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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

Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction

Had an enlightening conversation awhile back. It moved me to ponder the likelihood there are many Christians who’ve only experienced half the Gospel, the hard…
Christian Living

Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif

And his spear was in his hand… (1 Sam. 19:9; 20:33; 22:6) Oftentimes in media, whether in film, television, music, or literature, a motif is…
Christian Living
The Early Tree
Christian Living
Advent: Poverty and Glory
Theology
The Case for Premillennialism
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Respecting Leaders and Relating to Others
Gospel
Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
Theology
What is the Trinity?
Articles

Fundamentalists, Progressives, and Theological Method

When it comes to theological method, that is, how we connect the truths of God’s word with the problems of human life, neither fundamentalism nor…
Culture

Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?

That is a question most pastors never dreamed they’d be asked. Yet in the past several months I have been asked that question three or…
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…
Calvary Chapel
A Few Thoughts on the Jesus Revolution Film
Culture
What Should I Do? Response to the #MeToo Movement
Culture
CC Jinja Relief, Pondering the U.S. Presidential Election, Restoration with Lecrae & More
Culture
Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth
Culture
Norman Leo Geisler July 21, 1932 – July 1, 2019
Culture
The Link: Essential Church, Tim Keller on Racism, CGN Church Relief Fund & More
Gospel

Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter

As the joyful spirit of Easter envelops our hearts and minds, we’re thrilled to present an article that embodies the essence of this sacred holiday.…
Gospel

Advent: The Holy Spirit

Part 3 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. To recap the previous articles in this…
Gospel

A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel

This article was supposed to be about John Chrysostom and the historical roots of expositional preaching. It is not. It did not take me long…
Gospel
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
Gospel
Unity Requires Conversation
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Ministry & Leadership

Episode 3- “Leading Through Seasons of Doubt”

Today, on When She Leads, we talk through the complexities and nuances of leading through seasons of doubt. We will be discussing some common “doubts”…
Discipleship

A Case for Leadership Coaching

Every elite athlete has at least one thing in common – they have been coached to maximize God-given potential. In the context of sports, coaching…
Discipleship

Training a Church to Love the Depressed – Part 2

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series. You can find Part 1 here: The Church & Victims Of Depression Providing Training In our…
Christian Living
The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 2 of 2)
Ministry & Leadership
Where are the Heroes for the Next Generation?
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Ministry & Leadership
6 Steps for Successfully Following Christ
Ministry & Leadership
Preaching Is an Act of Persuasion
Ministry & Leadership
Pastor Jane or Pastor John? – Addressing Evangelical Chauvinism
Discipleship

Belle Patrick: A Kind of Missionary

Perhaps you have heard of reluctant missionaries and pioneer missionaries, but have you ever heard of “a kind of missionary?” This was Patrick Collinson’s description…
Discipleship

Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?

My start in ministry was unexpected. I'm the son of a church-planting pastor. My childhood memories consist of awkward church people, financial struggles and a…
Discipleship

Bridge Building + Creating a Disciple-Making Culture

Calvary Nexus just hosted a luncheon called a Connection Gathering attended by 89 leaders from Calvary Chapel and other like-minded evangelical churches from Los Angeles,…
Discipleship
Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection
Discipleship
When God has a Plan
Discipleship
Why You Should Not Take Offense
Discipleship
Lies About Us
Discipleship
Standing Firm in a Hostile Culture
Discipleship
What I Should Expect from My Church Part 2
Christian Living

Having Begun in the Spirit

A Word to Pastors and Leaders As pastors and leaders, we must continually return to Paul’s question: Having begun in the Spirit, are we now…
Christian Living

Keep It Simple: Taking the Complicated Out of Christianity

Each summer, my brother and I would go to Christian camp to learn life-changing lessons and meet other kids our age. We would pack our…
Christian Living

A Father’s Legacy

Sometimes parenting feels like the most wonderful duty in the world, sometimes it feels like the worst. The Bible is filled with stories of success…
Christian Living
The Power of Spiritually Healthy Habits
Christian Living
A Dangerous Liturgy: How Pornography Deforms Us
Christian Living
Why I Am Thankful for My Experience with Panic Attacks Part 1
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Christian Living
How to Share Your Testimony in an Evangelistic Encounter
Christian Living
Discouragement and Bieber