As a young man, Pastor Raul Ries left the battlefield of Vietnam only to enter a mental and spiritual battle at home. Through the documentary Taking the Hill, he reached out to fellow veterans of past and current wars, sharing how Christ’s hope and compassion set him free. Read this story from our archives and find out where you can view the traveling three-quarter-size exhibit of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this summer.

Calvary Chapel Naples, FL, has adopted the ministry of sharing the Gospel annually at their local county fair. Many members of their fellowship volunteer in a brightly colored trailer, the “Godmobile”, answering questions about how to get to Heaven.

Calvary Chapel U.S. Navy Chaplain mentors men and women to help strengthen their faith in God while under pressure.

In the early 2000s, Chinese believers at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, CA, volunteered their time to translate Pastor Chuck Smith’s Through the Bible teachings into Mandarin. Years later, they got to witness the impact of their work.

Injecting both excitement and sometimes much needed encouragement into the hosting communities around the world, short-term mission trips not only lead workers into the field of harvest but also bring rewarding benefits to each person involved.

Believers from Refuge Fellowship Chiang Mai Calvary Chapel bring the love of Jesus to a remote Thai community as they joyfully share the Gospel, provide free medical care and eyeglasses, and love the children.