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History & Holidays

The Mystery of the Cross

The haunting melody of an old hymn echoes in my soul as Resurrection Sunday draws near, its words resonating deeply: “When I survey the wondrous…
Christian Living

My Christmas Theology Was Formed by Bing Crosby

As a child at Christmas, our family crèche was placed in the living room next to a tall, lighted noble fir tree, dripping with ornaments…
Theology

A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible

There’s a joke that Christians here in Ukraine like to tell. One day, a pastor goes to visit a class in the children’s ministry at…
Christian Living
The Early Tree
Theology
The Hope of Israel
Theology
Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Theology
Is Belief in a Literal Resurrection of Christ Really Important
Theology
The Trinity and the Christian Life
Christian Living

Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response

On a recent Sunday morning, a woman in our congregation approached me with a prayer request. Her adult daughter had refused to visit home during…
Culture

Mayor of a One-Horse Town

What is more exhilarating for a pastor than to see the Spirit move in people's lives? This is what we dream of, pray for and…
Culture

The Link: Why We Need Religion, How God Uses Prophecy, Jews Came from Muslim Countries & More

"Why We Need Religion"– Prospect"Stephen Asma, an agnostic, argues powerfully that religion is natural and beneficial. Is it such a leap to believe that it…
Culture
“Contented: In All Things Peace”
Culture
The Link: Missions Conference Archives, White Privilege, Australian Fires & More
Culture
The Link: Outgrowing God, Human Values, Priestly Blessing & More
Culture
A Word for Christians in a Politically Divided Culture
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Culture
Politics, Power, and Philosophy: What We Can Learn from Hannah Arendt’s Masterpieces
Gospel

From Waiting to Witnessing

In 1992, I sat in a classroom at the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Every Friday morning, Pastor Chuck Smith would walk…
Gospel

This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity

A recent edition to the Star Wars franchise is The Mandalorian TV series. It has become hugely popular with both die-hard Star Wars fans as…
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
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Christian Living

The Sobering Gift of Leadership

Jeff Jackson will be a workshop speaker at the 2017 Pastors & Leaders Conference, happening in 7 DAYS! Visit pastorsconference.calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com for more information or to…
Articles

5 Reasons Why You Should Plant With CGN’s Cultivate

I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for over 30 years, a Calvary church planter for over 25 years, a disciple of Pastor Chuck Smith, and…
Articles

Women’s Bible Study, Where Are You?

As I talk with women involved in ministry all over the world, I hear similar themes repeated over and over such as, “Women these days…
Ministry & Leadership
An Open Letter to Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Pastoring Contrasted with Being a Missionary
Discipleship
Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Bible College Ireland
Ministry & Leadership
Pastor, Are You Really Speaking the Language of Your Community
Ministry & Leadership
10-Minute Seminary: Phil Metzger on Church Planting
Ministry & Leadership
Three Points on Successful Pastoral Transition
Discipleship

Youth Ministry

“So I will praise You on the mountain / And I will praise You when the mountain’s in my way You’re the summit where my…
Christian Living

The Word Made Flesh: How Scripture Anchored My Soul through Stormy Trials

Like most women, I have faced many difficult trials throughout my life. What has steadied me and brought me through with hope? The Word of…
Discipleship

The Saturday Before the Dawn of Hope

At the Last Supper, Jesus repeated something He’d been saying to the disciples often over the previous several days. He told them He was about…
Discipleship
Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: How Are We Doing? Part 1
Discipleship
Why We Dream Big
Discipleship
Belle Patrick: A Kind of Missionary
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Discipleship
To The Christian Who Has Lost Their Passion – Resist Apathy pt3
Discipleship
The Blessings of the Exile
Christian Living

6 Gifts Every Kid Needs from Their Dad

I’m a dad. I’m also a son. And it occurred to me recently that there are certain things that kids need from their dad. In…
Christian Living

Jesus, Prayer, and You

“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…
Christian Living

Discouragement and Bieber

Last week Justin Bieber put this up on Twitter. Life is about the journey 🙂 — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) October 23, 2014 Yes I know…
Christian Living
How to Share Your Testimony in an Evangelistic Encounter
Christian Living
Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives
Christian Living
Edith Studd Buxton & Mary Warburton Booth
Christian Living
Proclaim Grace, Extend Grace and Fight for Grace
Christian Living
Women in Medicine
Christian Living
A Fresh Approach to Daily Devotions