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…
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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…
Read articlePeople often ask, “Why do we pray?” The reasoning behind that question goes something like this: “If God is who you say He is, if…
Read article“Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.” —Luke 18:1 The Gospel of Luke emphasizes the…
Read articleAs one year fades into the history books and another begins, I always find myself making mental commitments to doing things differently in the year…
Read articleFor some Christians, prayer is nothing more than a monologue: just an opportunity to talk to God, listing out all of our needs like a…
Read articleIn today’s world, submission is almost seen as a dirty word. We celebrate independence, cheer on those who “stand their ground,” and promote the right…
Read articleThe most important thing in the Christian life and ministry is not knowledge, zeal, or giftedness. It is love. Without love, Paul says, we are…
Read articleHave you ever heard the idea that “God is sovereign and doesn’t need you”? In one sense, yes, it’s true that God is holy, set…
Read articleThree years ago, my inbox exploded with church planting visions from places as diverse as a bustling city in Pakistan and remote villages in East…
Read articleMaintaining good relationships is a priority for us in ministry. Our vocation is peculiar in that we work with people, and that gets messy. Like…
Read article(Read articles one, two, and three here.) Charlotte Brontë said, “The trouble is not that I am single and likely to stay single, but that…
Read articlePaul AND Timothy. It is such a simple phrase — but it is loaded with the complicated and messy backstory of how the Gospel got…
Read articleIn 1992, I sat in a classroom at the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Every Friday morning, Pastor Chuck Smith would walk…
Read articleDear friends, family, and faithful supporters, We’re excited to share an important update regarding the leadership and future vision of Calvary Chapel Bible College Peru….
Read articleWe are excited to invite you to the 2025 CGN International Ministry Conference, happening June 22–25 in Temecula, California! This annual gathering is a time…
Read articleA New Season of Partnership: Expanding Our Reach to Better Serve the Movement For decades, Calvary Chapel Bible College has faithfully served the entire Calvary…
Read articleAlmost 40 years ago, I met a wonderful lady in college. Neither of us were Christians, but a few dates into our relationship, she explained,…
Read articleCalvary Chapel Bible College Europe is on the move! The Bible college originally began at the castle in Austria which was purchased by Calvary Chapel…
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