Our Mission
At the heart of Calvary is our mission to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Our mission inspires our worship and groups. It motivates our service to community and the world. It serves as the foundation of everything we are, do and believe. We invite you to get to know Calvary — we look forward to getting to know you too.
What we do
- Follow Jesus
Following Jesus is a growing experience. - Build Community
Spiritual growth best happens in a small group. - Serve Others
We are spiritual contributors, not spiritual consumers. - Live Generously
We seek to reflect God’s generosity in all we do.
Who we are
- We do anything short of sin to reach people for Christ.
- We are known by what we are for, not what we are against.
- We believe the best about people and explain their actions in the best way.
- We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but take God very seriously.
What we believe
Calvary is an independent, Christ-centered church with Lutheran roots. We embrace the Reformation themes of grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone and Scripture alone.
Core beliefs
God
There is one God, who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
Jesus
Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully human. He was sent by the Father to live on earth, and freely laid down His life on a cross and rose again after three days. In doing so, He paid the penalty for our sin, and defeated death. (Isaiah 9:6; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21)
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit makes faith possible and calls us through the gospel. The Holy Spirit lives in every believer, gives spiritual gifts, and is a constant teacher, helper and guide. (1 Corinthians 12:3; John 14:26-27, Romans 8:14-17)
People
God created people in His image to have a relationship with Him. We all have chosen disobedience and sin, which fractures our relationship with God. (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:23, 6:23)
Salvation
Jesus Christ alone provides forgiveness and salvation. This is a free gift of grace, which we receive by faith. (Acts 4:12; John 14:6; Ephesians 2:8-9)
Changed life
Becoming a follower of Jesus leads to a changed life, which is a lifelong journey of growth in selfless love, humility, service and holiness, empowered by the Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
The Bible
The entire Bible is the inspired Word of God and our authority in all matters of faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
The Church
The Church is the body of Christ, made up of all who put their faith in Christ. The local church is the hope of the world. (Ephesians 4:4-6, 15-16)
Christ’s Return
Jesus Christ will return to judge the living and the dead. (Matthew 25:31)
Forward: Where we are going in the next five years
God is moving His mission forward at Calvary! Watch the five-part message series below, and explore with others how God wants you to be part of His plans.
Series Discussion Guides:
