Charlie Kirk once said, “I want to be remembered for courage for my faith.” In the wake of his tragic assassination, those words have become a powerful reflection of the life he lived and the mission he championed. As Congress designates October 14 as a National Day of Remembrance in his honor, we reflect on his example to inspire a generation to live boldly for Christ.

Israel rejoiced Monday as the last remaining Hamas hostages were released after two years in captivity. Among them was Avinatan Or, captured with his girlfriend Noa Argamani during the October 7, 2023, attack at the Nova music festival. Their reunion—after years of separation and suffering—became a symbol of enduring love, national relief, and a reminder that God’s light always breaks through the darkest night.

Israeli nurse Michal was tending to a wounded soldier when a Hamas terrorist disguised in IDF uniform shot her three times during the October 7 attack. Miraculously surviving, she later shared her story with Calvary Chapel pastors—testifying to faith, courage, and healing amid horror. “Don’t panic … these things must take place” (Matthew 24:6).

Calvary Chapel pastors visiting Israel witnessed the aftermath of Hamas’s brutal October 7 attack on Kibbutz Kfar Aza. Survivors described unimaginable cruelty and betrayal by former Palestinian “friends.” Deeply moved, pastors vowed to share Israel’s suffering and reaffirm Christian support for God’s chosen people (Deuteronomy 7:6–8).

Surfing legend Joey Buran—“The California Kid”—left his world titles in 1988 to follow Christ’s call. From evangelism on the East Coast to planting Worship Generation in Southern California, Joey has poured into the next generation, even coaching the U.S. Surf Team to Olympic victory. Today, he pastors Worship Generation, teaching verse by verse and emphasizing God’s grace.

At the SoCal Men’s Conference, pro skater Ryan Sheckler shared how Jesus Christ rescued him from alcoholism and gave him new purpose. “God took my life that was a self-run riot and put me on a stand, in front of thousands of men, talking about Him.”

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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.