Calvary Presbyterian Church (PCA) — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Mark J. Bender (Senior Pastor); Rev. Paul M. Michanczyk (Associate Pastor); Rev. Gary Roest (Special Advisor to Session)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.calvarynorfolk.org

Pastor Credentials Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox per Westminster

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy per Westminster

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Reformed

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

PCA male elders/pastors per BCO

Male elders/pastors per Reformed/Presbyterian polity

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

PCA session

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

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Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

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Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Verify

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

PCA Tidewater Presbytery

Strong

Assessment

Calvary Presbyterian Church (PCA) at 150 Kempsville Road Norfolk. Tidewater Presbytery member congregation. Pastor field needs verification via the staff page.

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✓ Researched church website

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

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