The CGN Mission & Methods Podcast

Oct 18 2023 13
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The CGN Mission & Methods Podcast is the official podcast of the Calvary Global Network (CGN). Hosted by CGN Director, Kellen Criswell, the podcast features discussions on theology and ministry practice related to three foundational aspects of Great Commission work: gospel proclamation, disciple making, and church planting. Guests include church and mission leaders, missiologists, and theologians from Calvary Global Network, and friends of CGN of diverse evangelical traditions from around the world.

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Q&A on Chuck Smith's Approach to Ministry - Brian Brodersen

Oct 18 2023 37 mins  
October 3, 2023 marks ten years since the passing of Pastor Chuck Smith, who was the man God used to start the Calvary Chapel Movement of churches. In this bonus episode, Nick Cady speaks with Brian Brodersen about Chuck Smith’s approach to ministry, including some questions about how Chuck pastored personally, what were challenges and struggles he faced in ministry, and what wer

Missions Work, Church Planting, & Church Revitalization: Getting to Know Clay Worrell

Oct 04 2023 31 mins  
In this final episode of Season 4, Brian Brodersen and Nick Cady speak with Clay Worrell. Clay is the Executive Director of Calvary Global Network since 2022. Prior to that, he planted and pastored a church in Waterford City, Ireland, and more recently, he pastored a church in the Bay Area of California. In this discussion, Clay shares what it was like coming back to the United St

Stepping Out in Faith Where God Leads - Brian Kelly

Sep 20 2023 41 mins  
This season, on Mission & Methods, we are getting to know members of the CGN Executive Team. Brian Kelly is the pastor of WestChurch in Bradenton, Florida. Prior to planting WestChurch, Brian and his wife Lynne spent several years as missionaries and church planters all over the world. In this episode, Brian shares how God led him to places as diverse as Africa and New Zealand,

The Word and the Spirit: Calvary Chapel in Latin America

Sep 06 2023 37 mins  
Manolo Matos is the pastor of Calvary Lima, in Lima, Peru. In this episode, Manolo talks with Brian Brodersen and Nick Cady about how he became the pastor of the church in which he became a Christian and was baptized. Additionally, Manolo shares about the unique role that Calvary Chapel churches can play in Latin America as a movement that is focused on teaching the Word of God. He

Missions, Ministry, and Resilient Fatherhood: Getting to Know Mike Neglia

Aug 16 2023 38 mins  
This season, on Mission & Methods, we are getting to know members of the CGN Executive Team. Mike Neglia is the pastor of Calvary Cork, in Cork, Ireland. Mike also leads the Expositors Collective training initiative, which equips people to study and proclaim God’s Word, and he is the host of the Expositors Collective podcast. In this episode, Mike talks about how God led him

Community, Encouragement, & the Freedom to Follow God: Insights from Rafael Manzanares

Aug 02 2023 33 mins  
This season, on Mission & Methods, we are getting to know members of the CGN Executive Team. Rafael Manzaneras is the pastor of Santa Ponsa Community Church, on the island of Mallorca, in Spain. Rafael has a unique global perspective, having served in the United States and Europe for many years. In this episode, Rafael shares his story of growing up in both Spain and the United

Empowering Ministry Initiatives: Insights from Jeff Gipe

Jul 19 2023 34 mins  
This season, on Mission & Methods, we are getting to know members of the CGN Executive Team. Jeff Gipe has a unique background, having been a successful businessman in Southern California, and then planting and pastoring a church. He now uses these skills and experiences to serve Calvary Global Network, both as a member of the staff, and as the head of the Funding Team. In this

From Anti-Church to Active Servant: A Story of Transformation in the Midst of War from Lena Morrison

Jul 05 2023 16 mins  
Welcome to CGN Voices. We are in a mini series called CGN Voices from Ukraine, a series dedicated to sharing powerful stories of resilience, faith, and service in the face of great difficulty. In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing a remarkable story shared by Lena Morrison from Calvary Chapel in Svitlovodsk, Ukraine. Lena shares her story of choosing to stay in Ukraine

CGN Voices Ukraine: Resilience, Resolve and Refuge - A Testimony from Tanya Kotelenets

Jun 21 2023 23 mins  
Welcome to "Voices from Ukraine", a mini-series inside look at the resilience, faith, and service of Calvary Chapel believers in Ukraine during the difficult months since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. In this special edition, we sit down with Tanya Kotelenets from a church in eastern Ukraine. Kotelenets shares her harrowing experiences from the

Ted Leavenworth: Building Stronger Churches Through Care and Coaching

Jun 07 2023 37 mins  
Ted Leavenworth is the Lead Pastor of Reliance Church in Temecula, CA. In addition to pastoring Reliance, Ted leads the Care and Coaching Team for CGN. In this episode, Ted discusses the benefits of coaching and church assessment, and describes how their team is able to help provide support for leaders, but also practical training to up-skill those who desire help from other leader