Quick Facts
Founded
2014
Denomination
Calvary Chapel
Service Times
Sun 8:30am, 10:30am; Wed 7pm
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Calvary Chapel affirms orthodox Christology.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Verse-by-verse teaching is Calvary Chapel DNA.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Standard Calvary Chapel men's ministry pattern.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Evangelical; non-Calvinist free-will emphasis.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Yellow — Calvary Chapel male-only senior pastor.
Calvary Chapel male-only senior pastor per Smith-tradition + CCA / CGN polity.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Matt VanderVen senior pastor; began as bi-weekly Bible study Oct 2014.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Green — verse-by-verse expository.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Active; relocated to current Mechanicsburg location Aug 2023.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT signals.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Green — Calvary Chapel affiliated.
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Assessment
Calvary Chapel Harrisburg West Shore in Mechanicsburg PA under Pastor Matt VanderVen. Began Oct 2014 as bi-weekly Bible study; relocated to current building Aug 2023.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
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28 N Locust Point Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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