Pastor Chuck Smith clearly always said don't follow me follow Jesus/Yeshua

I got saved there in Costa Mesa 1981, the Holy Spirit was moving, we studied the word of God, went out 7 days a week to do ministry, we believed the Bible. Pastor Chuck smiled through 3 services shook everyone’s hand, was not into money, was humble, he was very successful, great fruit!

My uncle attended CC in Chino. He became a teacher there, and I bless his memory, for he took me in when I was having trouble in ways that is hard to explain. The main need I had was to surrender to Jesus Christ. I did so while I was there in his home. He was involved in many projects in his work as a GS-15, some of which were in electronics and that of missle warfare and the logistics of a world wide system of protection for the USA. He died of Leukemia, a hazardous thing as you volunteer for things not fully known for weapons systems, but all glory to God, he volunteered at Calvary Chapel in Chino area, I was born again in 1971 while staying with him. Today, I am a Pastor of a small fellowship, and I think it is an honor to remember Pastor Chuck and his family.

Calvary Chapel and Pastor Chuck Smith was absolutely instrumental in my growth as a new believer beginning in February 1981. His Word For Today broadcasts along with his through the bible [on cassette tapes which I owned] set  my feet firmly on solid biblical ground. I attended and graduated Calvary Chapel Bible School  in West Covina, California which was Pastor Raul Ries church before moving to Diamond Bar. Though the Lord had other plans for my life, I a forever grateful for Chuck and the solid foundation for my faith which Calvary provided. Sure, Calvary had its problems and challenges. Which church doesn't? I moved on from Calvary around 2013. Yet, the solid, evangelical, fundamental, premillennial, pre-tribulation, dispensational doctrines of the faith I acquired have served me immensely and have helped to keep me grounded for over 45 years.  Maranatha friends! Stay strong. Eyes up. Our Titus2:13 moment is any day now. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Chuck was the glue holding things together. His voice alone commanded attention and respect. Once he passed, all the "sons" fought with each other over the spoils and position just like what happens in many families - sadly.

Broderson turned woke and was supporting very divisive movements. He ruined CC. There's your split. Plain and simple.

1:54 I didn’t know Chuck Smith became a Black man while pastoring a Four Square Church. Wow, thank you AI slop!

Chuck Smith never wanted Brian Brodersen to take over that ministry. Leadership muscled him in there.

Chuck Smith was hired by the board of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa in 1965.  The board was always in charge of the church.  The Moses Model was a term used by critics who saw Chuck in the pulpit and assumed that he made all the decisions.  This was not so; the board met monthly and stayed in charge of the church.  I just spoke last week to a man who was a board member off and on for 14 years.  He remembers when candidates for the board spoke to the congregation and then a vote was taken to choose the board members.  Chuck never influenced the people to vote for any candidate.

Went to Wednesday and Sunday for years..  after Chuck went home, I found Beachcites . I'm thankful for the time Chuck was here.

I had the drug addicts picked up at Calvery Chapel under Chuck Smith and detoxed at Palmdale Geraral  Hisputal many who later became Pastors serving under Chuck Smith. What a blessed  ministry touching so many lives.

What happened? Two words: Brian Broderson.

There is nothing more powerful to change a life than the Word of God. Pastor Chuck was my pastor for about 40 years. I loved listening to him preach The Word. I still listen to him almost daily at 12:30.  His preaching kept the City of Costa Mesa conservative in its values. IMHO. Home bible studies, Kay Smiths Joyful life, special ed ministry, Sunday School, all helped me follow Jesus as a young mom w 5 kids.  He also encouraged voting and being nvolved in politics. His new residence in Heaven 13 years ago changed Costa Mesa. The "mother ship" is not at all the same.  Going through the Bible verse by verse is the most powerful way to study the Bible IMHO and CCCM has a different approach. I go to a smaller Costa Mesa church, Lighthouse Community, and we study verse by verse. We had those years of Chuck's teaching for which we are forever thankful. And we grew in the Lord so as Boomers we can teach our grandchildren and pray for them.

Lot of irrelevant images here.

In my experience of the Calvary Chapel model has evolved more into each individual pastor being increasingly in charge of his church. We will see how this next generation fares..

I totally agree with expositional teaching.
I also agree with one man rule - except that man is Jesus not a pope or a mini pope.

A picture of Andy Stanley at 10:30 is pretty hilarious. He has nothing to do with Calvary Chapel.

He has nothing to do with orthodox Christianity either for that matter 😢

Brian brodison and his son do not teach the the word of God like the way Chuck Smith teached!!!!!!!!!!

I currently attend a Calvary Chapel-type church. We’re doing quite well. Thank you, Lord.😎

I realy liked C. smith, but i have learned a lot from jack hibbs also , i still listen to chuck also