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Our Core Values
People matter to God. Therefore, they matter to us. God’s message, the Bible, transforms people’s lives. People are the church. Our church must have an evangelical impact on our community. Ministry must be carried out in a relevant way. The Bible is the guide for all faith and practice. Every Christian has a God-given ministry. We are to live holy in a unholy world.
Service Times:
Sunday:
9:30 Morning Worship Service, Children’s Church
11:00 Adult Bible Fellowships, Sunday School
6:00 Evening Worship Service
Wednesday:
6:00 Prayer Meeting/Bible Study, AWANA, Youth Groups
Leadership Team:
Our leadership team recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Our passion and goal is to equip the believers for the work of the ministry.
Pastor Ralph Wingate Jr., Senior Pastor
Ralph Wingate, Jr. has been senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church since 1983. He is a graduate of Midwestern Baptist Bible College in Pontiac, MI, and earned his Masters degree from Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburg, IN. He has published a book entitled “That I May See Him.”
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Pastor Jerry Kamphuis, Administrative Pastor
Jerry has been attending Calvary since 2004. He joined the team in September of 2010 and is serving as the Administrative Pastor. He graduated from Liberty University in 1980 majoring in Church Ministries. He and
his wife Robbi love the opportunities that ministry provides.
Pastor Mel Barth, Family Pastor
Mel came to Calvary Baptist Church in 1999. His ministry focuses primarily on families and children. He was born in Canton, OH and graduated from Bob Jones University in 1988. Mel is a two-time cancer survivor whose passions include evangelism, mentoring the next generation, and survivorship/cancer counseling.
Pastor Matt Horine, Youth Pastor
Matt joined Calvary’s pastoral team in 2007. He got his degree in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute in 2006. Matt grew up in Normal and is a graduate of Calvary Christian Academy. He teaches guitar and plays drums. He has a passion for relational evangelism and discipleship.
Isaac Judd, Music Director
In 2011, Isaac returned home to Illinois to serve as the music director for Calvary Baptist Church and Calvary Christian Academy. He attended Calvary Christian Academy for thirteen years and then received his degree in instrumental music education from Cedarville University in 2007. He enjoys working with musicians, worshipping the Lord with fellow believers, riding motorcycles, and spending time with people.
Mark Freeze, Technical Director
Mark and his family have attended Calvary since 2002. He grew up in the Central Illinois area. Mark is a graduate of Pensacola Christian College in 1988 with a BS degree in Accounting. He enjoys sports of all kinds. Mark has a passion for worship, drama, and music.
