Ministry
Ministry support. Ministry in action.
Discover how Calvary Chapel University equips students and strengthens ministry partners through Scripture-centered education, trusted relationships, and practical resources.
A message from Cade
Learn deeply. Serve faithfully.
In this opening ministry message, Cade Marsh shares how biblical learning can strengthen the work students and ministry leaders are already doing in churches, schools, families, and communities.
Shared mission
Partnership that strengthens ministry.
A Key Partner is a doctrinally sound ministry that has established a mutually edifying relationship with Calvary Chapel University. Partnerships may include joint promotion, prayer support, tuition support for referred students, and continuing-education opportunities. Calvary Chapel University also stands ready to help local pastors start churches, Christian schools, and schools of ministry, evangelism, missions, worship, or other ministry training.
Key Partner ministry types
- Churches
- Christian schools
- Schools of ministry
- Bible colleges
- Schools of worship
- Missionary & church-planting ministries
- Prison-outreach ministries
- Curriculum & media ministries
Each relationship is shaped around practical ways the university and partner ministry can support one another.
Explore Key PartnersCommon questions
Partner FAQs.
Learn how Key Partnerships support churches, Christian schools, ministry-training programs, students, and the wider Christian community.
What is a Key Partner?
A Key Partner with Calvary Chapel University can be any of these existing ministries, or one the university helps local pastors improve or start:
- Church
- School of ministry, worship, or other ministry training
- Bible institute
- Bible college
- Christian school
- Other ministry
We simply desire to “be a helper of your joy!” There are no formal requirements or agreements—just relationship and support for you in any way we can.
What kinds of Key Partners does Calvary Chapel University have?
The most common Key Partnerships are with churches, Christian schools, or attached Schools of Ministry. Calvary Chapel University offers Continuing Education Units for Christian-school teachers with tuition support, and referrals from senior pastors at churches may be eligible for Key Partner tuition supplements. The university also works with in-house training programs such as Schools of Ministry, allowing eligible graduates to transfer some or most of their credits toward the completion of a chosen degree.
Other ministry types include:
- Bible colleges
- Schools of worship
- Missionary and church-planting ministries
- Prison-outreach ministries
- Curriculum and media ministries, including magazine, online, and radio ministries
How does a ministry become a Key Partner?
Contact Cade Marsh at cade@calvarychapeluniversity.edu, or mention the ministry's interest to any Calvary Chapel University staff member. The university will follow up to explore how a partnership can edify both ministries.
What benefits does being a Key Partner provide?
- A 50% scholarship for the lead pastor and anyone he recommends to attend Calvary Chapel University
- Cross-promotion on the university's social media, SEO, website, and other platforms, if desired
- Prayer and support from university administrators, as well as fellowship and wisdom from other ministries
What is a Key Partner Code?
A Key Partner Code is a unique code assigned to each Key Partner. The partner may provide it to a sponsored referral to enter when starting an application with Calvary Chapel University, verifying the applicant's eligibility for the applicable tuition scholarship or supplement.
What is Bible College in a Box?
Bible College in a Box is a Calvary Chapel University resource with a white-labeled example and guidelines for starting or expanding an in-house ministry program.
Read the Bible College in a Box program and student handbook (PDF).
Connections & resources
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Find a ministry relationship, discover practical tools, or continue to the complete resource collection. Sound Doctrine and practical Biblical Formation are our primary goals as we partner with local churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ, worldwide, every day! Matthew 28:19–20.
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Strengthen your next step in ministry.
Explore a degree pathway, use a free resource, or connect with the university about a Key Partnership for your church, school, or ministry program.