Calvary Chapel Sarasota — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Carl Dixon

Founded 1987

Denomination Calvary Chapel

Service Times Sunday mornings — check website for times

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website ccsrq.cc

Pastor Credentials Verified via church website

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Homepage reached. Self-description: 'a body of believers committed to the lordship of Jesus Christ.' Mission: 'Love God. Grow disciples. Share Christ.' Orthodox Calvary Chapel Christology affirmed.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Calvary Chapel — Scripture affirmed as authoritative.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Dedicated /men ministry route confirmed in site navigation.

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Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Calvary Chapel — salvation by 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?

Calvary Chapel network polity is complementarian (male eldership); no female senior pastors indicated.

Male pastoral leadership; Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male pastoral leadership confirmed.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Expository/biblical preaching emphasis.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Great Commission focus.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No DEI/CRT language detected; gospel-centered mission.

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Accountability Structure

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

Calvary Chapel affiliation confirmed via church branding — network tie to CC Association. Green — confessional/network anchor + male leadership + men's ministry satisfies flip-green rubric.

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Assessment

Calvary Chapel Sarasota was founded in 1987 by Carl and Valerie Dixon (from Canada). Carl has been the Senior Pastor from day one for nearly 40 years of faithful ministry. Calvary Chapel verse-by-verse teaching tradition.

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✓ Researched church website

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

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