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Theology

Calvary Chapel Core Convictions: God’s Grace + Love

What are the defining characteristics of the Calvary Chapel Movement? In this series, members of the Calvary Chapel Association Leadership Council define some of Calvary…
Theology

What is the Trinity?

One of the most mind-bending exercises is meditating upon the nature of God. For thousands of years, theologians have attempted to clarify what God is…
Podcasts

Is God Allowing Suffering Just as Bad as Him Causing It?

When God made the world, he called it good... and yet when we look at the world today, a lot of times it doesn't really…
Theology
Whose Spin on Christianity is Better?
Theology
A Study in the Book of Hebrews: The Centrality of Jesus
Christian Living
Divine Presence and Peace: Unpacking the Aaronic Blessing in Everyday Life
Theology
Worship: More Than A Song
Christian Living
Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif
Christian Living
Advent: Poverty and Glory
Culture

Christ in Yom Kippur Part 2

Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: This article was previously published on September 16, 2021. This year (2023), the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishrei…
Culture

Gentleness in the Age of Outrage

There may be no more destructive habit to a person than engaging in Facebook debates. We all know how they go. Two people from different…
Culture

CGN Relief Fund – Ukraine

Calvary Chapel has been ministering in Ukraine, Hungary and Poland for decades. Many churches have been planted, and many missionaries have been sent. Some of…
Culture
The Link: Contextualizing the Gospel, Real World Questions, When to Stop Studying & More
Culture
Privilege, Oppression, Intersectionality and the Church, Cancel Culture, Elisabeth Elliot and More
Culture
Taxes and Tithing: The Motive for Our Giving
Culture
Hope for America, Stop Praying for Stuff, Five Keys to Effective Preaching & More
Culture
Robin Williams and Secret Suffering
Culture
CC Jinja, Uganda: CGN Church Relief Fund
Gospel

Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon

THE BOOK A few months ago, I decided to reread Spurgeon's classic work, The Soul Winner. Like most people, my view is that anything Spurgeon…
Gospel

To Kill or to Crown Jesus?

Jesus said He would be crucified. "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up,…
Culture

The Music of Hope and the Gospel

Located in Western Ukraine, the city of Ternopil has been mostly untouched by the Russian invasion. In the midst of the chaos of war, Ternopil…
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Gospel
God and Social Justice
Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Culture
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Gospel
Evangelism for the Introvert
Ministry & Leadership

Teaching v. Preaching: What Should We Get at the Gathering?

Many people have personal preferences and their own opinions about the gathered church (which is fine; we’re all made, graced, and gifted uniquely, cf. 1…
Ministry & Leadership

Highs and Lows of Christian Ministry

I have always hated roller coasters. Driving up great hills, only to be thrust down at “breakneck speeds” (I think rollercoaster rides are where that…
Ministry & Leadership

When She Leads – A Podcast for Women in Ministry

LEADING PEOPLE TO EVANGELIZE (Released February 15, 2022) Do you have the gift of evangelism? In this episode, we talk through our experiences with sharing…
Ministry & Leadership
4 Tools to Cultivate Church Plants in a Post-pandemic Ecosystem
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Ministry & Leadership
Leaders Are Not Called to Know Everything
Ministry & Leadership
The True Tragedy of a Divided Church
Ministry & Leadership
Expositors Collective Training Weekend
Ministry & Leadership
Four Revolutionary Ideas For a Revolutionary Church
Discipleship

Standing Firm in a Hostile Culture

A Sure Foundation “Here I stand; I can do no other, so help me God." These are the now infamous words uttered by Martin Luther…
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…
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…
Discipleship
How to Respond to Distraction as a Pastoral Leader
Discipleship
Why You Should Not Take Offense
Discipleship
Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?
Discipleship
Are We Doing What God is Calling Us to Do?
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Discipleship
The Cure to Stop Feeling Guilty
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

Be Faithful to Your Calling

Almost a year ago there was a need for a new youth worship leader, and therefore I was thrust into a whole new world. I…
Christian Living

Jesus is the Truly Precious Treasure

We all have our treasures, even pastors — those small things we hold dear. There are memories of seeing the Lord move, lives turned around,…
Christian Living
Legalism or Realism: Understanding the Difference
Christian Living
Husband of the Year: What It Means to Be a Servant
Christian Living
Gospel-Centered Life
Christian Living
The Surprising Wonders of God our Good Father
Christian Living
Susannah Spurgeon
Bible Study
An Introduction to Eternity Now: Discovering Eternal Life with Daily Readings through Philippians by Bradley Hall