 Pastor/DirectorThe founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Spring Valley, Pastor John Michaels has been in the ministry for nearly 30 years. Calvary Chapel Spring Valley was established in May of 1986 with the goal of impacting the world for Christ, even while the initial membership was still in the low twenties.
But Pastor John nurtured the flock, grounding them in the word of God, praying, teaching and evangelizing. Soon CCSV grew, and grew, now ministering to over 3,000 attendees weekly. But is has always been more than a local ministry. John Michaels has a heart for missions, frequently stating that “Missions is not a ministry of the church, it’s the ministry of the church.”
Pastor John has worked extensively in the Philippines, Thailand, India, and Mexico, teaching Inductive Bible Study seminars, instructing the local pastors in “rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). As well, he’s been instrumental in organizing Calvary Training Centers in Mexico and the Philippines, where new pastors and missionaries can be trained to impact the world.
Pastor John’s missionary efforts have been so successful that the Indian government has now revoked his visa, preventing him from personally ministering within the borders of that country. But, true to his heart, John has not allowed the things of this world to stop him. If he can’t go to the people, he’ll bring the people to him. And thus, Pastor John has taken to ministering in neighboring countries where Indian pastors can travel to be taught how to better tend their flocks.
Calvary Chapel Spring Valley currently offers five services weekly, has a fully accredited Christian school, grades K-12, Bible College and a large staff all under his direction.
Read Pastor John's bio.
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