Having Begun in the Spirit

Rafael Manzanares

Rafael Manzanares

A native of Mallorca, Spain, Pastor Rafael became a Christian in the USA and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College in Austria. He then served with Pastor Brian Brodersen in a church plant in London, which is where he met his wife Loretta. They sensed the Lord leading them to move to Mallorca in 2001 and took over the pastorate of  SPCC in 2002. They opened a Calvary Chapel-affiliated Bible College in 2005 and for ten years trained many students and interns in love for the Word and service in local churches as well as the mission field. They continue to serve the church mainly through Bible teaching and are now working on a long standing vision to open a Christian school on the island.

February 17, 2026

The Man on the Middle Cross by Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg is the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, a daily and weekend program that brings the exposition of Scripture to a global audience through radio, podcast, and a wide range of digital and streaming platforms. Since its launch in 1995, Truth For Life has featured teaching drawn from Alistair’s decades of faithful preaching at Parkside Church, where he served as senior pastor from 1983 until 2025. Today, Alistair is actively engaged with Truth For Life and speaks frequently at conferences throughout the United States and around the world, where he encourages pastors, theology students, and believers and proclaims the Gospel to those who have yet to come to faith in Jesus Christ. Alistair is the author of several books, including The Man on the Middle Cross, Name Above All Names, Pray Big, and Brave by Faith. His books have been translated into many languages and are read by a global audience. Alistair began in pastoral ministry in 1975 after graduating from the London School of Theology. Before joining Parkside Church, he served for eight years in Scotland, ministering at Charlotte Chapel in Edinburgh and Hamilton Baptist Church.

October 20, 2025

Lament: The Language of the Church

Michael Payne

Michael Payne

Michael Payne is the worship pastor at White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado. Born and raised in Sun Valley, South Africa, right at the tip of the continent, he moved with his parents to America in 1983 and lived in Aurora, Colorado for seven years before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Michael spent six years with the United States Marine Corps before God called him to Hungary as missionary and worship leader in 1996. Following 21 years on the mission field, he returned to Colorado in 2017 with his wife, Marika and youngest son, Dávid to serve the Longmont community at White Fields Community Church. Michael has a Masters of Applied Biblical Leadership from Western Seminary. You can keep up with Michael Payne on Instagram at @fajdalommisi.

August 5, 2025

The Remedy to DIY Faith (Part 3 of 4)

Pilgrim Benham

Pilgrim Benham

Pilgrim Benham is the Dean of Students and a professor at Calvary Chapel Bible College--now located in Bradenton, Florida--where he resides with his wife Jenn and two adult children. Pilgrim loves equipping people for ministry and is grateful for the work God is doing in and through CGN.

July 22, 2025

Valuing Christian Community: Join Us at the CGN International Ministry Conference

Bruce Zachary

Bruce Zachary

Bruce Zachary was raised in a Jewish home and has been a follower of Jesus for more than 30 years. Bruce was an attorney for 25 years and has been an ordained pastor since 1995. In 1996, he planted Calvary Nexus, a Calvary Chapel church in Camarillo, California, where he continues serving as teaching and leader development pastor. Bruce has authored 18 books and directed a global church planting initiative in the Calvary Chapel movement. In addition, Bruce continues to serve in a leadership role within the Calvary Global Network as a member of the CGN Executive Team and as the leader of the Connect Team.

April 24, 2025

Outward Appearance

James Travis

James Travis

For over a decade, James Travis and his wife Robyn have been in Bahrain where he serves as Pastor of Saar Fellowship (www.saarfellowship.com). Their two boys were born there, and they have family history in Bahrain dating back to the 1960s! James is Calvary Chapel University's first M.Div graduate. Reach out to James by visiting his website at jamestravis.net

February 25, 2025

Why I Need CGN and the Connect Team

Bruce Zachary

Bruce Zachary

Bruce Zachary was raised in a Jewish home and has been a follower of Jesus for more than 30 years. Bruce was an attorney for 25 years and has been an ordained pastor since 1995. In 1996, he planted Calvary Nexus, a Calvary Chapel church in Camarillo, California, where he continues serving as teaching and leader development pastor. Bruce has authored 18 books and directed a global church planting initiative in the Calvary Chapel movement. In addition, Bruce continues to serve in a leadership role within the Calvary Global Network as a member of the CGN Executive Team and as the leader of the Connect Team.

August 13, 2024

Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 3

Bruce Zachary

Bruce Zachary

Bruce Zachary was raised in a Jewish home and has been a follower of Jesus for more than 30 years. Bruce was an attorney for 25 years and has been an ordained pastor since 1995. In 1996, he planted Calvary Nexus, a Calvary Chapel church in Camarillo, California, where he continues serving as teaching and leader development pastor. Bruce has authored 18 books and directed a global church planting initiative in the Calvary Chapel movement. In addition, Bruce continues to serve in a leadership role within the Calvary Global Network as a member of the CGN Executive Team and as the leader of the Connect Team.

May 16, 2024

Seven Minutes and Seven Years

Shannon Quintana

Shannon Quintana

Shannon’s parents were church planters, and they introduced her to Jesus at a very young age. Coming to faith so early allowed Shannon to grow up with Jesus as her guide. Through the ups and downs of life, she has always known God loves her and has a plan for her life. As such, Shannon is passionate about her walk with God. He has brought her through the deepest valleys and led her toward great victories and triumphs without leaving her side. Having never seen a trial wasted, and through it all knowing God has never left her side, Shannon knows first-hand that God’s promises are available to everyone. It is no surprise that Shannon is known as a personal encourager. Over the years, Shannon has been blessed to travel the world leading worship, as well as speaking at women’s events and retreats, leading small groups, and serving as a trusted confidant to friends. However, one of her greatest joys and privileges is working as a biblical counselor to women, walking them through the darkest times of their lives and helping them by revealing the hope Jesus offers. Shannon is married to her best friend, Jessie. They have two grown daughters. To contact Shannon, visit the following: www.shannonquintana.com Instagram: @shannonquintana Facebook: The Quintanas

May 14, 2024

Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 2

Bruce Zachary

Bruce Zachary

Bruce Zachary was raised in a Jewish home and has been a follower of Jesus for more than 30 years. Bruce was an attorney for 25 years and has been an ordained pastor since 1995. In 1996, he planted Calvary Nexus, a Calvary Chapel church in Camarillo, California, where he continues serving as teaching and leader development pastor. Bruce has authored 18 books and directed a global church planting initiative in the Calvary Chapel movement. In addition, Bruce continues to serve in a leadership role within the Calvary Global Network as a member of the CGN Executive Team and as the leader of the Connect Team.

April 23, 2024

The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3

Wendy Zahorjanski

Wendy Zahorjanski

Wendy is a cross-cultural worker and author who knows the challenges and immense benefits of trekking into unknown territory. For the past 15 years, she has lived outside of her passport country and now resides in Central Serbia with her husband and son. For more information, follow her on Instagram: @wendy.zahorjanski or check out her website: https://wendyzahorjanski.com

April 16, 2024

The Legacy Of Chuck Smith — Ed Stetzer

Ed Stetzer

Ed Stetzer

Ed Stetzer, Ph.D., is the Dean and Professor of Leadership and Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He also serves as Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Wycliffe Hall at Oxford University, where he teaches twice a year. Ed has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches; trained pastors and church planters on six continents; earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates; and written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. He is Regional Director for Lausanne North America, the Editor-in-Chief of Outreach Magazine, and regularly writes for news outlets such as USA Today and CNN. His national radio show, Ed Stetzer Live, airs Saturdays on Moody Radio and affiliates. Ed serves his local church, Mariners Church, as Scholar in Residence & Teaching Pastor.

October 9, 2023