Calvary Baptist Church is a devoted family who loves God and loves our neighbor.
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Our Family
Calvary strives for Jesus’ followers to invest in the lives of others so that they can make more followers of Jesus.
Design
What To Expect
When you arrive on our campus you will be greeted by a lot of smiling faces. We like for people to be comfortable and come as they are.
Content
Our Beliefs
To celebrate God’s presence. To demonstrate God’s love. To communicate God’s Word. To educate God’s people.
Strategy
Events
As a devoted family, we are regularly doing things together. Whether a fellowship, missions, or ministry, we are doing it together.
Join us for a delicious Chili Cook-Off and Dessert Challenge on Sunday, November 22th, at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. It’s a fantastic way to come together as a church family. We’ve got the basics covered – drinks, cups, bowls, plates, and cutlery will be provided by the church. We ask you to bring your…
Friday Date: November 20th, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria Saturday Date: November 21st, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the M2540 Building – 3406 Sixth Ave, Columbus, GA We are serving a Thanksgiving meal to our homeless friends in Columbus in partnership with M2540. We partner with a group of churches…
October 25th from 5:00-7:00 pm Fall is here, and it’s time to celebrate with our Trunk or Treat event! We need your help to provide decorated cars for this year’s Trunk or Treat! If you would like to sign up, please register here and let us know your car’s theme. Please arrive at 4:00 pm…
Connection Lunch is a great next step to get to know Calvary a little more. Whether it’s your first time visiting or you’ve been coming for a little while, we’d love to invite you to join us for lunch after church. You’ll enjoy a meal with members of our staff, hear more about Calvary, and…
We offer a New Members Class at least every other month. It’s a two-week class offered during the LifeGroup hour. Register today to learn more about Calvary and decide if you would like to join our family. Register for the September Membership Class Register for the October Membership Class
https://youtu.be/KOKtonyYIFs?si=lLnGSlljHtth1VsS Carrying Hope We participate in Operation Christmas Child because it supports one of our core values: carrying hope. OCC delivers great joy to millions of children worldwide through shoeboxes lovingly and prayerfully packed with gifts that will delight a child. Every gift-filled shoebox is a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship—transforming the lives of…
Operation Christmas Child is a mission project Calvary participates in annually from September to November. OCC sends shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items to children in need around the world. Each child who receives a shoebox also hears the Gospel. Each child also receives a booklet called “The Greatest Gift,” which…
Join us for our Operation Christmas Child Packing Party on Saturday, November 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Cafeteria. This mission event is for the whole family! Stick around at the end for cookies and hot chocolate in Hightower Hall! In the past few years, we have finished packing by 11:00/11:15, so come…
Family Life
At Calvary, we are a devoted family who loves God and loves our neighbors. It is demonstrated in how we make disciples and serve our community to carry hope.
Blog
Built for Verse 25
Genesis 2:24–25. Three short sentences about leaving, holding fast, becoming one flesh, and standing naked without shame. They show up at almost every wedding I have ever performed, printed on…
The Gardener
The first house I ever bought came with a yard the previous owner had tended for thirty years. Before we ever sat down at a closing table, he walked me…
You Are Not a Finished Project
A few weeks ago, one of the biggest podcast episodes of the summer featured a long conversation about Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that is having a real moment right now.…
Made to Be Known
We are the most connected generation in human history, and somehow also one of the loneliest. You can have hundreds of people in your phone and still eat dinner alone…