Who We Are


Our Vision Statement expresses well who we seek to be as followers of Jesus Christ:  

Calvary Baptist Church is a Christ-centered community of faith devoted to the worship of the Living God. Committed to a deeper understanding of God's word, we aspire to grow personally and communally, to become a sanctuary for all God's people, and to pour out God's love in the local and global community.


We seek to enact this vision through Calvary's Kingdom Concept--the place where our collective gifts, passion for Jesus and opportunities for God overlap:

Calvary Baptist Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by building relationships through missions.  



Browse through this website to witness how God is shaping us as individuals, families and a community of faith for His purposes and our neighbors. 


Our History

Calvary has a unique, wonderful beginning. We were formed when two churches decided to merge. This happened in 1928. The present location was the location of Provident Heights church. The Brook Avenue church merged with Provident Hts. and Calvary was born! 


Pastor A.J. Holt became the pastor, and served as pastor for over 30 years. Our chapel is the original Provident Heights sanctuary. The present Calvary Sanctuary was built in 1954, under Dr. Holt's leadership.


The neighborhood has changed quite dramatically over the 86 years of Calvary's existence. We have changed too. Our people come from not only within our neighborhood, but also from every part of the Greater Waco area.


Calvary has remained in its location for all of its 86 year lifespan, and is committed to minister in the name of Jesus, and with the love of Jesus, right where we were started.