About this track

Do you want to further your understanding of God’s love for the nations? Have you ever thought about using your God-given gifts, resources, and talents to build relationships and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others? If so, this track is for you! 
 
The Explore Track is the first of four tracks within the Cross Training program at Calvary Church. Cross Training is Calvary Church’s training program for those seeking to become Global Partners. For those fourteen years and older, Cross Training assists you in your journey of exploring what God is doing globally for His eternal purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ. 
 
Our goal is to help you explore what it means to...
  • Grow spiritually
  • Evangelize and disciple
  • Be the Church
  • Build cross-cultural and life skills
  • Understand theological framework
We look forward to partnering with you as you seek what God is doing among the nations for His glory!

The Cross Training Team

 

Let's get started! 5 tasks

Complete Explore Interest Form
Photo of Yourself
References
Join the Signal Group Chat (*Must be 18 yrs or older)
Join the under 18 years old Signal Group Chat

Growing Spiritually 2 tasks

Baptism
Join a Bible Study

Evangelism and Discipleship 5 tasks

Attend the Facilitator Workshop
Essentials
Reading: I Once Was Lost
Reading: Resolving Everyday Conflict
Reading: The God Ask

Investing in the Local Church 3 tasks

Become a Member
Attend Weekly Worship Service
Join an Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF)

Cross Cultural and Life Skills 7 tasks

Attend a Missions Conference
Missions Conference Follow-up
Pray for Unreached People Groups
Unreached People Group Follow Up
Perspectives
Serve on a Cross Cultural Ministry Trip
Short Term Ministry Trip Reflection

Theological Framework 4 tasks

Read the Whole Bible
Reading: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
Reading: Living by The Book
Bible Assessment Quiz

Resources

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App: Lectio 365

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lectio-365/id1483974820

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Article: Culture and Technology

https://www.honest-broker.com/p/the-state-of-the-culture-2024?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

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Podcast: The Wolf in their Pockets

https://cairn.edu/the-wolf-in-their-pockets/

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Podcast: Social Media isn't Free

https://cairn.edu/social-media-isnt-free/

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Blog: When Solomon’s Fool Created a Social Media Platform

https://www.challies.com/articles/when-solomons-fool-created-a-social-media-platform/

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Blog: Been There. Done That. Now What

https://mailchi.mp/missionscatalyst/been-there-done-that?e=adeda4527b

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Blog: No Simple Answers

https://www.christar.org/resource/no-simple-answers?mc_cid=3ca14f795c

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Book: Across The Street and Around the World...

https://www.amazon.com/Across-Street-Around-World-Neighborhood/dp/1400207428/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1334807682629540&hvadid=83425551361194&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=94921&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83425830938808%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=22599_10463085&keywords=across+the+street+and+around+the+world&qid=1703092298&sr=8-1

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Book: Women Who Risk: Secret Agents for Jesus in the Muslim World

https://www.amazon.com/Women-Who-Risk-Secret-Agents/dp/0785233466/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1339206550037256&hvadid=83700610504948&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=94921&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83701337389155%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=22533_13494418&keywords=women+who+risk&qid=1702495193&s=books&sr=1-1

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Book: Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Allah-Finding-Jesus-Christianity/dp/0310515025/ref=sr_1_4?crid=33PFOVFI8IJ1B&keywords=seeking+allah+finding+jesus+by+nabeel+qureshi&qid=1702495327&s=books&sprefix=seeking+%2Cstripbooks%2C332&sr=1-4

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Book: The Gospel Comes with a House Key...

https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Comes-House-Key-Post-Christian/dp/143355786X/ref=pd_bxgy_img_d_sccl_1/136-1426461-1123910?pd_rd_w=2NMil&content-id=amzn1.sym.839d7715-b862-4989-8f65-c6f9502d15f9&pf_rd_p=839d7715-b862-4989-8f65-c6f9502d15f9&pf_rd_r=MTFNZNXK63SW92VFT1T7&pd_rd_wg=aCR8f&pd_rd_r=4e4ab470-3287-497d-be7e-e62a8d9e918e&pd_rd_i=143355786X&psc=1

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Book: The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside of Your Door

https://www.amazon.com/Art-Neighboring-Building-Genuine-Relationships/dp/080101459X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FIG69THQD70R&keywords=the+art+of+neighboring&qid=1702495527&s=books&sprefix=the+art+of+nei%2Cstripbooks%2C114&sr=1-1

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Book: A Third of Us: What It Takes to Reach the Unreached

https://www.amazon.com/Third-Us-Takes-Reach-Unreached/dp/1645084035

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Book: On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living

https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Out-Bed-Burden-Living/dp/1514004437/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29O3QA0JQIXKX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1qvGLcQ41ofllmCxpa_0i3H3Do39MFpiomt8JuSV93fny-nGJxOO3nYfwbxWYn1X7oinDhlLbw-Kfwve7OH4Zl77sMjy2cMkHgWIpMx2xzFRKrbaXUpuYSAeI07fWxvQqlSEGiWIEy_AKnnsHM7aLlSF--at_BYOeWDSsmyQpV6QKPQueVmKlzjc4waL-VmY5KlicZBBomR2GsC3AKTtLFJSUy3gC_G7SM21d6x1u5w.fops-3M22cboVAdeoNauM9N8g_vbT3jKdsc6KXyDp9c&dib_tag=se&keywords=on+getting+out+of+bed+alan+noble

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Book: After College: Navigating Transitions, Relationships and Faith

https://www.amazon.com/After-College-Navigating-Transitions-Relationships/dp/0830844600/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bIhjfJYs13S24GjUgyIm_xY_KFEm4VuZxHlZqRNuJHUeraqwDkBJkfW3gtQ5otqYXD8luCFIevS-JphbzxpPvW3UWxHs48NMjLKsZtBZ2kcG06wt6VDUw1NyjUHmN1n_5lkvSVqt7XM209ueJme7shBmJp-xMl6p7g4Q3lMffXAxl0L8wgFj_b6U-kdYkwR2WHJNlgGNlZfxO996QXBKBbLMnby3P3YnWhqBPFJghg8.SETQNG9-mpt45DjPfaNJxJxKqFC12-9gmBVB-rWCRYg&dib_tag=se&keywords=after+college+the+book&qid=1705777958&sr=8-1

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Book: Living Faith: Willing to be Stirred as a Pot of Paint

https://www.amazon.com/Living-Faith-Willing-Stirred-Paint/dp/1845502957/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FO9A0UWL8K00&keywords=living+faith+helen+roseveare&qid=1705954498&sprefix=living+faith+ros%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1

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Book: Everything Sad is Untrue

https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Sad-Untrue-true-story/dp/1646140001

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