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Calvary Baptist Church

1881 Harvard Way
775-322-0393

Believe in the Inspiration of Scripture, the Trinity of the Godhead, the Deity of Jesus Christ, the Person of the Holy Spirit, Justification by faith, Security of the believer, Autonomy of the local church and the Imminent return of Christ


History 

The original CALVARY CHURCH was organized on September 7, 1943, and held their first meeting on September 26 under the leadership of Pastor William Sempey. Three years later the group disbanded and reorganized as a Baptist church.

The CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH of Reno, Nevada, was organized on April 28, 1946, with the assistance of Rev. Gerald May from the Western Baptist Home Mission. The deed for the property of the earlier church, located at 28 Thoma Street, was transferred to the new church. It was also decided to enter the fellowship of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. The first pastor of this new church was Rev. Joseph Geddes, who came at a salary of $175.00 per month plus a parsonage


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