As we step into a brand-new year, many of us are carrying fresh hopes, goals, resolutions, and visions for what lies ahead. The start of 2026 invites us to reflect on where we've been, where we feel called to go, and — most importantly — who we are trusting to lead us there.

If we truly want to reach today's people with the good news of salvation, we must reconsider how we approach evangelism. We need to start sharing the gospel the way God does in the Bible — by starting at the beginning in the book of Genesis.

A few days ago I went to breakfast with a friend - a former coworker and fellow follower of Christ. I had brought with me a 90-day devotional that Tony had several of, and thought it would be a great blessing to him. So, towards the end of our conversation I took it out of my bag and handed it to him, explaining where I got it, and it would be a great start a new year. "Wow, that's a lot," he said. I responded, "It's only two pages a day for 90 days. I could read that on the

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Last Saturday was an incredible celebration bursting with joy as we marked another successful year of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ outside Stepping Stones Christian Bookstore during the Marshalltown, Iowa Holiday Stroll!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in this holiday event. Your generous support played an integral role in making this initiative a resounding success.

This past June, I had the incredible privilage of attending the Living Waters Ambassadors' Academy -- a life-changing experience that...

On October 19th, Lisa and I attended the first ever Agape Pregnancy Center Open House to see what they are doing, how we can help, and...

Ever wanted to know what sets Calvary Chapel apart from any other Christian denomination? Ever wanted to know the man behind the start of...

Leading up to the election, we will provide you with information here to ensure you have the necessary resources to make an informed...

Jessica and her husband, Jared, first attended Calvary Chapel Des Moines in 2018. After several months of small talk, my wife and I...

The 2024 Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Parade was held on March 16th and wow was it packed. The streets and skywalks were littered with...

Come join us on November 18th @ 2pm to share the gospel in a safe, family-friendly environment. We will be meeting at: Stepping stones...

Join us for a 4-day (4-night) camp of witnessing training and outreach. Mornings are spent in evangelism training at the camp; afternoons...

This past Sunday we had an all-church fire drill and tornado drill to prepare the leaders and our people in case of these emergencies....

Jesus said in John 15:13, "Greater love has no one than this, that to lay down one's life for his friends." This Memorial Day and the...

Saturday, April 22 several of us spent a few hours preparing meals to feed at least 200 people for the Bethel Mission. The unbaked...

March 17th was our annual evangelism "season" kickoff outreach at the Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Parade. This year's event was...

Last week on February 18th was the Choose Joy Women's Conference held at Calvary Chapel of the Raccoon River Valley (C.C.R.R.V.). Six...

Let brotherly love continue. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. Remember the...