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Independent Fundamental Baptist

Calvary Baptist Church

Essex Junction, VT (verify street address)
Recommended — Independent Fundamental Baptist (KJV)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable James Gangwer
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Denomination IFB
Service Times Sunday School 10 AM, Worship 11 AM and 1:15 PM, Wed 7 PM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.calvarybaptistvt.org
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
IFB.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
King James Bible.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify programs.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Baptist.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
IFB — male-only pastoral leadership.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor James Gangwer.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
KJV-based fundamentalist preaching/teaching.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Essex Junction VT.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative IFB.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Independent Baptist.
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Assessment
Independent, fundamental, King James Bible believing/preaching/teaching church in Essex Junction with Pastor James Gangwer. Dual Sunday morning + afternoon services + Wednesday evening. Classic IFB pattern.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://www.calvarybaptistvt.org on 2026-05-16 — confirmed IFB + Pastor James Gangwer (search corroboration).

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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