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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

Critiquing Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today

In my last post in this series, I tried to offer a valid explanation of cessationism along with the primary points commonly held in support…
Christian Living

Advent: Hope in the In-Between

Advent Shows Us How to Wait with Expectancy Sunday, December 3rd, marks week one of Advent, which is all about hope. Hope often looks like…
Discipleship
Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God
Christian Living
Surrendering the Adrenaline: A Peace Offering
Theology
The Errancy of Misinterpreting the Inerrancy of the Bible
Theology
Digital Distractions: Five Spiritual & Physical Threats
Discipleship
Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)
Christian Living
Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions
Culture

Pray for Australia: An Update from Bruce Clarke

Please be in prayer for Australia through these wildfires. Here is a note from Senior Minister Bruce Clarke of St. Matthews Manly. *** "Thank for…
Christian Living

Vincent under the Starry Night of His Calling

Calling and desire, though close in emotional intensity, aren’t the same thing. I’ve known people come to serve with all the proper credentials, with holy…
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
Prayer Update
Culture
The Link: Missions Conference Archives, White Privilege, Australian Fires & More
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Christian Living
Why Wait For Marriage? (With Jon Keith and Jordan Aly) – A Discussion on dating and sexuality.
Culture
What Has Changed: The Convenient Contradiction of Modern Society
Culture
The Age of the Refugee: How Displaced Millions & the Hope of God are Changing the World
Gospel

A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel

This article was supposed to be about John Chrysostom and the historical roots of expositional preaching. It is not. It did not take me long…
Gospel

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

What is the role of mission and outreach in the life of a church, or in the life of a disciple of Jesus? Is engagement…
Gospel

God and Social Justice

For many Christians, the term “social justice” (or “social gospel”) is a dirty word. A simple study of contemporary Protestant history in America reveals why.…
Announcements
Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Ministry & Leadership

CGN – Leading During Covid-19

Hey church leaders. We know this is a challenging moment for all of you as you do your best to lead your people well during…
Christian Living

A Time of Lament

We find ourselves living at a time of great fear, sorrow and disappointment. Many of us are faced with dilemmas that we never expected, like…
Ministry & Leadership

The Power of Preaching Mentorships

John Hwang uses three words that describe Mentorship: TRAINING, MODELING, and COMMISSIONING. He recounts the positive impact of his mentor, Richard Cimino, and encourages us…
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Christian Living
Arise, Go, and Prepare
Ministry & Leadership
True Measure of a Church
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Counselor
Ministry & Leadership
Women, God Wants to Use You
Ministry & Leadership
The Success of Succession: When Church Leaders Are Pressed to Compromise
Discipleship

Jesus Is Your Lord and Savior, but Is He Your Teacher?

Throughout John’s biography of Jesus, a clear theme emerges: “Who is this guy?” The answer comes in the form of the famous “I Am” statements.…
Culture

Church Van E04-Tony Clark Part 1

Hosts Riley Taylor and Jarryd Bryant interview Pastor Tony Clark of Calvary Chapel Newport News on questions about discipleship, how Christians should handle racism in…
Discipleship

To The Christian Who Has Lost Their Passion – Resist Apathy pt3

In this episode, Brian and Aaron respond to a message from a listener who admits her struggle with apathy and also shares some beautiful insight…
Discipleship
How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?
Discipleship
What Is Hatred For?
Discipleship
How to See God’s Future for Your Life
Discipleship
Are We Reluctant Obeyers?
Discipleship
The Benefit of Christ as Our Foundation
Discipleship
Are We Doing What God is Calling Us to Do?
Christian Living

How to Use Parenting Seminars 
as an Outreach to the Community

One of the greatest ways to reach out into your community is to meet the real needs of parents and then to share with them…
Christian Living

The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3

Editor’s Note: This is the third article in the Power and Role of Just One Color series. Click here to read the first article, published…
Christian Living

A Fresh Approach to Daily Devotions

It may be necessary to vary daily devotionals to preempt the inevitable rut that ensues from a consistent routine. It’s important to maintain daily reading…
Bible Study
Seams Between the Psalms
Christian Living
A Letter to the Modern Church
Christian Living
Real Christians Can’t Watch the Oscars…or Can They?
Christian Living
Valuing Christian Community: Join Us at the CGN International Ministry Conference
Christian Living
When Everything Falls Into Disorder
Christian Living
Husband of the Year: What It Means to Be a Servant