Extending the kingdom: Calvary seeks to actively demonstrate kingdom
principles beyond our walls to our community and the world. We desire to
proclaim and demonstrate God's kingdom through varying arenas including
intercession, spiritual warfare, evangelism, missions, and an expression of
apostolic and power ministries. Our desire is to know the heart of God, declare
his kingdom on earth, and actively prepare for Christ to rule and reign.
On Mission: God wants us to get in on what he is doing, to bless what he is
doing. He is moving in the earth. Christ first calls us to draw near to him, to
follow him, and to cooperate with his working in and through our lives
(Matthew 4:19, 9:35-39; Philippians 2:12-13). Then, the love of Jesus propels us into the
harvest fields of our neighborhood, city, region, nation, and world
(Matthew 9:35-38, 10:1-8; Luke 9:1-2, 10:1-2; Acts 1:8). Out of intimacy with Jesus, we
are moved to touch others. Under the empowering of God's Spirit, we are enabled
to serve God's purposes in the earth.
How can you get involved? God wants us to support his cross-cultural work,
including ministry to the nations overseas. What can you do to see the desire of
Christ fulfilled in the earth? More…
Calvary Missions supports various ministries and missionaries who serve to
reach people groups throughout the earth. They need your prayer and financial
support. Full Story…
Pam Holecheck builds relationships in Germany
Pam Holecheck served the Lord in Munich, Germany. She served through a local
church there in several ways, including imparting passion for Christ, stirring
the body to intercession, and reaching the lost. Full Story…
To view Pam's most recent updates, visit
her blog.
David Carter touches youth with the love of Christ
David Carter works among teenagers in, a part of our culture which desperately
needs to experience the grace and good news of Christ. The Lord has given David
favor and gifting for working with teens in Fort Bend County, as evidenced by the impact and
fruitfulness of his ministry. Full
Story...
Testimony from January 2008
Joshua and Mandy Rushing join IHOP as intercessory missionaries
Mike Bickle explains the term "intercessory missionary:"
"We are all familiar with missionaries who focus on preaching or mercy
deeds (providing food, medical care, etc.). The Lord is calling forth a new type
of missionary that is essential to completing the Great Commission. What is an
intercessory missionary? An intercessory missionary's primary focus is changing
the spiritual atmosphere over cities through 'intercessory worship' (Psalm 149).
This ministry provides one of the Scriptural requirements for God to release the
fullness of revival. God will not move in fullness apart from Night and Day
prayer (including regular times of fasting). The Scripture makes this abundantly
clear and history proves this without doubt. Also, Scripture declares that God
will orchestrate a mighty 'intercessory worship' movement covering the earth in
the generation the Lord returns."
Joshua and Mandy serve with the International
House of Prayer ministry in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.. Full Story…
Ana Graves with InterVarsity
Ana grew up at
Calvary
and learned about God’s heart for the world and for his people. She
can point back to specific events while growing up at
Calvary
where God spoke to her and confirmed her calling to the ministry. In
college she got involved with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Full
Story...
Gene and René Haub - Family Life
Gene and René Haub work
with Family Life to
implement outreaches which strengthen families..
Full
Story...
God's heart is towards the poor. Jesus declared that he had come to proclaim
good news to the poor (Luke 4:18). In Deuteronomy, God declares that "there
will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded
toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land." Touching
the poor is a necessary precursor to revival, according to Isaiah 58.
Calvary Missions sows into the ministry of touching the poor in many
tangible ways. We partner with Somebody
Cares Houston (Doug Stringer), BCAM,
and other organizations, which are involved in compassion ministry as a
way to transform lives. InnerChange
Freedom Initiative is a discipleship program and after care ministry
targeted to prisoners. IFI touches and changes lives through the power
of Jesus Christ.
Calvary
is also involved globally in touching the poor through our relationships
and partnerships with different ministries. Activities which Calvary
Missions supports would include helping the poor through disaster
relief, touching the lives of orphans and children in
Guatemala
and Latvia, and supporting, encouraging, and training church leaders and pastors.
News & Updates:
If you would like to download the current Supporter Card for
Calvary Missionaries, please click here. This form is in Adobe PDF
format.
Part of our assignment at Calvary Missions is to help people get to the
mission field via short-term trips. Occasionally, Calvary Missions will sponsor
such a trip. We also recommend other ministries like Teen Mania, Windows of
Opportunity, and YWAM, for example, as avenues for participating in short-term
missions trips.
In order to participate on a trip with other ministries, please contact that
ministry directly or check their web site.
To go on a missions trip with Calvary, the best advice is to "be
prepared." Although each trip demands special preparation (which will be announced with
the trip promotional packet), the following guidelines will help you to lay a
general foundation of preparedness for going on a trip with Calvary Missions, so
that you can respond quickly as the Lord opens doors
of opportunities:
