About

Our mission, beliefs, service times, and staff info.

Our Mission

The driving purpose of Calvary Baptist Church is to lead every person to become a fully-devoted follower of Christ.

We believe that a church isn’t a building—it’s the people! No matter who you are or where you have been, Jesus teaches you can begin again with Him. You can also begin again here at Calvary! We believe that the local church should provide opportunities for members and guests to participate in worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism.

Our Beliefs

Concerning Jesus Christ

  • Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God, born of a virgin, who lived a sinless life. He stated that His reason for coming to the earth is to provide salvation for sinful man.
  • Jesus Christ died on a cross, was buried and was raised from the dead on the third day in fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.
  • Jesus Christ is the one and only way for a person to receive forgiveness for his/her sins.

Our Services

Every Sunday we offer two identical services at our Alexandria campus at 9:00 am and 10:30 am. You’ll find a blend of quality music led some weeks by a choir and orchestra and other weeks by a band and vocal team. We are always focused on worshipping God and drawing ourselves closer to Jesus through our music.

At all of our services, you will receive a sound, biblical, life-applicable sermon by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Todd Strain.

On Wednesdays at 6:00 pm, join us for KidzJAM (PreK-Grade 6), Pursuit (7-8 Grade), The Forge (9-12 Grade), and Adult Growth Groups. These activities and classes usually follow the school year calendar.

Our Services

Every Sunday we offer two identical services at our Alexandria campus at 9:00 am and 10:30 am. You’ll find a blend of quality music led some weeks by a choir and orchestra and other weeks by a band and vocal team. We are always focused on worshipping God and drawing ourselves closer to Jesus through our music.

At all of our services, you will receive a sound, biblical, life-applicable sermon by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Todd Strain.

On Wednesdays at 6:00 pm, join us for KidzJAM (PreK-Grade 6), Pursuit (7-8 Grade), The Forge (9-12 Grade), and Adult Growth Groups. These activities and classes usually follow the school year calendar.

Our Staff

Todd Strain

Senior Pastor

tstrain@calvarynet.net

Jeremy Christ

Worship Pastor

jeremy@calvarynet.net

Robert Taylor

Business Administrator

rtaylor@calvarynet.net

Jared Peoples

Communications Director

jpeoples@calvarynet.net

Jonathon Murphy

Connections Pastor

jmurphy@calvarynet.net

Billy Lonsberry

Lead Student Pastor

billy@calvarynet.net

Anthony Work

Middle School Pastor

awork@calvarynet.net

Janet Jewell

Children’s Minister

janet@calvarynet.net

Sarah Kate Ramsey

Preschool Minister

sramsey@calvarynet.net

Cindy Avery

Support Group Director

cindy@calvarynet.net

Clay Iles

Missions Pastor

ciles@calvarynet.net

Andrew Willis

Young Adult Pastor

awillis@calvarynet.net

Christian Gaudet

Music Associate

cgaudet@calvarynet.net

Julie Morris

Music Associate

jmorris@calvarynet.net

Joy Rister

Music Associate

jrister@calvarynet.net

Cathy Spurlock

Music Associate

cathy@calvarynet.net

Christina Bye

Executive Assistant

cbye@calvarynet.net

Derrick Harper

Facilities Director

derrick@calvarynet.net

Aaron DuFour

Media Director

adufour@calvarynet.net

Chris Loy

Media Associate

cloy@calvarynet.net

Christian Stubbs

Woodworth Campus Pastor

christian@calvarynet.net

Discover Calvary

Designed for our attendees who want to get more involved, Discover Calvary is a gathering where you will learn about the beliefs, mission, and ministries of Calvary. You will meet some of our church staff, learn about small groups, and find out about volunteer opportunities. If you want to become a member, Discover Calvary is a necessary step in the membership process and will help you make an informed decision.

Discover Calvary meets on select Sundays at 1:00 pm. For more information or to register, contact Jonathon Murphy, Connections Pastor, by calling the church office at 445-5640 or by email. Come and discover your place at Calvary!

My Story

We all have a story. Our experiences, relationships, accomplishments, and failures help make us who we are today. We also have a story as it relates to Jesus.

Maybe you live every day to tell everyone who can hear your voice about what God has done for you. Maybe you are more reserved and keep to yourself. Maybe your story is the one that helps another person see how Jesus can take the broken pieces of their life and form it into a great work of art. We are always looking for stories of how God changed your life and what He means to you. Would you be willing to share?