To Know and Extend the Transforming Love of
Jesus Christ
Our vision
Our Mission:
“Living in awe of the love of
Jesus Christ by:
Proclaiming
His Glory in Worship
Experiencing
His Love in Community
Extending
His Compassionate Lordship
In Ourselves
In Our Homes
In Our Church Body
In Our Community
In Our World"
STATEMENT OF FAITH
• The Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and practice.
• There is one God, eternal and self-existing in three persons (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) who are to be equally loved, honored, and adored.
• All mankind participated in Adam's fall from his original sinless state and is thus lost in sin and totally helpless.
• The Sovereign God, for no other reason than His own unfathomable love and mercy, has chosen lost sinners from every nation to be redeemed by the quickening power of the Holy Spirit and through the atoning death and resurrection of His son, Jesus Christ.
• Those sinners whom the Spirit quickens, come to believe in Christ as Savior by the Word of God, are born again, become sons of God, and will persevere to the end.
• Justification is by faith and through it the undeserving sinner is clothed with the righteousness of Christ.
• The goal of God's salvation in the life of the Christian is holiness, good works, and service for the glory of God.
• At death the Christian's soul passes immediately into the presence of God and the unbeliever's soul is eternally separated from God unto condemnation.
• Baptism is a sign seal of God's covenant and is properly administered to children of believers in their infancy as well as to those who come as adults to trust in Christ.
• Jesus Christ will return to earth, visibly and bodily, at a time when He is not expected, to consummate history and the eternal plan of God.
• The Gospel of God's salvation in Jesus Christ must be proclaimed to all the world as a witness before Jesus Christ return.
Presbyterian Church in America
The PCA is an evangelical denomination in that we proclaim the gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. The word “evangelical” comes from the Greek word meaning “good news.” We desire all people to trust in the saving work of Jesus and enjoy eternal life in him.
The PCA is a reformed denomination in that we believe in the biblical truth proclaimed during the Protestant Reformation. The Word of God, rather than tradition, is the only guide for the Church. God alone saves through his immeasurable mercy and according to his sovereign plan. We believe the system of doctrine taught in the Bible is summarized well in the Westminster Confession of Faith with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms.
The PCA is a Presbyterian denomination in that we have a representative form of church government. A local church is governed by a “Session” comprised of elders (i.e., “presbyters”) elected by the members of the congregation. Pastors and representatives of local churches in a region form a “Presbytery.” Representatives of Presbyteries and local churches meet annually at a “General Assembly.”
Calvary Pastors and Staff
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Angel graduated from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in May of 2018 while serving as an Elder at Medway Community Church in Medway, Massachusetts and working as a Property Manager for a National Real Estate Investment Firm. Prior to moving to Massachusetts for seminary, Angel and his wife Brittany lived in Central Florida where he served on staff at Saint Andrews Chapel. In the Fall of 2018 Angel was installed as the Associate Pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church. In January of 2023 he was installed as the Pastor of Congregational Life. Angel and Brittany first met in Central Florida although they are both originally from Miami. They have been married since 2007 and have three children.
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Steve also serves as Chief of Staff and Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, where he earned the MDiv. and D.Min. degrees. He has served in pastoral ministry and in a public corporation before his current service at Calvary.
Steve is married to Susan, they are parents of three children and doting grandparents of seven grandchildren. For fun, the Carters like to discuss movies with friends, cycle on level terrain, and enjoy as much of the summer as possible on Cape Cod.
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Peggy was born in Taiwan, started piano at the age of five, violin at nine, and started serving in worship ministry when she was twelve years old. She joined the staff at Calvary in 2017. Her training has included receiving her Master’s degree in Voice Performance from Temple University and she is also an active singer in the greater Philadelphia area.
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As members since 1996, Becky and her husband, Kevin, raised their four children here at Calvary. During that time, Becky has enjoyed several roles within children’s ministry and church life, generally. She has filled the office manager position since September of 2017 and the Children's Ministry position since September of 2018. In her free time she enjoys listening to podcasts or meeting a friend for coffee. Becky has a Christian Education degree from Messiah College.
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Darren has been working in youth ministry since 2003 and has served with Calvary PCA since 2006. He graduated from Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, PA with a Masters of Divinity degree in 2007. He works as a high school science and math teacher for a school in the Souderton area. Darren lives in Blue Bell with his wife, Ellen, and their three children.
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Drew is a servant of Jesus Christ and a Pennsylvania native. He graduated from Villanova University (BS in Biology) and Westminster Theological Seminary (MDiv in Pastoral Ministry). He has worked part-time in church ministry since 2020. Drew is happily married to his wife Sarah, and they live together in Willow Grove with their young son. If you visit the Freed household, you will likely be offered tea to drink, a book to read, and a board game to play!
