In January of 1989, Pastor Gary, his lovely wife, and their three children began holding Sunday morning services in a small store front, marking the beginning of what is now known as Calvary Chapel East. For over 10 years, the church was located in the southeast area of town near the University of New Mexico. In March 2012, God blessed the church with the purchase of their new home - the old Blue Cross Blue Shield building, on Indian School west of Tramway and across from Hinkle Family Fun Center.