
Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Calvary Chapel Association
Service Times
Verify — multiple services (Phoenix and Glendale campuses)
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?
Inerrancy affirmed — Statement of Faith PDF posted on site.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's Morning Eye Opener (6:00 am) + Men's Bible Study (7:45 am) confirmed on active event calendar — green.
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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 senior pastor J. Mark Martin; complementarian.

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Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
'We are relentlessly passionate about evangelizing God's earth through solid Bible teaching' — Pastor J. Mark Martin quote verbatim; multi-campus (Central Phoenix + Northwest Glendale).
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Solid Bible teaching — verse-by-verse tradition.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
1 church with 2 locations (Phoenix, Glendale); evangelism emphasis.
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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?
Calvary Chapel (formerly Calvary Community Church).
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Assessment
CalvaryPHX is a well-established Calvary Chapel founded in 1982 by Pastor J. Mark Martin. Started with 11 people in a school band room, now a multi-campus church (Phoenix and Glendale) with three assistant pastors and seven associate pastors. Over 30 years of Bible teaching. Strong pastoral stability. Address confirmed at 12612 N Black Canyon Hwy. No men's ministry found.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended