Calvary Baptist Church

07/31/2026

We will be at Cultivate Community this Wednesday. Iced Cold Water. See you there

07/07/2026

Join us this Sunday for a special worship gathering at the fair led by five local churches. All are invited.

Discover Calvary Baptist, a welcoming evangelical church in Glenwood, Iowa, fostering community and discipleship.

07/01/2026

Join us for a special Joint Worship Service at the Mills County Fair on July 12, 2026 at 11 AM! Calvary will worship alongside Vine St. Bible Church, House Church, Reconnect Church, Hillsdale Church, and Glenwood Community Church — and everyone is welcome. Bring family, friends, and neighbors for a time of praise and community. Learn more: https://wix.to/rVIJhs9

Calvary will join with five other local like-minded churches in the Glenwood area for a joint worship service at the Mills County Fair on July 12, 2026 at 11am. The congregation is excited about this opportunity to worship together with House Church, Reconnect Church, Hillsdale Church, and Glenwood....

06/09/2026

We believe Jesus meets us in our mess—guilt, shame, and the search for identity—and offers practical hope for everyday life. At Calvary Baptist we walk alongside you with Bible-based care and ministries designed to help you find freedom and purpose. Visit us at 56456 221st St, Glenwood, IA to learn more or come by a service: https://wix.to/Pq7QJkH

05/28/2026

The Student Ministry from Riverview Baptist Church in Bixby, OK was in town today serving at the Storehouse. Pastor Jim and Marty Stavas (and others) planned and organized the event. Students cleaned the outside property, scrubbed the walk-in refrigerator, and did a lot of general cleanup. It was a wonderful blessing to our community.

05/28/2026

Read. Pray. Obey. It really can be that simple. Today’s post — “Simple Discipleship” — reminds us that spiritual growth isn’t about the latest program but daily habits: Scripture, honest prayer, and obeying Jesus. If you’re in Glenwood or Mills County and searching for a real connection with Christ, we’re here to walk alongside you. Visit the full post to read more and start practicing these simple disciplines today: https://wix.to/0QQAZyk 🙏📖💬

Read. Pray. Obey.Sometimes it just needs to be that simple. Our efforts toward discipleship are so often hindered. We struggle. Our old nature is constantly drawing us away from obedience to Christ. Sin gets in the way. We then look for that "one-thing" that will change it all and fire up our spirit...

05/26/2026

Feeling weighed down by guilt or shame? At Calvary Baptist we believe Jesus meets you in your struggle—bringing forgiveness, new identity, and the freedom to become who God created you to be. Join us in Glenwood for Bible studies and ministry support to take practical next steps toward healing. Visit https://wix.to/TeDrUE3 to learn more and get connected.

05/24/2026

Revelation 3:15-16 I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were cold or hot. 16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am going to vomit you out of my mouth. We'll talk about Three Ways to Pump up your Pathetic Passion.

05/08/2026

New blog: The Open Door — a short, powerful reflection on how faithful smallness leads to kingdom growth. Pastor Jim Parker walks through Revelation 3:8 and reminds us that God opens doors even when our resources are few. Read the full post: https://wix.to/5a1ef7b

How faithful smallness leads to kingdom growthRevelation 3:8"I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name."There is something quietly remarkable about this...

04/28/2026

Join us Sunday as our friend, Ricky Rohrig and his church, Crossroads Community Church of Red Oak, Iowa, join us for a joint worship gathering at Calvary.