Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Calvary Chapel
Service Times
Sun 10am; Wed 7pm
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Senior pastor since August 2012
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?
Site emphasizes "verse-by-verse Bible teaching" and "making God's Word the center."
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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 Gregg Downs senior pastor since Aug 2012; staff since 2007.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Green — explicit verse-by-verse teaching.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Active; Sun + Wed mid-week.
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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 Mercer County (Ewing NJ, Trenton-area) under Pastor Gregg Downs (senior pastor since Aug 2012, staff since 2007). Verse-by-verse focus.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
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80 W Upper Ferry Rd 2nd Floor, Ewing Township, NJ 08628
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