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The Mystery of the Cross

The haunting melody of an old hymn echoes in my soul as Resurrection Sunday draws near, its words resonating deeply: “When I survey the wondrous…
Articles

When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)

As humans, we all have dreams and aspirations. We want to build, create, and achieve great things. It's natural to desire success, recognition, and a…
Theology

FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology

FB Live Discussion Enjoy this FB Live discussion with Thomas Terry, Scott Cunningham and J. Ryan Lister on creativity & theology, upcoming Canvas Conference and…
Articles
Fundamentalists, Progressives, and Theological Method
Theology
Four Messy Essential Realities About Grace and Truth
Theology
Digital Distractions: Five Spiritual & Physical Threats
Theology
Pitfalls of Dispensationalism
Culture
Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists
Podcasts
The Origins and DNA of Calvary Global Network
Culture

The Link: John Crist, Sex Offender on Bible App, Taxes, Tithing & More

"John Crist Cancels 2019 Tour Dates After Reports of Sexting, Harassment, Manipulation"– Charisma"According to multiple sources, Crist has exploited his Christian reputation and platform to…
Culture

Three Prayerful Reflections on the London Attack

In light of the recent events that have taken place on English soil, may our spirits be stirred to continue to pray for the hearts…
Culture

The Link: Progressive Christianity, Mental Health, the Death of God & More

"After Sermon Criticizing Wives’ Weight, Pastor Resigns as Moderator of General Baptist Meeting"– The Roys Report"A pastor who preached that 'weight control' by wives is…
Culture
The Link: Crossing Cultures Podcast, Uncontroversial Topics with Tim Keller, Challenges of Church Succession & More
Christian Living
Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response
Culture
Church Van E06-Tony Clark Part 3
Culture
Violence and Peace: A Biblical Perspective on Civil Demonstrations
Culture
Living In The Negative World
Culture
The Link: Contextualizing the Gospel, Real World Questions, When to Stop Studying & More
Gospel

Advent: The Father

Part 1 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. The celebration of Advent centers around the…
Gospel

Unity Requires Conversation

A conversation with the right person at the right time can change everything. The other day I walked out of an interview gone wrong. Reeling…
Christian Living

Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media

I was amazed to read the headlines today, “Twitter Engineers to 'Ban a Way of Talking' Through 'Shadow Banning,'” "Algorithms to Censor Opposing Political Opinions.”…
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Ministry & Leadership

Life & Leadership Lessons with Nate Holdridge

Nate Holdridge is one of our main session speakers at the Calvary Chapel Senior Pastors Conference. Years born again: Since 1996Years in Ministry: Since 1999…
Christian Living

Keeping the Main thing the Main Thing

We were about six months into our church plant in Oregon, when I headed out one day to a nearby lake just to spend some…
Ministry & Leadership

Bridging Generational Gaps

In this episode, we are joined by Brenda Leavenworth, Jody Ponce, and Rosemary Cady to discuss how we can more effectively disciple through generational shifts.…
Ministry & Leadership
What Can I Do with a Degree in Biblical Studies?
Christian Living
Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives
Discipleship
The Worshiper and the Leader: A Powerful Combination
Christian Living
The Sobering Gift of Leadership
Discipleship
Keep It Simple, Saint!
Ministry & Leadership
Is Women’s Ministry Necessary?
Discipleship

Beyond The Shadow of a Doubt – How Jesus Responds to The Christian Doubter

Doubt, often regarded as the evil twin brother of faith, is a condition that frequently casts a long shadow over the believer's life. Many grow…
Discipleship

Communion Is a Family Affair

Do you remember the first time you took communion? I remember pretending to close my eyes and secretly watching everyone around me. I had no…
Discipleship

How Vigilant Are You with the Company You Keep?

There comes a point in time for every one of us where we need to make the painful choice to separate ourselves from hurtful people.…
Discipleship
Augustine & Disordered Loves
Christian Living
Why Mentorship Matters
Christian Living
Discipleship In Every Season
Discipleship
Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2
Discipleship
Why You Should Not Take Offense
Discipleship
Are You Offended by Jesus’ Method?
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

Does Your Speech Bite Like a Serpent?

When I was young, my grandfather would whisper in my ear over and over a beautiful piece of paternal wisdom, “If you don’t have anything…
Christian Living

How Do You Handle Betrayal?

Betrayal is like a shadow and tense music in a horror film. It fills us with anxiety and clouds our lives with its presence. Sometimes…
Christian Living
Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions
Christian Living
Svieta’s Story: A Refugee’s Story of Overcoming Loss and Finding Community & Purpose
Christian Living
Where Are You Placing Your Identity?
Christian Living
Jesus, Prayer, and You
Christian Living
WHY SHOULD I WAIT FOR THE LORD ANY LONGER?
Christian Living
I Invited My Trans Friend to My Baptism