Welcome to CGN Ministry Conference
Kike Torres is the lead pastor at Horizonte Queretaro as well as the founder and president of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, both in Mexico.
A primary purpose of this conference is for leaders to connect with leaders from other churches who do similar ministry, share resources, ideas, and encouragement, and leave the conference with an expanded network of like-minded leaders who share their calling. In addition to ample opportunity to forge relationships, each workshop will be hosted by an experienced leader who will share their insights, and best practices, and facilitate connections.
We invite and encourage you to bring your team, whether paid staff or volunteers, who serve or have an interest, in the following areas:
Faith is a worship leader, artist, and Third Culture Kid who loves Jesus, people, and a good single-origin pour-over. By God’s manifold grace, Faith has led in worship, creative, and youth ministries across different denominational spaces since 2004 and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Theology. She serves as the Worship Director at Reliance Church, makes music with friends as REVO Collective, and loves championing Christic artists through The Table Art Society. She and her husband, Thales, love building a beautiful life with their son, Thomas, and border collie, Ahsoka, wherever God leads.
Shirley Ruiz is the Church Administrator at Reliance Church. Her position entails managing the church office and its staff, as well as assisting ministry leaders with organizational facilitation. Shirley previously served as the Youth Ministry Administrator at Revival Christian Fellowship for 5 years. Before that, Shirley was the CFO for Family Business in Washington for 5 years.
Gerry Breshears has been professor of theology at Western Seminary since 1980. In addition to teaching and lecturing at a number of colleges and seminaries around the world, he speaks in many churches. He works with a wide variety of people and issues in the pastoral side of his life. He works in leadership in the Evangelical Theological Society nationally and regionally, including having served as national president. He is coauthor of Vintage Jesus, Death by Love, Vintage Church, and Doctrine with Mark Driscoll. Gerry and his wife, Sherry, have two sons, Donn and David, and a daughter, Cyndee, and four wonderful grandchildren. He is an elder and a member of the preaching team at Grace Community Church of Gresham, Oregon.
Tami Peña has served faithfully in the children’s ministry at Reliance Church since 2009 as the Reliance Kids’ Director. Tami has extensive experience in her position, as she has served over 20 years in children’s ministry leadership. She loves Jesus and His kids. Fittingly, Tami became a Christian at the age of 4 while attending a Vacation Bible School. She has carried with her a lifelong passion to help children know and to serve Jesus.
5:00–6:00 PM Check-In
6:00–7:00 PM Meet & Greet Dinner
7:00–9:00 PM An Evening of Worship
8:00–9:00 AM Check-in
9:00–10:30 AM Session #1: Ted Leavenworth “The Example of Jesus
10:30 AM–12:00 PM Session #2: Daniel Williams “A New Commandment”
12:00–2:00 PM Lunch Break (Western Seminary Student Lunch)
2:00–5:00 PM Free Time/Networking
5:00–7:00 PM Dinner “CGN Family Feast”
7:00–8:00 PM Session #3 Alistair Begg “Chosen and Fruitful”
8:00–9:00 PM Extended Worship
8:00–9:00 AM Morning Prayer with Wayne Taylor
9:00–10:30 AM Session #4: Alistair Begg “The Spirit of Truth”
10:30 AM–12:00 PM Session #5: Kike Torres “The Vine and the Branches”
12:00 PM–2:00 PM Lunch Break (Cultivate Church Planting Lunch)
2:00-3:00 PM Panel Discussion
3:00–5:00 PM Workshops
5:00–7:00 PM Dinner Break
7:00–8:00 PM Session #6: Bruce Zachary “If the World Hates You”
8:00–9:00 PM Extended Worship
8:00–9:00 AM Morning Prayer with Wayne Taylor
9:00–10:30 AM Session #7: Greg Opean “Another Helper”
10:30 AM–12:00 PM Session #8: Doug Sauder “The Prayer of Jesus: That They May Be One“
12:00–2:00 PM Lunch Break (Connect Lunch)
2:00–3:00 PM Panel Discussion
3:00–5:00 PM Workshops
5:00–7:00 PM Dinner Break
7:00–8:00 PM Session #9: Ed Stetzer “The Prayer of Jesus: So Send I You”
8:00–9:00 PM Extended Worship
CGN has arranged a discounted rate with a few area hotels. You can use the links below to book online or call using the information listed below.
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd
Murrieta, CA 92563
Resort Rooms (1 King bed or 2 Queen beds) or Twin Bunk Bed Rooms (4 twin beds)
$169 per night, plus tax (Full use of resort spa included. $49 resort fee waived)
You can contact the front desk at 951-290-0887 or use the link below. When you call mention the group name of code: IMCGRP
24-hour Soaking Access
Wellness Activities Included
Sleep Ritual Tray
Unlimited Towel and Robe Exchange
Fitness Center Access
Discounted Fitness Center Classes
(2) Refillable Water Bottles at Check-In
On-site Spa
Complimentary Self-Parking
Home2 Suites by Hilton
28400 Rancho California Road, Temecula, California, 92590
King Bed Studio Suite Nonsmoking
$140 per night plus tax – Single or Double Occupancy
This room block rate is open until 5/22/25.
Complimentary Continental Hot Breakfast.
Complimentary access to Spin2Cycle in the combined fitness/laundry facility.
Outdoor Salt Water Pool and Patio Area: Complete with Fire Pit and Grills.
Complimentary Self-Parking.
All Studio Suites feature either 1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed (no rooms have 2 beds), full-size sleeper sofa, and full kitchen with full-size refrigerator/freezer, and induction burner-cooktop upon request.
Dog and Cat friendly
Reliance Church
29825 Santiago Road,
Temecula, CA 92592
Questions? You can reach us at cgn@calvarychapel.com
Ontario Airport (ONT) 52.1 miles from Reliance Church
San Diego Airport (SAN) 59.9 miles from Reliance Church
John Wayne Airport (SNA) 67.6 miles from Reliance Church
We are Family Friendly! We will be providing Children’s Ministry for children 3 to 11 years old for a donation of $25 per child. There will also be a family room available.
A curated list of books suggested by our conference speakers and CGN leaders.
Calvary Global Network is a family of churches working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches.