Cultivate - Calvary Chapel 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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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