Who We Are

Calvary Baptist Church has been part of the Ritchie community in Edmonton since the 1950s. In 2021, a new leadership team was established, marking the beginning of what has been described as a “church replant.” Calvary embraces servant leadership, fostering an environment focused on discipleship and high church engagement. Our emphasis includes volunteering, participation in home groups, and building meaningful relationships within the church body.

We believe that all believers are part of the priesthood and that spiritual growth happens together—as a family—through active engagement in the life of the church. We hold firmly to the life-changing power of Jesus Christ and believe that, through Christ-centred community, we experience the love and restoration of God.

Core Values

Emphasis on the Bible as the authority for our doctrine and teaching, and Jesus as the Living Word of God and Supreme Head of the Church.
Functioning as a relationship-based community of believers, pursuing practical ways to bless, encourage, and build caring relationships.
A strong belief in the priesthood of all believers, promoting the theme of every member as a minister.
Emphasizing Home Groups as an important ingredient in the life of every adult at Calvary.
Supporting missionary families and individuals from our body on long-term mission assignments.
A determination to prepare and invest in the next generation by embracing Young Adult, Youth, and Children’s ministries.
Encouraging the mentorship and nurturing of new believer’s and potential ministry leaders—discipleship!
A desire to do ministry within an environment of team leadership and discipleship.
Participating as a body in meaningful and fun church events and fellowships.

Our Mission

Our Mission: Making disciples together who:

Worship God: Enjoy being children of a loving father
Live in Community: care for each other through the unity of the Spirit
Are on Mission: Bless the world as priests and ambassadors of Jesus

Our Vision

To be a family of congregations who celebrate the life-changing grace of Christ.

Our Team

Amy Israelson

Pastoral Care and Home Group Coordinator

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Bob Foo

Leadership

has been attending Calvary since 2000 and retired from a 34 year teaching career in 2009. He became a Christian through a U of A campus ministry in 1979, and discipleship and mentoring were strongly imprinted on him. He has…

Deene Webb

Children's Ministry Coordinator

Marcia Kostelyk

Leadership

Phil Webb

Rusty Foerger

Sandra Holmes

Administrative Assistant

Preamble to the Doctrinal Statement

Doctrine is what the whole Bible teaches, serving as an indispensable framework for coherent belief and a guard against false teaching. It defines what we believe and guides how we live, promoting sound doctrine and a pursuit of Jesus Christ. This Preamble emphasizes doctrinal clarity to foster communal unity, grace, and discipleship within our church family.

Doctrinal Statement

Doctrinal Statement, March 13, 2022.pdf Our Core Beliefs: The full Doctrinal Statement is an authoritative guide outlining what we believe. It covers The Bible, the Triune God, Salvation, The Local Church, Marriage, and Civil Government, all pointing to Jesus Christ as the center of our faith

Short Commentary on the Doctrinal Statement

Short Commentary on the Doctrinal Statement October 2024.pdf Relational Theology: This Short Commentary introduces our Doctrinal Statement. It focuses on how we believe, using the lens of Relational Theology, grace, and compassion to explain our core beliefs and foster communal unity and discipleship.