Calvary Life

Why does the church observe the Lord’s Supper, and what does it actually mean when we gather around the table?In this episode of Calvary Life, Charles and Paul discuss the biblical meaning and practice of the Lord’s Supper. They explore its connection to baptism, church membership, accountability, and church discipline, while explaining why communion is more than a private moment between an individual and God.The conversation also considers who should participate, the importance of self-examination, how often the Lord’s Supper should be observed, and why the way a church practices communion matters. Ultimately, the Lord’s Supper points us back to the death and resurrection of Christ, reminds us that we belong to one another as His people, and directs our hope forward to the day when we will fellowship with Christ at His table forever.

What does a healthy deacon ministry actually look like? On this week’s episode of Calvary Life, Charles sits down with our new Deacon Chairman, Joseph Parden, to talk about the biblical role of deacons and how that ministry is lived out at Calvary. They discuss the relationship between elders and deacons, what makes a biblically healthy deacon body, recent changes to Calvary’s deacon ministry, and three words that capture the heart of the role: Serve. Lead. Support.

Church plant update with East Avenue Baptist Church pastor Zach Daniels