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Culture

Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality

Issues related to homosexuality have become primary in the conversation and witness of the Christian church. Countless books, debates, and even denominational factions have sprung…
Gospel

Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter

As the joyful spirit of Easter envelops our hearts and minds, we’re thrilled to present an article that embodies the essence of this sacred holiday.…
Theology

The Balance Between the Spiritual & Physical World

Twice a month we have a kids club in our neighborhood. As the main teacher, I get to interact with the kids and sharpen my…
Theology
Personal Eschatology: What Happens When I Die?
Discipleship
The Blessings of the Exile
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Theology
Answering Tough Questions about CRT, LGBTQ Issues, and Spiritual Formation.
Discipleship
Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God
Theology
The Purpose Of Sex: Homosexuality And The Bible
Culture

The Link: 9/11, Justice Without Christ, How to Rejoice in Ministry & More

September 11, 2001:"We remember. We remember the shock and horror of watching such an act of wickedness play out in real-time. We remember the dread…
Culture

The Link: Spirit Filled Church, Deconversion Story, Coronavirus Crazy & More

"CGN Leaders: Nate Holdridge on the Spirit Filled Church"– Calvary Global Network"Nate Holdridge expounds on what it means to be a 'Spirit-filled' church. 'The Holy…
Culture

Is Anti-Zionism the New Anti-Semitism?

A Growing Consensus Speaking at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Vel D’Hiv, an event in which over 13,000 French Jews were deported…
Culture
Faith in a Level Zero Culture
Culture
Third Wave Coffee, Hipster Culture & the Great Commission
Culture
Christianity & Culture Series: Classical Music and Christianity
Culture
Prayer Update
Christian Living
Marriage in the COVID-19 Age
Culture
The Link: Marty Sampson, Alice Cooper Interview, The Gospel & Cultural Engagement, and more!
Gospel

The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters

I could never have imagined being as blessed as I am. I live in a great community. I serve an awesome church. I’m married to…
Gospel

Advent: The Father

Part 1 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. The celebration of Advent centers around the…
Gospel

Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century

Patrick Johnstone, author of Operation World, will be our keynote speaker for the 2018 Global Missions Conference, happening January 2-5. Registration for the conference is…
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend
Culture

Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening

If anything is certain over the last few months, it is that the predictability of ministry has been anything but certain! Because of the COVID-19/Coronavirus…
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…
Articles

5 Reasons Why You Should Plant With CGN’s Cultivate

I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for over 30 years, a Calvary church planter for over 25 years, a disciple of Pastor Chuck Smith, and…
Ministry & Leadership
The Reason God Can Use You
Christian Living
Marriage in the COVID-19 Age
Ministry & Leadership
Exposing The Word Or Imposing Upon The Word? – Riley Taylor & Mike Neglia
Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
Christian Living
Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)
Ministry & Leadership
Becoming Kingdom Leaders – The Pastoral Responsibility to Invest in the Universal Church
Discipleship

Communion Is a Family Affair

Do you remember the first time you took communion? I remember pretending to close my eyes and secretly watching everyone around me. I had no…
Discipleship

Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection

A historical fiction: The agony of the moment was of the severest variety. I was in such torment. I'd been tormented by demons before, but…
Discipleship

The Way We Repent

I was driving with my sister the other day and made an offhand comment about a situation that was frustrating to me."Man," she said, "at…
Discipleship
Youth Ministry
Discipleship
God Renews His People with the Word (Nehemiah 8)
Christian Living
Discipleship In Every Season
Discipleship
Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: How Are We Doing? Part 1
Discipleship
The Gospel is a Bridge
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Christian Living

Why Do Spiritual Droughts Happen?

Back in the 80s, my buddies and I wanted to go on a mountain hike up to the top of Sandia Peak in Albuquerque, New…
Christian Living

Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions

In my last post, I offered "Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions." Despite the fact that most believers recognize the benefits, many still struggle to…
Christian Living

Uncertainty Opens the Door for Faith

"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a…
Christian Living
Anna Spafford Part 2
Christian Living
Veiling and Unveiling: Dramatic Irony in Genesis 38
Christian Living
Florence Nightingale Part 2
Christian Living
How To Love Difficult People
Christian Living
Elizabeth Fry Part 2
Christian Living
Experiencing Christ’s Rest