WHO WE ARE
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO GOD.
C.O.R.E.S.
COMMITTED TO TRUTH
ONE IN SPIRIT
REJOICING IN REDEMPTION
ENERGETIC IN PRAYER
SERVING WITH SPIRITUAL GIFTS
CONSTITUTION
In order to affirm and preserve the principles of our faith, to guarantee that this body may be governed in an orderly and efficient manner consistent with the Scriptures, and for the purpose of preserving the unity of this church, the liberties inherent in each individual
ministry partner and the freedom of action of this body with respect to its relation to other churches of the same faith, we declare the following:
1. The pre-eminence of Christ as
our Divine Lord and Savior.
2. The supreme authority of the
Bible and its sufficiency as our
only rule of faith and practice.
3. Regenerate ministry
partnership.
4. The symbolic ordinances of
believer’s…
VALUES
Bible: We consider the Bible to be the inerrant Word of God and the basis of all our teaching.
Relevant: We communicate the timeless truths of the Bible so that our community can understand and respond.
Prayer: We commune with God to know Him intimately, to understand His purpose and to experience His peace.
Fellowship: We cultivate love and believe that intimacy and spiritual growth happen best in small groups.
Grace: We connect with people as they are and provide a safe place of restoration and spiritual growth.
Mercy: We care for those in need by extending a helping hand.
Serving: We consider others better than ourselves and serve them in love.
Outreach: We commit to reaching others for Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit.
MISSION STATEMENT
Calvary is a church that loves God, loves people, and reproduces disciple-making disciples.
STRATEGY
Loving
Love God. Love people.
Growing
Growing
Guide people toward spiritual maturity.
Serving
Provide opportunities for ministry and encourage every believer to use their spiritual gifts to serve God by
serving people.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 10am-4pm
Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES:
Faith Builders Studies Starts @ 8:45 am
Connection Fellowship @ 9:45 am,
WORSHIP SERVICE STARTS @ 10:15AM
CONNECT EVENTS
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Connect with Calvary’s Lead Team
John Van GorkomLead Pastor
Josh Van GorkomFamily Life and Discipleship Pastor
(JAH)James Alan Hall
Worship Arts Pastor
Drew ElgersmanStudent Pastor
Christina SeidChildren’s Director
Sue Moss
Office Administrator
Fred Whyte
Congregational Care Pastor
Scott Soden
Facilities Manager
I’M NEW HERE
Calvary 101
Here at Calvary, we are committed to connecting people to God. Our vision is to love God, love people, and reproduce disciple-making disciples. On Sunday mornings we begin our services with an amazing blend of contemporary worship songs and great hymns of the faith that are God-centered and exalt the supremacy of Christ. We believe prayer to be a vital component to all we do, we take special time for personal and corporate prayer in every service. Preaching and teaching comes directly from the Bible, which is our only source of absolute and unchanging truth. During every service we have safe and secure nursery and childcare for your kids. We are a mix of inter generational people, young and old, wearing anything from blue jeans to suits, you will be welcomed with the genuine love of Christ. We welcome you to come just as you are and connect with us as we connect to God!
Calvary is:
Devoted to God’s Word
Christ Centered
Spirit Led
Grace Filled
Servant Hearted
Prayer Focused
Intent on Fellowship
Accepting and Friendly
MINISTRIES
PLACES TO CONNECT!
WORSHIP
The Levites of the Old Testament were commissioned by God to provide everything necessary for the nation of Israel to gather for worship. Calvary’s LeviTeam still believes and serves in that capacity – with the…
United Prayer Ministry:
The AWARE Security Team:
Custodial Team:
The Tech Team: (sound, video, lighting, screens, broadcast, and LiveStream) Creative Team: (Platform Design and Church décor)
Lead Worship Team: (Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Drama, Artist)
Our first and foremost focus in worship is on the glory of our Great God, second is the unity with the message God has given the lead pastor(s) to share with the body, and finally to engage and focus the Unique body here at Calvary vertically through all the arts.
If you would like more information about the LeviTeam or would like to serve in this area please take time to read through our
and contact Pastor JAH (James Alan Hall) at 901-268-3359 or email at…
NEXUS
This is our ministries to our Students from 6th – 12th grades. Sprea
ding the Infinite love of
Christ is what we are about! His love is so powerful and perfect that when realized by His followers it changes how they think, act, talk and live! Radi8 equips students through the studying of God’s Word to grow deeper in love with Him and to love others as Christ would love them. Students will be encouraged to memorize God’s Word, study it, apply it, and tell others about it! Having Christ as your Savior is life changing and we want others to experience that same love!
NEXUS Meeting Times:
ILLUMIN8:
Wed. 6 – 7:30 PM
(September – April)
6th – 8th grades meet together and do A topical study straight from God’s Word. A main topic is presented and then students split into small groups to discuss and apply it to their lives. Most nights includes games, worship and study/small group time.
RADI8:
Wed. 6:30 – 9 PM (Sept – May)
9th – 12th grades meet together and do an in-depth study of God’s Word. Studies range from verse by verse book of the Bible to experiencing God for Students. A great time to dig deeper!
If you would like more information about NEXUS Student Ministries or would like to serve in this area please contact Pastor Drew Elgersma at…
UPCOMING EVENT(S)
KIDZLINK
Our Goal:
To help your child connect to God through a dynamic God Centered and fun filled program designed jusst for them. It is our desire that their learning experience be exciting and encouraging so they will develop a deep and lasting relationship with Christ!
Our Focus:
To Share God’s love and life changing power one child at a time.
Our Desire:
To encourage, nurture, and teach your child in a loving, caring, fun, an safe atmosphere where they can enjoy learning about Jesus.
Our Hope:
To partner together with you as a parent and caregiver to develop a deeper understanding of who God is, while strengthening and developing the unique talents God has given them. So they will be equipped with the tools needed to serve God.
Sunday Morning
8:45 a.m.
– BibleLink – age specific Bible teaching for ages 3 years old through 5th grade; September through May
10:015 a.m. Worship
– DiscoverLink dismissed during worship Bible story, craft, memory verse, puppets and snack for ages 3-5 year olds. Offered year round.
Wednesday Nights
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
– AWANA – The purpose of AWANA at Calvary is to reach boys and girls in the Chippewa Valley with the Gospel of Christ. We have groups for children who are 4 years of age through those in 5th grade. Offered September through April
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AWANA REGISTERATION
Link Events
Vacation Bible School – offered in June.
Christmas Program – held in December.
We want to connect children to God in a
loving and secure environment.
If you would like more information or would like to serve in this area, please contact Christina Seid at…
A.I.M
This is our Ministry to the missionaries that we support here at Calvary by Seeking, Serving, and Sending help to them. This is accomplished by Seeking the needs of the lost and the missionaries we support, Serving missionaries in any and every way we can so that they can accomplish the mission, and Sending new missionaries out and sending help to our current missionaries.
For a complete list and information about missionaries and the AIM Team or would like to serve in this area, please contact us at 715-832-6363 or email us at… contact@calvaryeauclaire.org
HELPING HANDS
This is our Ministry to people that need help with meals, child care, house work, and family emergencies (hospital, funeral, etc). The purpose of our Helping Hands Ministry is to minister to the people of Calvary and our community by meeting their needs to better connect them to God.
If you are in need of this ministry or would like to help serve please contact Bonnie Van Gorkom at 715-271-0800 or email her at…
CONNECT GROUPS
In order to best meet the needs of your individual walk with Christ, Calvary offers Connect Groups. These are small communities of Christ followers that gather together due to similar interests. Connect Groups are crucial to spiritual growth because they provide an environment for fellowship and intimacy by being centered on God’s Truth. We are always planning to expand these groups so if you are interested in leading a Connect Group or just need more information about the current groups please contact Pastor Josh Van Gorkom at the church office at 715-832-6363 or email him at… joshua.vangorkom@calvaryeauclaire.org
XYZ
This is our Ministry to Senior Adults ages 55 and older that meets once a month to fellowship together through eating, singing, praying, and a devotional challenge. XYZ Stands for Xtra Years of Zest!! This Ministry is made up of a group of men and women who have lead by example through the years and have a heritage and legacy of faith in Christ. The purpose of XYZ is to minister to this generation by reminding them not how valuable they were but how valuable they continue to be!!
if you would like more information on our XYZ Senior adult ministry please contact Pastor Fred Whyte at 715-529-4615 or email him at…
UNITED
The Focus of this Prayer ministry is to gather the body of Christ together and cry out in unity to our Father in heaven on behalf of our church leadership and church family.
AREAS OF SERVICE:
Sunday Morning Prayer
I would like to unite with others at 8am to pray through our building
Service Prayer
I would like to be on a rotating team that will pray for our service while it is in progress.
Prayer Alerts
I would like to be contacted with urgent
prayer needs so I can unite in prayer with our church family.
(aka Prayer Chain)
Encouragrams
I would like to write encouraging notes to let people know they are being prayed over.
If you would like more information about the United Prayer Ministry or would like to serve in this area, please contact Whitney Hall at 901-485-0892 or email her at…
IMPROVEMENT
This is our Men’s Focused Ministry created to Improve Men to better carry the cross of Christ in their homes, jobs, and world around them! This is accomplished through many different, men specific, events throughout the year.
Events like:
Chili Cookoff
Flag Football
Men’s Softball League
Bible Studies
Gaming Nights
Every event is Christ focused and God centered as we dive into His Word while having fun fellowshipping with other men that are walking through the ups and downs that come with being a husband, father, friend, leader, and man in general!
If you would like more information about our ImproveMENT men’s ministry please contact Dan Cope at 715-577-9135 or email him at…
BELOVED
This is our Women’s Focused Ministries where ladies of all ages can come and Love on each other and Be Loved through any and all situations! This is accomplished through many different, women specific, events throughout the year.
EVENTS LIKE:
SCRAPBOOKING RETREATS
APPLES MINISTRY
CAMO AND LACE
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
AND OTHERS…
Every event is Christ focused and God centered as we dive into His Word while having fun fellowshipping with other women that are walking through the ups and downs that come with being a wife, mother, friend, leader, and woman in general!
If you would like more information about our BeLoved women’s ministry please contact Erin Selvig at…
CONVERGE
A ministry for young adults that is centered on Fellowship, Outreach, Prayer, and God’s Word. This is done through passionately living for Christ and gathering together with the intent of growing in relationship with Christ and each other. Converge meets weekly as well as having monthly fellowship and outreach events. For more information about Converge, please contact us at… pastorjosh@calvaryeauclaire.org
COLLEGELINK
A ministry for college students that is centered on the 3 F’s…Fun, Fellowship, & FOOD (Physical and Spiritual). This is done through passionately living for Christ and gathering together with the intent of growing in relationship with Christ and each other. CoLink meets weekly as well as having monthly fellowship and outreach events. For more information about CoLink, please contact us at…
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Address:
Address:
3036 EPIPHANY LANE,
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Phone: 715-832-6363
Email: contact@calvaryeauclaire.org
Email: contact@calvaryeauclaire.org
Pastor: Pastor John Van Gorkom
Email: pastorjohn@calvaryeauclaire.org
Email: pastorjohn@calvaryeauclaire.org
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 10am-4pm
Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES:
Faith Builders Studies Starts @ 8:45 am
Connection Fellowship @ 9:45 am,
WORSHIP SERVICE STARTS @ 10:15AM
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