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A Better Way Than Condemning

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The Purpose and Power of Prayer

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Jesus, Prayer, and You

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An Ordinary Wedding (John 2:1-11)

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Theology

Theology

Unicorns, Lucky Charms & False Prophecy

A few years ago, I had an opportunity to counsel a friend who had received an alleged prophetic word. The prophecy was comically out of…
Theology

An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”

**Free Chapter** Enjoy this free chapter from Humble Beast's latest book, Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life, by Thomas Terry and J. Ryan…
Theology

Answering Tough Questions about CRT, LGBTQ Issues, and Spiritual Formation.

What do CGN leaders believe about things like Critical Race Theory, or how we should relate to those who identify as LGBTQ? Is talking about…
Articles
The Availability of Revival
Christian Living
Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry
Theology
How Being “Saved by Jesus” May Mean More than You Think
Theology
Did Jesus Cast Aside His Deity In The Incarnation?
History & Holidays
Passover and the Cup of Redemption: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom
Christian Living
The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important

Culture

Culture

A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor

Editor's note: this article was written by Pastor Miles DeBenedictus as a response to a recent speech recorded by psychologist, professor, and public figure Jordan…
Culture

Joker in Our Culture: Thoughts on the Film

More than likely, you’re aware that Joker is in theaters. Maybe the film’s marketing reached you. Or more likely, you read about it in the…
Culture

“A Wrinkle in Time:” A Film Review

Below is a review on the newly released film, A Wrinkle in Time. There are spoilers included in the analysis of this film. A Wrinkle…
Culture
The Link: Ahmaud Arbery Killing, COVID-19 Relief Fund, Essential Services & More
Culture
An Act of Giving One’s Life: Honoring Lieutenant Colonel Arnaud Beltrame
Culture
The World We Impart: Fostering Racial Reconciliation in Our Churches
Culture
Challenges with Medical Marijuana: Treatment of Pain or Excuse for Pleasure?
Culture
The Link: Kobe Bryant, CGN Local Connectors, Serbia Migrants & More
Culture
The Link: Political Correctness in the Church, Evangelism Formation, Finding God in A-Level Politics & More

The Gospel

Gospel

Church Planting Like Skateboarding

In the Protestant West, we’ve come to see church planting as a mainstream activity for Christians. But I wonder. As we enter an area with…
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

The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 13, 2014. When Jesus came into Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, you could say that…
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Gospel
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend
Articles
The Man Of War
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity

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Discipleship

The Worshiper and the Leader: A Powerful Combination

You won't find a worship leader in the New Testament. This is unsettling for those of us who look to Scripture as our guide. No…
Ministry & Leadership

50 Healthy Church Leader Tips

The following are a few suggestions that may (or may not) work for you. I have tried every one of them and can attest to…
Ministry & Leadership

Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Counselor

One of the most important aspects of pastoral ministry is counseling. Pastors Brian Brodersen, Richard Cimino and John Hwang discuss the calling pastors have to…
Discipleship
Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: How Are We Doing? Part 1
Discipleship
Take Courage: A Meditation on Acts 23:11
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5 Reasons Why You Should Plant With CGN’s Cultivate
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Calvary Chapel Bible College Israel
Ministry & Leadership
Seven Lessons Learned About Preaching at Funerals
Ministry & Leadership
Similarities Between Esther and Local Churches

Discipleship

Discipleship

Four Reasons to Love God and Your Neighbor

People are generally likely to appreciate the connection between loving God and loving their neighbors (Matthew 22:37-40). Yet most of us would have to agree…
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…
Discipleship

Worship & Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Worship Leaders Conference | Multiply "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19a). The call for us to make disciples…
Discipleship
Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God
Discipleship
Five Points on Our Need for Community
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life
Discipleship
Seven Ways to Become a Person of God
Christian Living
Why Mentorship Matters
Discipleship
What Happened in 2020 Has Served to Advance the Gospel

Christian Living

Christian Living

Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions

In my last post I wrote about "Eight Reasons Why Believers Have Daily Devotions." In this article, I’d like to write about how we actually…
Christian Living

When Our Hearts Break

Years ago, I heard a pastor named Dave Rolph speak at a memorial service. He spoke about life and death, and he said something like…
Christian Living

Legalism or Realism: Understanding the Difference

He was observably upset, “You’re being legalistic!” were the last words I ever heard from Zachary, as he slammed my office door hard enough to…
Christian Living
Seven Minutes and Seven Years
Christian Living
Eight Navigational Truths When We Disagree With Our Government’s Decisions
Christian Living
Experiencing Christ’s Rest
Christian Living
Love and the New Humanism
Christian Living
Discovering Contentment + Comfort
Christian Living
Engaging Opposition: Expressing Love Through Conversation