Devastating aftershocks continue in Colombia, leaving 319 dead, thousands injured, and over 31,000 homes destroyed. As families pray for missing loved ones, they cling to faith amidst the widespread destruction.

Immediately after the Pentagon was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, Dee Parlato, from Calvary Chapel Largo, MD, began praying for the men in the room and the decision they were about to make. The room in the Pentagon where Dee would normally have been at that time of day, had just been attacked. This story originally appeared in Issue 9, Fall of 2001.

Andy Deane grew up at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge in New Jersey and attended New York University. He lived blocks from the World Trade Center and worked in its shadow in the fall of 2001. Like many in that area of Manhattan on September 11, Andy ran toward the towers after planes crashed through their upper floors. This is his personal account.

Please pray for Pastor Jim Motshagen and family following the passing of his wife, Kathy, after a long battle with cancer. A faithful partner in ministry, Kathy served alongside Jim as they traveled nationwide to establish the Calvary Satellite Network.

On Monday, August 10th, Massachusetts took a dramatic step in expanding abortion access when Governor Maura Healey signed House Bill 5595 into law. Please pray for the unborn and residents of Massachusetts.

A family finds genuine fellowship and deep connections at the 2025 CC San Jose Northern California Pastors Conference (NCPC). Sign up now for the 2026 fall Conference taking place Sept. 21-23. Hosted by Calvary Chapel San Jose, CA, NorCal is held at the idyllic Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center.

Please continue to pray fervently for the people of Colombia as powerful aftershocks continue following the devastating earthquake. Pastor Chaci Martinez describes the destruction of a church and apartment in Cali, Colombia.

Please join us in praying for Colombia following the devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that has left at least 111 dead and dozens injured. Pray for Calvary Chapel Bogotá, Pastor Chachi Martinez, and all those bringing Christ’s hope and comfort to hurting communities.

Calvary Chapel pastors get “up close and personal” with ancient sites from the seven churches Jesus addressed in the Book of the Revelation and other locations in Asia Minor, now modern-day Turkey—where groundbreaking ministry set the stage for the Church established after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

A Band Called LoveSong: The Music & Movement of the Jesus Revolution, a three-part documentary series, began streaming on Prime Video at no additional cost with a Prime membership. First released on Prime Video Direct in September 2025 as a limited rent/buy series, it will now be included with Prime worldwide to all English-speaking countries. The series will also stream on SalemNOW.

Please pray for the families and churches in the Spokane County, Washington, area where many neighborhoods have been devastated since Saturday afternoon when numerous wildfires quickly spread by forceful winds. More than 700 structures have been destroyed, and more than 8,000 acres have been consumed by fire with 0% containment. The battle is ongoing with firefighters from many states joining the effort.

The NorCal Pastors Conference (NCPC), hosted by Calvary Chapel San Jose, CA, is held at the idyllic Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center. Sign up for the fall Conference taking place Sept. 21-23.

Please pray for the ministry Calvary Bible Institute South (CBI South), located at Calvary Chapel Stone Mountain led by Pastor Sandy Adams. CBI South is a ministry that trains 18 to 30-year-old young adults through a 10-month discipleship program. This past year, CBI South completed its inaugural class with 18 students, who spent the last few months devoting themselves to the Lord.

Please pray for evangelist Ryan Ries as he continues to share the Gospel and direct many to the Lord. Ryan was featured in the last printing of Calvary Chapel Magazine, Issue 109, as he led a large group of high schoolers in prayer. Ryan is the co-founder of the Whosoevers, who travel the world with the message of salvation and hope in Jesus.

Please pray for the ministry SendHopeNow (SHN) that is based out of Calvary Boise, Idaho. It reaches orphans and the hopeless and powerless with the love of God, especially those impacted by leprosy. The group brings Calvary Chapel pastors to minister to those suffering from years of neglect and hardship. SHN supports four leper colonies to help meet their physical and spiritual needs.

A small team from Calvary Chapel Lynchburg visits Calvary Chapels throughout the Ukraine to minister to church members, refugees, young people with disabilities, and everyday locals. Along the way, the mission team get a glimpse into the lives of people living in a war zone.

Celeste Yohai, one of the early missionaries sent out from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, CA, in 1980, passed on June 20 at her home in Amsterdam after serving there for 46 years. She often referred to herself as a “musicianary.”

From Calvary Chapel Trujillo, Peru, a team of four has responded to the devastation caused by two back-to-back earthquakes on June 24. Pray for them as they minister sacrificially to the physically broken and the heartbroken.

The 56 men who endorsed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 did not take the responsibility lightly. When the American Revolution began, they were aware they may have been signing their death warrants.

Two Calvary Chapel pastors from opposite coasts share their thoughts about the 250^th birthday of the United States, to be officially celebrated on Saturday.