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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…
Discipleship

Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1

Part one of a new series by GoodLion Ministries called "Resisting Apathy". Aaron and Brian speak into the problem of apathy in the Christian life,…
Theology

We will Not Die Before Our Time

“About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. He killed James the brother of John with the…
Articles
Fundamentalists, Progressives, and Theological Method
Theology
The Inspiration of the Bible
Theology
Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Theology
The Difference Between the Rapture and Christ’s Return
Discipleship
What Is Hatred For?
Theology
The “Good People” Myth
Culture

CGN Leadership Statement on Racism

Preamble In response to the historic, present, and ongoing discrimination against people of color in the United States of America (USA), which has been too…
Culture

Privilege, Oppression, Intersectionality and the Church, Cancel Culture, Elisabeth Elliot and More

"Privilege, Oppression, Intersectionality and the Church"– Think"The word 'privilege' may be the most neutral word we have available, but given that the many of the…
Culture

The Link: Why We Need Religion, How God Uses Prophecy, Jews Came from Muslim Countries & More

"Why We Need Religion"– Prospect"Stephen Asma, an agnostic, argues powerfully that religion is natural and beneficial. Is it such a leap to believe that it…
Culture
A Film Review: “Annihilation”
Culture
Church Van E06-Tony Clark Part 3
Culture
The Early Church: Catering to the Culture?
Culture
Praying for Tim Keller
Culture
The Link: 2021 Missions Conference, Teaching Messianic Prophecies to Teenagers, The Thrill of Hope Advent & More
Culture
Responding with Wisdom to the Ferguson Tragedy
Gospel

What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?

What is CGN doing to help churches in practical ways, including finances, pastoral coaching, and other resources? In this episode, I speak with Kellen Criswell…
Christian Living

Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner

Pastor and comedian, Joel Turner, talks with Aaron about evangelism... specifically the challenges of doing it during a pandemic, his views on top methods and…
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…
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Announcements
Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program
Culture
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Ministry & Leadership

The Need to Re:Engage in Church Planting

Why you should go to “ReEngage14”There are countless reasons why you should invest your resources and time to attend this church planting conference at Calvary…
Ministry & Leadership

Six Keys to Developing Disciples

I’m fascinated by tools. The right tool, used the right way, produces beauty in our world. Unfortunately, I’m not a handy person, but I have…
Ministry & Leadership

The Need for Blessing Leaders

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these…
Ministry & Leadership
Cultivate 2020
Ministry & Leadership
Where He Leads, He Guides: An Unending Story
Ministry & Leadership
Rethinking Discipleship: One Woman’s Perspective
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Articles
Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Evangelist
Ministry & Leadership
Best Of Series Dr. Paul Tripp on the Depth of God’s Grace
Discipleship

Am I Expecting Too Much from My Church? Part 1

God uses the local church as a powerful instrument for a believer’s spiritual growth and maturity. The early church was a simple model where believers…
Discipleship

God Renews His People with the Word (Nehemiah 8)

So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first…
Discipleship

Kay Smith — Woman of Influence

Kathy Gilbert has been involved with the Calvary Chapel movement for over 50 years. Having attended Woodstock in 1969 and identifying as an "Earth Mother,"…
Discipleship
Worship & Discipleship
Discipleship
How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?
Discipleship
Seven Ways to Become a Person of God
Discipleship
A Whole Person (Psalm 8)
Discipleship
The Cure to Stop Feeling Guilty
Discipleship
The Making of a Miracle & the Myth of Super-Saints
Christian Living

CGN Shelter In Place Resource List

While many are under "shelter in place," lock-down, quarantine or self-isolation orders from their local governments, the team at CGN wanted to provide a list…
Christian Living

Where to Find Wisdom

I love the book of Job. I am so glad that God included it in the Bible. Its wisdom and raw gritty honesty about suffering…
Christian Living

Marriage in the COVID-19 Age

Wives of the hosts Brooklynn Salvato and Tori Higgins join Brian and Aaron for a very special episode. We talk about what marriage is like…
Christian Living
Looking to Jesus — Part 1 of 2
Christian Living
Christmas Episode–Joann Ogburn, Denise Carlsen & Charlotte Day
Christian Living
Florence Nightingale Part 1
Christian Living
A Father’s Love: Drawing Near to God in a Distant World
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Christian Living
6 Gifts Every Kid Needs from Their Dad