Calvary Baptist Church

Predominantly Asian congregation; the English service is at 11:30am. The minister for the English service also facilitates the Sunday school and fellowship groups. The English minister tends to use personal anecdotes as introductions to the message/​illustrations in his messages. He’s quite approachable and willing to answer questions. His wife gave a message on the first time I visited this church; she is an animated speaker, very passionate and has an extensive knowledge of scripture.
The members are friendly and welcoming without being pushy, and seem genuine in what they believe and how they act. For example, I have received multiple offers for rides to and from church activities or to do groceries/​errands. The age distribution seems geared towards students and young professionals in the English service, although the Chinese service seems to have an older age distribution.
Lunch is provided after service and Sunday school. It is free for newcomers, although a donation of few dollars (honor system) is expected of regular attendees. Lunch consists of a choice of white/​fried rice, a choice of spicy/​non-​spicy noodles, a vegetable dish and a meat dish (the latter two are catered).
The church seems to have a strong focus on missions, particularly global missions.