Calvary Baptist Church

Bro. Gary surrendered to the ministry in April 2000.  God blessed him to become the leader of Calvary Baptist Church in July 2011.  Bro. Gary and his wife, Debbie, have two sons, two daughters-in-law, three grandsons, and four granddaughters.

He has a passion for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and reaching the lost.  He sincerely believes in meeting people where they are in life, loving them, leading them to Jesus Christ for salvation, and directing them into a life of discipleship.

I was raised in the Air Force. When my twin sister, Carolyn, and I were 11 we moved to Germany and lived there for 3 years. Our Champlain was a Baptist Pastor, he had son our age (13). We took a class on salvation, prayed the sinners’ prayer and was baptized in a German church. My membership was sent to Enon Baptist Church, Monticello. After returning to United Stated, my father retired and we moved to Monticello where he was raised and my grandparents lived.

I am a charter member of Calvary Baptist church. I never doubted my salvation until November 3, 2004 at First Baptist Church, Monticello at a revival. I realized I was lost and gave heart and life to Jesus and was baptized at Calvary. I married Quentin (Jr.) and have been married over 52 years. We have two daughters. Nancy, our oldest, and her husband, Shane, live in Bentonville. Pam lives in Monticello. Nancy and Shane have four daughters, Elizabeth, Sarah, Parker and Karrah. Karrah and Richie live in Monticello and have blessed us with two great grandchildren, Lily and Easton.

In 2006 I was asked to take the secretary position that was vacant. I agreed to try even though I told them I was not qualified, because I did not know how to use a computer or Microsoft Office. With God’s Grace and the love and support of my church family I learned. I am very blessed to have a loving and caring church family.

2 Corinthians 12:9 New King James Version (NKJV)

 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Bro. Chad is a founding member and a Deacon of Calvary Baptist Church since 1985 and found his salvation in Christ in 1963.  Bro. Chad and his wife Susan have been married since December of 1969 and have always been dedicated to Calvary and its congregation with a focus and love for sharing the love that is Jesus Christ.  They have two Children, Jennifer Knowles and Amanda Hood, four grand children, Aaron, Nicole, Erica, and Madison, and one great grand child, Vivian Grace. 

Bro. Chad's Favorite Scriptures are "Proverbs" for Living and Wisdom. 

Bro. Donny joined Calvary Baptist Church in 1993 and became a deacon in 2007.  He was saved in 1972.  Donny and his wife Felicia have two children, Michael and Matthew.  They also have three grandchildren; Makenzie, Matthew, and Mattelyn.  In his spare time Donny enjoys riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, and gardening.

His favorite Bible Verse is: Philippians 4:13 which reads, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.''

Bro. Fred was saved in 1974.  He became a member of Calvary Baptist Church in 1987 and a Deacon just a year later in 1988.  Fred and his wife, Joy, have two children, Amber Terry and Jason Cooper.  He also has four grandchildren: Cooper, Pierce, Nate, and Natalie.  In his spare time Bro. Fred enjoys tennis, camping, or anything in the outdoors. 

His favorite Bible Verse is Matthew 9:36-38 which reads, "But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.  Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”

Brother Joe joined Calvary Baptist Church in 2013 and became a church deacon in 2016.  He was saved in 1993.  Joe and his wife Kelly have three children; Anna, John Michael, and Will.  In his spare time Brother Joe enjoys playing softball and baseball.  He also loves spending time in the outdoors hunting and fishing. 

His favorite Bible Verse is: Romans 8:18 which reads, "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."

Bro. Tony became a member of Calvary Baptist Church in 2001 and became a church deacon in 2007.  He was saved in 1976 at age 10.  Bro. Tony and his wife Letica have two children, Rachel Beatty and Josh Adams.  His occupation is farming but enjoys to hunt, fish, and play with his dog in his spare time.

His favorite Bible passage is Romans 8:28-39 which details God's Grace and Everlasting Love.