Our History
Calvary Baptist Church began as a Sunday school in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. SinClair in the summer of 1950. Following a revival meeting, the group voted to organize a church. On December 31, 1950, the church was organized with 24 charter members. The church was received into the Orange Blossom Baptist Association (now the Greater Orlando Baptist Association) in February of 1951. The first service in the original building was held on Easter Sunday, April 13, 1952. The church grew, and the current Worship Center was dedicated in 1971. Over the years, Calvary has been served by eleven pastors. Pastor T.J. Klapperich was called in August of 2022.
Our Mission
Our mission is to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ. We seek to accomplish this through biblical preaching, teaching, worship, fellowship, and evangelism. We desire to be a church that loves God, loves people, and shares the gospel with our community and the world.
Our Pastors & Staff
Pastor T. J. Klapperich
T.J. Klapperich was born and raised in central Wisconsin. He made a profession of faith as a young boy and was baptized. After graduating from high school, he attended college for a year before joining the US Navy. He served four years as a Hospital Corpsman. It was during this time that he came to a true understanding of the gospel and his own sinfulness, and by God’s grace was converted. After leaving the Navy, he moved to Florida, where he met his wife, Sarah. They were married in 2006 and have six children.
T.J. earned a Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served in various ministry capacities since 2007, including as a student pastor, deacon, and elder. He was called to be the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in August of 2022. He is committed to expository preaching and biblical discipleship. He enjoys reading, spending time with his family, and rooting for the Green Bay Packers.
Mathew Loller
Mathew Loller was born and raised in Central Florida. He grew up in a Christian home and came to faith in Christ at a young age. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary.
Mathew has served as a student pastor and elder at Calvary Baptist Church. He is passionate about teaching the Bible and helping people grow in their faith. He and his wife, Emily, have three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and playing golf.
Other Staff
- Garrett & Jennifer Stevenson
- Matt & Karen Bracewell
