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Calvary Chapel

Calvary Chapel Melbourne

Melbourne, FL
Mixed — Caution in Top Priority
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dave Folkerts
Founded Unknown
Denomination Calvary Chapel
Service Times Saturday 6:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 AM, Wednesday 6:30 PM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Pastor Credentials Pastor since 2002; started Calvary Chapel Melbourne School of Ministry in 2005; trained 120+ pastors/missionaries/leaders
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
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Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
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Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
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Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
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Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical Manhood & Masculine Christianity with Biblical Womanhood & Feminine Christianity — by God's design. GREEN = Patriarchal household vision, male headship, anti-feminist. YELLOW = Complementarian (halfway house — affirms male leadership but adopts some egalitarian framework of "assigned roles" vs designed nature). RED = Egalitarian, women pastors/elders. BLACK = Anti-patriarchy, feminist theology, affirms gender ideology.
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Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
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Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Calvary Chapel tradition — verse-by-verse expository preaching.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
School of Ministry trained 120+ pastors/missionaries — strong missions investment.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
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Caution
Denominational Accountability
Sent/accountable or independent?
Calvary Chapel fellowship. Founded 1992 by Pastor Mark Balmer.
Caution
Assessment
Calvary Chapel Melbourne in Melbourne, FL. Needs evaluation.
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Last reviewed: 2026-04-14 — Annual review recommended
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