What is it that makes Calvary Chapel different from other Bible-believing, evangelical churches? It's always good to have a grasp of the unique work that God has done in our fellowship. If Calvary Chapel is exactly like the church across the street it would be better to simply merge the two. But, if there are distinctives that make us different, then we have a unique and special place in the plan of God. Certainly there are churches that share many of our beliefs and practices. We're not renegades. But God has done a wonderful work of balance in the Calvary Chapel movement that does make us different in many areas.
For many years, Pastor Ed Taylor has served in various leadership positions at Calvary Chapel in Downey, California where he also completed a 2-year intensive Bible school and college. He was the single adult pastor there from 1996-1999 just before moving to Colorado to plant this fellowship. Pastor Ed teaches God's Word with practical application for the Christian today, never watering down the message of the Bible, and always reminding the believer of God's great love and grace toward us. His deep passion is to teach the Bible verse-by-verse, line upon line, precept upon precept. Pastor Ed's transparency from the pulpit is refreshing and allows people of all walks of life to continue growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.