Calvary Chapel was founded in the Fall of 1984 by Church Planter Lewis Nelms and his family. The church’s first services were held in the Banquet Hall of the South Shore Country Club. A little over a year later a second church was formed on Sunday evenings on the north shore of the Island. The two churches were brought together shortly after that under one roof at Wagner College where the church rented space for 5 years. After over 6 years of successful ministry Pastor Nelms was lead to leave in order to work with a missions organisation in December of 1989.
Pastor Dave Watson and his family began their tenure with Calvary Chapel in January of 1990. Pastor Watson continues to pastor the church today. Calvary Chapel is located in the heart of Mariner's Harbor on the north side of the Island. From the start the church has maintained a strong Bible teaching and a fervent evangelism. In addition, Calvary has become known for its warmth and friendliness, it's multi-cultures ( currently people from about 15 different nations make up the congregation) and it's love.
Located at 30 Maple pkwy, Staten Island, NY 10303