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Calvary Baptist Church

Calvary Baptist Church is an independent Baptist congregation in Lakeland led by Pastor Shane Skelton. It gathers for Sunday School, morning and evening worship, and a Wednesday evening service. Worship includes a choir, instrumental music and preaching from the King James Bible. Nursery care, Junior Church, seasonal AWANA and student ministries serve children and teenagers. Adults can connect through Bible classes, discipleship and the OASIS senior ministry. Calvary Baptist Church Academy supports homeschooling families with classes, fine arts and sports, and services are available online.

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Updated Oct 9, 2026

Service Times

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Sunday

Sunday School

9:30 AM

Sunday Morning Service

10:30 AM

Sunday Evening Service

5:30 PM

Wednesday

Wednesday Bible Study

6:30 PM

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At a Glance

Calvary Baptist Church meets for Sunday services at 4209 Old Kathleen Road, Lakeland, FL 33810. Sunday School begins at 9:30 AM, morning worship at 10:30 AM and evening worship at 5:30 PM. Wednesday Bible study begins at 6:30 PM. Services generally last forty-five to sixty minutes and include music and preaching from the King James Bible. Nursery care serves birth through age three during regular services, and children age four through sixth grade can attend Sunday School and Junior Church. Seasonal AWANA and student ministries offer further connection. Call 863-683-6781 or email office@calvaryonline.com.

Kids ministry: Available
Main Bible translation: King James Version (KJV)
Worship style: Traditional

Church Ministries

Life Stages

NurseryNursery: Yes
PreschoolPreschool: Yes
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young AdultsYoung Adults: Yes
SeniorsSeniors: Yes

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes

Special Ministries

Programs & Outreach

Global MissionsGlobal Missions: Yes

Schools & Childcare

Homeschool AcademyHomeschool Academy: 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 regular services?

Sunday services meet at 4209 Old Kathleen Road, Lakeland, FL 33810. Sunday School begins at 9:30 AM, morning worship at 10:30 AM and evening worship at 5:30 PM. Wednesday Bible study begins at 6:30 PM. Services generally last forty-five to sixty minutes and use the King James Bible.

What is available for children?

Nursery care serves birth through age three during regular services. Children age four through sixth grade can attend Sunday School at 9:30 AM and Junior Church at 10:30 AM. AWANA meets Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:45 PM, September through mid-May, for age three through fifth grade.

What ministries serve students and adults?

Pursuit Student Ministry serves middle- and high-school students, with Sunday School and Wednesday gatherings; contact the church for the current youth schedule. CORE serves unmarried post-high-school young adults. OASIS serves adults sixty and older, primarily on Thursdays. GriefShare is a thirteen-week grief-support program; ask about the next session instead of relying on an older registration date.

Does the church support homeschooling families?

Calvary Baptist Church Academy offers classes, fine arts, sports and enrollment options for homeschooling families at https://calvaryhomeschoolers.com/. School-calendar hours are not church office hours.

Can I watch services online?

Sunday morning and evening services and Wednesday Bible study are streamed at https://calvaryonline.com/livestream/. Sunday School is not livestreamed.

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Leadership

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Shane Skelton

Head Pastor

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LiteralFlexible
Authority
Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Baptism as
SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
PermanentConditional
Conversion as
MomentProcess
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
Pastoral Qualifications
Only MaleMale or Female

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Last verifiedOct 9, 2026
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