Calvary of Albuquerque — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Skip Heitzig (Senior Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Calvary Chapel Association

Service Times Saturday 6:30 PM; Sunday 9:00 and 11:00 AM; Wednesday 6:30 PM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website calvarynm.church

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Homepage confirms Skip Heitzig association but Calvary Chapel Distinctives statement not surfaced via homepage fetch — verify on Beliefs page.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Site states commitment to 'depth of Scripture' and verse-by-verse teaching; Calvary Chapel Distinctives affirm inerrancy.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's ministry link present in navigation — confirmed program exists (upgrade from yellow possible on verification of content).

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Grace-through-faith gospel within Calvary Chapel framework; sola fide language not quoted on available page.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Pastor Skip Heitzig (male) named as vision leader; Calvary Chapel tradition male-only pastoral DNA.

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Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Skip Heitzig association confirmed on homepage; elder plurality structure not detailed.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verse-by-verse expository through books of the Bible — classic Calvary Chapel hallmark.

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

National radio/TV ministry and Spanish ministry reflect Great Commission focus.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Site explicitly states 'For Anyone, Not Everyone' — refusing to pacify critics or cater to preferences; no DEI/affirming language.

Strong

Accountability Structure

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

Calvary Chapel Association — non-denominational, looser accountability than confessional denominations.

Caution

Assessment

Calvary of Albuquerque (now Calvary Church) is led by the nationally known Skip Heitzig, who has a significant radio and TV ministry reaching thousands. Calvary Chapel tradition emphasizes verse-by-verse Bible teaching through entire books of the Bible. Heitzig is one of the more prominent Calvary Chapel pastors nationally. The church has a full weekly schedule: Saturday evening, two Sunday morning services, and Wednesday evening — indicating serious commitment to teaching and discipleship. Spanish ministry available. Strong prospect for Albuquerque.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Upgraded cultural to green based on explicit anti-pandering language. Strong Calvary Chapel profile confirmed.

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[1] Live source calvarynm.church/about

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