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Independent Baptist

Calvary Baptist Church

3810 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville, SC 29680
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Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dustin Rogers (current preaching pastor per website sermons)
Founded 1985
Denomination Independent Baptist
Service Times Sunday 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Orthodox Christology per SOF
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
KJV-preferred, inerrancy affirmed
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's Basketball event listed; no dedicated named men's discipleship program — yellow.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Faith alone; believer's baptism by immersion
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons, traditional family structure
Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons, traditional family structure
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Dustin Rogers confirmed as preaching pastor (sermon 'A Slow Fade' April 19, 2026). No elder/deacon names surfaced.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Sermon archive visible; verse-by-verse commitment not explicitly stated — yellow.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Outreach section exists in navigation; specifics not on homepage — yellow.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT language on homepage; church emphasizes Christ-centered ministry — yellow leaning green.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
No ARBCA/GARBC/FBFI/network affiliation surfaced; fully independent Baptist — yellow per refined rubric (no elder plurality + no network).
Caution
Assessment
Mid-sized independent Baptist church in Upstate SC founded in 1985, opening with 156 people. Hosts Steve Pettit Ministries and maintains solid IFB identity. Current senior pastor clarification needed; call or visit the church directly to confirm 2026 leadership.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

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Enrichment Notes

Website confirms Rogers as current preacher; Haney not appearing in current materials — updated pastor field.

No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.

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