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Continental Reformed

Calgary Canadian Reformed Church

18 Hart Estates Boulevard NE, Calgary, AB T1X 0L3, Canada
Recommended — Aligned on Core Priorities
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Johannes Kalkman (Minister Emeritus; congregation seeking permanent minister)
Founded 1964
Denomination Canadian Reformed Churches
Service Times Sunday 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.calgarycanrc.com
Pastor Credentials M.Div., Minister Emeritus
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Three Forms of Unity.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Reformed inerrantist.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's societies typical.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Canons of Dort.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male-only officers.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Plurality of male elders; pulpit currently vacant — Rev. Kalkman as Minister Emeritus.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Twice-Sunday catechetical.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Classis Alberta.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Calgary Dutch Reformed.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
CanRC federation.
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Assessment
Calgary CanRC was instituted 1964. Currently calling a permanent minister after recent declines; Rev. Johannes Kalkman serves as Minister Emeritus. Classic CanRC confessional pattern.
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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://canrc.org/churches/calgary on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Rev. Kalkman Minister Emeritus + Canadian Reformed Churches (Classis Alberta).

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