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Discipleship

Holiness = Doing Justice

I’m an optimist. Which might surprise people who think I’m a Seattle-type emo cynic who listens to obscure music and watches depressing movies all the…
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…
Articles

Fundamentalists, Progressives, and Theological Method

When it comes to theological method, that is, how we connect the truths of God’s word with the problems of human life, neither fundamentalism nor…
Christian Living
8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)
Theology
Thoughts on the Atoning Sacrifice of Christ
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus had to Die
Theology
Calvary Chapel Core Convictions: God’s Grace + Love
History & Holidays
The Mystery of the Cross
Culture
What is Postmodernism, and Why Should we care?
Culture

Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?

That is a question most pastors never dreamed they’d be asked. Yet in the past several months I have been asked that question three or…
Culture

Eight Things I Would Say to Kanye If I Could

Dear Kanye, Along with the rest of the buzzing world, I recently heard about your conversion to faith in Jesus. Like many, I was initially…
Culture

A Film Review: “Annihilation”

The idea of existential nihilism couldn't be more opposed to my Biblical, Christian worldview. To think that everything we see and experience ultimately lacks purpose…
Culture
The Great Reset or The Great Return
Culture
Faith and Politics: A Historical Perspective – Part 3
Culture
Responding with Wisdom to the Ferguson Tragedy
Culture
A Certain Kingdom & Political Uncertainty
Culture
The Link: Cultural Engagement, Creation Fest UK Update, Conspiracy Theories & More!
Culture
Living In The Negative World
Gospel

Meditations on Good Friday

“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day” (1 Corinthians 15:3-5). Good…
Gospel

Practice Resurrection

Today (this weekend), people worldwide are remembering and celebrating the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! All human…
Gospel

Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus

In my last article, I wrote about how contextualization was not about the church becoming more worldly. We looked back at the creational mandate for…
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Gospel
Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare
Gospel
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Ministry & Leadership

Women and Men: Roles and Responsibility in the Church

An ongoing matter of debate among Christians is over the issue of what the Bible says about the respective roles of men and women in…
Discipleship

Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?

My start in ministry was unexpected. I'm the son of a church-planting pastor. My childhood memories consist of awkward church people, financial struggles and a…
Culture

New Episodes: CGN- Leading in COVID-19 Podcast

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…
Ministry & Leadership
An Unexpected Blessing for Bible Teachers
Ministry & Leadership
Don’t Try To Build The House While It’s Burning – with Justin Thomas
Discipleship
Why I’m Called to Serve My City
Ministry & Leadership
Eight Reasons Why We Need Shepherds
Ministry & Leadership
Is Women’s Ministry Necessary?
Ministry & Leadership
Missions Conference 2020: The Church That God Plants
Discipleship

Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 3

Editor’s Note: This is the third article of a three-part series on how to develop disciples who will, in turn, make disciples of others. Click…
Discipleship

Angels Landing

“Let’s go on a hike,” my husband said. “It’ll be fun,” he said. I was all-in, but I had no idea what I was really…
Articles

Iron Sharpening Iron

One often-quoted Bible verse that speaks of the benefit of living in community with other believers comes from Proverbs: “As iron sharpens iron, so a person…
Discipleship
Why Zeal for Jesus is Important
Discipleship
Nothing is Ever Done in Secret
Discipleship
Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference
Discipleship
How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple
Bible Study
Paul AND Timothy — Philippians 1:1
Discipleship
Gossip & The Gospel
Christian Living

Example of God’s Constant Presence From 1870 Paris

There are times in history that seem difficult to find the Gospel light (periods when Christians appear to be lost in the background of governmental…
Christian Living

It’s Not About What You Ought to Do

Sometimes I feel trapped by the all the things I think I ought to do. I ought to do more; I ought to sin less.…
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
Prayer: An Instrument of God’s Judgment
Christian Living
Making Sense of the Unfathomable
Bible Study
When Grace Is Forsaken: The Tragedy of a Deserted Gospel (Part 2 Of 4)
Christian Living
Stop Quoting Bad Divorce Stats
Christian Living
How to Engage Your Kids Spiritually in 2015
Christian Living
The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 2 of 2)