The Word For Today, Inc. was founded in 1978 by Pastor Chuck Smith and his brother, Pastor Paul Smith. Their vision was to continue to share Pastor Chuck's teaching ministry as long as the Lord led. 

Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia began in 1981 when Pastor Joe Focht started a small Bible study. With a strong emphasis on teaching God’s Word verse by verse, the church has grown to minister to 12,000. “Straight from the Heart” is Pastor Focht's daily Bible ministry...