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Calvary Chapel El Centro

Calvary Chapel El Centro grew from a local Bible study in 1976 and began Sunday services in 1977 under pastor Pete Mallinger. The congregation meets on Austin Road for English and Spanish worship, Bible study and prayer. Families have children's ministry, AWANA and junior-high and high-school fellowship, while home fellowships and men's and women's groups offer smaller settings for Bible study. Calvary Chapel Christian School provides kindergarten through high-school education.

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Updated Oct 3, 2026

Service Times

Plan Visit

Sunday

Prayer in the Prayer Room

9:00 AM

Prayer in the Pastor's Office

9:15 AM

Sunday Worship

9:30 AM

Servicio de Adoración

(Spanish)1:00 PM

Wednesday

Midweek Bible Study

6:00 PM

Thursday

Estudio Bíblico

(Spanish)7:00 PM

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At a Glance

Kids ministry: Available

Church Ministries

Life Stages

NurseryNursery: Yes
PreschoolPreschool: Yes
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young Adults?Young Adults: Unknown
Seniors?Seniors: Unknown

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes

Special Ministries

Schools & Childcare

K-12 Christian SchoolK-12 Christian School: Yes

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Accessibility

Parking?Parking: Unknown
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

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When and where are services?

The church meets at 1923 Austin Road, El Centro, CA 92243. English Sunday worship begins at 9:30 AM; Spanish translation headphones are available at the back of the sanctuary. Spanish worship begins at 1:00 PM. Wednesday English Bible study begins at 6:00 PM, and Thursday Spanish Bible study at 7:00 PM. Sunday prayer meetings are at 9:00 AM in the prayer room and 9:15 AM in the pastor's office; these are not additional worship services.

What is available for children and teenagers?

Children's ministry includes nursery care. Junior-high students meet Sunday at 9:30 AM in the youth room after worship in the sanctuary. Youth worship and Bible study meet Tuesday at 6:30 PM. AWANA meets Wednesday at 6:00 PM for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade; contact the church for current registration and class details. Calvary Chapel Christian School offers kindergarten through high school, separately from Sunday children's classes.

What smaller groups and weekday gatherings are available?

Men's prayer meets Monday at noon in the sanctuary, and men's fellowship meets Saturday at 8:00 AM at the church. Women's Bible studies are also offered; contact the church for current courses and meeting arrangements. Home fellowships meet Thursday at 7:00 PM in Imperial, Holtville, El Centro and Imperial Lakes, and Friday at 6:30 PM in El Centro. Those home groups are off-site; call for locations before attending.

Where can I watch services and find teaching?

Sunday 9:30 AM worship and Wednesday 6:00 PM English Bible study are offered online through the YouTube and Facebook links at https://www.calvaryelcentro.com/. The site also has recorded English, Spanish and topical teaching.

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Leadership

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Pete Mallinger

Senior Pastor

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Authority
Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Miraculous Gifts
Mostly CeasedActive Today
End-times Teaching
PremillennialAmillennialPostmillennial

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Calvary ChapelAssociation / Presbytery: Calvary Chapel Association
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Profile updatedOct 3, 2026

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