Calvary Chapel Pastor Jim Hesterly, who faithfully served the Lord for fifty-seven years, entered his heavenly reward on September 5. Known for teaching on the Holy Spirit and guiding believers in spiritual gifts, Jim’s ministry spanned church planting, global evangelism, and bold support of the persecuted church—leaving a lasting legacy of faith.

Several Calvary Chapel pastors, shaken but resolute in their trust in God, respond to the news of the murder of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.

Josh Blevins, senior pastor of Grace Calvary Chapel in St. Joseph, MO, declared of Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder assassinated on Wednesday: “We honor Charlie best not by retreating into fear, but by carrying his torch and renewing our obedience to Christ by standing in and for the truth. His life calls us to love the truth more than we fear death.”

We are heartbroken at the loss of our friend, Charlie Kirk, taken by an assassin. We know he is with our Lord Jesus Christ. Our prayers are with his family, and we honor the biblical values and courage he stood for.

When Ginger Lingo gave up her hard-earned bicycle money as a child to provide one for an ailing missionary boy, she had no idea how God would greatly bless her obedience and sacrifice—a blessing that continues more than 50 years later.

Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks has just launched its own Christian school in its church facility, offering families true educational choice. The school seeks to disciple students to love God and His Word and to apply biblical wisdom in every area of life.

Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, CA, leads an effort to urge Californians to pray against and urge lawmakers to reject Assembly Bill 495, which seriously threatens parental rights in the state. Thousands turned out for a rally on Tuesday.

LoveSong cofounder Chuck Girard passed away today and is now in the presence of the Lord. Accepting Christ during the hippie movement of the 1960s, he wrote iconic and well-loved Christian music, encouraging a generation in their faith.

On their way to minister to believers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in June, a team from Calvary Chapel High Desert waited 16 hours for rescue in an African lake after their boat capsized. Listen to their riveting testimony here.

As search and rescue operations in Kerr County, TX, transition to clean-up and rebuild efforts after the July 4th catastrophic flooding, Calvary Chapel Hill Country in Kerrville is sharing hope and the love of Jesus as the Lord opens doors of opportunity.

Tadd Scheffer, senior pastor of Calvary Ellensburg, WA, and his wife Charity share their testimonies of coming to faith in Jesus Christ. This Calvary Chapel Magazine story from 2020 describes his return to faith after a time of rebellion and her departure from Mormonism.

The CCA West Coast Worship Conference is a 3-day gathering designed to equip and encourage worship leaders, musicians, vocalists, pastors, and tech teams to lead with greater excellence and deeper spiritual impact.

We need a small team (and leader) to assist with VBS at Calvary Chapel Hill Country, July 14–18. Depart July 13, return July 19. Housing provided; airfare (~$600) required. Let us know ASAP if you can help.

Calvary Disaster Relief has deployed an assessment team to the flood-stricken areas of Texas. As rescue efforts continue and families mourn the loss of loved ones—including young children—please keep them in prayer.

As storms persist over an already ravaged area in Texas, search-and-rescue missions continue for those still missing in the torrential flooding that occurred on the Nation’s Independence Day. Continue to pray for those responding as well as the families who have lost loved ones in the tragedy.

As a Brit and a believer, July 4th carries deeper meaning for me. It reminds me not just of national freedom, but of the eternal freedom we have in Christ—bought at great cost, yet freely given.

Sent to fix a roof, she found a broken heart. Eliana-Joy Briceno was reassigned from disaster relief to minister to a traumatized teen in spiritual darkness—revealing how God brings light where it’s needed most.

“True power doesn’t come from talent—it comes from the Spirit of the Lord. Like Micah 3:8 says, we’re called to be filled, not just informed, so we can speak God’s truth with boldness.”

The Deputy Consul General for the Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles, CA, offers insight on Israel’s recent pre-emptive strike against Iran and how and why we as Christians should pray and support the righteous Israeli operation to eliminate the world’s greatest terrorist threat.

In a stunning display of military superiority, Israel struck Iran overnight, targeting crucial sites and eliminating high-ranking military leaders and scientists. As Iran retaliates, pray for God's protection over His people and salvation for the lost in these prophetic days.