Calvary Chapel Cultivate Church Planting

In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast, guest Justin Thomas, President of Calvary Chapel Bible College, emphasizes the importance of attending Bible College when considering church planting. Justin and Brian discuss how formal theological education equips individuals with essential knowledge, skills, and perspectives vital for effective ministry leadership and church planting ventures. They also talk about the current state of Calvary Chapel Bible College, and what the plans are for the future. Calvary Chapel Bible College: https://calvarychapelbiblecollege.com/ UPCOMING: Cultivate Gathering Austin May 13: https://forestridgecalvary.com/pure-simple/ Calvary Chapel International Conference CGN, June 23-26 Register now: https://conference.calvarychapel.com/ CGN MEDIA: The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Welcome to a new episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, where we explore innovative approaches to spreading the Gospel worldwide. In this episode, we're joined by seasoned missionaries Tim and Talisa Rogers, who share their insights on creatively planting churches in restricted nations. Join us as we navigate the challenges and discover creative solutions with this amazing couple. The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Welcome, Cultivate community! I'm your host, Brian Kelly, and today's episode is a deep dive into the crucial realms of pastoral care and coaching. Joining us are two incredible guests, Ted Leavenworth and Jeff Gipe, bringing their wealth of experience and insights. Together, we explore the transformative power of intentional care in church planting, and the importance of pastoral care and coaching. Get ready for a rich conversation that will inspire and equip you on your journey. Let's dive in, learn, and grow together! The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I'm Brian Kelly, your host, and I'm thrilled to have an incredible guest with us today, James Travis, a dedicated pastor in Bahrain. We are also joined today by my long time friend Jeff Gipe. Jeff and I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Bahrain and spend some time with James and his church fellowship there. In this episode, we dive deep into the unique landscape of Christianity in the Arabian Gulf. We explore the challenges and triumphs of starting and sustaining churches in this culturally rich region. I had a great time hanging with James, and I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation on navigating faith, community, and growth in the heart of the Gulf. The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, where we talk about all things church planting. I’m your host Brian Kelly, and today, we're honored to have Nick Cady co-hosting the episode. We also have a special guest Justin Thornton, who is the Director of Multiplication and Church Planting at the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Justin is an author, strategist, and church planter with years of experience and excellent advice for church planters and sending churches. It’s a great episode so let’s dive right in. The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. Today we travel to India and meet two amazing men of God who are planting churches and sharing Christ in this beautiful country. I had the privilege of teaching at a conference for pastors and church leaders in India, and I was so impressed by their commitment to Jesus, and their faith to move forward even in the midst of persecution. We can’t share their identities on the show, or even where they are working, but I’m sure you will be blessed listening to these two brothers in Christ share what God is doing in India. The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast with your host, Brian Kelly. In today's episode, we're diving into a crucial aspect often overlooked in ministry—friendship. Joining us are two of my friends, Mike Neglia and Clay Worrell. Mike and Clay bring unique perspectives on the transformative power of authentic connections in church leadership and church planting. We believe friendships aren't just important; they're foundational to thriving ministry. The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Happy new year everyone! Welcome to a new episode and a new season of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I’m your host Brian Kelly, and today I am joined by two creatives, Adam Dobbs and Shay Carlucci. Adam and Shay have just launched CGN Music. CGN Music is a collaborative ministry that brings together musicians and worshippers from around the world, dedicated to creating Gospel-centered music that points to Jesus and proclaims him as King. When planting a church, there are key positions that need to be filled. One of the big ones is the worship leader. On this episode we discuss the importance of creatives in a church plant, and some of the very practical aspects of worship ministry in your church. We had a good time on this one, and I hope you enjoy it! The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG CGN Music Release Article: https://calvarychapel.com/posts/cgn-music-is-here CGN Music Website: https://www.cgnmusic.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Welcome to another episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. Today I’m joined by my good friends and ministry partners Jessie and Shannon Quintana. Jessie and Shannon made a one-year commitment to move out to Florida and help us with our church plant. It was incredibly helpful. Shannon was our worship leader, and Jessie helped set up our media systems. It was great having that help during such a pivotal time in the church plant. In this episode you will hear their story and find out how valuable temporary seasonal help can be when planting a church. Who knows, maybe God wants you to go and help for a season? Let’s jump in.   The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I’m your host Brian Kelly, and today I’m joined by my best friend Ernesto Cobian. Me and Ernesto -- also known as biggie or pastor biggs -- have been doing ministry together for a long time. He is currently the executive director of the Christian Prison Ministry of Middle America. I’ve asked him to be on the show today because he is spearheading some amazing stuff in the prison systems, and reaching people for Christ. He has some amazing stories, so let’s get right to it. Christian Prison Ministry of Middle America: https://www.cpmm-a.org/ The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Hello and welcome to another episode of the cultivate church planting podcast. Today, I have the privilege of talking with the leaders of the Cultivate Church Planting program. Ed, Nick, Bruce, and I will tell you a bit about ourselves, and how we got involved in planting churches with CGN. Bruce actually hijacked the hosting role today, so I get to talk a little bit more about my story on this episode. Hope you enjoy! The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Sonya Peacocke – Prioritizing People in Pain Today on the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast I’m joined by my friend Sonya Peacocke. Sonya is a widow with an amazing and heartbreaking story of grief, loss, and God’s redemptive power. Sonya shares about the need to plant churches with a priority of ministering to those who are experiencing grief and loss. I have to say that this is one of the more convicting and powerful episodes that I have recorded, and I know you will be blessed as we discuss the importance of prioritizing people in pain. The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Carl Dixon – Preparing the Pastor On this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast I sit down with Pastor Carl Dixon from Calvary Chapel Sarasota Florida. He is going to share with us some of his secrets to success, and the importance of preparing the pastor for the work of church planting. There is a lot of wisdom here, so if you can get your notebook out, you are going to want to jot some of these things down for sure. The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I'm your host, Brian Kelly. Today, we're taking a deep dive into what the Cultivate Church Planting program is all about and how it works. Joining me are the other members of the Cultivate leadership team: Ed, Bruce, and Nick. Together, we'll unpack the mission, methods, and impact of the CGN network’s church planting initiative. Stay tuned for an informative discussion. The cultivate podcast is part of CGNMedia, a podcast network that points to christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I'm your host, Brian Kelly. Today, we journey to East Africa to explore the growth of church planting in this vibrant region. Joining us are two of my dear friends, Zeddie Muzungu and Dr. Juvintine Emuku, who will share their experiences, challenges, and the inspiring stories of faith taking root in East Africa. We lived in Uganda for ten years so Africa is near and dear to my heart. I’m excited to share this episode with you, so stay tuned for a great conversation. The cultivate podcast is part of CGNMedia, a podcast network that points to christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

On this episode of the Cultivate church planting podcast, we're talking with Nathan Knight, author of the book Planting by Pastoring. Nathan has planted several churches over the years, and he shares his insights on what it takes to plant a successful church. We'll discuss the importance of character over charisma, the need for a team, and how to avoid carnal motivation. We'll also talk about the difference between planting a church and starting a business, and how church planters don’t necessarily have to be entrepreneurs. I’m joined by Co host Nick Cady, and today’s episode is a thought provoking one for up-and-coming church planters. The cultivate podcast is part of CGNMedia, a podcast network that points to christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry. The Cultivate Church Planting Website The CGN Media Website Planting by Pastoring Book by Nathan Knight --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting podcast! In today's episode, I'm joined by Clay and Janelle Worrell, a husband-and-wife team who are experienced church planters and awesome people. Clay is the executive director of the calvary global network and Janelle is the secret to his success. In today’s episode Clay and Janell will offer practical advice for couples who are considering planting a church together. They'll be sharing their insights on marriage in church planting and the importance of teamwork in ministry. So, whether you're a church planter, a pastor, or a spouse of a church planter, this episode is for you! Stay tuned. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Welcome to another episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I'm your host Brian Kelly, and today, we're diving into a story that's as rich as the soil south of the equator. Our guests today, Monolo Matos from Calvary Chapel Lima, and John Bonner of CCBC Peru, have a passion to see new churches planted in this thriving region. We'll explore the history of Christianity in Peru, the current gospel response, and the hunger for new churches. Monolo and John shed light on why South America should be a priority for church planting, highlighting challenges that demand creative solutions. Funding, education, and support emerge as pivotal needs for church planters. Stay tuned to be inspired, challenged, and moved to action in the mission of church planting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. Today, I’m talking with Brenda Leavenworth and Krista Fox about women in church planting. Brenda is founder and president of the “When She Leads” ministry and is married to pastor Ted Leavenworth of Reliance Church in Temecula, California. Krista and her family were missionaries in the Amazonian region of Brazil. She and her husband Kyle planted a church there, and Krista leads a ministry dedicated to helping individuals involved in human trafficking. Today We'll be discussing the contributions that women make to church planting, the challenges that women face in leadership, and how we can better equip women for ministry. We'll also talk about the future of women in the CGN network as we look to plant 1,000 churches. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who is interested in learning more about the role of women in church planting. Some of the topics we discuss on today’s episode: • How Brenda and Krista got started in church planting • The challenges they've faced as women in church leadership. • The importance of getting women involved in leadership and ministry. • How to counsel a woman who is in a church or church planting team where her gifts and talents aren't utilized. • The vision for women in the CGN network. • How to avoid the dangers of an overemphasis on women in ministry. So, whether you're a woman who is interested in church planting, a pastor who wants to get more women involved in leadership, or just someone who is interested in learning more about women in ministry, this episode is for you. Thanks for listening! When She Leads - https://whensheleads.org/ The Leadership Collective Podcast - https://churchleadershipcollective.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support

Church planting and missions go hand in hand. We are called to go into all the world and preach the gospel and make disciples. It’s interesting that in the early days of the church, they fulfilled this great commission by going out and planting churches. We start at our Jerusalem, but we must have a far-reaching vision to go to the ends of the earth and, you know, that’s exactly what today’s guest did. Hey everyone and welcome back to another episode of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast. I’m your host Brian Kelly and today I’m joined by expert missionary and church planter Rod Thompson. Rod has pastored and church planted all over Europe in places like Hungary, former Yugoslavia, Serbia, Austria, and Italy. He is currently the founder and director of Cross Culture Missions, an organization established to encourage and equip pastors and leaders from every nation, tribe, tongue, and people. Rod is a Calvary Chapel OG and it was nice to spend some time with him on this episode. I’m also joined once again by the man himself, the executive director of CGN, Clay Worrell. This is a great conversation so let’s get right into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultivatechurchplanting/support