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Theology

When We Like God, But Don’t Know Jesus

I sat next to a beautiful woman I have met only twice, and she told me about her divorce and liturgical background, her ex-husband's remarriage…
Theology

Soli Deo Gloria: Why We Live for the Glory of God

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on October 31, 2017 and is part five of a five-part series. 2023 marks the 506th anniversary. 2017…
Theology

7 Reasons Jesus had to Die

We believe there is a plan and a destiny for every life, but that was true of Jesus in a way unlike anyone else. As…
Christian Living
8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
Theology
Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation
Christian Living
A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day
Theology
Finite sins and eternal punishment
Christian Living
Parenting, Perseverance, and God’s Love
Culture

Faith and Politics: A Historical Perspective – Part 3

This article is Part 3 of a 3 part series. You can find Part 1 & 2 here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 1 in…
Culture

The Gospel for the Church After Orlando

“I don’t know how, but by the glory of God, he shoots at my head but hits my hand.” --Angel Colon, survivor of the Orlando…
Culture

Faith in a Level Zero Culture

As soon as the average person in the United Kingdom finds out I am a Christian, I battle their instant suspicion. Eyes narrow, voices change…
Culture
The Link: Use and Abuse of Critical Race Theory, Amanda Berry Smith, Expositors Collective Webinar & More
Culture
The Link: Kanye West, Are Christians Intolerant, Ecclesiology 101 & More
Culture
Challenges with Medical Marijuana: Treatment of Pain or Excuse for Pleasure?
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
Culture
Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief
Culture
Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
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

What Exactly is Spiritual Thriving?

Everyone is focused on improving themselves during the COVID-19 crisis, but how does that work spiritually? Most people think of adding a lot of spiritual…
Gospel

Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems

Many find it confusing that in some places the Quran encourages peace, and in others it says to “kill the infidels.” The Quran was not…
Gospel
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Gospel
How the Gospel Heals Shame
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Ministry & Leadership

What Can I Do with a Degree in Biblical Studies?

As the Director of Admissions for Calvary Chapel Bible College, one of my great joys is introducing prospective students and parents to our beautiful campus…
Ministry & Leadership

Four Ways to Maintain Grace and Truth in Ministry

“Give them a little grace, then make sure to give them some truth.” “Make sure you balance that truth out with some grace.” “Don’t show…
Ministry & Leadership

Three Reasons Strong Partnerships Make Flourishing Ministries

In my last article, I discussed two key components for successful church planting: prioritizing and preparing. By prioritizing, I meant establishing “church planting” in the…
Ministry & Leadership
The 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Youth Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Presentation: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep
Christian Living
How to Rejoice Always in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Re:Engage 2014 Church Planting Conference
Articles
The Benefit of Unity at CGN (Psalm 133)
Ministry & Leadership
Q&A Interview with Pam Markey of CCBC Europe
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,…
Discipleship

Holiness = Doing Justice

I’m an optimist. Which might surprise people who think I’m a Seattle-type emo cynic who listens to obscure music and watches depressing movies all the…
Christian Living

Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation

In principle, we agree with the psalmist when he writes, "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands…
Discipleship
7 Reasons You Don’t Want to Skip Church on Sunday
Discipleship
Sermon-Based Small Groups: Making Disciples in Small Groups with Expository Preaching
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color
Discipleship
How to Defeat Four Giants of Terror
Discipleship
Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?
Discipleship
Weighing God Down
Bible Study

Seams Between the Psalms

A handful of years ago, I had the wild idea to purchase a set of multi-colored highlighters and mark word repetition in the Psalms. I…
Christian Living

Why I Need to Discern My Thought Life

In Deuteronomy 1, Moses spoke to a new generation about to enter the Promised Land. He gave them both a history lesson and reminded them…
Christian Living

Stop Quoting Bad Divorce Stats

We’ve all heard that 50% of marriages fail today and that the statistics for Christians are the same as that of the rest of the…
Christian Living
How Placing Others First Brings Rest
Christian Living
Do You Carry Burdens Like Cats Wear Clothes?
Christian Living
4 Ideas for Family Ministry in Your Church
Christian Living
Travel: Good for the Soul?
Christian Living
The Lines of True Christian Unity
Christian Living
Relax! You’re Surrounded – Steps to Peace Amidst Chaos