Calvary Chapel Melbourne

This is your typical evangelical megachurch. Several problems I saw immediately 1) Size: this church is just too large. It feels like a production, and it is difficult to build community in a place like this. 2) Leadership: It is NOT transparent in any way shape or form. Here, the pastor is in charge, and he hand selects those who head committees and serve in leadership positions (The Moses Model of Leadership). Although Pastor Mark is good, I can forsee issues with this structure, if something were to go wrong. Women cannot hold any office, and cannot teach classes with men in them. I have a problem with this. 3) Accountability: There is none. 4) This church is cliquey. No explanation needed here. 5) Theology: Calvary falls on the very conservative end of evangelicalism, bordering on fundamentalism. What sets Calvary apart, is how other denominations, and churches are condemned on a regular basis. If you don’t want to check your brain at the door, you may want to look elsewhere.

Great church. Coming from a Southern Baptist background I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. Also I was weary of a big church as if they were only about profits. Fortunately I was wrong! Pastor Mark is awesome, he offends people that don’t want to hear the truth and he solidifies the truth. He’s funny with his teachings which keep you interested. Plus they have a café to eat and worship!

Excellent worship, kids programs, and group studies… Pastor Mark speaks from the heart, and he gets you really involved in his sermons. They have a wonderful Moms4Moms class twice a month in the mornings and evenings… numberous book studies throughout the year. They have a café (which all proceeds go to ministires) that is fabulous. I have tried several breakfast and dinner options that were wonderful. You can sit in the commons, eat, drink, and whorship. I love this church!!!