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Community

August 11, 2025

The Shepherd’s Scars: Why God Chose the Lowest to Show Us True Leadership

I was in the airport and found myself talking to a business executive once, and he dropped a line that stuck with me. Once he learned that I was a bivocational pastor, and in ministry for the outcome and not the income, He said shepherds in the ancient world were the bottom of the barrel, basically the janitors of their day. I looked him in […]

June 11, 2025

Abide in Christ our Healer

Dear Church Family, The enemy seeks to divide God’s people, sowing discord and doubt to weaken our faith. But we must stand firm, rooted in Christ, who unites us as one body. Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches (John 15:5) and remaining attached to Him brings life, healing, and hope. In times of trouble, turn to God, our refuge and strength, an […]

October 16, 2024

Parents I Encourage You To Homeschool

Every thriving community is built on the foundation of well-educated, well-rounded individuals. Homeschooling provides families with the opportunity to nurture their children’s unique talents and interests, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to their community. By homeschooling, you’re investing in your child’s future and cultivating a sense of community responsibility. Additionally, homeschooled students often develop strong social skills through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and community involvement, […]

September 3, 2024

NPC (Non-Player Character)

Feeling like a background character in the world? Like you’re just going through the motions, unnoticed and insignificant? Know this: you are seen and loved by God! At Calvary Chapel, we’re a community of imperfect people learning to follow Jesus together. We may not have it all figured out, but we’re genuine, and we care. You matter to us, and more importantly, you matter to […]

June 11, 2024

The Top 10 Duties of Church Members

Here are the top 10 duties of church members: 1. Attend church services regularly (Hebrews 10:25, Acts 2:42) 2. Participate in communion and baptism celebrations (1 Corinthians 11:23-26) 3. Engage in personal Bible study and prayer (2 Timothy 2:15, Philippians 4:6-7) 4. Support the church financially (Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7) 5. Serve others through volunteer work and ministry (Matthew 25:31-46, Galatians 5:13) 6. Share […]

June 29, 2023

Goodbye Coco

This week we said goodbye to our 15 yr old dog, she (Coco) was a nice dog and outlived her peers. In grief, we cast our burdens on Jesus, we rely on the community of the church, hold onto the truth of the Word, and ultimately experience hope found only in Jesus. https://www.gotquestions.org/pets-heaven.html