Upcoming Conferences, Unbelievable Panel & More
Culture
The Link: Michael Behe on COVID-19, CGN – Leading During Covid-19, Help During the Exodus to Online & More
Culture
Don’t Sell Your Birthright, Pastors Perspective, How to Live Like Jesus in Election Season & More
Culture
N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More
Gospel

From Waiting to Witnessing

In 1992, I sat in a classroom at the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Every Friday morning, Pastor Chuck Smith would walk…
Gospel

Friends Not Foes

  Treat those on Christ’s side as friends not foes, For he who is not against us is on our side. Mark 9:40   We…
Gospel

WIN: Jesus is Victorious

Forty days ago, Christians gathered all over the world to lament our human frailty and the inevitability of our own deaths, crying out together, “From…
Gospel
The King’s Crown
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Announcements
Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Gospel
Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
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…
Ministry & Leadership

Overcoming Moralism In The Church

Paul wrote something remarkable in 1 Corinthians 2:2: “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified”. Paul used…
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…
Culture
Post-Pandemic Vision
Announcements
CGN Leadership Collective Podcast and Initiative
Ministry & Leadership
How to Give an Altar Call Part 2
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Expositor
Announcements
CGN 2020 Annual Report
Christian Living
The Sobering Gift of Leadership
Discipleship

How to Win in Spiritual Warfare

The TrialsWhen we think of spiritual warfare, we think of trials. But getting rid of trials is not the victory. The true victory consists of…
Discipleship

Bridging the Generational Gap in Our Churches

In a movement that is about 50 years old like ours, it’s one of the pressing issues of our day: How do we keep the…
Discipleship

5 Preaching Tips from the Apostle Paul

Preaching is the act of proclaiming God’s word to people. In evangelism, it announces God’s good news about Jesus and His salvation. In edification, it…
Discipleship
Bridge Building + Creating a Disciple-Making Culture
Christian Living
Discipleship In Every Season
Discipleship
Now Let Me Burn Out For God: The Life of Henry Martyn
Discipleship
How to Diagnose a Cold Heart Toward God
Christian Living
Resources To Help Pastors and Leaders Shepherd People Through Doubt and Deconstruction
Discipleship
The Tenacity of Amy Carmichael
Christian Living

Engaging Opposition: Expressing Love Through Conversation

The philosopher Immanuel Kant once said, “All persons are owed respect just because they are persons.” There was a time when philosophy could be engaged…
Bible Study

Seams Between the Psalms

A handful of years ago, I had the wild idea to purchase a set of multi-colored highlighters and mark word repetition in the Psalms. I…
Christian Living

Four Steps for Dealing with the Messiness of Life

The Christian message is not that life isn’t messy. Honestly, it’s the opposite. The Christian message doesn’t claim that life is neat or tidy or…
Christian Living
Inspired by the Life of Elijah
Christian Living
Vulnerability, Failure, and Walking On Water
Christian Living
The Purpose of Life in a Secular Age
Christian Living
Be Silent as the Grave
Christian Living
When God Has Another Plan
Christian Living
Advent: Jesus Our Salvation