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Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission

For much of the culture at large, the true meaning of Christmas is almost totally lost. Most people think of Christmas sentimentally. A recent survey…
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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

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes–Praying Alone & Praying Together

In this installment of Ecclesiology 101, we’re going to look at how the local church lives and breathes in relationship to prayer.* Let’s start with…
Theology
Why I Believe in the Rapture of the Church
Theology
Critiquing Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Christian Living
Parenting, Perseverance, and God’s Love
Theology
Defending Trinitarianism
Culture
Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality
Discipleship
Gossip & The Gospel

Culture

Culture

Challenges with Medical Marijuana: Treatment of Pain or Excuse for Pleasure?

Evidence to support the medical benefits of smoking marijuana for the treatment of pain has become a challenge for many Christians. Our culture has made…
Culture

Faith & Politics: A Historical Christian Perspective – Part 1

Introduction This article is based on the positive response that has come out of our men’s group, month-long “faith and politics” series at our church.…
Culture

The Link: Church Response to Sexual Challenges, Bible Thumpers, Young Preachers & More

"ERLC opposes H.R. 5 the Equality Act"– The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission"The ERLC affirms the full dignity of every human being. At the 2018…
Culture
Trafficking Hope with Karl Marx
Culture
The Link: Parenting in a Pandemic, Gospel and Ethnic Unity, Religious Liberty & More
Culture
“Loving Your Enemies” by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Culture
The Final Countdown: What Do I Decide This Presidential Election?
Culture
Thanksgiving: A Time to Feel; a Time to Heal
Culture
Bullied by Tolerance – When Every Truth but Yours is Allowed

The Gospel

Gospel

Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel

2018 CGN Pastors & Leaders Conference Archives Though I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for nearly five years, this year will be my first time…
Gospel

How the Gospel Heals Shame

Shame is an experience common to every person on the planet. Charles Darwin, in classic materialist fashion, defined shame primarily in terms of its physical…
Gospel

Advent: The Holy Spirit

Part 3 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. To recap the previous articles in this…
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Gospel
The King’s Crown
Gospel
What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?
Announcements
Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Gospel
Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism

Leadership Training

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…
Ministry & Leadership

The Pastors School

CGN operates many Specialized Ministry Training Institutions around the world, which provide leadership development in specific fields of Christian ministry. One of those is the…
Ministry & Leadership

Cultivate 2020

In Spring 2020, Calvary Global Network (CGN) is launching CULTIVATE, a One-Year Training & Assessment Experience for Church Planters & Missionaries. What makes CULTIVATE unique?…
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Conference Conversations: “Spiritual Health for Spiritual Leadership” (Roundtable)
Ministry & Leadership
Stop! Drop! And Listen!: Practical Tools for Effective Communication
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Similarities Between Esther and Local Churches
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Counselor
Culture
Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?

Discipleship

Christian Living

The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship

Originally published on March 1, 2016 I’m not a huge pastry fan, but I do enjoy a fresh, hot slice of apple pie with a…
Discipleship

Recovering the Lost Art of Conversation

One of the most meaningful, worthwhile things in the world is on the verge of extinction. If it were a rare breed of bird, many…
Discipleship

The Church & Victims of Depression

The phone rang at 2am again. I knew who it was before answering. In recent weeks, Anita (not her real name) often called in the…
Discipleship
Standing Firm in a Hostile Culture
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Discipleship
Unity, Love, and Social Action
Discipleship
The Making of a Miracle & the Myth of Super-Saints
Discipleship
What I Should Expect from My Church Part 2
Discipleship
Worship Leader Q/A: What Does Worship Ministry Look Like Today in the Church?

Christian Living

Christian Living

The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important

One of the joys of parenthood is taking your kids to the park. I’ve always enjoyed watching children interact with each other and those they…
Christian Living

Darlene Diebler Rose: Women Worth Knowing

Darlene Diebler Rose (1917-2004): Join us today as we follow the incredible journey of Darlene Diebler Rose! From serving with her husband as a pioneer…
Christian Living

The Privilege of Parenting

“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God” (1 John 3:1). As Christians, we…
Christian Living
Why Wait For Marriage? (With Jon Keith and Jordan Aly) – A Discussion on dating and sexuality.
Bible Study
Seams Between the Psalms
Christian Living
Hate Always Bows to Love
Christian Living
Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Christian Living
Anna Spafford Part 2