HISTORY

In 1965 Pastor Chuck Smith started his ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Beginning with a mere 25 people, he saw God bless his simple, yet consistent style of teaching straight through the Bible. Today Calvary Chapel has grown to over 1,500 churches worldwide (including Calvary Chapel of the Springs).

With a genuine heart for the lost, Pastor Chuck made room in his ministry for a generation of hippies, surfers, and drug addicts. This generated a stirring of the Holy Spirit, which spread from the California coast to the Atlantic and beyond. This movement was instrumental in bringing thousands of young people to Jesus Christ during the 60s and 70s in what was known as the Jesus People Movement. As God expanded his ministry, Pastor Chuck's visionary leadership saw the birth of other ministries such as The Word for Today, a publishing/radio broadcasting ministry which is heard worldwide.

Pastor Chuck was a noted speaker and the author of over 25 books.  Although Pastor Chuck entered the Lord's presence in 2013, his messages can still be heard daily on television, radio, and webcasts throughout the world. Visit Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa at ​www.calvarychapelcostamesa.com or www.twft.com to review the many resources authored by him.