Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel emerged from the Jesus Movement of the late 1960s through the ministry of Chuck Smith in Costa Mesa, California. Known for verse-by-verse expository Bible teaching and casual, contemporary worship, Calvary Chapel churches spread rapidly across the US and world. It occupies a middle ground between charismatic and conservative evangelical churches, affirming spiritual gifts without mandating them.
Doctrine
What We Believe
Salvation
Grace through personal faith in Jesus Christ; the new birth
Scripture
Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God; taught verse-by-verse
Baptism
Believer's baptism by immersion
Communion
Memorial ordinance; observed regularly
Worship Style
Casual and contemporary; guitar-led worship; expository verse-by-verse preaching
Church Government
Loosely affiliated; each church is autonomous under its senior pastor
Women in Leadership
Senior pastor role typically reserved for men; women serve in many ministry roles
LGBTQ+ Stance
Traditional; marriage defined as between a man and woman
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