History of the Church

      Calvary Chapel of Longmont began as a church plant from Calvary Chapel of Boulder (now Broomfield) where Pastor Mike was serving as the assisting pastor to Richie Furay.  The Patricks worshiped at Calvary Chapel of Boulder for 11 years, serving in a number of ministries, and learning under the solid Bible teaching of Pastor Richie.  Mike also had the privilege there of leading home Bible studies and sharing some of the teaching responsibilities at Wednesday and Sunday worship services and special events.  He was ordained as a minister of the gospel in August, 1998.   

     Pastor Mike led a home Bible study in west Longmont for about two years prior to the establishment of CCL, but God’s gentle nudges eventually made it obvious to him and his wife Mary, that God was calling them to start a new work in Longmont.  The purpose of planting CCL was to reach the community of Longmont with the gospel of Jesus Christ and to offer a church home to believers in the Longmont area.
      In early 2002, Michael and Mary began driving and walking through town praying for God’s leading and direction, and searching for places to hold services. They eventually secured some conference rooms at what is now the Radisson Hotel on Industrial Circle and the first Sunday morning worship service was held there on April 14, 2002.  The church moved to its present location on Sunset Place in June 2005. 

      Pastor Mike teaches God’s Word expositorily, making practical application for Christians in today’s world.  It is His passion to faithfully preach the Word of God, line by line, precept upon precept, preparing God’s people for the lives to which God has called them.   

      Pastor Mike and his wife Mary have been married for 25 years and have 1 son, Levi, who is serving in the United States Navy.
Mission

We believe God’s mission for the Church is:

1. To invite men and women into a saving relationship with God through Jesus Christ, which begins here and extends into eternity.

2. To encourage believers to abide in Christ and as a result become more like Him in character and action (John 15: 4-5).

3.  To help believers to recognize and use their spiritual gifts in encouragement and service towards one another (1 Pet. 4:10).

4.  To equip the body to reach people in our community and everyday lives, both materially and spiritually, with the love of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 4: 11-13).

5.  To equip and support believers from our church as well from the greater body of Christ to “make disciples of all nations” by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28: 19-20).

Therefore:

We place great emphasis upon teaching of the Word of God that He might instruct us how He should be worshiped.

We remain flexible and yielded to the Holy Spirit to direct our teaching, worship, service, and prayer.

We base our fellowship with one another on God’s (Agape) love, which is greater than any differences we possess as believers.

We give a great place to music so that our worship may be inspirational.

We provide opportunity to all members to use their gifts creatively and faithfully both within the church and beyond it.