Cultivate - Calvary Chapel Church Planting

In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, host Brian Kelly sits down with Clay Worrell and Rafael Manzanares. They share heartfelt stories about their journeys in church planting and their unique experiences with having unbelievers in their congregations. The discussion dives into the challenges and opportunities that arise when unbelievers come to church, offering insights and pra...

Welcome to another episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, hosted by Brian Kelly. Today, we're joined by Daniel Williams and Josh Black, who will share their insights on how to effectively support church planters. From prayer and financial backing to hands-on discipleship and community outreach, this episode covers essential strategies to nurture and grow new congregations. ***** The...

In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, hosts Brian Kelly and Nick Cady interview Tommy Cota about his experience in planting Hope Alive Church. They explore the challenges and rewards of church planting, offering valuable advice for aspiring planters. Tommy shares personal testimonies and highlights God's work in Santa Ana. *** The cultivate church planting podcast is part o...

Join host Brian Kelly as he sits down with Mike Nolan, a member of the congregation at their recently established church. In this episode, they explore the importance of new churches and discuss what draws people to be part of them. Mike provides valuable insights into what individuals seek in a church congregation. This conversation is particularly enlightening because Mike not only discovered th...

In this episode Brian Kelly and Nick Cady interview our beloved Canadian Joel Turner about his comedy club, conversion experience, and church plant. Joel is a pastor and church planter who has written a book called Humor Me . He gives wonderful insight into the use of humor and comedy in preaching and church planting. *** Sign up now for the upcoming CGN conference in Costa Mesa California. *** Th...

Sign up for the Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference June 2024 In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast Brian interviews guest JJ Johnson. JJ and Brian pastored together at a new church plant in Bellingham Washington, and Brian handed over the church to JJ after just four years of ministry. They talk about the transition of leadership and share valuable lessons on how to suc...

Neil Spencer is the pastor of Coastline Calvary Chapel in Gulf Breeze Florida. Neil transitioned into the Lead pastor role taking over for his father John Spencer. Brian Kelly and Nick Cady chat with Neil about what it means to be a good pastor, and how we can identify the right pastor for the job. We also talk about pastoral transition, and Neil shares nuggets of wisdom for church planters and pa...

In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast, guest pastors Terry Michaels and Kyle Curry talk about the churches they have planted, and give great advice on how to disciple new church planters. Terry has been pastoring for many years, and Kyle is currently pastoring at a new church plant. They talk about things like children’s ministry, going to two services, and more. UPCOMING: Culti...

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 ven...

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. T...

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...

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 the...

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 y...

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 friendsh...

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 musi...

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...

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...

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 ep...

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 c...

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 som...

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 t...

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...

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 tal...

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 plan...

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 Pe...