At Calvary Chapel Burbank, CA, the lives of the faithful “speak” through simple books. A popular summer program encourages both missions and church-wide reading of biographies of Christian missionaries.

More than 100,000 people attended the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA murdered on Sept. 10. The extraordinary event felt more like a revival service, with the Gospel of Jesus Christ the main message.

Christians and Druze in Syria face massacre, displacement, and starvation under President Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Mohammed al-Golani). Over 1,000 were killed in Suwayda, with 130,000 displaced. Far Reaching Ministries is positioning to bring relief, but they urgently need prayer and support from Calvary Chapels. Pastor Don McClure of Calvary Way is asking Calvary Chapel pastors to strongly consider this plea for help.

Please join us as we pray for revival in the United States following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA a week ago.

LoveSong, Calvary Chapel’s house band, helped launch Contemporary Christian Music. A new three-part documentary releasing Sept. 19 on Amazon Prime Video and SalemNOW traces Jesus Music’s rise with interviews from musicians and pastors including Jeremy Camp, Michael W. Smith, Phil Keaggy, Greg Laurie, and Chuck Smith.

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.

Many believers are suffering and dying for their faith, as confirmed by Open Doors International. Jesus warned in Matthew 24:9 that persecution would increase before His return. Let us keep our brothers and sisters in daily prayer.

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.