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Calvary Chapel

Calvary Chapel Sacramento

Sacramento, CA
Calvary Chapel — inerrancy + expository confirmed; leadership/network accountability still informal
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Xavier Ries
Founded Unknown
Denomination Calvary Chapel
Service Times Sunday (check website for times)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website calvarysac.org
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Calvary Chapel — orthodox, trinitarian.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Re-fetch reaffirms explicit 'inerrancy of the Bible and the expository teaching of it' on homepage — green confirmed.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Dedicated men's ministry confirmed (/ministries/men) with scheduled 'Men's Prayer' events — green.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Calvary Chapel — 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 pastor; CC traditionally male-led. Verify.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Page references a 'Steward Board Meeting' but does not specify elder gender composition — verify in person.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Re-fetch reaffirms expository teaching commitment — green confirmed.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Verify.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
CC generally conservative.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Calvary Chapel association is a fellowship not a confessional body; pastor names not on homepage; no formal accountability network. Yellow held — cannot flip green without confessional tie or named elder plurality.
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Assessment
Calvary Chapel Sacramento at calvarysac.org. Led by Pastor Paul. Calvary Chapel movement is generally conservative, Bible-teaching, verse-by-verse. Distinct from Calvary Christian Center (Pastors Phillip & Brenda Goudeaux — co-pastor model with female pastor would be RED). Needs sermon review to confirm this is the right Calvary Chapel and full assessment.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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