2017 Pastors & Leaders Conference

By Calvary Chapel

What's 2017 Pastors & Leaders Conference about?

Listen and watch the 2017 Pastors & Leaders Conference. Speaking to His followers, Jesus said: “You are the salt of the earth … You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:13–14). That picture of the church is vitally important today.

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2017 Pastors & Leaders Conference episodes:

08.07.2017
Session 1 - Brian Brodersen
Brian Brodersen, the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and featured speaker on the Back to Basics radio program, speaks at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference.
08.07.2017
Session 2: Finding the Key - Chet Lowe
Chet Lowe, lead pastor of Coast Hills Church in Aliso Viejo, California, speaks at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference.
08.07.2017
Session 3: Got Life? - Greg Opean
Greg Opean, teaching pastor and the Packing House Christian Fellowship in Redlands, California, speaks at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference.
08.07.2017
Session 5: The Unusual Suspects - Efrem Buckle
Efrem Buckle, co-pastor of Ecclesia in South London, England, speaks at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference.
08.07.2017
Q&A Panel: Current Issues in Theology - Gerry Breshears, Chrisopher Yuan, Dominick Hernández, Mike Chaddick
Dr. Gerry Breshears, Dr. Paul Tripp, Dr. Christopher Yuan, Dr. Dominick Hernández and Mike Chaddick address questions pertaining to current issues in theology at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference.
08.07.2017
Session 6: Living as a Window to the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ - Dr. Paul Tripp
Dr. Paul Tripp, president of Paul Tripp Ministries and executive director of the Center of Pastoral Life and Care, speaks at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference.
08.07.2017
Session 7: Gospel & Culture: Living as a Creative Community of the Spirit - Dr. Gerry Breshears
Dr. Gerry Breshears, professor of systematic theology and the chair of the division of Biblical and Theological studies at Western Seminary, speaks at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference.
08.07.2017
Session 8: Boldness - Joel Turner
Joel Turner, lead pastor of Mountain Springs Calvary Chapel in Calgary, Canada, speaks at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference.
08.07.2017
Session 9: Out of a Far Country - Dr. Christopher Yuan
Dr. Christopher Yuan has taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for over eight years, and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. He speaks in conferences such as The Gospel Coalition and Ethics & Religious...
08.07.2017
Session 10: Walking Honestly - Daniel Fusco
Daniel Fusco, lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church, Vancouver, Washington, speaks at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference
08.07.2017
Session 11: Foreign Light - Jonathan Domingo
Jonathan Domingo, lead pastor of Horizonte in Ensenada, Mexico, speaks at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference.
08.07.2017
Session 12: Thy Kingdom Come! - Ray Bentley
Ray Bentley, founding pastor of Maranatha Chapel and the host of the radio program Maranatha Radio, speaks at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference.
08.07.2017
Session 13: Being the Salt of the Earth - Wayne Taylor
Wayne Taylor, pastor of Calvary Fellowship in Seattle, Washington, speaks at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference.
08.07.2017
Q&A Panel: Practical Pastoral Ministry - Ray Bentley, Wayne Taylor, Brian Brodersen, Dr. Paul Tripp, Troy Warner
Ray Bentley, Wayne Taylor, Brian Brodersen, Paul Tripp and Troy Warner address questions pertaining to practical pastoral ministry at the 2017 Senior Pastors Conference.
07.26.2017
What if I run into a demon? - Dr. Gerry Breshears
Spiritual warfare begins with evangelism and discipleship and goes on to helping people traumatized by involvement with the demonic. Knowing the types and limits of satanic stratagems against Christians and the church is essential in our increasingly pagan society. From...
07.26.2017
Suffering and the Ministry - Brian Brodersen, Richard Cimino
When we think of pastoral ministry, we think of things like sermon preparation, preaching and teaching, outreach and mission; we think of impacting our communities and the world with the gospel. We rarely ever think seriously about the reality of...
07.26.2017
Small Town Ministry - Jeff Fadness
“Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people" (Matthew 9:35). In this workshop, we will discuss the challenges...
07.26.2017
What do you have? - Maureen Schaffer
Sometimes we feel inadequate for the works the Lord has called us to walk in. We can be intimidated, insecure, overwhelmed, or compare ourselves with others we consider more qualified. What truths did God speak to some of His leaders...
07.26.2017
Responding to Muslims - Samy Tanagho
We will take a look at the big picture in light of what has been happening in the world and at God’s perspective: How we should feel, think, and most importantly, what our actions should be.
07.26.2017
Urban Ministry Part2 - Mike Doyle, Efrem Buckle, Aaron Campbell
In part two of this workshop, we will discuss the Necessity of Urban Church Planting and Partnering: What it looks like from A to Z, and how churches can work together to help catalyze city-wide gospel movements.
07.26.2017
Urban Ministry Part1 - Mike Doyle, Efrem Buckle, Aaron Campbell
Part one of this two-part workshop will first address Color, Class, and Culture Clashes: the multi-ethnic ministry in divisive times.
07.26.2017
A Christian Response to Homosexuality - Dr. Christopher Yuan
Sexual identity is one of the most relevant topics of our day. Most know someone who is gay. How can Christians better engage with our loved ones and friends in the LGBT community? How does the gospel (sin, repentance, and...
07.26.2017
Marriage & Ministry: We're in This Together - Bill, Joy Welsh
With over forty years in ministry, we will talk about what we've learned so far, including: God's calling us into this work as a team; being in over our head, but never over His; God's faithfulness every step of the...
07.26.2017
Building the Kingdom: Biblical Unity in the Body of Christ - Mark Foreman, Rob Salvato
Unity. We all believe in it but what does it look like and how does it honestly happen? What if interchurch unity was actually a vital, practical strategy to advance the fingerprints of God in our communities? This workshop will...
07.26.2017
From Abraham to Modern Israel - Dr. Dominick S. Hernández
This workshop will be a discussion of the historical and theological survey of the land and the people of Israel from Abraham to the formation of the modern Nation of Israel.
07.26.2017
The Danger of Familiarity - Dr. Paul Tripp
The call to be familiar with the gospel of Jesus Christ and to communicate it daily is a huge blessing. At the same time, familiarity with the gospel is a grave danger to the heart of every pastor. Come and...
07.26.2017
Communicating the Gospel Cross-Culturally - Jeff Jackson
Why is God permitting an increasing number of people from other countries, languages, religions, and cultures to begin a new life in your church's local community? Are there facets of the gospel that we don't normally emphasize that may resonate...
07.26.2017
Christ-centered Preaching - Pete Nelson, Mike Neglia, Char Brodersen
Pete Nelson, Char Brodersen, and Mike Neglia will lead an engaging and interactive workshop examining the motives for Christ-centred preaching, some methods and principles that are useful for handling Scripture, and some practical examples of how to preach Christ from...
07.26.2017
How to Live Out Your Purpose According to God's Promises - Vicki Bentley
The language of heaven is a language of promises. They are the currency of heaven—God’s intent. His promise says, “This is who I am for you” (it’s personal); “This is what I want you to be” (it’s practical); “This is...

What's 2017 Pastors & Leaders Conference about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

2017 Pastors & Leaders Conference episodes:

Session 1 - Brian Brodersen

Session 2: Finding the Key - Chet Lowe

Session 3: Got Life? - Greg Opean

Session 5: The Unusual Suspects - Efrem Buckle

Q&A Panel: Current Issues in Theology - Gerry Breshears, Chrisopher Yuan, Dominick Hernández, Mike Chaddick

Session 6: Living as a Window to the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ - Dr. Paul Tripp

Session 7: Gospel & Culture: Living as a Creative Community of the Spirit - Dr. Gerry Breshears

Session 8: Boldness - Joel Turner

Session 9: Out of a Far Country - Dr. Christopher Yuan

Session 10: Walking Honestly - Daniel Fusco

Session 11: Foreign Light - Jonathan Domingo

Session 12: Thy Kingdom Come! - Ray Bentley

Session 13: Being the Salt of the Earth - Wayne Taylor

Q&A Panel: Practical Pastoral Ministry - Ray Bentley, Wayne Taylor, Brian Brodersen, Dr. Paul Tripp, Troy Warner

What if I run into a demon? - Dr. Gerry Breshears

Suffering and the Ministry - Brian Brodersen, Richard Cimino

Small Town Ministry - Jeff Fadness

What do you have? - Maureen Schaffer

Responding to Muslims - Samy Tanagho

Urban Ministry Part2 - Mike Doyle, Efrem Buckle, Aaron Campbell

Urban Ministry Part1 - Mike Doyle, Efrem Buckle, Aaron Campbell

A Christian Response to Homosexuality - Dr. Christopher Yuan

Marriage & Ministry: We're in This Together - Bill, Joy Welsh

Building the Kingdom: Biblical Unity in the Body of Christ - Mark Foreman, Rob Salvato

From Abraham to Modern Israel - Dr. Dominick S. Hernández

The Danger of Familiarity - Dr. Paul Tripp

Communicating the Gospel Cross-Culturally - Jeff Jackson

Christ-centered Preaching - Pete Nelson, Mike Neglia, Char Brodersen

How to Live Out Your Purpose According to God's Promises - Vicki Bentley