Why Calvary in Savannah  as a church home? First, at Calvary in Savannah you will discover an emphasis on the WORD OF GOD. We believe that the uncertain sounds of our society are met and overcome by concrete principles and precepts found in Scripture. The preaching/teaching endeavors of this church are intentionally designed to demonstrate how the Bible intersects with the everyday transactions of life. For counsel that is as challenging as it is comforting, as relevant as it is reassuring, Calvary in Savannah is the place.

Second, at Calvary in Savannah you will discover an emphasis on the WORSHIP OF GOD. We believe that worship is meant to be a magnificent encounter in which the Divine and the human meet – an event that facilitates a personal interaction between God and those who seek Him. For a worship experience that is exciting, vibrant, and uplifting, Calvary in Savannah is the place.

Third, at Calvary in Savannah you will discover an emphasis on the WARMTH OF GOD. We believe that caring for others is a vital part of congregational life. Those who are active here find that their joys are double while their sorrows are halved. For friendship that encourages the heart and lightens the load, Calvary in Savannah is the place.

Fourth, at Calvary in Savannah you will discover an emphasis on the WORK OF GOD. We believe that the Christian church has the most important mission on earth, that the church, with its message of life in Christ, is the hope of the world. Indeed, all who follow Christ are ministers and play a significant role in our reaching/teaching/ caring initiatives. For opportunities of service that make a real difference, Calvary in Savannah is the place.

I extend to you a personal invitation to experience what God is doing through the ministries of Calvary in Savannah. We are a fellowship of Christian disciples who believe that God has placed us in the heart of Savannah for the purpose of influencing our community in a life-transforming way. We want to be a blessing to you, and we are confident that you will be a blessing to us. Calvary in Savannah just may be the place for you.

Calgary's Philosophy of Ministry and Leadership
Senior Pastor, Dr. John S. Connell

With all my heart, I believe that God brought me into this world to preach.  Like Jeremiah, before I was in the womb God destined me to proclaim His Word.  My highest desire is not only to feed the sheep God has placed under my care but also to prepare for them a feast.

A pastor should be a teacher as well as a preacher.  One of his primary responsibilities is that of equipping the saints.  I purposefully involve myself in the numerous training endeavors of the church, and I provide ample time during Wednesday night Bible study for questions concerning any area of Scripture, theology, or world events as they relate to a biblical perspective.

If a church is to grow, a pastor must be an administrator and leader.  He should be able, through the power of the Holy Spirit, not only to care for the details of daily ministry and the implementation of ongoing programs, but he must also have the ability to stir the people to action and to a vision concerning their personal lives, their church, and their community.

Every pastor is called to do the work of an evangelist.  He is greatly helped in that work if he has also been gifted as an evangelist.  It has been my privilege, through personal evangelistic encounters, to lead many to saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Among the staff, the role of the pastor is one of guidance and coordination.  He must make sure that the programs of the church are operating in harmony, that each department is moving toward its greatest potential.  The pastor must understand the needs of the staff both personally and corporately.  He must allow them to use their creativity and abilities in the unique capacities given to them by God.  He must give them freedom to work and demonstrate open support for their labors.  However, the staff must understand that the pastor is the pastor.  Thus, he has the responsibility not only to direct but also to re direct.  When the pastor must make a difficult decision, the staff must be willing to accept that decision graciously.  Problems that develop within the staff should be kept within the staff and handled in prompt, mature, and godly fashion.

Among lay leadership, I believe that an indispensable characteristic of a growing church is a broad base of lay leadership.  The taller the structure the broader the base must be.  A church cannot be effective if all is built upon one man or a handful of people.  A pyramid is not stable when standing on one point; neither is a church.  All of the people should have some responsibility as opposed to some of the people having all the responsibility.

The pastor and staff must see that the many leaders and workers of the church receive proper training for their specific area(s) of ministry.  Volunteers perform ably when adequately equipped and motivated.  Church leaders and workers are not to view themselves as working for the pastor and staff but with the pastor and staff - co laborers in the task of ministry, each with a vital and unique function within the body of Christ.  The people are not present to help the pastor and staff do the work of the church, rather, the pastor and staff are present to help the people do the work of the church.