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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By Rafael Manzanares
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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By Brian Brodersen
People often ask, “Why do we pray?” The reasoning behind that question goes something like this: “If God is who you say He is, if…
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By Brian Brodersen
“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…
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By Brian Brodersen
As one year fades into the history books and another begins, I always find myself making mental commitments to doing things differently in the year…
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By Pilgrim Benham
For some Christians, prayer is nothing more than a monologue: just an opportunity to talk to God, listing out all of our needs like a…
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By Jeff Gipe
In 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…
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By Rafael Manzanares
The most important thing in the Christian life and ministry is not knowledge, zeal, or giftedness. It is love. Without love, Paul says, we are…
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By Pilgrim Benham
Have 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…
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By Ed Compean
Three years ago, my inbox exploded with church planting visions from places as diverse as a bustling city in Pakistan and remote villages in East…
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By Mike Dente
Maintaining good relationships is a priority for us in ministry. Our vocation is peculiar in that we work with people, and that gets messy. Like…
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By Pilgrim Benham
(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…
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By Richard Cimino
Paul AND Timothy. It is such a simple phrase — but it is loaded with the complicated and messy backstory of how the Gospel got…
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By Jeff Gipe
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…
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By Manolo Matos
Dear 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….
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By calvaryglobalnetwork
We 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…
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By Calvary Chapel Bible College
A New Season of Partnership: Expanding Our Reach to Better Serve the Movement For decades, Calvary Chapel Bible College has faithfully served the entire Calvary…
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By Ed Compean
Almost 40 years ago, I met a wonderful lady in college. Neither of us were Christians, but a few dates into our relationship, she explained,…
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By CCBC Europe
Calvary 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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