Rich Cathers’ Library
- I began getting involved in ministry in the 1970’s. During that time I’ve served as a Youth Pastor, an Assistant Pastor, and a Senior Pastor. You can learn more about that here. Over the years I’ve studied, written, taught, and kept many of my notes.
- During much of that time, I also served as a worship leader, and I’ve written more than a few songs.
- This website is the archive of my years in ministry, both with Bible studies as well as music.
- I’m building this website not only for those who are serious about studying the Bible, but also as a record for my kids and grandkids.
Old Testament
Studies in every book of the Old Testament.
New Testament
Studies on every book in the New Testament
Topical Studies
Holidays, Eschatology, the Holy Spirit…
Music
Here is the music I’ve written over the years
Check out my YouTube channel. I update it several times a week, sometimes with just minor tweaks, but sometimes uploading new content.
You will find sermons going back to the beginning of online video, as well as an entire section of “illustrations” – video clips I’ve used in many of my sermons.
On May 13, 2026, I had the privilege of filling in for Pastor Bob Kopeny at Calvary Chapel of East Anaheim. I promised the church that I’d put my notes online for anyone who wanted to go deeper into the study. These notes will also be found in the “Jude” section of my “New Testament” folder.
Study Title: “Maintenance Check” – Jude 20-21
The video is here
The notes are here
On February 25, 2026, I had the opportunity to fill in for Pastor Bob Kopeny at Calvary Chapel of East Anaheim. I promised the church that I’d put my notes online for anyone who wanted to go deeper into the study. These notes will also be found in the “2Corinthians” section of my “New Testament” folder.
Study Title: “Sufficient” – 2Corinthians 12:1-10
The video is here
The notes are here
Latest News
Added AI “Just Ask”
A good friend of mine likes to play around with AI, and he has created an application specific to my website. This AI bot has been trained on all 2500+ studies on my website and is now ready to answer any questions you might ask. Perhaps you want to know what I have said about … “donkeys”. Just ask it! It will give you the studies and dates as well as a summary of what I’ve said/taught. Fun! Look at the menu above and click on “Just Ask”…
Adding Music…
I’ve started to add my music to the site. It’s all pretty rough, but I’ve started by uploading all the individual song lyrics and chords. Those songs that have already been recorded are also linked via YouTube. I’m beginning the long process of getting the rest recorded.
Added “Search”
I finally figured out how to add a “search” function to the site. This will allow you to search everything on “richcathers.com”. You can find it in the menu at the top.
The Life of Jacob
Starting September 13, I will be teaching an eight week class looking at the life of Jacob from Genesis 25-35. The class will be offered through the Calvary Chapel East Anaheim School of Discipleship (SOD).
If you are interested in taking the class, you will need to sign up through the Calvary Chapel East Anaheim registration page. Registrations should be starting soon.
Jacob the patriarch was the father of the tribes of Israel, God’s “chosen people”. He too was “chosen” by God before he was even born, and yet when we study his life, we will see a life filled with deception, chaos and trouble. How can God choose someone so imperfect, whose family was so flawed? Could God use someone as imperfect as you?
Our main text will be the Scriptures, but we will also be reading the book “God’s Rascal” by Dale Ralph Davis.
To see previous SOD classes I’ve taught, click here.
Are you interested in learning to read through the Bible in a year? You might want to think about getting a copy of “Seven for Seven”. Each page contains the reading assignment for one day along with a short devotional pulled from 25 years of “Pastor to Person” writings for Calvary Chapel Fullerton.
Available only on Amazon. You can order here.
The book is available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle versions.
It’s also available in Spanish here … (with Russian coming soon!).