Calvary Temple International — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Matt Battista (Lead Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Assemblies of God

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website www.calvarynj.com

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Assemblies of God Statement of Fundamental Truths affirms Trinitarian orthodoxy.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

AG affirms Scripture as inspired and authoritative; varying inerrancy language.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not stated on homepage — verify.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

AG sola fide evangelical soteriology; Pentecostal theological framework.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Assemblies of God ordains women (since 1914); Lead Pastor Matt Battista's 'wife Holly' referenced as co-ministering — egalitarian tendency at denominational level.

AG ordains women; Lead Pastor Matt Battista (male) with wife Holly co-ministering — egalitarian-leaning

WARNING!

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Single-lead-pastor + spouse model typical; elder structure not confirmed.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Described as 'inspiring messages' — topical/therapeutic framing visible on homepage.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Not detailed on available sources — verify.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Inclusive welcome language ('from all walks of life'); no explicit affirming language visible.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Assemblies of God — denominational accountability but permits female ordination (egalitarian-leaning).

Caution

Assessment

Calvary Temple International is an Assemblies of God congregation in Wayne led by Lead Pastor Matt Battista and his wife Holly for 16+ years. Evangelical Pentecostal tradition; verify complementarian convictions.

#assemblies-of-god#pentecostal#wayne#northern-nj

Sources & Evidence

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[1] Live source calvarynj.com

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