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Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church

205 Gust Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23701
SBC - Long-Tenure Pastor Conservative
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Allen R. McFarland
Founded 1982
Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC) - SBCV
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website www.cebclive.org/
Pastor Credentials D.D., D.Min.
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Conservative SBC; male-only pastoral office consistent with BFM 2000.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor McFarland served as SBCV president; very long tenure (since 1982).
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Conservative SBCV pillar church.
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Assessment
Long-tenured pastor Dr. Allen McFarland has led Calvary Evangelical Baptist since 1982 (40+ years). Active in SBCV leadership (former SBCV president). Conservative Southern Baptist congregation in Portsmouth.
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Enrichment Notes

Verified 2026-04-30 from cebclive.org and SBCV publications.

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  1. [1] Live source cebclive.org
  2. [2] Live source sbcv.org/churches/calvary-evangelical-baptist-church-port…
  3. [3] Live source issuu.com/sbcv/docs/proclaimer-2020-spring/s/10348870

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