Jeff Gipe

This season, on Mission &amp; Methods, we are getting to know members of the CGN Executive Team. Jeff Gipe has a unique background, having been a successful businessman in Southern California, and then planting and pastoring a church. He now uses these skills and experiences to serve Calvary Global Network, both as a member of the staff, and as the head of the Funding Team. In this episode, Jeff talks about some of the ways the funding team has been able to help churches and empower ministry initiatives around the world, and why he is passionate about mobilizing the church to use our skills and resources to help each other further the mission of God. Jeff also hosts the Isms That Cause Schisms Podcast. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

This season, on Mission &amp; Methods, we are getting to know members of the CGN Executive Team. Jeff Gipe has a unique background, having been a successful businessman in Southern California, and then planting and pastoring a church. He now uses these skills and experiences to serve Calvary Global Network, both as a member of the staff, and as the head of the Funding Team. In this episode, Jeff talks about some of the ways the funding team has been able to help churches and empower ministry initiatives around the world, and why he is passionate about mobilizing the church to use our skills and resources to help each other further the mission of God. Jeff also hosts the <a href="https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/isms-that-cause-schisms" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Isms That Cause Schisms Podcast</a>. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at <a href="mailto:CGN@calvarychapel.com" rel="noopener">CGN@calvarychapel.com</a>

Empowering Ministry Initiatives: Insights from Jeff Gipe

Lena Morrison

Welcome to CGN Voices. We are in a mini series called CGN Voices from Ukraine, a series dedicated to sharing powerful stories of resilience, faith, and service in the face of great difficulty. In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing a remarkable story shared by Lena Morrison from Calvary Chapel in Svitlovodsk, Ukraine.  Lena shares her story of choosing to stay in Ukraine after the beginning of the full-scale invasion, in order to house and feed refugees fleeing from the war zones in eastern Ukraine. Additionally, she recounts the inspiring story of someone they helped, who initially had deep skepticism about church, but who came to faith through the support, love, and acceptance she received, and now serves in the church in helping others.  “If I would have known that church is like this, I would have come sooner!”  As Lena shares this uplifting story, she also highlights the continued challenges faced by their church and community amidst the ongoing conflict. Discover how you can support and pray for them as they persevere and extend God's love to those affected by the war.  Join us in this episode of CGN Voices from Ukraine, as we celebrate the transformative power of faith and witness firsthand the resilience and dedication of believers compelled to serve others as Jesus served them.

Welcome to CGN Voices. We are in a mini series called CGN Voices from Ukraine, a series dedicated to sharing powerful stories of resilience, faith, and service in the face of great difficulty. In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing a remarkable story shared by Lena Morrison from Calvary Chapel in Svitlovodsk, Ukraine. Lena shares her story of choosing to stay in Ukraine after the beginning of the full-scale invasion, in order to house and feed refugees fleeing from the war zones in eastern Ukraine. Additionally, she recounts the inspiring story of someone they helped, who initially had deep skepticism about church, but who came to faith through the support, love, and acceptance she received, and now serves in the church in helping others. “If I would have known that church is like this, I would have come sooner!” As Lena shares this uplifting story, she also highlights the continued challenges faced by their church and community amidst the ongoing conflict. Discover how you can support and pray for them as they persevere and extend God's love to those affected by the war. Join us in this episode of CGN Voices from Ukraine, as we celebrate the transformative power of faith and witness firsthand the resilience and dedication of believers compelled to serve others as Jesus served them.

From Anti-Church to Active Servant: A Story of Transformation in the Midst of War from Lena Morrison

Tanya Kotelenets

Welcome to "Voices from Ukraine", a mini-series inside look at the resilience, faith, and service of Calvary Chapel believers in Ukraine during the difficult months since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. In this special edition, we sit down with Tanya Kotelenets from a church in eastern Ukraine. Kotelenets shares her harrowing experiences from the first days of the war - the fear, uncertainty and eventual decision to flee the city with her church community. Despite difficult conditions, God's provision and grace sustained them. Though she returned home months later, the impact of war remains. Kotelenets’s husband ministers at funerals almost daily, including that of a coworker who recently died in combat. Our listeners are reminded that all parts of the body of Christ feel the suffering of others. Kotelenets asks for prayers for the children enduring so much change and loss, and for strength to continue living through this conflict with hope. If you'd like to support relief efforts in Ukraine, donations can be made through calvaryglobalnetwork.com/relief Join us next time for another firsthand account of courage, sacrifice and faith continuing to burn bright within the Calvary Chapel family amidst the darkness of war.

Welcome to "Voices from Ukraine", a mini-series inside look at the resilience, faith, and service of Calvary Chapel believers in Ukraine during the difficult months since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. In this special edition, we sit down with Tanya Kotelenets from a church in eastern Ukraine. Kotelenets shares her harrowing experiences from the first days of the war - the fear, uncertainty and eventual decision to flee the city with her church community. Despite difficult conditions, God's provision and grace sustained them. Though she returned home months later, the impact of war remains. Kotelenets’s husband ministers at funerals almost daily, including that of a coworker who recently died in combat. Our listeners are reminded that all parts of the body of Christ feel the suffering of others. Kotelenets asks for prayers for the children enduring so much change and loss, and for strength to continue living through this conflict with hope. If you'd like to support relief efforts in Ukraine, donations can be made through <a href="https://calvaryglobalnetwork.com/relief" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">calvaryglobalnetwork.com/relief</a> Join us next time for another firsthand account of courage, sacrifice and faith continuing to burn bright within the Calvary Chapel family amidst the darkness of war.

CGN Voices Ukraine: Resilience, Resolve and Refuge - A Testimony from Tanya Kotelenets

Ted Leavenworth

Ted Leavenworth is the Lead Pastor of Reliance Church in Temecula, CA. In addition to pastoring Reliance, Ted leads the Care and Coaching Team for CGN. In this episode, Ted discusses the benefits of coaching and church assessment, and describes how their team is able to help provide support for leaders, but also practical training to up-skill those who desire help from other leaders with more experience. Prior to planting Reliance Church, Ted worked as a paramedic and was the founder and Executive Pastor of a large church in Menefee, California. He shares how his experience in those roles shapes his approach to ministry today. Check out the Leadership Collective Podcast. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

Ted Leavenworth is the Lead Pastor of Reliance Church in Temecula, CA. In addition to pastoring Reliance, Ted leads the Care and Coaching Team for CGN. In this episode, Ted discusses the benefits of coaching and church assessment, and describes how their team is able to help provide support for leaders, but also practical training to up-skill those who desire help from other leaders with more experience. Prior to planting Reliance Church, Ted worked as a paramedic and was the founder and Executive Pastor of a large church in Menefee, California. He shares how his experience in those roles shapes his approach to ministry today. Check out the <a href="https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/leadership-collective-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Leadership Collective Podcast</a>. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at <a href="" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CGN@calvarychapel.com</a>

Ted Leavenworth: Building Stronger Churches Through Care and Coaching

Wayne Taylor

Wayne Taylor is the founding pastor of Calvary Fellowship in Seattle, Washington. As part of the first generation of Calvary Chapel pastors, Wayne has been in pastoral ministry for over 40 years, during which time he was involved in the planting of over 50 churches in the Pacific Northwest, Europe, and Russia. Wayne is passionate about prayer and evangelism, and in this episode, he shares about how the work of CGN is carrying on these important aspects of what the Calvary Chapel movement has been about since the beginning. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. Contact us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

Wayne Taylor is the founding pastor of Calvary Fellowship in Seattle, Washington. As part of the first generation of Calvary Chapel pastors, Wayne has been in pastoral ministry for over 40 years, during which time he was involved in the planting of over 50 churches in the Pacific Northwest, Europe, and Russia. Wayne is passionate about prayer and evangelism, and in this episode, he shares about how the work of CGN is carrying on these important aspects of what the Calvary Chapel movement has been about since the beginning. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. Contact us at <a href="mailto:CGN@calvarychapel.com" rel="noopener">CGN@calvarychapel.com</a>

Wayne Taylor: Continuing the Harvest - Calvary Chapel, Evangelism & Church Planting

Richard Cimino

Richard Cimino has been a pastor for over 40 years, the majority of which was spent in Northern California. In this discussion, we talk about the importance of cultivating friendships in ministry. Richard shares very candidly about some of his hardest experiences as a pastor, including closing down a church, and how it was his friendships with other pastors and ministry leaders which God used to encourage him and give him direction in those times. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. Contact us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

Richard Cimino has been a pastor for over 40 years, the majority of which was spent in Northern California. In this discussion, we talk about the importance of cultivating friendships in ministry. Richard shares very candidly about some of his hardest experiences as a pastor, including closing down a church, and how it was his friendships with other pastors and ministry leaders which God used to encourage him and give him direction in those times. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. Contact us at <a href="mailto:CGN@calvarychapel.com" rel="noopener">CGN@calvarychapel.com</a>

The Importance of Ministry Friendships - Richard Cimino

Kellen Criswell

Kellen Criswell serves as the Global Strategist for Calvary Global Network. In many ways he is the architect of CGN. In this episode, Kellen shares about his background as a worship leader and church planter, and the events which led to him being involved in helping build CGN as an organization. Kellen is currently based in Hungary, and we discuss God’s work through Calvary Chapel in Europe in the past and to this present day, as well as what Kellen is excited about for the future of CGN. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. Contact us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

Kellen Criswell serves as the Global Strategist for Calvary Global Network. In many ways he is the architect of CGN. In this episode, Kellen shares about his background as a worship leader and church planter, and the events which led to him being involved in helping build CGN as an organization. Kellen is currently based in Hungary, and we discuss God’s work through Calvary Chapel in Europe in the past and to this present day, as well as what Kellen is excited about for the future of CGN. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. Contact us at <a href="mailto:CGN@calvarychapel.com" rel="noopener">CGN@calvarychapel.com</a>

Kellen Criswell: Building The Architecture of CGN, Working as a Global Strategist, and the Impact of Calvary Chapel in Europe

Bill Buffington

Bill is the pastor of Calvary Chapel in Inglewood, California — a community that is rapidly changing, and in this episode, Bill shares about some ways they are addressing those changes, reaching out, and discipling the people God is bringing their way.   Bill is also the father of a child with a disability, and he shares how his son’s disability has shaped him and his family, and how it has changed the way he approaches ministry and leads his church to love people who have unique challenges.   As a member of the CGN Executive Team, Bill also talks about what he is excited about in regard to Calvary Global Network in regard to "gospel unity" and the ability to do more for God's Kingdom together than we can separately.  We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. Contact us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

Bill is the pastor of Calvary Chapel in Inglewood, California — a community that is rapidly changing, and in this episode, Bill shares about some ways they are addressing those changes, reaching out, and discipling the people God is bringing their way.  Bill is also the father of a child with a disability, and he shares how his son’s disability has shaped him and his family, and how it has changed the way he approaches ministry and leads his church to love people who have unique challenges.  As a member of the CGN Executive Team, Bill also talks about what he is excited about in regard to Calvary Global Network in regard to "gospel unity" and the ability to do more for God's Kingdom together than we can separately. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. Contact us at <a href="mailto:CGN@calvarychapel.com" rel="noopener">CGN@calvarychapel.com</a>

Bill Buffington: Pastoring Amidst Shifting Demographics, Raising a Child with Disability, and Fighting for Gospel Unity

Tommy Cota

Tommy Cota is the pastor of Hope Alive Church in Santa Ana, California.  In this episode, Tommy shares about his background, growing up in Los Angeles and being involved with drugs and gangs, and how God took hold of his heart and transformed his life. Tommy also shares about his journey of planting a church in Santa Ana, and how God has opened doors for him to minister to youth in public schools. Tommy is a member of the CGN Executive Team, and he also talks about what he is excited about in regard to the future of Calvary Global Network.  We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. Contact us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

Tommy Cota is the pastor of Hope Alive Church in Santa Ana, California.  In this episode, Tommy shares about his background, growing up in Los Angeles and being involved with drugs and gangs, and how God took hold of his heart and transformed his life. Tommy also shares about his journey of planting a church in Santa Ana, and how God has opened doors for him to minister to youth in public schools. Tommy is a member of the CGN Executive Team, and he also talks about what he is excited about in regard to the future of Calvary Global Network. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. Contact us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

From Gangs to Grace: A Pastor's Journey in Inner-City Ministry | Tommy Cota

In this bonus episode, Nick Cady speaks with Zhenya Chekushkin, the leader of the Calvary Chapel network of churches in Ukraine. Calvary Chapel has had a presence in Ukraine since the early 1990’s, and currently has around 20 churches in different cities throughout the country. Recently a group of CGN leaders travelled to Western Ukraine to encourage those in the Calvary network who have been ministering to others in their country since the full scale invasion in February 2022. This retreat provided an opportunity to recharge physically and spiritually. In this episode, Zhenya shares about some of the ways Calvary Chapel churches have been serving people, and how God has been working, even in the midst of these difficult circumstances. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

In this bonus episode, Nick Cady speaks with Zhenya Chekushkin, the leader of the Calvary Chapel network of churches in Ukraine. Calvary Chapel has had a presence in Ukraine since the early 1990’s, and currently has around 20 churches in different cities throughout the country. Recently a group of CGN leaders travelled to Western Ukraine to encourage those in the Calvary network who have been ministering to others in their country since the full scale invasion in February 2022. This retreat provided an opportunity to recharge physically and spiritually. In this episode, Zhenya shares about some of the ways Calvary Chapel churches have been serving people, and how God has been working, even in the midst of these difficult circumstances. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at <a href="" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CGN@calvarychapel.com</a>

Bonus Episode: How Calvary Chapel Churches are Ministering in the Midst of War in Ukraine

The CGN Mission &amp; Methods Podcast is the official podcast of the Calvary Global Network (CGN). Currently hosted by Nick Cady, the podcast features discussions on theology and ministry practice related to three foundational aspects of Great Commission work: gospel proclamation, disciple making, and church planting. Guests include church and mission leaders, missiologists, and theologians from Calvary Global Network, and friends of CGN of diverse evangelical traditions from around the world.

Nate Holdridge

On this season of Mission &amp; Methods, hosts Nick Cady and Brian Brodersen are interviewing some of the members of the CGN Executive Team, so that you can get to know who they are and what they are passionate about. Nate Holdridge is the Pastor of Calvary Monterey, in Monterey, California. He is the author of several books, including his recent book: Whole-Hearted Work, which you can find on his website: nateholdridge.com. Nate is a pastor’s kid, and in this episode, Nate talks about what it was like growing up in a church planting family, and what he learned through that about how Pastors can help their children to grow up in a way that helps them love the church and follow Jesus.  Nate is also a member of the Pastoral Care and Coaching Team for CGN, and so we talk about the importance of pastoral care and sabbaticals, and how to access those resources through Calvary Global Network. We'd love to hear your feedback on these episodes. Email us at cgn@calvarychapel.com 

On this season of Mission &amp; Methods, hosts Nick Cady and Brian Brodersen are interviewing some of the members of the CGN Executive Team, so that you can get to know who they are and what they are passionate about. Nate Holdridge is the Pastor of <a href="https://www.calvary.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calvary Monterey</a>, in Monterey, California. He is the author of several books, including his recent book: Whole-Hearted Work, which you can find on his website: <a href="http://nateholdridge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nateholdridge.com</a>. Nate is a pastor’s kid, and in this episode, Nate talks about what it was like growing up in a church planting family, and what he learned through that about how Pastors can help their children to grow up in a way that helps them love the church and follow Jesus.  Nate is also a member of the Pastoral Care and Coaching Team for CGN, and so we talk about the importance of pastoral care and sabbaticals, and how to access those resources through <a href="https://calvaryglobalnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calvary Global Network</a>. We'd love to hear your feedback on these episodes. Email us at cgn@calvarychapel.com

Perspectives from a Pastor's Son: Balancing Family, Ministry, Pastoral Care, & Sabbaticals - with Nate Holdridge

Joel Turner

Welcome to Season 4 of the CGN Mission &amp; Methods Podcast! This season, hosts Nick Cady and Brian Brodersen are interviewing the members of the Calvary Global Network executive team so you can get to know them, their hearts, and what they are excited about for the future. In this first episode of the new season, Nick and Brian speak with Joel Turner, pastor of Mountain Springs Calvary Chapel in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Joel is the author of Humor Me: How to Add Comedy to Your Brain, Your Life, and Your Message. He is an evangelist and has a background as a professional comedian. New episodes will be released every two weeks, on Wednesday mornings. Make sure to subscribe, and new episodes will be delivered to you as soon as they are released. Send us your feedback on these episodes at CGN@calvarychapel.com

Welcome to Season 4 of the CGN Mission &amp; Methods Podcast! This season, hosts Nick Cady and Brian Brodersen are interviewing the members of the <a href="https://calvaryglobalnetwork.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Calvary Global Network</a> executive team so you can get to know them, their hearts, and what they are excited about for the future. In this first episode of the new season, Nick and Brian speak with Joel Turner, pastor of <a href="https://mountainspringscc.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mountain Springs Calvary Chapel</a> in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Joel is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Humor-Me-Comedy-Brain-Message/dp/1597510769" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Humor Me: How to Add Comedy to Your Brain, Your Life, and Your Message</a>. He is an evangelist and has a background as a professional comedian. New episodes will be released every two weeks, on Wednesday mornings. Make sure to subscribe, and new episodes will be delivered to you as soon as they are released. Send us your feedback on these episodes at CGN@calvarychapel.com

Humor, Evangelism, & Steps of Faith: Getting to Know Joel Turner

Get ready for season four of the Mission and Methods podcast! Host Nick Cady and the CGN Team will be bringing you exclusive interviews with members of the CGN executive team, diving into their roles, passion, vision, and personal history. You'll get to know these dynamic leaders and hear about the unique ways they are furthering the Kingdom and inspiring others within the network. Get an inside look at the heart and soul of CGN, and gain insights and inspiration from those who are making a real difference.  Subscribe now to have these engaging and informative episodes delivered straight to your podcast app.

Get ready for season four of the Mission and Methods podcast! Host Nick Cady and the CGN Team will be bringing you exclusive interviews with members of the CGN executive team, diving into their roles, passion, vision, and personal history. You'll get to know these dynamic leaders and hear about the unique ways they are furthering the Kingdom and inspiring others within the network. Get an inside look at the heart and soul of CGN, and gain insights and inspiration from those who are making a real difference.  Subscribe now to have these engaging and informative episodes delivered straight to your podcast app.

Season 4 Coming Soon!

Ray Ortlund

Pastor Ray Ortlund is the president of Renewal Ministries and serves as a pastor to pastors from his home base at Immanuel Church in Nashville, Tennessee. A friend of Calvary Global Network, Ray spoke at the 2022 CGN International Conference on the topic of building and fostering gospel-centered culture in our churches. In this second bonus episode, and the final episode of Season 3, we have Pastor Ray’s message from the conference, as well as a special interview, in which Pastor Brian Brodersen speaks with Ray about his experience in ministry and why he sees such a need for developing gospel culture in our churches. If you liked what you heard in the bonus episodes this season, then consider attending the next CGN International Conference — which will be held at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa from June 25-28, 2023. We are currently planning the next season of the podcast. Make sure you are subscribed so you will be notified when those new episodes are posted in early 2023. Thanks for listening, and God bless you!

Pastor Ray Ortlund is the president of Renewal Ministries and serves as a pastor to pastors from his home base at Immanuel Church in Nashville, Tennessee. A friend of Calvary Global Network, Ray spoke at the 2022 CGN International Conference on the topic of building and fostering gospel-centered culture in our churches. In this second bonus episode, and the final episode of Season 3, we have Pastor Ray’s message from the conference, as well as a special interview, in which Pastor Brian Brodersen speaks with Ray about his experience in ministry and why he sees such a need for developing gospel culture in our churches. If you liked what you heard in the bonus episodes this season, then consider attending <a href="https://cgnconference.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the next CGN International Conference</a> — which will be held at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa from June 25-28, 2023. We are currently planning the next season of the podcast. Make sure you are subscribed so you will be notified when those new episodes are posted in early 2023. Thanks for listening, and God bless you!

How Gospel Doctrine Creates Gospel Culture (Ray Ortlund) - Bonus Episode

Cheryl Brodersen

In this, the first of two bonus episodes as we close out this season, we have the opening message from the 2022 CGN International Conference, in which Nick Cady shares on how to create a “gospel culture” in our churches. In the midst of that message, we have a special interview with Cheryl Brodersen, in which she talks about the culture of the Jesus People Movement and the early days of Calvary Chapel. Cheryl leads the Joyful Life Women’s Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. She is the wife of Pastor Brian Brodersen and the daughter of Pastor Chuck Smith, which gives Cheryl a unique perspective, having had a front row seat for all that God has done through the Calvary Chapel Movement and CGN from the beginning. Cheryl shares some insights from the history of Calvary Chapel about how to not only create, but also maintain a gospel culture in our churches. Stay tuned for the next (and final) bonus episode, featuring a message and a conversation with Pastor Ray Ortlund.

In this, the first of two bonus episodes as we close out this season, we have the opening message from the 2022 CGN International Conference, in which Nick Cady shares on how to create a “gospel culture” in our churches. In the midst of that message, we have a special interview with Cheryl Brodersen, in which she talks about the culture of the Jesus People Movement and the early days of Calvary Chapel. Cheryl leads the Joyful Life Women’s Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. She is the wife of Pastor Brian Brodersen and the daughter of Pastor Chuck Smith, which gives Cheryl a unique perspective, having had a front row seat for all that God has done through the Calvary Chapel Movement and CGN from the beginning. Cheryl shares some insights from the history of Calvary Chapel about how to not only create, but also maintain a gospel culture in our churches. Stay tuned for the next (and final) bonus episode, featuring a message and a conversation with Pastor Ray Ortlund.

Creating and Maintaining a Gospel Culture (Cheryl Brodersen) - Bonus Episode

In the New Testament we see how, as the gospel spread, new churches were established as hubs for discipleship and carrying out God’s mission in a local area. But is there still a need for new churches today? In this final episode of Season 3, Nick Cady speaks with the Core Team of the Cultivate Church Planter Training Program, an initiative of CGN which has developed a local-church based program to assess, train, deploy, and care for leaders who will spearhead new church plants around the world. The members of the Cultivate Core Team believe that the world needs more gospel-centered churches, and in this episode they talk about why there is a need for more churches, as well as some common mistakes that church planters and sending churches can make, and some proven methods for helping new church plants succeed. Finally, they discuss how Cultivate works, and how people can get connected. Listen for a clip from Pastor Chuck Smith on the topic of church planting. The Cultivate Core Team is: Nick Cady, Kellen Criswell, Brian Kelly, and Bruce Zachary. More information about Cultivate can be found at cultivatechurchplanting.com Send us your feedback on these episodes at CGN@calvarychapel.com

In the New Testament we see how, as the gospel spread, new churches were established as hubs for discipleship and carrying out God’s mission in a local area. But is there still a need for new churches today? In this final episode of Season 3, Nick Cady speaks with the Core Team of the <a href="https://cultivatechurchplanting.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cultivate Church Planter Training Program</a>, an initiative of CGN which has developed a local-church based program to assess, train, deploy, and care for leaders who will spearhead new church plants around the world. The members of the Cultivate Core Team believe that the world needs more gospel-centered churches, and in this episode they talk about why there is a need for more churches, as well as some common mistakes that church planters and sending churches can make, and some proven methods for helping new church plants succeed. Finally, they discuss how Cultivate works, and how people can get connected. Listen for a clip from Pastor Chuck Smith on the topic of church planting. The Cultivate Core Team is: Nick Cady, Kellen Criswell, Brian Kelly, and Bruce Zachary. More information about Cultivate can be found at <a href="https://cultivatechurchplanting.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">cultivatechurchplanting.com</a> Send us your feedback on these episodes at CGN@calvarychapel.com

Is There Still a Need for More New Churches? An Update on the Cultivate Church Planter Training Program

Expositors Collective is an organization that hosts training events and provides resources to help people grow as Bible teachers and preachers of God’s Word. Recently, Expositors Collective came into formal relationship with CGN. Teaching, according to the Bible, is a Spiritual gift, and it is also a skill which can be developed and improved. What is the relationship between the spiritual gifting of teaching, and the responsibility to steward that gift by doing your best to make sure you are rightly dividing and effectively communicating the "Word of Truth"? As Christians, we all engage with the Bible at some level, so even if someone isn’t preaching sermons on Sunday mornings, they will likely have many opportunities to share Biblical truth and wisdom with others. For this reason, it is important for us to grow in both our private study and our public proclamation of God’s Word. In this episode, Nick Cady speaks with Kellen Criswell and Mike Neglia about the history of Expositors Collective and what are some of the unique elements of it, as well as how Expositors Collective works with CGN in our mission to Proclaim the Gospel, Make Disciples, and Plant Churches. Listen for a clip from Pastor Chuck Smith about sermon preparation and how it works together with the anointing of the Holy Spirit.  We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

<a href="https://www.expositorscollective.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Expositors Collective</a> is an organization that hosts training events and provides resources to help people grow as Bible teachers and preachers of God’s Word. Recently, Expositors Collective came into formal relationship with CGN. Teaching, according to the Bible, is a Spiritual gift, and it is also a skill which can be developed and improved. What is the relationship between the spiritual gifting of teaching, and the responsibility to steward that gift by doing your best to make sure you are rightly dividing and effectively communicating the "Word of Truth"? As Christians, we all engage with the Bible at some level, so even if someone isn’t preaching sermons on Sunday mornings, they will likely have many opportunities to share Biblical truth and wisdom with others. For this reason, it is important for us to grow in both our private study and our public proclamation of God’s Word. In this episode, Nick Cady speaks with Kellen Criswell and Mike Neglia about the history of Expositors Collective and what are some of the unique elements of it, as well as how Expositors Collective works with CGN in our mission to Proclaim the Gospel, Make Disciples, and Plant Churches. Listen for a clip from Pastor Chuck Smith about sermon preparation and how it works together with the anointing of the Holy Spirit.  We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

A Gift and a Skill: How CGN and Expositors Collective are Working to Train Bible Teachers

In Acts 20:26 Paul the Apostle tells the leaders of the Ephesian church that he innocent of their blood because, during his time in Ephesus, he taught them “the whole counsel of God’s Word.” What does it mean to teach the whole counsel of God’s word, and how can we be sure we are doing this in our churches? One of the core values of CGN is biblical literacy. In this episode, Nick Cady speaks with Kellen Criswell to discuss what CGN is doing to promote biblical literacy and to encourage the teaching of “the whole counsel of God’s Word.” As part of this discussion, they talk about biblical theology and Christ-centered hermeneutics, as they discuss the importance of teaching every part of the Bible in relation to the big story that all of the Bible together tells. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

In Acts 20:26 Paul the Apostle tells the leaders of the Ephesian church that he innocent of their blood because, during his time in Ephesus, he taught them “the whole counsel of God’s Word.” What does it mean to teach the whole counsel of God’s word, and how can we be sure we are doing this in our churches? One of the core values of CGN is biblical literacy. In this episode, Nick Cady speaks with Kellen Criswell to discuss what CGN is doing to promote biblical literacy and to encourage the teaching of “the whole counsel of God’s Word.” As part of this discussion, they talk about biblical theology and Christ-centered hermeneutics, as they discuss the importance of teaching every part of the Bible in relation to the big story that all of the Bible together tells. We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at <a href="mailto:CGN@calvarychapel.com" rel="noopener">CGN@calvarychapel.com</a>

What Does It Mean to Teach "the Whole Counsel of God"?

Since one of the roles of CGN as a network is to provide care and coaching for those in ministry leadership, what is CGN doing to support women specifically, who are serving in ministry leadership? In this episode Nick Cady and Kellen Criswell are joined by Brenda Leavenworth, who leads the Women’s Care and Coaching Team for CGN. They discuss some of the unique challenges that women face when it comes to serving in ministry, and what CGN is doing to provide resources and support to meet those needs. They discuss some of the ways that women can be involved in leading in the local church within a complementarian framework, and Brenda shares some stories of ways in which this team has helped women, as well as how those listening can connect with what is being provided. Resources mentioned in this episode -  The CGN Statement on Women in Ministry Leadership CGN Mission &amp; Methods episode on Women in Ministry Leadership: What CGN Leaders Believe When She Leads Conference in Temecula, CA - October 21-22, 2022 When She Leads Podcast  We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

Since one of the roles of CGN as a network is to provide care and coaching for those in ministry leadership, what is CGN doing to support women specifically, who are serving in ministry leadership? In this episode Nick Cady and Kellen Criswell are joined by Brenda Leavenworth, who leads the Women’s Care and Coaching Team for CGN. They discuss some of the unique challenges that women face when it comes to serving in ministry, and what CGN is doing to provide resources and support to meet those needs. They discuss some of the ways that women can be involved in leading in the local church within a complementarian framework, and Brenda shares some stories of ways in which this team has helped women, as well as how those listening can connect with what is being provided. Resources mentioned in this episode - <ul> <li><a href="https://calvarychapel.com/posts/cgn-statement-on-women-in-ministry-leadership/" rel="noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The CGN Statement on Women in Ministry Leadership</a></li> <li><a href="https://calvarychapel.com/posts/women-in-ministry-what-cgn-churches-believe/" rel="noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CGN Mission &amp; Methods episode on Women in Ministry Leadership: What CGN Leaders Believe</a></li> <li><a href="https://whensheleads.org/conference/" rel="noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">When She Leads Conference in Temecula, CA - October 21-22, 2022</a></li> <li><a href="https://whensheleads.org/#episodes" rel="noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">When She Leads Podcast</a></li> </ul> We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at <a href="mailto:CGN@calvarychapel.com" rel="noreferrer">CGN@calvarychapel.com</a>

How Does CGN Support Women in Ministry Leadership?

One of the things CGN exists to do, is to provide care and coaching for those in ministry leadership. How do we help people to avoid burnout? How do we help those who are struggling with very difficult things, either in ministry or on a personal level? This past July, we partnered with Cross Culture Missions to put on a conference specifically for those in our network who have been involved in providing aid and relief on the ground, since the war began in Ukraine.   We have ministry partners both in Ukraine and the surrounding countries who have been helping suffering and displaced people — and yet, many of these leaders are suffering and displaced themselves. Using some of the resources and relationships God has provided us with, we were able to minister to these families at our conference center in Austria. The following conversation is a "Field Report," recorded at that conference, between some CGN leaders and good friends, discussing what was unique about this conference, and sharing and celebrating God’s work through Calvary Chapel in Europe over the past four decades.  Donations to the CGN Relief Fund can be made here: https://calvaryglobalnetwork.com/relief/ We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at CGN@calvarychapel.com

One of the things CGN exists to do, is to provide care and coaching for those in ministry leadership. How do we help people to avoid burnout? How do we help those who are struggling with very difficult things, either in ministry or on a personal level? This past July, we partnered with Cross Culture Missions to put on a conference specifically for those in our network who have been involved in providing aid and relief on the ground, since the war began in Ukraine.  We have ministry partners both in Ukraine and the surrounding countries who have been helping suffering and displaced people — and yet, many of these leaders are suffering and displaced themselves. Using some of the resources and relationships God has provided us with, we were able to minister to these families at our conference center in Austria. The following conversation is a "Field Report," recorded at that conference, between some CGN leaders and good friends, discussing what was unique about this conference, and sharing and celebrating God’s work through Calvary Chapel in Europe over the past four decades. Donations to the CGN Relief Fund can be made here: <a href="https://calvaryglobalnetwork.com/relief/" rel="noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://calvaryglobalnetwork.com/relief/</a> We’d love to hear feedback from you on these episodes. You can email us at <a href="mailto:CGN@calvarychapel.com" rel="noreferrer">CGN@calvarychapel.com</a>

Ukraine Relief Workers Conference

I look forward to the announcement of the new episode! Very informative.

Wonderful!

The CGN Mission & Methods Podcast

What does the Bible say about women in church leadership? In this episode, listen to Dr. Gerry Breshears on pursuing biblical faithfulness and humility in developing your understanding and ministry practice on this timely issue.

Women in Church Leadership

Gerry Breshears

In this episode, Kellen Criswell sits down with Dr. Gerry Breshears from Western Seminary to discuss practical applications of the Gospel message, and processing when to partner with, and when to divide from other Christian ministries.

Dr. Gerry Breshears on applying the gospel practically and learning when to divide from differing Christian ministries

“In this episode Brian Brodersen and Kellen Criswell discuss the past and present of Calvary Chapel on formal ministry training and education. Important questions tackled in their conversation include: -	Why has Calvary Chapel often been labeled ‘Anti-intellectual’? -	Why are many Calvary Chapel leaders today experiencing new openness to using theological seminaries for part of their ministry preparation? -	Why are the flagship Calvary Chapel Bible Colleges in Europe and North America pursuing formal accreditation? -	What do these changes mean (and not mean) regarding Calvary Chapel’s historic commitment to the idea that formal education is not a necessary prerequisite for serving in ministry leadership?”

Calvary Chapel: Seminary & Anti-intellectualism

David Guzik

In this episode, Kellen Criswell, Director of CGN, and Pastor and Bible Commentator, David Guzik, discuss important issues related to the theory and practice of biblical preaching. Their conversation covers important questions, including: What is Spirit-empowered preaching? What is Christ-centered preaching? How should we understand what the apostle meant by, “the whole counsel of God?” What are common preaching pitfalls for new preachers and more experienced preachers?

Preaching Essentials…(or things I’ve just always wanted to ask David Guzik about preaching)

Ed Stetzer

In this episode, Kellen Criswell, Director of CGN, discusses topics in Mission Theology and Church Planting Methods with Dr. Ed Stetzer.

Mission Theology and Church Planting Methods with Dr. Ed Stetzer

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