Worship Service Descriptions

Elements Common to Both Worship Service Styles

  • The expositional teaching and application of the Bible.
  • Sound theology faithful to Calvary’s doctrinal statement.
  • Passionate and authentic worship to glorify God with a balance of music and message.
  • Healthy participation and involvement of each person.
  • Evangelistic zeal for Christ and the salvation of all who attend our services.

1st Service Distinctives

2nd Service Distinctives

Sound volume and lighting that is consistently acceptable for the service and comfortable for participants.

Sound and room ambiance appropriate to the worship music/mood with a wider range of volume and use of lighting.

Blend of hymns and contemporary praise and worship songs arranged in
a relevant style to include rhythm section, choir, orchestra, vocal team, various instruments.

Use of ancient and modern music arranged more for bands driven by guitar, drums, keyboard and a few vocalists; no choir or orchestra.

Creative and appropriate use of drama, testimonies, illustrations and personal response that apply to the message.

Creative expressions and responses to biblical truths allowing for personal response time with increased use of “sacred spaces”, artistic expressions, visuals, prayer stations.

A creative use of both presented and participative worship music.

Less focus on presented music.