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Theology

The Early Church: The Danger Within

Christians often say that whenever a great work of God or a move of the Holy Spirit is taking place, there are sure to be…
Gospel

The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World

A Grand Vision There are only a few places in the Bible that present us with a vision of the throne room of God. These…
Theology

For the Card-carrying New Calvinist

Recently I came across an episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast series from Desiring God on the topic of New Calvinism. As a fan…
Theology
Personal Eschatology: What Happens When I Die?
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Theology
Why I Believe in the Rapture of the Church
Culture
Does God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? Part 2 Miniseries
Theology
The Inspiration of the Bible
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Christian Living

Svieta’s Story: A Refugee’s Story of Overcoming Loss and Finding Community & Purpose

Svieta and her husband Ruslan had two daughters and lived in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. Svieta had a flourishing business as a specialty baker, and her husband…
Culture

A Call to Clean Hands and a Pure Heart: Amid COVID-19

“Yet the righteous will hold to his way, and he who has clean hands will be stronger and stronger" (Job 17:9). On December 31, 2019,…
Culture

Are Christian Refugees Here to Provide Guidance for the American Church?

When I pastored in Phoenix a few years ago, my assistant pastor was from a Middle Eastern country and a number of our church members…
Culture
Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
Culture
Tribute to J.I. Packer
Culture
Joker in Our Culture: Thoughts on the Film
Culture
Privilege, Oppression, Intersectionality and the Church, Cancel Culture, Elisabeth Elliot and More
Calvary Chapel
A Few Thoughts on the Jesus Revolution Film
Culture
Ad Astra: A Film Review
Gospel

Persecution Will End

Kierkegaard, the Danish philosopher, once told a parable about a theater where a variety show was taking place. Each show was more exciting than the…
Culture

Rural America Matters Too

Rural America Matters Too I'll never forget what was said that evening; irritating experiences are funny like that. I was co-pastoring a small church plant…
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
Despising the Shame
Gospel
Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Discipleship

Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series. You can find Part 1 here: The Church & Victims Of Depression Providing Training In our…
Ministry & Leadership

Church Boards: Leadership Collective Podcast

In this episode of the Leadership Collective Podcast, Ted & Rob talk candidly with Wayne Cordeiro about the nuanced process of structuring and organizing a…
Ministry & Leadership

Why Change & Forward Movement are Crucial in Ministry

The word "success" means "to move forward." In common usage this refers to accomplishing one's goals. The word "succession" means "to pass something forward to…
Christian Living
Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)
Culture
How to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking
Ministry & Leadership
What Does Real Servant Leadership Look Like?
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Contender
Ministry & Leadership
Lessons in Leadership Part 3: Fearlessly Leading the Good Fight
Ministry & Leadership
CGN Leading Podcast: Conference Conversations Episodes!
Discipleship

How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata

Jesus said that the servant is not above the master, and if our Master is Jesus, then we should expect to be both criticized and…
Discipleship

Our Great Creator: A Study in the Book of Genesis

Have you ever asked yourself, How did I get here? Where did everything come from? What is the meaning of it all? The answers to…
Announcements

Why I Need CGN and the Connect Team

When I contemplated the title of this article, I considered: “Why you need” and “Why we need,” and for many reasons, they would have been…
Discipleship
The Paradox of Spiritual Sleepiness
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Discipleship
Lies About Us
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Christian Living
Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions
Christian Living

“Rock of Ages:” Three Aspects of Salvation

Nothing in my hand I bring,simply to the cross I cling;naked, come to thee for dress;helpless, look to thee for grace;foul, I to the fountain…
Christian Living

In the Secret Place with Christ: Going Back to Our Gospel Roots

What a year it's been! 2020 has felt to me as if the whole world has been shaken - a global pandemic, lockdowns and restrictions,…
Christian Living

Don’t Fear Loneliness

I have known loneliness in my life. When I first started to follow Jesus, I was 24 years old. Soon after making that decision, I…
Christian Living
Vision > Sight: Vision is Greater than Sight
Announcements
New Book Release: Whole Hearted Work
Christian Living
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – With Mike Neglia
Christian Living
Aimee Semple McPherson Part 3
Christian Living
I Don’t Need You
Christian Living
Rooted to Multiply