  Calvary Temple is affiliated with the
Assemblies of God, comprised of more than 12,000 churches and 2.8
million people in the U.S., and an estimated 52.5 million individuals
worldwide, making it one of the fastest-growing fellowships in the
world. God continues to show great favor to and blessing on the
Assemblies of God as this movement of people strives to fulfill the
will and purpose of the Lord.
"Affiliation" means we are not controlled by a parent organization;
rather, the Assemblies of God believes that the best leadership for a
community is at the local level. We are owned, operated and controlled
by the local membership here at Calvary Temple. This means...
• We choose our own pastors and programs.
• We own our own buildings and properties.
• Our affiliation allows us to network with other Christians around the
world who are known for their commitment to Christ. We strongly feel
there is a great benefit to networking with God's Church and other
believers.
• Our affiliation allows us to participate in an extensive missionary
organization made up of over 2,500 world missionaries and associates in
150 nations. In addition, the Assemblies of God has targeted the United
States as a mission field, with 1,013 missionaries serving in areas as
varied as cities, hospitals, college campuses, prisons, military bases,
and Native American reservations. We are a church that desires to see
the Good News of God's love shared around the world!
• The Assemblies of God holds their credentialed ministers accountable
to lifestyles of integrity, sound doctrine and faithful stewardship,
thereby safeguarding the Name of the Lord Jesus and the local ministry.
• Our affiliation allows Calvary Temple to embrace our
distinct heritage, yet enjoins us to the body of Christ at large as we
work with other churches to win this world for Jesus, fulfililng the
Great Commission in Matthew 28:19, "Therefore go and make disciples of
all nations..."
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