Equipping
Who We Are
Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.
About CGN
We are a family of churches working together to proclaim the Gospel, make diciples, and plant churches.
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The Team
Nick is the author of Theology for the People, a blog and podcast discussing the intersection of theology and culture. Additionally, Nick is on the steering committee of the Expositors Collective, an organization that exists to equip and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. He also serves as a Local Connector with Calvary Global Network and recently developed Cultivate, a program to assess, train, and deploy new church planters and missionaries.
In 1993, when 23 years old, he moved to San Luis Obispo on California's Central Coast to plant Calvary SLO Church, which has become an influential church in the area and beyond, with it's church planting /missions work.
Best of all, Bryan is the father of two daughters, Brianna & Brooke, and enjoys spending time with his family. He's often be found hanging around SLO at one of it's many coffee shops, taking photos, or in the surf.
The Podcast
Ray also shares insights from his latest book, co-authored with Sam Allberry, You’re Not Crazy – Gospel Sanity for Weary Churches. In this practical guide, seasoned pastors Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry help weary leaders renew their love for ministry by equipping them to build a gospel-centered culture into every aspect of their churches. They emphasize that while healthy doctrine is crucial, failing to nurture a healthy culture can lead to frustration, division, and even unbiblical practices. The book provides Scripture-focused advice on honesty, honour, preaching, leadership, and mission, helping leaders regain a beautiful, Christ-centered vision for their ministries.
This episode, originally released earlier this year, was the most downloaded episode of 2024. We’re re-releasing it this December to celebrate its impact and ensure even more people benefit from Ray’s wisdom and encouragement.Â
Resources Mentioned:Â
You’re Not Crazy book:Â https://www.crossway.org/books/youre-not-crazy-tpb/Â
You’re Not Crazy Podcast:Â Â https://open.spotify.com/show/2gjO1xAJVSomEdK6dVwnQh?si=1f98570e2bfd4972Â
Father Mapple’s Sermon from Moby Dick:Â https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/42/moby-dick/634/chapter-9-the-sermon/Â
J.I. Packer on Prayer:Â https://www.ivpress.com/prayingÂ
Tim Keller – Gospel Christianity Discussion Guide:Â https://gospelinlife.com/study/gospel-christianity-i-gospel-the-heart-group-study-product/Â
John Stott on 1 Timothy:Â https://www.ivpress.com/the-message-of-1-timothy-titus-ebookÂ
J.N.D. Kelley on 1 Timothy  https://archive.org/details/commentaryonpast00kell/page/n5/mode/2upÂ
Recommended Episodes:
Ray Ortlund – Leaving Behind our Hidden Shame for His Glorious Grace:Â https://open.spotify.com/episode/2f8oJk5yovK4D4HDGCqsk8?si=69ef2f62acef4b03
John Koessler – Preaching that is Prayerful and Priestly:Â https://open.spotify.com/episode/43i46Oq38Zp1suugyQZ6YT?si=47217d32bc2a401dÂ
Sam Allberry – Embodied Preaching:Â https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dtYypnuUzt1kocjYwDDdk?si=6b8dd4c5e768418a
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