2025 CCA West Coast Worship Conference at CC Chino Valley
Jul 14 Written By Calvary Chapel Magazine The CCA West Coast Worship Conference is a 3-day gathering designed to equip and encourage worship leaders, musicians, vocalists, pastors, and tech teams to lead with greater excellence and deeper spiritual impact. Whether you’re seasoned in ministry or simply a worshipper at heart, this conference is for you. What…
What is Worship? What is It Not?
Jan 20 Written By Calvary Chapel Magazine Story by Kate Larsen Photos and video by JJ Portugal Worship leaders, who pour out their service weekly, gathered in 2022 to ponder the meaning of worship, seek the Lord, and find refreshment at the West Coast Worship Conference at Calvary Chapel Chino Valley, CA. Holland Davis, senior pastor…
Al Perkins: Witness for Christ via Pedal Steel Guitar
Dec 5 Written By Christmas Beeler Photos courtesy of Al Perkins Among several notable musicians with Calvary Chapel roots, Al Perkins was a legend on pedal steel and electric guitar when he came to Calvary Chapel in 1973. Now 80, Al remembers how God led him throughout his career—opening doors to share the Gospel and even…
Holland Davis: Following the Spirit from The Jesus Movement ‘Til Today
Sep 20 Written By Christmas Beeler Photos by Holland Davis Saved at 12 and a youth pastor at age 16 during the Jesus Movement, Holland Davis never imagined the impact his music would make around the world. Calling Pastor Chuck Smith his mentor, the award-winning songwriter has been pastoring Calvary Chapel San Clemente, CA, for 14…
Music of the Jesus Movement, Part 4
Mar 4 Written By Christmas Beeler Photos by multiple sources In the excitement of the Jesus Movement, Pastor Chuck Smith rejoiced as Calvary Chapel began to expand into its own movement in the 1970s. Much of that growth happened as the increasing number of Jesus Music bands performed in cities along the California coast—and musicians helped…
Music of the Jesus Movement, Part 3
Feb 27 Written By Christmas Beeler Photos by multiple sources Hippie musicians continued to come to Christ and experience His love, many at Calvary Chapel, in the early days of the Jesus Movement. As they formed new bands, Pastor Chuck Smith supported their efforts by founding Maranatha! Music to spread the Jesus Music. The Spirit Moves…
Music of the Jesus Movement, Part 2
Feb 20 Written By Christmas Beeler Photos by multiple sources Members of the popular Jesus Movement band LoveSong were saved and nurtured at the first Calvary Chapel, pastored by Pastor Chuck Smith. They were drawn by the love and simple worship they witnessed there and dedicated their musical talents to Jesus Christ. Little Country Church Drawn…
Music of the Jesus Movement, Part 1
Feb 12 Written By Christmas Beeler Photos by multiple sources During the global revival in the early 1970s known as the Jesus Movement, dozens of new bands sprang up among the young hippies who fell in love with Jesus at Calvary Chapel. One of the most influential groups, LoveSong, plans to release a docuseries in 2024…
Jesus Movement: Music that Moved a Nation
Mar 15 Written By Calvary Chapel Magazine Story by Debra Smith As the Jesus Revolution movie grows in popularity, Calvary Chapel Magazine continues its remembrances of CC founder Pastor Chuck Smith. This story looks back at the music that energized the movement’s early days. Pastor Chuck Smith, 42, sat on the platform steps in a mostly empty sanctuary and began…
Remembering Pastor Chuck Smith
Jan 25 Written By Calvary Chapel Magazine Music That Moved a Nation Story by Debra Smith Calvary Chapel Magazine continues its remembrances of CC founder Pastor Chuck Smith, with this look back at the music that energized the movement’s early days. This story first ran in Issue 58, Winter 2014. Pastor Chuck Smith was influential in the…