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Christian Living

Bible Reading: Quality or Quantity?

To read Scripture daily is a good thing (2 Timothy 3.16, Romans 15.4, Mark 13.31, 1 Peter 2.2, Psalm 119.130). There isn’t, as far as…
Theology

For the Card-carrying New Calvinist

Recently I came across an episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast series from Desiring God on the topic of New Calvinism. As a fan…
Christian Living

The Real Saint Nick

“And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6b Every Christmas, it seems like Santa Claus…
Culture
Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality
Theology
The Way of Peter vs The Way of Jesus
Theology
Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction
Culture
Does God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? Part 2 Miniseries
Theology
Finite sins and eternal punishment
Theology
What is Faith?
Culture

Why Our World Needs Prophets, Not Chaplains

Our world sits in turmoil.Living in another country (England) has given me a fresh perspective on the unrest, debates and hardships around the globe, but…
Culture

Christ in Yom Kippur Part 1

Editor’s Note: This article was previously published on September 15, 2021. This year (2023), the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishrei runs from…
Culture

Brooding Over Charlottesville

“With all thy getting, get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7).Last Saturday, smartphones around the world buzzed and brimmed with newsflashes surrounding all that unfolded at a white…
Culture
The Link: Heralding the Voice of Christ, International Conference, Richard Dawkins on Down’s Syndrome & More
Culture
Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief
Culture
Praying for Tim Keller
Culture
The Gospel for the Church After Orlando
Culture
Do Christians Need To Rethink How They Support Israel?
Culture
Hope for America, Stop Praying for Stuff, Five Keys to Effective Preaching & More
Christian Living

Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media

I was amazed to read the headlines today, “Twitter Engineers to 'Ban a Way of Talking' Through 'Shadow Banning,'” "Algorithms to Censor Opposing Political Opinions.”…
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

Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions

I really like hot sauce. In fact, I recently tried to make my own. I went to the farmers market and bought some seedlings. I…
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?
Gospel
WIN: Jesus is Victorious
Gospel
Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Ministry & Leadership

Prophetic Gifting, Proper Grammar & Possible Tattoos with Sam Storms

Sam Storms is a veteran preacher, author and seminary professor with nearly five decadesof ministry experience in thisinterview (originally released in April of 2022)He emphasizes…
Ministry & Leadership

CGN Leading Podcast: Conference Conversations Episodes!

Leaders from all across Calvary Global Network share insights, perspectives, and best practices. Listen to conversations with CGN Director, Kellen Criswell, as he talks with…
Christian Living

Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on June 1, 2022. Seminary is Not for Everyone I have known many good pastors who did not…
Announcements
We are CCBCE: CCBC Europe Takeover Week
Ministry & Leadership
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 2
Ministry & Leadership
50 Healthy Church Leader Tips
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching – pt1
Ministry & Leadership
Introducing the Temporary Tenants Podcast
Christian Living

Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3

This is part 3 of a 3 part series. You can find part 1 and part 2 here: Part 1 Part 2 (Originally published on…
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…
Discipleship

The Benefit of Christ as Our Foundation

As music students, we all remember those first exciting and difficult lessons. The overwhelming discomfort and frustration that naturally comes from having someone judge and…
Christian Living
Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship
Discipleship
The Paradox of Spiritual Sleepiness
Discipleship
Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: How Are We Doing? Part 1
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Discipleship
Reflecting Grace and Truth
Discipleship
Soteriology in the Middle Part 1
Christian Living

The Charity Winter Needs

In Need of Charity “*The Charity Winter Brings” was how I mis-read the title of a *song recently. Yes, “the charity winter brings,” I thought.…
Christian Living

How to Trample Three Lies Screaming at You

My Mom didn’t ask my little brother anything, but he looked up at her and said: “I didn’t take any chocolate chip cookies, Mom.” The…
Christian Living

Elizabeth Blackwell Part 2

Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910): It’s Part Two of the story of Elizabeth Blackwell! We continue with her amazing testimony of perseverance in the face of prejudice…
Christian Living
Proclaim Grace, Extend Grace and Fight for Grace
Christian Living
Is Your Life Perishing Because You Have No Vision?
Christian Living
How Creation Reminds Us to See the Glory Behind the Beauty
Christian Living
Parenting, Perseverance, and God’s Love
Christian Living
Transcendent Beauty in a Beastly World
Christian Living
Praise is Easy. Worship is Not: The Magis’ Example of True Worship