Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable
Marc Swartz
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Calvary Chapel
Service Times
Sunday 10:30 AM
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
No
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Calvary Chapel movement affirms orthodox Trinitarian theology — not detailed on available page
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Website states foundation is 'God's Word — nothing more, nothing less, nothing else'; 2 Timothy 3:16 cited — strong Scripture-centric language
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not visible on available pages
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Calvary Chapel tradition = Protestant evangelical sola fide
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Calvary Chapel Association historically complementarian (male senior pastors) — verify local practice
Verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Marc Swartz — single-pastor model typical of Calvary Chapel
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Explicit 'verse-by-verse' expository teaching confirmed on website
Strong
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not stated on available page
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated on available sources
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Calvary Chapel Association (CCA) — loose fellowship, not confessional denomination
Caution
Assessment
Calvary Chapel Augusta in Augusta, ME — yellow-default pending full research. Verify all categories.
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Sources & Evidence
These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.
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[1] Live source
calvaryaugusta.org
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
48 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330