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Discipleship

Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1

Part one of a new series by GoodLion Ministries called "Resisting Apathy". Aaron and Brian speak into the problem of apathy in the Christian life,…
Discipleship

Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God

Last November, I wrote an article about knowing God as a conventional relationship. I developed an idea from John Frame that describes how profound our…
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
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Respecting Leaders and Relating to Others
Theology
The Best Verse About Jesus from Each Old Testament Book
Theology
The Inspiration of the Bible
Theology
What is the Trinity?
Theology
The Rescue of Restriction
Ministry & Leadership
The Moses Model
Culture

Unexpected Lessons from Jesus & the Church in the UK

I have discovered that very often, life in the United Kingdom is anything but united. We see throughout Scripture the call to biblical, grace-filled,Spirit-led unity.…
Culture

Ukraine: Resilience, Resolve and Refuge – A Testimony from Tanya Kotelenets

Welcome to "Voices from Ukraine", a mini-series inside look at the resilience, faith, and service of Calvary Chapel believers in Ukraine during the difficult months…
Culture

“A Wrinkle in Time:” A Film Review

Below is a review on the newly released film, A Wrinkle in Time. There are spoilers included in the analysis of this film. A Wrinkle…
Culture
The Link: CGN Partnerships, Upcoming Conferences, Unbelievable Panel & More
Culture
Three Prayerful Reflections on the London Attack
Culture
Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth
Culture
Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality
Culture
N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More
Culture
The Link: Contextualizing the Gospel, Real World Questions, When to Stop Studying & More
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…
Gospel

Why Was Good Friday So Good?

"For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God, having been…
Gospel

Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus

In my last article, I wrote about how contextualization was not about the church becoming more worldly. We looked back at the creational mandate for…
Gospel
Isaiah 41: Easter and the World
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Gospel
From Waiting to Witnessing
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…
Ministry & Leadership

Further Thoughts on Women in Ministry

In a recent episode of "Things That Matter," Josh Turansky and I discussed the role of women in the ministry. I want to come back…
Announcements

Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!

We are excited to announce the launch of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast! Hosted by Brian Kelly, this podcast will feature insightful and inspiring conversations…
Ministry & Leadership
Five Ways to Build a Team If You Are Planting a Church Alone
Christian Living
Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives
Gospel
Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
Ministry & Leadership
Eight Reasons Why Believers Have Daily Devotions
Ministry & Leadership
Four Ways to Maintain Grace and Truth in Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
10 Minute Seminary: Principles for Healthy Pastoral Transitions
Discipleship

How to Defeat Four Giants of Terror

When was the last time you were overwhelmed? Last month? Last year? Earlier today? At this very moment?I have been reading in 2 Samuel 21:15-22:7,…
Discipleship

Recovering the Lost Art of Conversation

One of the most meaningful, worthwhile things in the world is on the verge of extinction. If it were a rare breed of bird, many…
Discipleship

Good Friday

Jesus was bludgeoned. He was betrayed, spit on, lied about and nailed to a piece of wood we call the cross. From the physical pain,…
Discipleship
How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple
Articles
The Availability of Revival
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Discipleship
Experiencing an Insurrection of Kindness in Your Ministry
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars
Discipleship
A Whole Person (Psalm 8)
Christian Living

Ten Helpful Tips for Fruitful Daily Worship

Do you struggle with finding time to spend in God’s presence on a regular basis? If so, you are not alone. Many Christians do not…
Christian Living

The Dangers of Obeying God Halfway

Don’t stop halfway! There is a story found in Genesis 11 and 12 about the call of Abraham; it is a tale about not stopping…
Christian Living

Exchanging Heaven for Here

Our Bibles are littered with exchanges; Psalm 106.20, Mark 8.37, 2 Corinthians 6.13, and Micah 6.6-8, to name a few. One often overlooked exchange in…
Christian Living
Grace Towards Those Who Don’t Seem to Deserve It
Christian Living
5 Practical Ways to Battle Sin
Christian Living
Surrendering the Adrenaline: A Peace Offering
Christian Living
Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission
Christian Living
Authentic Christianity: Wired for Ekklesia
Christian Living
Social Media: Distraction or Gospel Opportunity?