Pastors

What is Calvary Chapel & Why Should You Care?

Right now, I am about to pack up and leave Southern California. I am a small part of a larger conference called ReEngage, a...

Sloth: The Spiritual Assassin

There’s a killer at loose in the church, a spiritual assassin with a long line of casualties to his name.  He assaults relationships, our bodies, our bank accounts, our prayer lives, and, if we’re married, even our sex lives.

8 Reasons We Preachers Look Forward to and Tremble Over Preaching This Sunday

I’m excited about preaching at my church this coming weekend, but I’m also burdened about it. I suspect I speak for most preachers as I write these words, and I’m asking you to pray today, tomorrow, and Sunday for all preachers you know.

11 Deadly Mistakes That Take the Preaching Focus Away From Jesus

Jesus should be included in every sermon since He is the point of Scripture. Is God-centered preaching your goal?

Psychology vs. Scripture: 5 Reasons to Glean From Both

How the sacred and the secular can both help us meet the needs of our people.

Why "Accountability Groups" Make Us Liars

Tullian Tchividjian uncovers the tragic irony inside unhealthy accountability groups.

New American Standard Bible 2020 Update

After completion in 1971, the NASB was updated in 1977, 1995, and most recently in 2020. This brand new update NASB 2020 of the widely respected NASB 1995 builds upon its strengths by further improving accuracy, modernizing language, and improving readability.

Why Your Character Is Crucial, and How to Develop It

Character is core to who you are as a leader, whether or not people trust you, and your overall effectiveness for the good of others.