Chuck Smith (pastor)
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Charles Ward Smith was an American pastor who founded the Calvary Chapel movement. Beginning with the 25-person Costa Mesa congregation in 1965, Smith's influence now extends to "more than 1,000 churc
Pastor Chuck Smith
Greg Laurie
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Greg Laurie is an American evangelical pastor, evangelist, and Christian author, who as of July 2026 had continued to lead his congregation and serve as a crusade leader, in the role of senior pastor
Chuck Smith (pastor)
…who "is known for training other prominent ministers." Notable ministers who have been mentored by Smith include Skip Heitzig, Mike MacIntosh, and Greg Laurie. Smith also launched the radio program, The Word for Today. At its beginning, Calvary Chapel operated as a cross-cultural missions organization that…
Laurie in 2025