
Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Calvary Chapel Association
Service Times
Saturday 6:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM; Wednesday 7:00 PM
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes

10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Orthodox trinitarian.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Confirmed: 'firmly believe in the inerrant word of God as our firm foundation.'
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry found.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Grace through faith.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male lead pastor (Mark Kirk); complementarian.

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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Mark Kirk leads; multiple service times indicate larger congregation.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verse-by-verse.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Very active — 5 weekly services.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No concerns.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Confirmed Calvary Chapel Association member (website: 'A member of the Calvary Chapel Association'); inerrancy affirmed. Upgrade from yellow to green.
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Assessment
Calvary Knoxville is a thriving Calvary Chapel led by Pastor Mark Kirk. Address has moved to 3330 W Gov John Sevier Hwy (not 6901 Kingston Pike). Five weekly services including Saturday evening, three Sunday services, and Wednesday night — indicating a large, active congregation. No men's ministry found but strong overall.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended