CALVARY OLD BRIDGE MINISTRY DIRECTORY

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1 CALVARY OLD BRIDGE MINISTRY DIRECTORY

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3 WELCOME! Whether you ve been to Calvary Chapel Old Bridge once or hundreds of times, we want to say welcome! We re excited that you ve come and are interested in learning more. The mission of Calvary Old Bridge is to exalt the Lord, equip the saints, and engage the culture around us for Jesus Christ. Coming to Calvary is designed to feel like meeting with family. Our goal is to help you find your niche, the place where you best connect with others and can use your gifts. This directory is designed to help familiarize you with the functions of the church and help you discover the ministries that can help create that greater sense of connection. We hope this directory will help make you more familiar with our ministries to encourage your connection. As you look through them, pray that God will show you the places you can connect and serve. We believe God will guide you to the places best suited to help you connect with His family here at Calvary Old Bridge. HOW TO GET CONNECTED? 1. CALVARY CONNECT What is CALVARY CONNECT? At Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, our goal is to help members make the connections that will help them grow in their faith. CALVARY CONNECT is an online system meant to make sharing our church community easier by allowing you to find groups for fellowship, places to serve, and general information about our church family. I. Signing-up for CALVARY CONNECT STEP 1 Go to connect.ccob.org. STEP 2 Click SIGN UP. STEP 3 Fill in all of the appropriate fields. STEP 4 Click SUBMIT. Please allow 1-2 business days to process your request to join the CALVARY CONNECT community. II. Activate your CALVARY CONNECT account STEP 1 Look for an in your inbox from ccob@ccbchurch.com with the subject line New Login Created. STEP 2 Open the and click the green ACTIVATE button. 2

4 STEP 3 You will be directed to create your password, which must be at least six characters in length, and must include a combination of letters and at least one number. Enter the password twice and click SUBMIT. STEP 4 Congratulations! Now you can go to connect.ccob.org and login to CALVARY CONNECT. III. How to login to you CALVARY CONNECT account STEP 1 Go to connect.ccob.org. STEP 2 Enter your address in the USERNAME field. STEP 3 Enter the password you created when you activated you account. Once you re signed up for CALVARY CONNECT, you ll be able to receive updates, stay connected with groups, and discover other ministries within the church. You will have total control over the amount of information you receive and give. By keeping people in the loop, CALVARY CONNECT is one way we help connect people with God and His family. 2. CALLED TO SERVE Serving the Lord is an essential part of Christian growth. By serving, God grows us into the people He wants us to be and uses us to bless others. Applying to serve works in three steps: First, if you would like to apply to serve in any of the ministries here at Calvary, please fill out the form at ccob.org under the ministry tab (you ll click apply to serve ). Second, after you ve filled out the form, you ll be contacted about having an elder interview. This is where you meet with one of our churches elders to discuss serving in the church and our general philosophy. Third, we strongly encourage those interested in serving at Calvary Old Bridge to attend our Called to Serve classes. Called to Serve is a 5-week class that helps believers follow the example Jesus gave us to be a servant to one another. You will learn important principles of Christian service necessary to minister effectively. For more information Pastor Jay Falzarano at pastorjay@ccob. org. For class details, including audio messages, visit ccob.org/cts. 3

5 3. DISCIPLESHIP HOME GROUPS Here at Calvary, we believe God speaks to us through fellow believers. Much of our Christian growth comes from fellowship with other Christians. That s why we place such a high priority on Discipleship Home Groups. Many in our church have found that simply meeting together to discuss God s Word has transformed them more into the image of God. What Are Discipleship Home Groups? Discipleship Home Groups are small groups that generally consist of 6-12 people who get together in a relaxed atmosphere, usually someone s home, for Bible study, prayer, discipleship, and fellowship. All groups study through a book of the Bible together alongside materials meant to facilitate conversation about Scripture. Most home groups meet once a week for 8-10 weeks. Each group then takes a 10-week break. During those times, many groups still meet informally to encourage each other and grow their personal connections. To find Home Group locations, time and to sign up, visit ccob.org. 4

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Many of these ministries are featured regularly on our website (ccob.org), our Facebook page (search Calvary Chapel Old Bridge ), and on our Instagram Adult + Family Beyond Limits (Special Needs Ministry) Caring For His Children (Adoption and Foster Care) Children s Worship Ministry Family Ministry Home Education Group Marriage Ministry Men s Ministry Mom s Group Nursery Training Children To Care (Families Serving Christ Together) Women s Ministry Youth + Young Adult Awana (Kid s Bible Learning, Memorization + Games) Ignite (Middle School Youth Group) Impact (High School Youth Group) Imprint (College & Career Ministry) Pioneer Clubs (Girl s Fellowship Group) Education + Discipleship Calvary Christian School (visit ccsnj.net for more info) Calvary Equipped (Christian Growth Classes) Next Steps (New Believers Class) Northeast Biblical Institute (School of Ministry) Pathfinder (Cult Awareness) Riders for Christ (Men s Motorcycle Ministry) Vida Eterna (Spanish Ministry) Outreach + Serving The Bridge Christian Radio (visit bridgeradio.org for more info) Bridging The Gap (visit bridgegap.org for more info) Bridging The World Missions Broken Loaves (Food & Raiment Ministry) Captured (Photography Ministry) Creative Arts Team Greeters Medical Missions Nursing Home Ministry Prison Ministry Pro-Life Ministry Sports Ministry Ushers Ministry 5

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10 Outreach + Serving (Continued...) Wired (Audio/Visual Ministry) Worship Ministry Support + Guidance Addiction To Freedom (Addiction Recovery Ministry) Biblical Counseling Business Men s Fellowship Caring Cards Ministry (Creative Encouragement Ministry) Grief Recovery Men s Prayer More Than Conquerors (Men s Purity Group) Prayer For Captives (Prayer Ministry for Human Trafficking) Premarital Counseling 9

11 ADULT + FAMILY Beyond Limits (Special Needs Ministry) gives children with special needs the opportunity to worship God and hear His Word while their parents may join in adult service knowing their children are well attended. Held during 10:30am service, Beyond Limits pairs children with a best buddy who stays with them throughout the service and helps the child grow in their relationship with the Lord. For more information or to sign up to serve, contact Anthony Corcione at beyondlimits@ccob.org Caring For His Children (Adoption and Foster Care) acts as a liaison between the body of Christ and foster care and adoption agencies. The ministry is designed to support participating families and to help families who are considering adoption or foster care navigate the process with advice, contacts, and prayer. Families considering fostering or adoption, or who have already been called to adoption or foster care, are welcome to join Caring For His Children every second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. For more information, contact Bill + Lisa Doyle at adoption@ccob.org. Children s Worship Ministry leads and teaches children to worship God through music during all services at Calvary Old Bridge. For more information or to sign up to serve, contact Pastor Brian Higgins at brianhiggins@ccob.org. Family Ministry gives children age 3 12 a knowledge of the Word of God and a time to worship Him so that they would grow to love the Lord in every aspect of their lives. Children are taught the basics of the Bible and the Christian faith at an age appropriate level. Adults and responsible teens interested in serving in the Family Ministry are welcome. Training and background checks are required. For more information or to serve contact Pastor Brien Dunphy at family@ccob.org. 10

12 Home Education Group (HEG) serves as a support system for families that homeschool their children. HEG compliments home instruction and training with practical guidance, resources, and fellowship. For those who homeschool their children or are interested in learning more about homeschooling, contact Steve Cerbone at HEGCommunity@ccob.org. Imprint (College & Career Ministry) desires for young adults to know Christ fully through the study of God s Word and deepening their relationships with like-minded believers to leave an imprint on their generation. Adults who are out of high school through age 29 are welcome to join Imprint each Thursday night at 7:45pm in the Teen Center. For more information, contact Sean Kenny at skenny@ccob.org. Marriage Ministry equips Christian couples with all the tools they need to have joyful, God-honoring marriages. Married or engaged couples looking to grow together are welcome to attend. The Marriage Ministry meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 6:00pm in the Teen Center. For more information, contact Liz and Frank Estevez at marriage@ ccob.org. Men s Ministry provides an opportunity for men at Calvary to pray, fellowship, and study the Bible together as they grow in their relationship with Christ. Men looking to become more involved in ministry and fellowship with other men are welcome to come to several events and fellowship opportunities scheduled throughout the year. For more information, contact Joe Spinosi at mensministry@ccob.org. Mom s Group gives mothers that have young children a place to be rejuvenated through Bible study and fellowship. Mom s Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 10am. Childcare is provided (infants homeschool age). For more information, contact Erin Roneree at momsgroup@ccob.org. 11

13 Training Children to Care is dedicated to training parents and children to serve the Lord in their homes, communities, and church through outreach, ministry events, and missions opportunities. Parents and children looking for ways to serve the Lord as a family are welcome to come to our meeting the second Monday of each month. For more information, contact Mohab and Carol Eskaros at carol@ ccob.org. Women s Ministry encourages women at Calvary to grow in their faith in Christ, their knowledge of the Bible, and their godly relationships with each other. All women are welcome to join the Women s Bible Study held at the church every Tuesday morning at 10am and Tuesday evening at 7pm from fall to spring. Women are also welcome to attend other events throughout the year, including brunches, retreats, dessert nights, and more. For more information, contact Karen Pulley at womensministry@ccob. org. YOUTH Awana (Kid s Bible Learning, Memorization + Games) encourages women at Calvary to grow in their faith in Christ, their knowledge of the Bible, and their godly relationships with each other. All women are welcome to join the Women s Bible Study held at the church every Tuesday morning at 10am and Tuesday evening at 7pm from fall to spring. Women are also welcome to attend other events throughout the year, including brunches, retreats, dessert nights, and more. For more information, contact Karen Pulley at womensministry@ccob. org. 12

14 Ignite (Middle School Youth Group) aims to ignite a fire for Jesus in the hearts of middle schooler students. Students have their main youth group meeting in the Teen Center on Wednesday at 7:30pm where there are times of teaching, worship, games, and small groups. Students also meet during all weekend services in the main building for teaching. Young adults or adults with a solid relationship with Jesus who desire to directly impact the next generation are encouraged to apply to serve. For more information or to sign up to serve, contact Pastor Brian Higgins at brianhiggins@ccob.org or igniteafire.com. Impact (High School Youth Group) gives high school students a biblical foundation and prepares them to face new challenges as young adults. Teens in 9th 12th grade are welcome to join Impact each Friday night from 7:30 pm 10:30 pm at the Teen Center. Adults with a strong Christian walk and a heart for teens may apply to be leaders. For more information or to sign up to serve, contact Pastor Alan Kahn at alan@ccob.org or visit impactaworld.com. Pioneer Clubs (Girl s Fellowship Group) helps girls make Christ the Lord in every aspect of their lives as they grow into godly young women. Girls age 5 to 13 years old are welcome to join Pioneer Clubs each Tuesday night from 7:00pm to 8:30pm during the school year. Mothers of Pioneers are encouraged to sign up as leaders. For more information or to sign up to serve, contact Mary Conger at pioneers@ccob.org. 13

15 EDUCATION + DISCIPLESHIP Calvary Christian School is a pre-k through 12th grade accredited school committed to helping parents disciple their children in the ways of the Lord. The philosophy of education by discipleship weaves its way into every element of Calvary Christian School as we look to develop students to be able to make an impact on their generation. Calvary Christian School also offers 10 varsity level sports programs. For more information, visit ccsnj.net. Calvary Equipped (Christian Growth Classes) offers Biblical classes designed to deepen a person s understanding of the Bible. Each class is meant to enhance a believer s walk with the Lord and prepare them for the ministry to which God has called them. Classes are held at various times throughout the year. For more information, contact Pastor Jay Falzarano at pastorjay@ ccob.org. Next Steps (New Believer s Class) is a class designed to encourage new believers and establish their walk with Christ on a firm foundation. Any believer who wants to learn the foundations of Biblical faith can come out to this 6-week class, scheduled periodically throughout the year. To sign up for a class, contact Pastor Jay Falzarano at pastorjay@ccob. org. 14

16 Northeast Biblical Institute (School of Ministry) equips men and women for a deeper relationship with God and trains them to serve God to their fullest potential. Classes deal with theological topics, books of the Bible, and practical elements of ministry. Each class at Northeast Biblical Institute can be transferred to Calvary Chapel University for credit towards a Bachelor s Degree. For more information or to join a class, Pastor Jay Falzarano at pastorjay@ccob.org or visit northeastbibical.com. Pathfinders (Cult Awareness Ministry) is a cult awareness ministry that educates and equips Christians to recognize and respond to cults and false religions. Anyone desiring a more in-depth study of the differences between God s Word and false religions can join Pathfinders on the 3rd Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Ronald Cox at pathfinders@ccob.org. Rider for Christ (Men s Motorcycle Ministry) is a group of men who love the Lord and riding motorcycles. Riders For Christ meets together to share the Gospel with others and be find accountability from fellow Christian brothers. Those interested are welcome to join the Riders For Christ each Monday night at 7 pm for Bible Study and fellowship. For more information, contact John Menella at RidersForChristMM.org. Vida Eterna (Spanish Ministry) ministers to Spanish speaking believers by studying God s Word in their own language. Those who are seeking fellowship with other people of Spanish heritage are welcome to join Vida Eterna during the 10:30am service on Sundays for live interpretation of Pastor Lloyd s teaching. A women s group meets at the church every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 7pm and a mixed group meets at the church every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 7:30pm. For more information, contact Francisco & Miriam González at francisco@ccob.org. 15

17 OUTREACH + SERVING The Bridge Christian Radio Station exists to reach souls with the life-changing message of the Gospel. The Bridge offers solid Bible teaching through an extraordinary lineup of the nation s best speakers and teachers. For more information, visit bridgeradio.org. Bridging the Gap airs the Bible teaching of Pastor Lloyd Pulley, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge. The Bridging the Gap radio program began in 1994 with a broadcast airing Pastor Lloyd s messages in Europe, quickly followed by an airing Pastor Lloyd s teaching in the New York area. For more information, visit bridgegap.org. Bridging the World Missions seeks to fulfill Christ s words by helping make disciples of all the earth. Bridging the World organizes various missions trips throughout the year and provides domestic service opportunities to support those involved in overseas missions. For more information, contact Christine Ducane at christine@ccob.org. Broken Loaves (Food & Raiment Ministry) is the food and clothing ministry of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge. Broken Loaves aims to come alongside those in need of food or clothing, especially those who call Calvary their home church. Broken Loaves utilizes servants throughout the week to organize donations and prepare distributions. Food pick up is by appointment only on Friday mornings and evenings. For more information or to serve, brokenloaves@ccob.org or call (732) to make an appointment. 16

18 Captured (Photography Ministry) documents moments in ministry at Calvary Old Bridge through the creative art of photography. Anyone who may have a calling to serve by working with image files or photographing events are welcome to serve at various times throughout the year. For more information or to serve, contact Stan Berger at captured@ ccob.org. Creative Arts Team helps creative people collaborate and find avenues to use their skills within the church. This team includes those interested in worship, graphic design, video, photography, stage design, and more. No experience is needed to join. Those interested in serving are welcome to join the Creative Arts Team on their Team Nights held on first Tuesday of every month. For more information, contact Pastor Alan Kahn at alan@ccob.org. Greeters warmly welcome all who enter the doors of Calvary, displaying the love of Christ through a friendly smile and a genuine greeting. Friendly adults, teens, and families who have a heart for making people feel welcome are encouraged to serve before every service on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and various events throughout the year. For more information or to serve, contact Joe Fischer at greeters@ ccob.org. Medical Missions exalts Christ by demonstrating His love and compassion through health care. Adults with or without a medical background are welcome to serve. Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm at Calvary Old Bridge. Missions trips and other service activities are held at various times throughout the year. For more information or to serve, contact Laurel Downs at laurel@ ccob.org. 17

19 Nursing Home Ministry seeks to minister to elderly people living in nursing homes in the area so that they would see Christ, make a friend, and reminisce about God s great love for them. Those looking to serve are invited to join the Nursing Home Ministry as they visit local nursing homes in the area at various times throughout the year. For more information, contact Jeff Edelman at nursinghomeministry@ ccob.org. Prison Ministry encourages those who are detained in state prison, county jails, and juvenile detention centers by way of Bible studies, discipleship, and encouragement in the Scriptures. Adults available to visit and minister to those who are incarcerated are welcome to join Prison Ministry throughout the year. For more information or to serve, contact Pastor David Brewer at dbrewer@ccob.org. Pro-Life Ministry serves the Lord by following His instruction to protect the life of babies in the womb by communicating a culture of life to the community around us. Anyone with a heart to protect the unborn and support women with crisis pregnancies are welcome to join the Pro-Life Ministry on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30pm. For more information or to serve, contact Laurel Downs at laurel@ ccob.org. Sports Ministry uses athletics as a means to engage others in relational evangelism. The ministry aims to see others come to know Christ through personal witnesses via sports. Those who feel called to encourage others spiritually through athletics are welcome to join. For more information or to serve, contact Carl Saracino at menssports@ccob.org. 18

20 Ushers Ministry glorifies the Lord by ensuring that all services throughout the week run unhindered. Men and women in the body seeking to serve by guiding the operations of all services are welcome to serve. Responsibilities include parking lot management, auditorium seating, offering collection, and light facility maintenance and housekeeping. For more information or to sign up to serve, contact Paul Errichetti at Wired Ministry (Audio/Visual Ministry) ensures that services and events run without any sound or video disturbance. Those in the body who would like to help fulfill audio and visual needs for services and events are welcome to serve. Training will be provided. Contact Marshall Garcia at to sign up to serve. Worship Ministry aims to create an atmosphere of worship during services through music. Everyone with a heart to lead God s people in worship are welcome to serve in various ministries requiring worship. An audition will be scheduled in order to evaluate each applicant s musical talent and spiritual gifting. For more information or to serve, contact Josh Sponring at josh@ccob. org. 19

21 SUPPORT + GUIDANCE Addiction to Freedom (Addiction Recovery Ministry) provides help and healing to those struggling with addictions to drugs and alcohol. Those who are or who know someone struggling with addiction are welcome to come out every Monday at 7:00pm in the Teen Center. For more information, contact Don Robbie at atf@ccob.org. Biblical Counseling aims to help people walk in holiness through the challenges of life. Counseling is available to all people seeking Bible-based solutions. All mature believers are welcome to apply to become a counselor, however an interview process is required. Classroom learning and mentorship is provided as needed. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Dan Melvin at dmelvin@ccob.org. Businessmen s Fellowship looks to bring together like-minded Christian men who have unique responsibilities and challenges in order to encourage them to be strong witnesses at their jobs. The Businessmen s Fellowship also supports men at Calvary Old Bridge that have lost their jobs with fellowship, prayer, encouragement, and available resources. For more information, contact John Kalli at businessmensfellowship@ ccob.org. 20

22 Caring Cards (Creative Encouragement Ministry) encourages God s people through handmade cards for various needs. Those interested in serving by using their gifts of creativity and encouragement are welcome to join the Caring Cards Ministry two Mondays per month. For more information, contact Sarah Quackenbush at caringcards@ ccob.org. Grief Recovery comes alongside those who are grieving loss to impart the love, comfort, and understanding that Christ modeled. Grief Recovery is available to those who are walking through the grieving process as well as those who desire to comfort those who are grieving. For more information, contact Vinnie Sciuto at grief@ccob.org. Men s Prayer offers a place for men to share their prayer requests and lift others up in prayer. Men who desire to pray with other men are welcome to come out every Tuesday morning from 5:45-7:00am. For more information, contact Bill Higgins at billhiggins@ccob.org. More Than Conquerors (Men s Purity Group) supports people seeking to live lives free of sexual sin by creating habits that promote pure thoughts and actions. Men who desire to overcome sexual sin and maintain purity are welcome to join More Than Conquerors on the second and fourth Saturday of each month at 10:00am. For more information, please contact Pastor Dave Margaretta at dmargaretta@ccob.org. 21

23 Prayer For Captives (Prayer Ministry for Human Trafficking) prays for and provides opportunities to help those who are trapped in human sexual trafficking that they may be freed from slavery, find healing, and live lives that glorify the Lord. All who are committed to pray for those affected by the human sex trade are welcome to come out on the first Sunday of each month at 12:00pm. For more information, contact Noemi Perez at Premarital Counseling gives engaged couples at CCOB the foundation they need to start and continue on the path of biblical marriage as they represent Christ and the church. Premarital counseling is required to have a ceremony officiated by a Calvary Chapel Old Bridge pastor or elder. To request Premarital counseling go to ccob.org/premarital-andweddings. For more information, contact Frank Estevez at marriage@ccob.org. 22

24 OUR PASTORS LLOYD PULLEY Senior Pastor DON QUILES Executive Pastor BRIEN DUNPHY Family Pastor Jay Falzarano Education Pastor Dave Margaretta Operations + Missions Pastor David Brewer Associate Pastor Francisco Gonzalez Associate Pastor Brian Higgins Middle School Youth Pastor Alan Kahn High School Youth Pastor 23

25 OUR ELDERS Dennis Blondo II Mike Cachie Joe Campagna Steve Cerbone Gene Christensen Ronald Cox Paul Craney Jose Cruz Ray Dash Sr. Lonnie Vargas Bill Egert Paul Errichetti Frank Estevez Ed Feliciano Bill Higgins Sr. John Kalli John Kasztan Art Kieffer Stuart Migdon John Ng John Orsag Mike Pizza Carmine Posillico Sam Russell 24 Vinnie Sciuto Joseph Spinosi

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