

Cultivate - Calvary Chapel Church Planting
Calvary Global Network (CGN)
Tune in to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast hosted by Brian Kelly, where seasoned church planters share their insights and experiences. Join us as we delve into the challenges and triumphs of starting gospel-centered churches. With practical advice and inspiring stories, this podcast equips and encourages aspiring church planters on their journey. Whether you're just beginning or well into your planting process, Cultivate provides valuable guidance and support to help you thrive in your mission. Cultivate is part of the Calvary Chapel Global Network of Churches.
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Jan 15, 2024 • 36min
The Importance of Friendship – Mike Neglia and Clay Worrell
Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast with your host, Brian Kelly. In today's episode, we're diving into a crucial aspect often overlooked in ministry—friendship. Joining us are two of my friends, Mike Neglia and Clay Worrell. Mike and Clay bring unique perspectives on the transformative power of authentic connections in church leadership and church planting. We believe friendships aren't just important; they're foundational to thriving ministry.
The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.
The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com
The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org
Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG

Jan 1, 2024 • 44min
Creatives & Music Ministry - Adam Dobbs and Shay Carlucci
Happy new year everyone! Welcome to a new episode and a new season of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I’m your host Brian Kelly, and today I am joined by two creatives, Adam Dobbs and Shay Carlucci. Adam and Shay have just launched CGN Music. CGN Music is a collaborative ministry that brings together musicians and worshippers from around the world, dedicated to creating Gospel-centered music that points to Jesus and proclaims him as King.
When planting a church, there are key positions that need to be filled. One of the big ones is the worship leader. On this episode we discuss the importance of creatives in a church plant, and some of the very practical aspects of worship ministry in your church. We had a good time on this one, and I hope you enjoy it!
The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.
The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com
The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org
Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG
CGN Music Release Article: https://calvarychapel.com/posts/cgn-music-is-here
CGN Music Website: https://www.cgnmusic.com/

Dec 18, 2023 • 35min
Helping Out At A Church Plant - Shannon & Jessie Quintana
Welcome to another episode of the Cultivate Church Planting
Podcast. Today I’m joined by my good friends and ministry partners Jessie and Shannon Quintana. Jessie and Shannon made a one-year commitment to move out to Florida and help us with our church plant. It was incredibly helpful. Shannon was our worship leader, and Jessie helped set up our media systems.
It was great having that help during such a pivotal time in the church plant. In this episode you will hear their story and find out how valuable temporary seasonal help can be when planting a church. Who knows, maybe God wants you to go and
help for a season? Let’s jump in.
The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com
The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org
Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG

Dec 4, 2023 • 39min
Planting In Prison - Ernesto "Biggie" Cobian
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I’m your host Brian Kelly, and today I’m joined by my best friend Ernesto Cobian. Me and Ernesto -- also known as biggie or pastor biggs -- have been doing ministry together for a long time. He is currently the executive director of the Christian Prison Ministry of Middle America. I’ve asked him to be on the show today because he is spearheading some amazing stuff in the prison systems, and reaching people for Christ. He has some amazing stories, so let’s get right to it.
Christian Prison Ministry of Middle America: https://www.cpmm-a.org/
The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com
The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org
Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG

Nov 20, 2023 • 35min
Meet the Cultivate Team - Brian, Ed, Nick, & Bruce
Hello and welcome to another episode of the cultivate church planting podcast. Today, I have the privilege of talking with the leaders of the Cultivate Church Planting program. Ed, Nick, Bruce, and I will tell you a bit about ourselves, and how we got involved in planting churches with CGN. Bruce actually hijacked the hosting role today, so I get to talk a little bit more about my story on this episode. Hope you enjoy!
The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.
The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com
The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org
Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG

Nov 6, 2023 • 44min
Prioritizing People and Helping the Grieving - Sonya Peacocke
Sonya Peacocke – Prioritizing People in Pain
Today on the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast I’m joined by my friend Sonya Peacocke. Sonya is a widow with an amazing and heartbreaking story of grief, loss, and God’s redemptive power. Sonya shares about the need to plant churches with a priority of ministering to those who are experiencing grief and loss. I have to say that this is one of the more convicting and powerful episodes that I have recorded, and I know you will be blessed as we discuss the importance of prioritizing people in pain.
The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.
The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com
The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org
Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG

Oct 23, 2023 • 36min
Carl Dixon – Preparing the Pastor
Carl Dixon – Preparing the Pastor
On this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast I sit down with Pastor Carl Dixon from Calvary Chapel Sarasota Florida. He is going to share with us some of his secrets to success, and the importance of preparing the pastor for the work of church planting. There is a lot of wisdom here, so if you can get your notebook out, you are going to want to jot some of these things down for sure.
The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.
The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com
The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org
Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG

Oct 9, 2023 • 36min
The Cultivate Program - Brian, Nick, Ed, & Bruce
Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I'm your host, Brian Kelly. Today, we're taking a deep dive into what the Cultivate Church Planting program is all about and how it works. Joining me are the other members of the Cultivate leadership team: Ed, Bruce, and Nick. Together, we'll unpack the mission, methods, and impact of the CGN network’s church planting initiative. Stay tuned for an informative discussion.
The cultivate podcast is part of CGNMedia, a podcast network that points to christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.
The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com
The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org
Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG

Sep 25, 2023 • 38min
Church Planting in East Africa - Zeddie Muzungu & Juventine Emuku
Welcome to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. I'm your host, Brian Kelly. Today, we journey to East Africa to explore the growth of church planting in this vibrant region. Joining us are two of my dear friends, Zeddie Muzungu and Dr. Juvintine Emuku, who will share their experiences, challenges, and the inspiring stories of faith taking root in East Africa. We lived in Uganda for ten years so Africa is near and dear to my heart. I’m excited to share this episode with you, so stay tuned for a great conversation.
The cultivate podcast is part of CGNMedia, a podcast network that points to christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.
The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com
The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org
Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG

Sep 11, 2023 • 38min
Planting by Pastoring - Nathan Knight & Nick Cady
On this episode of the Cultivate church planting podcast, we're talking with Nathan Knight, author of the book Planting by Pastoring. Nathan has planted several churches over the years, and he shares his insights on what it takes to plant a successful church.
We'll discuss the importance of character over charisma, the need for a team, and how to avoid carnal motivation. We'll also talk about the difference between planting a church and starting a business, and how church planters don’t necessarily have to be entrepreneurs. I’m joined by Co host Nick Cady, and today’s episode is a thought provoking one for up-and-coming church planters.
The cultivate podcast is part of CGNMedia, a podcast network that points to christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.
The Cultivate Church Planting Website
The CGN Media Website
Planting by Pastoring Book by Nathan Knight


