
Quick Facts
Founded
See website
Denomination
Calvary Chapel
Service Times
Sunday morning (see website)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
See website

10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinity, centrality of Christ affirmed.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Explicit affirmation of inerrancy: 'the Bible, Old and New Testaments, in the original autographs, is the inspired, infallible Word of God.'
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Dedicated Men's Ministry confirmed among adult ministries.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Grace alone through faith in Christ — personal repentance, regeneration, sealing by Spirit affirmed.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Women's ministries are women-to-women only; pastor role held by Joe Focht (male); Calvary Chapel movement is historically complementarian.

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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Joe Focht confirmed as teaching pastor; Calvary Chapel Association affiliation explicit.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verse-by-verse expository teaching — hallmark Calvary Chapel methodology.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Verify Great Commission focus in person.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify cultural alignment in person.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Calvary Chapel Association affiliation provides network-tier accountability; pre-tribulational eschatology consistent with movement.
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Assessment
National directory entry — web-verified pastor, website, and Facebook. Visit website for full theological details.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended