Calvary Chapel (1965 - Present) - Religious Group
Religious Family: PentecostalReligious Tradition: Evangelical Protestant
Description: Calvary Chapel is a non-denominational church founded in Costa Mesa, California. In 1965, Pastor Chuck Smith left his expanding church in Corona, CA, to lead the 25-person congregation in Costa Mesa. His ministry attracted hippies and surfers, grew rapidly, and eventually expanded to an international network of churches that emphasizes a non-denominational identity bound by expository preaching.
Official Site: https://www.calvarychapel.com/
Connections: Calvary Chapel
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Calvary Chapel: Congregations (2020)1
Top 5 Calvary Chapel States (2020)1 [View all States]
| Rank | State | Congregations | Adherents | Adherence Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 74 | -- | -- |
| 2 | Florida | 17 | -- | -- |
| 3 | Arizona | 16 | -- | -- |
| 4 | Colorado | 16 | -- | -- |
| 5 | Washington | 16 | -- | -- |
Top 5 Calvary Chapel Counties (2020)1 [View all Counties]
| Rank | County | Congregations | Adherents | Adherence Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles County, CA | 19 | -- | -- |
| 2 | Riverside County, CA | 12 | -- | -- |
| 3 | Orange County, CA | 8 | -- | -- |
| 4 | San Diego County, CA | 8 | -- | -- |
| 5 | Maricopa County, AZ | 6 | -- | -- |
Top 5 Calvary Chapel Metro Areas (2020)1 [View all Metro Areas]
| Rank | Metro | Congregations | Adherents | Adherence Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area | 27 | -- | -- |
| 2 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area | 15 | -- | -- |
| 3 | Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro Area | 9 | -- | -- |
| 4 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area | 8 | -- | -- |
| 5 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area | 7 | -- | -- |
Sources
1 The 2020 data were collected by the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB) and include data for 372 religious bodies or groups. Of these, the ASARB was able to gather data on congregations and adherents for 217 and on congregations only for 155. [More information on the data sources]
