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Culture

The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?

A few years ago, I ran afoul of some pastors in my tribe for allowing a woman to teach to an audience of both women…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit Part 2

On this side of heaven, it’s not a matter of if we are going to fail in hearing the Holy Spirit or being led by…
Theology

Assessing Strange Fire

On October 16-18, 2013, Pastor John MacArthur held a three-day conference at his Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA, entitled, “Strange Fire.” The conference…
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: Was it Real?
Gospel
Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
Theology
Did Jesus Cast Aside His Deity In The Incarnation?
Theology
Reformation Day: Live Session with David Guzik
Christian Living
Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life
Podcasts
How can the Bible and Jesus both be the “Word of God?”
Culture

Pray for Las Vegas

This past week, Pastor's Perspective aired a few broadcasts on the Las Vegas shooting that happened Sunday Night at a Country music festival. Guests Derek…
Culture

Politics, Power, and Philosophy: What We Can Learn from Hannah Arendt’s Masterpieces

Have you ever had a conversation where you knew you were missing something? It could be a point of reference that everyone else knew, leaving…
Culture

The Final Countdown: What Do I Decide This Presidential Election?

With the US presidential elections only a few days away...I thought it appropriate to take a few minutes to share some thoughts regarding the Christian's…
Culture
Avoiding the Trap of Conspiracy Theory Christianity
Culture
The Link: Hurricane Relief, Unbelieveable? the Conference, Hope Gets the Last Word & More
Culture
To Kill A Mockingbird and the Hope of Racial Reconciliation
Culture
The Link: John Crist, Sex Offender on Bible App, Taxes, Tithing & More
Culture
The Star of Bethlehem in Our Lifetime
Culture
CGN Leadership Statement on Racism
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

Evangelism for the Introvert

It’s safe to say that evangelism is on the Lord’s heart. When we pray, "May your kingdom come," I believe the Lord wants to impress…
Gospel

Despising the Shame

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 14, 2017. “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us that we might…
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
From Waiting to Witnessing
Gospel
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Ministry & Leadership

Seven Ways Modern Church Leadership Can Walk by Faith

Pastor Nate Holdridge will be a workshop speaker at the 2017 CCCM Pastors & Leaders Conference on June 26-29. For more information, please visit the…
Ministry & Leadership

Things That Matter Panel Discussion: The Pastor as a Student

How has being a pastor shaped you as being a student in God's Word? And what does that look like on a practical level? Currently,…
Ministry & Leadership

Essential Lessons for the Church Planter’s Wife

Pete and I have been a part of many church plants over the years. We have known many ups and downs in the process. We…
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Ministry & Leadership
When Leaders Lead 2020: Vision!
Ministry & Leadership
What Does CGN Believe about Ecclesiology and Church Government?
Ministry & Leadership
5 Effective Tactics for Reproducing Leaders
Ministry & Leadership
The Need to Re:Engage in Church Planting
Culture
How to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking
Discipleship

Are You a Missionary?

My wife Lynne and I went onto the mission field when were young. We left America in our early twenties and spent ten years in…
Discipleship

How to Diagnose a Cold Heart Toward God

It is helpful as a continual practice to ask God to show us the true condition of our hearts. Paul challenges believers at least three…
Discipleship

Youth Ministry

“So I will praise You on the mountain / And I will praise You when the mountain’s in my way You’re the summit where my…
Discipleship
A Life Rearranged: An Important Lesson Learned in Nicaragua
Discipleship
Come to the Resurrection
Discipleship
Make a Move: Discovering the Better Life God has for You
Discipleship
Now Let Me Burn Out For God: The Life of Henry Martyn
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Discipleship
Unity, Love, and Social Action
Christian Living

Joanne Shetler: Women Worth Knowing

Joanne Shetler (1936-Present): Join us today as we explore the incredible ministry of Wycliffe Bible translator Joanne Shetler, who witnessed a powerful work of God’s…
Christian Living

Returning to Give Thanks: Learning from the Grateful Leper

“Thou that hast giv’n so much to me, Give one thing more, a gratefull heart: . . . . . . . . . .…
Christian Living

Spiritual Warfare

Yes, I believe that there is a devil out there who prowls around like a roaring lion looking for anyone to eat up. At the…
Christian Living
A Secret to Not Fear
Christian Living
Growth is Always Happening
Christian Living
5 Tips for Discipling Your Children
Christian Living
From Anger to Grace: Following Jesus into Heart-Level Healing
Christian Living
When We Run, We Feel His Pleasure
Christian Living
Consecration, Hope & Prayer