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Calvary Chapel Association (CCA)

Description

The organization connects congregations in the Calvary Chapel Association. Founded in 1965 by Chuck Smith, Calvary Chapel believes in literal interpretation of scripture, God’s undeserved grace, servant leadership, and a relaxed style of worship.

To support a global network of congregations, the Calvary Chapel Association offers a teaching library. Users can explore sermons by Calvary Chapel teachers by book and chapter or through a list of teachers. The organization also offers a library of videos from its annual retreat for pastors’ wives.

Features

  • Church Locator tool
  • List of Bible College affiliates
  • List of U.S. and international conferences
  • Maps of U.S. and international leadership

Recommended Audience

clergy and lay leaders, especially in the Calvary Chapel tradition

Cost

Varies per service

Practical Applications

  • Share resources from the teaching library or pastors’ wives retreat with a study group to provide insight on specific biblical passages.
  • Explore the list of conferences to find one in your congregation’s geographic area.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Dr. Terrance A. Bridges II

Director of the Northwest

Dr. Terrance A. Bridges, Sr. is the director of the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point and serves congregations in the Northwest portion of the state. He is licensed with subsequent ordination from Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith International, Inc. An ordained elder, Terrance combines his parish ministry with adjunct professor work for Martin University, WAFIF College of Kingston, Jamaica, Grace College, Horizons Christian University, and guest lecturing at colleges and universities nationwide. His consulting practice includes work in the areas of program development, evaluation, strategic planning and intergenerational ministry.

Terrance has a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University in Upland, a master’s from Ball State University, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies and Doctoral Studies from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His Educational Specialist and Doctorate of Education degrees from Northcentral University. He has served in ministry at Rechurch, Charlotte, The Assembly, Chicago, Kingdom Apostolic Ministries and Eastern Star Church, Indianapolis, and Union Baptist Church, Muncie.

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