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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…
Culture

God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID

Monday, May 11, began a new chapter in France's struggle with the Coronavirus. The time of confinement is transitioning into renewed activity. Many people are…
Theology

3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders

In my last post I noted the beginning of a shift in the way younger evangelicals, and specifically those connected with Calvary Chapel, viewed eschatological…
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: The Nature of Christ’s Resurrected Physical Body
Theology
When We Like God, But Don’t Know Jesus
Christian Living
Jesus Offers A Greater Rest
Theology
Is Belief in a Literal Resurrection of Christ Really Important
History & Holidays
Passover and the Cup of Redemption: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom
Articles
The Availability of Revival
Culture

Hope for the Tainted Heart

The seed of every sin known to man is in my heart. Robert Murray McCheyne The Holy Spirit never enters a man, then lets him…
Culture

Response Versus Reaction to the Las Vegas Shooting

Here are resources and ways to help in light of the recent shooting in Las Vegas Sunday Night. We continue to pray for the victims,…
Culture

Questions About Systemic Racism, With Benjamin Morrison

On this week's episode, Aaron sits down with Pastor Benjamin Morrison to discuss two articles he wrote for CalvaryChapel.com about the issue of systemic racism.…
Culture
Should the Church Embrace Kanye West?
Culture
Loving Our Neighbors in Orlando and Beyond
Culture
Thoughts on the Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church Shooting
Culture
Religious Freedom, The Wounds of a Friend, Dr. Lu Wing on Vaccines & More
Culture
Resettling Refugees: A Few Observations and a Few Questions
Culture
The Link: Pastor Confesses He’s Tired, Discernment, Attributes of Good Leaders and More
Culture

Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting

On Sunday morning, June 12, 2016, while on a trip to Seattle for a friend’s wedding, I woke up, grabbed my phone, opened up Facebook…
Discipleship

The Church & Victims of Depression

The phone rang at 2am again. I knew who it was before answering. In recent weeks, Anita (not her real name) often called in the…
Gospel

Peace on Earth

“Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth, peace to men on whom God's favor rests.” (Luke 2:14). There is still quite a bit…
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Gospel
God and Social Justice
Ministry & Leadership

Three Principles for Every Leader to Get Right

Like some of you, ministry has been a continual growth process for me. It seems that there are some who just “get it” and “got…
Ministry & Leadership

Respect and Young Pastors

*Note Occasionally we will feature articles from our archives that were well received when they were first published. The following article was originally published on…
Ministry & Leadership

4 Ways Life-change Can Be Good…even if it hurts

I love change, but I also love stability. I love new adventures, but I love the depth of long-term relationships. I love travel, but I…
Ministry & Leadership
The Anonymity Of Pastoral Work
Culture
Post-Pandemic Vision
Articles
The Benefit of Unity at CGN (Psalm 133)
Ministry & Leadership
Four Ways to Maintain Grace and Truth in Ministry
Culture
Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening
Ministry & Leadership
Seven Lessons Learned About Preaching at Funerals
Christian Living

I Don’t Need You

It was time to make lunch, and a happy two-year-old stood on the stool beside me at the kitchen counter, gibbering away. “What’s this?” he…
Discipleship

What I Should Expect from My Church Part 2

Enjoy the first part of this two part series! While having the wrong expectations from our church can stifle spiritual growth, having the right expectations…
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…
Discipleship
Youth Ministry
Discipleship
The Value of Being with God Before Doing His Work
Articles
The Availability of Revival
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 3
Discipleship
Treasures from a Life Lived Under God’s Word
Christian Living
The Power of God’s Word
Christian Living

An Open Letter from a Pastor to His Sons

To my sons whom I love more than words can say: "If there was only one principle that I could impart to you, what would…
Christian Living

What Should We Do with Our Doubts? – Ft. Dominic Done

Aaron Salvato invites pastor and author Dominic Done onto the show to discuss questions about faith and doubt. Questions asked: 1. What has been your…
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…
Christian Living
The Difference Between Providing Opportunities & Keeping Responsibilities
Christian Living
Be Anxious for Nothing
Christian Living
How Placing Others First Brings Rest
Christian Living
The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 1 of a Series)
Christian Living
How To Read The Bible
Christian Living
Harriet Tubman: Women Worth Knowing