GED to PhD: Reaching Higher! – Dr. Vernon Czelusniak
Dr. Vernon Czelusniak is an Adjunct Faculty member of Calvary Chapel University. He is also the author of GED to PhD Reaching Higher , a book that details his journey from a high school drop-out to college campus...
Relentless Grace: Romans 6 – Kristie Gallagher
Kristie Gallagher is part of our faculty in the Women’s Ministry department at Calvary Chapel University! She grew up at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa where she met her husband Jim in the high school group and they have...
Colossians 1:1-14 – Dr. Kathy Morales
Dr. Kathy Morales has been a faculty member at CCU since 2011 teaching a variety of courses including women’s ministry courses and general education courses. Kathy is married to Pastor Jimmy Morales and they serve the...
Come and See – Dr. Pete Goodman
Dr. Pete Goodman is a member of the faculty at Calvary Chapel University and the Executive Pastor of Rise City Church in Lakeside California, a suburb of San Diego. Dr. Goodman is a graduate of Asbury Theological...
Saint, Sinner, & Savior – Eric Souza
Eric Souza is an alumnus of Calvary Chapel University and currently an instructor in our Biblical Studies programs! He serves as the Lead Pastor at Reach Church in Jacksonville, FL. In this message from Luke 7:36, Eric...
The Benefits of Suffering – Dr. Jason Falzarano
Dr. Falzarano is an alumnus of Calvary Chapel University and current professor in our Biblical Studies department. Recently he shared a message entitled “The Benefits of Suffering” Dr. Falzarano shares the purpose of...
What is the Bible? – Jim Gallagher
Calvary Chapel University alumnus Pastor Jim Gallagher is currently teaching an overview of the whole Bible at Calvary Chapel Vero Beach! To kick off the series he shared an overview of the entire Bible! Enjoy this...
CCU Student On The Mission Field – Kyle Fox
Kyle Fox is a missionary to Brazil and is currently pursuing his Master of Arts in Christian Education at Calvary Chapel University. Kyle and his family are serving the Lord in Belém, Brazil. Belém (the Portuguese word...
Jesus Revolution Coming This Month!
Inspired by a true movement, JESUS REVOLUTION tells the story of a young Greg Laurie (Joel Courtney) being raised by his struggling mother, Charlene (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) in the 1970s. Laurie and a sea of young...
Chuck Smith Interview With Greg Laurie
Pastor Chuck Smith was the founder of the Calvary Chapel Movement. His style of ministry was used by the Lord to bring thousands of young people to Jesus throughout his lifetime! Enjoy this interview with Greg Laurie...
What Every Church Should Do – Skip Heitzig
Join Calvary Chapel University instructor Skip Heitzig as he looks at what every church should do. It seems that everyone is an armchair theologian these days, expressing their opinion of what churches should (and...
3 Things That Will Help Your Students Grow Deeper
What are some things that we can do as leaders of students to help them grow spiritually? Better Bible Study So many messages in student ministries today are simply watered down. There is no nice way to say this, we...
Handling Worry – Lloyd Pulley
How do we deal with worry? Sometimes we can get caught up worrying about things and lose our focus on Jesus. In this message Pastor Lloyd Pulley of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge shares how to deal with things that are...
Serving Christ In An Unchristian World – Skip Heitzig
If you have spent any time in ministry you most likely already know this! The Christian life should carry a warning label: “Warning: Those who enter here won’t find it easy. In fact, at times it will be very difficult,...
4 Ways To Make Your Youth Ministry Better in 2023
4 Ways To Make Your Youth Ministry Better in 2023 Commit Time To Helping Parents You may not feel this way, but the truth is that the parents of your students need and want help feeding them spiritually. Every...
The Jesus Movement And Calvary Chapel- David Guzik
Pastor David Guzik is a tremendous Bible teacher, and an alumnus and board member of Calvary Chapel University! In the video below he explains the history of the Calvary Chapel movement as it came out of a small church...
Youth Ministry Momentum For The Holidays
It’s Christmas time! We all have our favorite Christmas traditions and memories of this time when we celebrate the coming of Jesus! Ministry life can be busy during this time of the year as we all have added...
Relying On The Holy Spirit In Youth Ministry
When it comes to reaching young people it can be easy to overlook the necessity of the Holy Spirit in our ministry. Zechariah 4:6 says “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, Says the Lord” We must remember this...
Always Improving In Youth Ministry
Richard Nixon said, “Defeat doesn't finish a man, quit does. A man is not finished when he's defeated. He's finished when he quits.” In the same way those of us who lead youth ministries in the Calvary Chapel movement...
Retaining Your Identity In Youth Ministry – Tim Chaddick
Throughout the Calvary Chapel movement Youth Workers spend their time pouring into young people in a sacrificial way. In very few other area of ministry is your success rate so low and the stakes so high. In the midst...
The Call Of Ministry – Pastor Chuck Smith
Pastor Chuck Smith was the founder of the Calvary Chapel Movement. His style of ministry was used by the Lord to bring thousands of young people to Jesus throughout his lifetime! The following is a sermon that Pastor...
5 Reasons To Take Online Classes With CCU!
Here are five reasons for you to consider signing up for online courses with Calvary Chapel University! Study Using A Flexible Schedule And Learning Environment By studying online with Calvary Chapel University...
Abby Meza: Equipped To Educate Through Calvary Chapel University
Abby Meza has a rich history of being involved and growing up in Calvary Chapel churches! Her father, grandfather and uncle are all Calvary Chapel pastors! As a typical Pastor’s kid Abby grew up in ministry roles...
Bobby Johnston: God’s Restoration And Grace Through Higher Education
Bobby Johnston thought his higher education “career” was over before it ever really even began. After a year and a half of community college he had only earned 5 credits because his addiction was consuming his life and...
CCU Alumni Ministries
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What’s Involved In Taking An Online Course at CCU? Instructor Jeff Christianson walks you through the steps involved in taking an online course at Calvary Chapel University.
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CCU Doctoral Student Byron Barrett Ministering To Protesters In Hong Kong
From Byron Barret: December 2019 CCU Doctoral Student, Missionary To China We have had protests in Hong Kong that have turned violent. In a previous update, I made a comment that they are slowing. On the contrary, last...
Celebrating The Life and Artwork Of CCU Graphic Designer Trevor Stolebarger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh4bOBwcikE&t=1s We celebrate the life of CCU graphic designer and friend Trevor Stolebarger. This past week Trevor went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer....
New Library Resource -Statewide Database Directory
This is a list of databases available to citizens by state with both free digital resources and others that require a log-in. It was produced by librarians who are members of the Association of Christian...
Learning from a Learner
By Codie WinslowDirector of Library & Learning Resources Whether you are pursuing a Biblical Certificate, Bachelor or Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, or Master of Divinity, we have a new resource worth a gander...
Need a Break from Screen Time? Check Out a Library Near You
https://youtu.be/xpRiqTWK5To By Codie Winslow, former CCU Director of Library And Learning Resources With all the time you spend online, there are times when it feels good to have a hard copy resource in your hands....
Exciting New Partnership with Veritas International University to Benefit Calvary Chapel University Learners
Calvary Chapel University has joined with Veritas International University (VIU) to provide access for students and faculty to the The William E. Nix Electronic Library (TWENEL). TWENEL is a collection of over 100,000...
Mom Raising 3 Kids Earns BA Degree Online At Calvary Chapel University
CCU Graduate Miray Jaksa Visiting Gideon Springs, Jezreel Valley - Israel 2019 I’m Miray Jaksa and am a testimony that it is never too late to pursue your dreams, that God can do anything if you give Him the desires of...
Idaho Falls Pastor / Current CCU Student Shares About “…Learning, Doing and Then Teaching.”
Cameron Warner - CCU Biblical Counseling Student I hope this finds each of you well and blessed. My name is Cameron Warner, I am 28 years old, the husband to a beautiful wife and a father of three little girls - and a...
CCU Featured In Calvary Chapel Magazine Article – Spring 2019
Understanding One Another Better through WWRN
By Codie Winslow, Director of Library and Learning Resources There is an inherent implication to pursuing an education – you want to learn. Often times it can be difficult to grasp concepts outside of our worldview,...
CCBC Peru Partnership
CCU is Excited to Announce It’s New Partnership with CALVARY CHAPEL BIBLE COLLEGE PERU! More details to follow soon.
PQDT Open Allows Advanced Learners to Glean from their Predecessors
Library Lessons From Calvary Chapel University By Codie Winslow, Director of Library and Learning Resources Advanced research is required to support advanced degree programs like those Calvary Chapel University (CCU)...
CCU Student Story – Joe McTarsney
Hello, my name is Joe McTarsney. Recently by the grace and goodness of Christ, I was able to graduate from CCU with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and a specialization in Biblical Leadership. As God always...
Rare Biblical Resources Are At Your Fingertips Through CDRI
By Codie Winslow, Director of Library and Learning Resources The College of Biblical Studies trains Christian leaders to apply biblical truth across various arenas. This unique program requires unique library resources...