Who We Are
Lead Pastors
Greg & Beverly Evans
Meet Pastors Greg and Beverly Evans, the leaders of Calvary Church in the greater Jacksonville area! They’re all about helping every family connect with Jesus and spread the Good News. Married for over 25 years, they’re proud parents of three children and loving grandparents of two grandkids. When they're not busy serving their community, they love spending time with family and going on fun adventures in the mountains!
Hey everyone! We are excited to welcome you to our Church Leaders Team! We're here to guide and uplift our community while creating a vibrant and welcoming space for all. Join us on this fantastic journey as we strengthen our faith and connections together!
Orange Park
Justin Brown
Executive Pastor
Candace Brown
Kids Pastor
Steven Parisi
Worship Director
Juan Irizarry
Office Administrator
Middleburg
Tom Clement
Pastor
Our Beliefs
Assemblies of God Fundamental Truths
These are nonnegotiable tenets of faith that all Assemblies of God churches adhere to. This list is derived from the official Statement of Fundamental Truths.
1. The Scripture Inspire The Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 [KJV/NIV] 1 Thessalonians 2:13 [KJV/NIV]
2. The One True God The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent "I AM," the Creator of heaven and earth and the Redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Deuteronomy 6:4 [KJV/NIV] Isaiah 43:10,11 [KJV/NIV]
3. The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare: His virgin birth Matthew 1:23 [KJV/NIV] His sinless life Hebrews 7:26 [KJV/NIV] His miracles Acts 2:22 [KJV/NIV] His substitutionary work on the cross 1 Corinthians 15:3 [KJV/NIV] His bodily resurrection from the dead Matthew 28:6 [KJV/NIV] His exaltation to the right hand of God Acts 1:9 [KJV/NIV]
4. The Fall of Man Man was created good and upright; for God said, "Let us make man in our own image, after our likeness." However, man by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death, which is separation from God. Genesis 1:26,27 [KJV/NIV] Genesis 2:17 [KJV/NIV]
5. The Salvation of Man Man's only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God. Conditions to Salvation Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir of God, according to the hope of eternal life. Luke 24:47 [KJV/NIV] Titus 3:5-7 [KJV/NIV] The Evidences of Salvation The inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit. Romans 8:16 [KJV/NIV] The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness. Ephesians 4:24 [KJV/NIV]
6. The Ordinances of the Church Baptism in Water The ordinance of baptism by immersion is commanded by the Scriptures. All who repent and believe on Christ as Saviour and Lord are to be baptized. Thus they declare to the world that they have died with Christ and that they also have been raised with Him to walk in newness of life. Matthew 28:19 [KJV/NIV] Mark 16:16 [KJV/NIV] Holy Communion The Lord's Supper, consisting of the elements --bread and the fruit of the vine-- is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:4 [KJV/NIV]), a memorial of his suffering and death (1 Corinthians 11:26 [KJV/NIV]), and a prophecy of His second coming (1 Corinthians 11:26 [KJV/NIV]), and is enjoined on all believers "till He come!"
7. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit All believers are entitled to and should ardently expect and earnestly seek the promise of the Father, the baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian Church. With it comes the enduement of power for life and service, the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry. Luke 24:49 [KJV/NIV] Acts 1:4 [KJV/NIV] Acts 1:8 [KJV/NIV]
8. The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit The baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance. Acts 2:4 [KJV/NIV] The speaking in tongues in this instance is the same in essence as the gift of tongues, but is different in purpose and use. 1 Corinthians 12:4-10 [KJV/NIV]
9. Sanctification Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God. Romans 12:1,2 [KJV/NIV] The Scriptures teach a life of "holiness without which no man shall see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14 [KJV/NIV] By the power of the Holy Spirit we are able to obey the command: "Be ye holy, for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:15,16 [KJV/NIV] Sanctification is realized in the believer by recognizing his identification with Christ in His death and resurrection, and by the faith reckoning daily upon the fact of that union, and by offering every faculty continually to the dominion of the Holy Spirit. Romans 6:1-11 [KJV/NIV]
10. The Church and Its Mission The Church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn, which are written in heaven. Ephesians 1:22,23 [KJV/NIV] Ephesians 2:22 [KJV/NIV]
11. The Ministry A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the fourfold purpose of leading the Church in: Evangelization of the world. Mark 16:15-20 [KJV/NIV] Worship of God. John 4:23,24 [KJV/NIV] Building a body of saints being perfected in the image of His Son. Ephesians 4:11-16 [KJV/NIV] Meeting human need with ministries of love and compassion. Psalms 112:9 [KJV/NIV]
12. Divine Healing Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement, and is the privilege of all believers. Isaiah 53:4,5 [KJV/NIV] Matthew 8:16,17 [KJV/NIV]
13. The Blessed Hope The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord is the imminent and blessed hope of the church. 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17 [KJV/NIV] Romans 8:23 [KJV/NIV]
14. The Millennial Reign of Christ The second coming of Christ includes the rapture of the saints, which is our blessed hope, followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on earth for one thousand years. Zechariah 14:5 [KJV/NIV] Matthew 24:30 [KJV/NIV] Revelation 19:11-14 [KJV/NIV] This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel, Ezekiel 37:21,22 [KJV/NIV] Romans 11:26,27 [KJV/NIV] and the establishment of universal peace. Isaiah 11:6-9 [KJV/NIV]
15. The Final Judgment There will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, will be consigned to the everlasting punishment in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. Matthew 25:46 [KJV/NIV] Mark 9:43-48 [KJV/NIV]
16. The New Heavens and the New Earth "We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness." 2 Peter 3:13 [KJV/NIV]
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Our Mission
At Calvary we connect to Jesus, cultivate community, and carry hope.
Our Values
Community Minded
We believe that the most effective way to share our faith happens through loving, serving, and inviting other people to Christ. Evangelism is a lifestyle of leading others to Christ one by one and through community outreach.
Christ and Spirit led
We believe in cultivating a culture of grace and truth through Jesus, holding each other accountable in love, and learning to live in the power of God’s Spirit and Spiritual Gifts.
Relationally Focused
We believe in intentionally building healthy relationships by encouraging everyone to join a cGroup to grow in our relationship with Christ and others.
Globally Reaching
We believe we have a scriptural mandate to go into all the world to share the Gospel. This is accomplished through planting churches, sending missionaries, partnering in prayer, and giving.
Pursuing Excellence
We believe that God is worthy of our very best. Excellence requires a consistent willingness to improve for the sake of God’s kingdom and ministry growth.
Leading Generously
We believe because Jesus gave His life for us, we will lead our lives generously by giving of our time, abilities, and resources.
Honoring and Celebrating
We believe that in acknowledging and valuing one another, we build each other up, create unity, and display the love of Jesus.