Ministry
Free ministry resources
Resources for churches, pastors, schools, educators, students, and ministry leaders—with practical ways to serve, grow in discipleship, and equip the Body of Christ.
A local church learning pathway
Bible College in a Box
Calvary Chapel University, in conjunction with Youth Development Inc., developed this two-year program for ministry leaders who want a Bible college framework at a local church or ministry.
Ask the university for guidance on how an approved Key Partner pathway can connect eligible Bible college units with the online Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies.
For guidance, email info@calvarychapeluniversity.edu or call 1-877-27-BIBLE.
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Featured key partners
These free resources are organized to help churches and ministry teams teach Scripture, develop leaders, and equip the Body of Christ.
Greg Laurie 05Pastoral Training
David Guzik / Enduring Word 06Leadership Development
Remember the story
Calvary heritage
Explore the people, convictions, and moments that shaped the Calvary Chapel movement and its chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse approach to Scripture.
A Venture in Faith
Used by permission from Raul Ries and Calvary Chapel Golden Springs.
Greg Laurie Interview with Chuck Smith
Used by permission from Harvest Christian Fellowship.
Calvary Chapel Distinctives
Read the ministry principles historically associated with Calvary Chapel.
Jesus Revolution
Explore the feature-film presentation of the Jesus Movement story.
Current-site video collection
Ministry voices
Greg Laurie
Used by permission from Harvest Christian Fellowship.
Poiema Christian Fellowship
Used by permission from Poiema Christian Fellowship.
Calvary Albuquerque
Used by permission from Calvary Albuquerque.
Calvary Chapel Philadelphia
Used by permission from Calvary Chapel Philadelphia.
Calvary Chapel Modesto
Used by permission from Calvary Chapel Modesto.
Calvary Chapel Golden Springs
Used by permission from Calvary Chapel Golden Springs.
Calvary Chapel Chino Hills
Used by permission from Calvary Chapel Chino Hills.
Teaching archive
Chuck Smith library
A focused path through resources associated with Pastor Chuck Smith and the Calvary Chapel tradition of teaching the whole counsel of God.
Calvary Distinctives
A concise introduction to the biblical convictions and ministry practices historically associated with Calvary Chapel.
Download the PDF →Harvest
Trace the work God accomplished through the Jesus Movement era and the ministry communities that grew from it.
Explore Calvary heritage →Grace
Explore teaching that centers Christian life and ministry in the grace and love of God.
Read about grace →Faith
Find biblical encouragement toward trust, obedience, perseverance, and faithful service.
Browse Bible teachings →The Word for Today
Listen through a broad archive of Pastor Chuck Smith's Bible teaching.
Open the teaching archive →A path for growth
Deepen discipleship
Begin with the approved new-believer video and downloadable resources, then continue through the Discipleship 101, 202, and 303 sequence.
New Believer Class
Downloadable foundational resources for new believers and facilitators.
Discipleship
101
The introductory course in the discipleship sequence.
Discipleship
202
The intermediate course in the discipleship sequence.
Discipleship
303
The advanced course in the discipleship sequence.
New Believer Resources
Harvest Ministries · Greg Laurie
Becoming a Christian, used by permission from Harvest Christian Fellowship.
Discipleship Resources
Equip the team
Ministry training
These partner resources help churches strengthen volunteers, pastors, and leaders while keeping Scripture, character, and service at the center.
Volunteer Training
Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries provide video instruction and the Tell Someone online evangelism training course. Used by permission from Harvest Christian Fellowship.
Open Tell Someone →Pastoral Training
David Guzik and Enduring Word provide Bible teaching resources for pastors, teachers, and students of Scripture. Used by permission from David Guzik.
Visit Enduring Word →Leadership Development
Explore Bible-centered teaching and ministry connections through the Calvary Chapel Association, Calvary Residential Discipleship, Bridge Women’s Center, and Pastor Chuck Smith.
Build with care
Planting and support
Explore three ministry-support paths: church planting, Christian-school planting, and support for established Christian schools.
Contact the university for current partner connections and available resources.
Calvary Nexus
Planting Manual
Open the approved church-planting manual from Calvary Nexus.
Download the manual →Approved School Resources
Use these approved destinations for Christian-school leadership, associations, and support.
Connected service
A distributed ministry network
The university's Key Partner relationships connect students and ministry leaders with churches, Christian schools, and shared ministry resources.
Contact the Key Partners team for current academic pathways, referrals, and network connections.
Connect with the Key Partners team →Key Partner resource directory
Connect with the university's selected Key Partners for Bible study, radio teaching, education, and ministry resources.
- Blue Letter BibleFree Bible versions, study tools, and written, audio, and video commentaries.
- Calvary Chapel AssociationA church locator and connection point for associated Calvary Chapel ministries.
- Calvary Residential DiscipleshipResidential discipleship at Calvary Chapel Bangor, where Ken Graves serves as senior pastor.
- Bridge Women’s CenterPregnancy and ultrasound support from Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, where Lloyd Pulley serves as senior pastor.
- Calvary Chapel MagazineStories and photography documenting Gospel work through Calvary Chapel churches.
- Calvary Chapel Education AssociationSupport and professional connection for Calvary Chapel Christian schools.
- Calvary Chapel Rapid CityA local church and home of Sanctify Radio ministry.
- Calvary Preparatory AcademyOnline Christian K–12 education serving students across the United States and abroad.
- Calvary Nexus — Church PlantingLeadership-development and church-planting resources for ministry leaders.
- Enduring WordWritten, audio, and video Bible commentary from Pastor David Guzik.
- Calvary Bible InstituteBible and ministry training with campuses and partner locations worldwide.
- The Word for TodayChuck Smith's Bible-teaching ministry and archive of verse-by-verse studies.
- A New Beginning — Greg LaurieListen to Greg Laurie's current radio broadcasts and teaching archive.
- Connect with Skip HeitzigRadio and television Bible teaching from Skip Heitzig.
- Bridging the Gap — Lloyd PulleyListen to the daily Bible-teaching program with Pastor Lloyd Pulley.
- U-Turn for ChristA Christ-centered discipleship and restoration ministry.
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CCA Mid-Atlantic Region
Calvary Connect
A ministry connection resource for churches, pastors, and servants in the CCA Mid-Atlantic Region. Explore opportunities to lead, find support, and serve.
Visit Calvary ConnectKeep growing
Pair practical resources with an accredited academic pathway.
Explore degrees and certificates designed for learners who want to grow while continuing to serve.