Calvary Chapel Philadelphia — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Joe Focht (Senior Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Calvary Chapel Association

Service Times Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Prayer); Wednesday 7:30 PM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.ccphilly.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox; strong.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Strong on biblical authority; verse-by-verse.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's Ministry confirmed under Adult Ministries.

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Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Evangelical.

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Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Green — Joe Focht confirmed as pastor. Site shows Women's Ministry but no women in teaching pastor roles.

Green — Joe Focht is a strong male pastor-teacher in the Calvary Chapel tradition. Male-led.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Green — Focht is a well-known, respected Calvary Chapel pastor.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Green — Joe Focht is considered one of the best verse-by-verse teachers in Calvary Chapel.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active; large congregation at 13500 Philmont Ave.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No DEI/CRT; no affirming/progressive language.

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Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Calvary Chapel affiliation confirmed (History of Calvary Chapel, Map of Calvarys).

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Assessment

Calvary Chapel Philadelphia under Pastor Joe Focht is one of the premier Calvary Chapel congregations on the East Coast. Four Sunday services (8, 10, 12, 6pm) plus Wednesday Bible study — indicating a very large, active congregation. Focht is widely respected as one of the best verse-by-verse Bible teachers in the Calvary Chapel movement. Highly recommended for serious Bible students.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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