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Theology

Strange Fire Friendly Fire

In recent months, Pastor John MacArthur took aim at charismatic Christians in general, and Calvary Chapel specifically, as he criticized Christians who hold to what…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Respecting Leaders and Relating to Others

"We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them…
Culture

Asbury – A Helpful Perspective From Gavin Ortlund

Revival is a topic that has been on the minds of many Christians recently, particularly those who have been following the events at Asbury University.…
Theology
The Gifts: Defined and Referenced
Discipleship
Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)
Theology
The Importance of the Incarnation
Discipleship
The Blessings of the Exile
History & Holidays
What Mary Knew an Advent Meditation
Theology
Ten Simple Ways to See Christ in the Old Testament
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

Christ the Church and the Mentally Ill

The heartbreaking news of the suicide of Rick and Kay Warren’s son Matthew has been followed by, among other things, a public discussion of mental…
Culture

Is the Church a Victim of Success, Deconstruction Stories, the Gospel in All Scripture & More

"Is the Church a Victim of Success? The WEIRD Truth"– The Gospel Coalition"Review: ‘The WEIRDest People in the World’ by Joseph Henrich and ‘Fertility and…
Culture
Pray for Florida
Articles
How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview
Culture
“Loving Your Enemies” by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Culture
Year-End Review 2019!
Culture
Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2
Christian Living
Cross-Cultural Christianity with Phil Metzger
Gospel

Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare

Missionaries are sometimes called a rare breed. They leave home, integrate into a foreign culture and bring a foreign concept (the Gospel) to people who…
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

Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day

Have you ever noticed that our society celebrates everything? In September alone, we celebrated "Random Acts of Poetry Day" (September 6), "Video Games Day" (September…
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Gospel
How the Gospel Heals Shame
Discipleship
The Church & Victims of Depression
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Ministry & Leadership

Who am I? Human Identity & the Gospel in a Confusing World

“I have read many books by many good authors on subjects similar to those in Tommy Fretwell’s book Who Am I? and I believe that…
Ministry & Leadership

Why Cities Need Calvary Chapel Church Planters

The Bible says, “And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not…
Ministry & Leadership

How to Triple Your Church Leadership in a Year

How would you like to see your church’s leadership triple in a year? Can you imagine the leverage that could be created to advance the…
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Ministry & Leadership
Local Church Involvement with Global Missions: Is It Just a Slice of the Ministry Pie?
Ministry & Leadership
4 Principles of Biblical Church Government
Ministry & Leadership
How to Give an Altar Call Part 1
Culture
Stetzer Leadership Podcast
Ministry & Leadership
The Value of Church Planting Networks | Benji Horing & Casey Kendell
Discipleship

How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata

Jesus said that the servant is not above the master, and if our Master is Jesus, then we should expect to be both criticized and…
Discipleship

Now Let Me Burn Out For God: The Life of Henry Martyn

“Now let me burn out for God.” This was the impassioned prayer of a young Cornishman named Henry Martyn (1781-1812), missionary to India and Persia,…
Discipleship

Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life

Editor’s Note: This is the first article of a series on how to develop disciples who will, in turn, make disciples of others. In addition,…
Articles
The Availability of Revival
Discipleship
Recovering the Lost Art of Conversation
Discipleship
Four Adjectives of Discipleship
Discipleship
Five Points on Our Need for Community
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Discipleship
Why Zeal for Jesus is Important
Christian Living

CGN Shelter In Place Resource List

While many are under "shelter in place," lock-down, quarantine or self-isolation orders from their local governments, the team at CGN wanted to provide a list…
Christian Living

A Building is Only as Strong as Its Foundation

A building is only as strong as its foundation. The walls can’t even support its own weight. But when that weight is transferred to the…
Christian Living

Content In Christ Alone – Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine (Pt 2)

What does scripture say about contentment? How can we find contentment in Jesus alone? And how can we be satisfied when God changes our plans?…
Christian Living
The Power of Spiritually Healthy Habits
Christian Living
Aimee Semple McPherson Part 3
Christian Living
God’s Right To Change The Plan
Christian Living
Likes and Dislikes: Jesus’ Opinions on Church
Christian Living
5 Practical Ways to Battle Sin
Christian Living
Why Do Spiritual Droughts Happen?