Calvary Vista began as Tri-City Calvary Chapel in 1980, founded by Pastor Chuck Eason. In 1982, Pastor Chuck felt the call to return to the mission field. Pastor Brian Brodersen, from Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, took over the role as lead pastor of the small congregation of about 50 people. In 1984 the name of the church was changed to Calvary Chapel of Vista. Under Pastor Brian’s leadership, the church grew and in 1987 moved from the little Chapel on Hacienda Drive to the current facility at 885 E. Vista Way.

In 1989, Brian and a small team ventured out to Eastern Europe to “see what the Lord might want to do.” That trip resulted in the first two church plants from Calvary Vista, one in Vajta, Hungary and the other in Suboticia, Yugosalvia. Under Pastor Brian’s leadership the church continued to grow and to plant churches around the United States and the world.

In 1996, Pastor Brian and his family felt the call to go themselves and plant a new Calvary Chapel in London, England. It was then that the leadership team felt led to invite Pastor Rob Salvato and his family back to Vista and for Rob to take over the position of lead pastor. Pastor Rob had been a youth pastor serving under Brian at Calvary Vista from 1985 -1991, before being sent out by the church to plant a new Calvary Chapel in Oregon. Pastor Rob accepted the role of lead pastor in August of 1996.

Calvary Vista continues to be a spiritual influence in the area of North County San Diego and to plant churches around the United States and the world. To date, 31 churches have been planted out of Calvary Vista in 10 different states and eight different countries of the world. Calvary Vista is known for its casual “laid back” atmosphere, heartfelt worship, brotherly love, and clear exposition of the Word.

As a church family, we look forward to what God has purposed for our future and always give thanks for the things He has done in the past. To God be the glory.

Jesus

Jesus is the foundation and cornerstone of the church. He came to restore man’s broken relationship with God. His finished work on the cross made that possible. Because of His love demonstrated on the cross by dying for our sins, we now have reason to fellowship with one another and proclaim salvation through His life, death, and resurrection (1 Corinthians 3:11, Ephesians 2:20, Romans 5:6-10).

The Bible

The Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative, inerrant word of God and is relevant and applicable to man today. Therefore, we place great emphasis upon teaching it in public, studying it in private, and using it as a guide for our daily lives (Acts 20:32, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13).

Worship

We believe God is worthy of all praise, reverence and love. We take special time to worship Him in the church with song. It is our goal to worship Him with our whole lives as well; at home, at work, and at play (John 4:23, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

Love

Love is the greatest virtue and demonstration of the reality of Jesus Christ. We endeavor to show a Christ-like love toward all men. Love should be exhibited in our lives by our words as well as our actions (John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Philippians 2:3).

Christian Growth

Our supreme desire is to know Christ and be conformed into His image, likeness, and example by the power of the Holy Spirit. We encourage this by abiding in Jesus Christ through His Word, prayer, fellowship and by yielding our lives to the Holy Spirit (John 15:5, Romans 8:29, Ephesians 4:15).

Christian Service

Christian service is part of the Christian life and is the responsibility of all believers. Our goal is to develop the ministry of every member to the benefit of all (Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7).

Mission:

To Know Jesus and to Make Him Known

Vision:

Simply Jesus

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All for Jesus

We exist to bring glory to Jesus in the way that we live our lives and engage our culture

All About Jesus

We exist to create environments that are focused on Jesus and the role He desires to have in our lives

All Through Jesus

We exist to make a positive impact in our culture through the daily grace and life that we receive from Jesus