Back to Basics

Brian Brodersen is pastor emeritus of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. He also serves as president of the Calvary Global Network, chancellor of Calvary Chapel Bible College, and co-founder and director of Creation Fest UK. Brian is the featured speaker on the Back to Basics radio program and co-host of the live call-in program Pastors’ Perspective. Brian holds an M.A. in Ministry and Leadership from Wheaton College. He and his wife, Cheryl, have four children and seven grandchildren and reside in Southern California. Brian and Cheryl lead Echoes of Mercy, a new ministry focused on encouraging believers through teaching, writing, and media, building on decades of pastoral and discipleship experience. And here is Cheryl's updated bio: Cheryl Brodersen is a gifted speaker and Bible teacher. She is the author of several books, including When a Woman Lets Go of Her Fears and A Woman’s Battle for Grace, as well as Bible Study books for women. Her Bible teaching can be heard on the Gracious Words radio and podcast programs. In addition, Cheryl co-hosts the popular Christian podcast Women Worth Knowing. Cheryl holds a Master of Applied Biblical Leadership degree from Western Seminary. She is a wife, mother of four adult children, and “grammabee” to seven grandchildren. She and her husband, Brian, live in Southern California and serve at their home church, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Brian and Cheryl lead Echoes of Mercy, a new ministry focused on encouraging believers through teaching, writing, and media, building on decades of pastoral and discipleship experience.