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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…
Christian Living

Jesus Offers A Greater Rest

I came to faith at the College and Career study at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. The pastor was sharing an overview of the Book…
Theology

The Importance of the Incarnation

It doesn’t take long for the average news reader perusing today’s articles to come across a shocking revelation: Scandals are all around us. Of course…
Theology
The Difference Between the Rapture and Christ’s Return
Theology
An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”
Theology
Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Theology
Critiquing Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Culture

I Am an Immigrant

I realized this week a startling fact: I am an immigrant. (Technically, still in progress, with a long road ahead unless I can convince a…
Culture

Scarecrows in a Cucumber Field

I've been thinking, reading and studying quite a bit around the topic of idolatry lately. I know. Idolatry. It's not necessarily the word on the…
Culture

The Link: Marijuana, 1,000+ Committed to Christ, Religious Liberty & More

"Best of Series: Marijuana and Christians"– CalvaryChapel.com"On this 'Best Of' episode, Pastor Brian Brodersen and toxicologist Dr. Lu Wing discuss legalized Marijuana, the cultural questions…
Culture
A Call to Clean Hands and a Pure Heart: Amid COVID-19
Culture
Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief
Culture
Kia Kaha Christchurch!!! – A Reflection
Culture
Relief for fire victims in Paradise, CA
Culture
The Link: Renewal for Tired Pastors, Longing for Justice, Character Formation & More
Culture
Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2
Gospel

Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism

Billy Graham said, “The evangelistic harvest is always urgent. The destiny of men and of nations is always being decided. Every generation is strategic. We…
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

How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?

What is the role of mission and outreach in the life of a church, or in the life of a disciple of Jesus? Is engagement…
Gospel
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Discipleship

Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching

What is my story with sermon-based small groups? On July 27, 2017, our world lost a legend. It was on that day Haddon Robinson stepped…
Ministry & Leadership

We Need a Better Word Than “Mission”

Like most pastors, I’ve read a fair share of leadership books. From Jim Collins to Patrick Lencioni to Ben Horowitz, along with their Christian counterparts…
Announcements

CGN Leadership Collective Podcast and Initiative

The Care & Coaching Team focuses on the needs for ministry leaders. Watch as Ted shares a quick explanation on how this team functions and…
Ministry & Leadership
An Open Letter to Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Pastoring Contrasted with Being a Missionary
Christian Living
God Equips You for Your Ministry: Welsh Missionary John Jenkins
Ministry & Leadership
The Dangers of Consumer-driven Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
When She Leads – A Podcast for Women in Ministry
Christian Living
Gospel-Centered Life
Ministry & Leadership
Biblical Femininity: God’s Unique Design for Women
Discipleship

Beyond The Shadow of a Doubt – How Jesus Responds to The Christian Doubter

Doubt, often regarded as the evil twin brother of faith, is a condition that frequently casts a long shadow over the believer's life. Many grow…
Discipleship

Weak Men Weak Excuses

Years ago I ran into a man at a retreat that I hadn't seen for quite a while...As we sat down across from each other…
Discipleship

Four Adjectives of Discipleship

Almost 40 years ago, I met a wonderful lady in college. Neither of us were Christians, but a few dates into our relationship, she explained,…
Christian Living
Discipleship In Every Season
Discipleship
Four Protections Against Temptation
Discipleship
How to Win in Spiritual Warfare
Discipleship
Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?
Discipleship
How William Carey Expected Great Things From God
Discipleship
A Life Rearranged: An Important Lesson Learned in Nicaragua
Christian Living

Surrendering the Adrenaline: A Peace Offering

In the ancient text of Leviticus, within the details of ritual and sacrifice, lies a profound truth about peace. The Peace Offering, outlined in chapter…
Christian Living

Keeping the Main thing the Main Thing

We were about six months into our church plant in Oregon, when I headed out one day to a nearby lake just to spend some…
Christian Living

Elisabeth Elliot Part 1

Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015): A woman who probably needs no introduction! Elisabeth Elliot was one of the most influential and beloved Christian women of the 20th…
Christian Living
Welcoming Ukraine: Stories of Refugees and Locals Coming Together to Heal
Christian Living
Bench the Hype — Part 2
Christian Living
Priscilla Studd: Women Worth Knowing
Bible Study
An Introduction to Eternity Now: Discovering Eternal Life with Daily Readings through Philippians by Bradley Hall
Christian Living
There is Good in This Harsh Reality
Christian Living
Women Worth Knowing: New Podcast by Cheryl Brodersen