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The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters
In the past many months I've been preaching through the Gospel of John. Every time we give fresh attention to the Bible we see things…
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The World We Impart: Fostering Racial Reconciliation in Our Churches
I have a four-year-old nephew. He’s gregarious. He’s fun-loving. He’s black. He doesn't yet realize color. He’s not yet saddled with the weighty history of…
The Link: Billy Graham Statue in U.S. Capitol, CGN International Conference, Biblical Critique of Secular Justice & More
Calvary Chapel | CGN International Conference– Calvary Global Network"Join us August 10-13 for the Calvary Chapel | CGN International Conference as we discuss this year's…
Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus
In my last article, I wrote about how contextualization was not about the church becoming more worldly. We looked back at the creational mandate for…
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We are excited to announce the launch of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast! Hosted by Brian Kelly, this podcast will feature insightful and inspiring conversations…
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I used to write off guys I would hear talking about the need to develop Vision, Mission and Core Values for churches as corporate, market-driven…
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On a recent flight, I watched the rebrand of the movie, The Magnificent Seven. Without throwing out spoilers, the movie is a western about a…
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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…
JESUS IS GREATER Than Everything Today Throws At Us
Whether you encounter difficult trials or unexpected joys today, it’s imperative to remember that God is greater than anything you experience. He’s bigger than any…
