How it all started...
Calvary Baptist Church met for the first time on March 14, 1926, with 34 adults and 25 children, and organized a temporary Sunday School. They met for two more Sundays, and on Wednesday night, March 31, 1926, they organized the Calvary Baptist Church of Sedalia. There were 51 Charter members. The Rev. Frederick D. Stone was the first pastor of the church.
The first meeting place was the Knights of Pythias Hall. Later, the church worshipped at the Pettis County Courthouse and then moved to M.K. & T. Hall. From July 2, 1927, to August 9, 1953, the church met at Broadway and Moniteau Streets, which is the present location of the Central Bank. The church met temporarily in the Horace Mann School Gymnasium from August 16 to December 13, 1953. The church then moved into the present auditorium at 16th and Quincy Streets. The dedication services of the new church building were held on December 20, 1953.
In 1957, the church erected an education building at the rear of the auditorium. The dedication service for the building was on July 21. The third major building program of the church began with the sale of $125,000 in church bonds, completed in four days during the week of April 18, 1971. The Ground Breaking Ceremony was held on the church lawn on May 16, 1971, following the morning service. The first work on the building began on the first day of Vacation Bible School, June 7, 1971. The work on the new educational building was completed in the Spring of 1972. The new facilities were used for the first time on Easter Sunday, April 2, 1972. In addition to constructing the new educational building, the church auditorium and the old educational building were renovated and redecorated.
From 1964-1995 Rev. F. Charles Hendrickson served as pastor. During this time, Calvary was blessed to have many go into full-time service for the Lord. Sixteen men were ordained to preach, lead music, or become missionaries. After Rev. Charles Hendrickson retired in 1995, Calvary was blessed to have several interim pastors until Rev. Jim Hammock was called to Calvary in 1996.
The first meeting place was the Knights of Pythias Hall. Later, the church worshipped at the Pettis County Courthouse and then moved to M.K. & T. Hall. From July 2, 1927, to August 9, 1953, the church met at Broadway and Moniteau Streets, which is the present location of the Central Bank. The church met temporarily in the Horace Mann School Gymnasium from August 16 to December 13, 1953. The church then moved into the present auditorium at 16th and Quincy Streets. The dedication services of the new church building were held on December 20, 1953.
In 1957, the church erected an education building at the rear of the auditorium. The dedication service for the building was on July 21. The third major building program of the church began with the sale of $125,000 in church bonds, completed in four days during the week of April 18, 1971. The Ground Breaking Ceremony was held on the church lawn on May 16, 1971, following the morning service. The first work on the building began on the first day of Vacation Bible School, June 7, 1971. The work on the new educational building was completed in the Spring of 1972. The new facilities were used for the first time on Easter Sunday, April 2, 1972. In addition to constructing the new educational building, the church auditorium and the old educational building were renovated and redecorated.
From 1964-1995 Rev. F. Charles Hendrickson served as pastor. During this time, Calvary was blessed to have many go into full-time service for the Lord. Sixteen men were ordained to preach, lead music, or become missionaries. After Rev. Charles Hendrickson retired in 1995, Calvary was blessed to have several interim pastors until Rev. Jim Hammock was called to Calvary in 1996.
Calvary's First Church--Home at 404 W. Broadway, Sedalia, Mo
Calvary's Current Location--1015 W. 16th St, Sedalia, MO
Moving Forward for the Kingdom of God...
Under Rev. Hammock’s leadership, Calvary began to grow, and the church office was updated with computer systems and office equipment. After a tragic automobile accident in December of 2000, Calvary was once again without a pastor, but was blessed with Rev. John Tygart and Rev. Mike Cooper to stand in the gap until Calvary called her next pastor. During the Spring of 2004, the church voted to purchase a church bus and added a new garage. Calvary’s trustees worked very hard remodeling brand new restroom facilities.
Many trials and victories have transpired over the years at Calvary Baptist Church. In 2007, under the leadership of Rev. Ted E. Francis, the Calvary church family was once again led to carry out the Great Commission of our Lord to go and make disciples and together with joy, face the challenges that lie before us. The church saw many changes in 2014. The auditorium was completely renovated and redecorated, as were several other rooms in the church. The renovation was completed in September of 2014. Bro. Ted Francis announced his retirement in October, effective December 31, 2014. Dr. Daryl Staggs, D.O.M. for Harmony Baptist Association, served as interim pastor for Calvary.
On May 3, 2015, Calvary Baptist Church called Dr. Donald Satterwhite to serve as pastor. Pastor Don began his ministry at Calvary on June 10, 2015. In August of 2018, Jonathan Wallenbeck was called as Associate Pastor of Youth & Families. Pastor Don, Pastor Jonathan, and Michael Sproles, as Music Director, made up the team that led the people of Calvary Baptist Church.
In March of 2021, Michael Sproles stepped away as Music Director to become the fourth member of the Abundant Quartet. His presence in leading the choir, singing, and leading the congregation will be greatly missed. However, his following God’s call on his life is what we all desire and respect. We wish him well in his new endeavor, and that God would make his and the Abundant Quartet’s ministry useful for the Kingdom of God.
In June 2022, Dr. Satterwhite announced that he would retire at the end of the year. It was with heavy hearts that Calvary would say goodbye and, at the same time, begin the process of looking for the next man God would call to lead His Church into the future. Over the next several months, the search committee met, and it was decided to extend the call to Calvary’s Associate Pastor Jonathan Wallenbeck. He was vetted, tested, and questioned by the committee and congregation; following a vote, he was called in October of 2022 as Calvary’s next pastor, to begin January 1, 2023.
Many trials and victories have transpired over the years at Calvary Baptist Church. In 2007, under the leadership of Rev. Ted E. Francis, the Calvary church family was once again led to carry out the Great Commission of our Lord to go and make disciples and together with joy, face the challenges that lie before us. The church saw many changes in 2014. The auditorium was completely renovated and redecorated, as were several other rooms in the church. The renovation was completed in September of 2014. Bro. Ted Francis announced his retirement in October, effective December 31, 2014. Dr. Daryl Staggs, D.O.M. for Harmony Baptist Association, served as interim pastor for Calvary.
On May 3, 2015, Calvary Baptist Church called Dr. Donald Satterwhite to serve as pastor. Pastor Don began his ministry at Calvary on June 10, 2015. In August of 2018, Jonathan Wallenbeck was called as Associate Pastor of Youth & Families. Pastor Don, Pastor Jonathan, and Michael Sproles, as Music Director, made up the team that led the people of Calvary Baptist Church.
In March of 2021, Michael Sproles stepped away as Music Director to become the fourth member of the Abundant Quartet. His presence in leading the choir, singing, and leading the congregation will be greatly missed. However, his following God’s call on his life is what we all desire and respect. We wish him well in his new endeavor, and that God would make his and the Abundant Quartet’s ministry useful for the Kingdom of God.
In June 2022, Dr. Satterwhite announced that he would retire at the end of the year. It was with heavy hearts that Calvary would say goodbye and, at the same time, begin the process of looking for the next man God would call to lead His Church into the future. Over the next several months, the search committee met, and it was decided to extend the call to Calvary’s Associate Pastor Jonathan Wallenbeck. He was vetted, tested, and questioned by the committee and congregation; following a vote, he was called in October of 2022 as Calvary’s next pastor, to begin January 1, 2023.
Where we are headed...
Since 2023, Pastor Jonathan has led Calvary in starting a mission with the Horace Mann Elementary School, with the help of the Women’s Ministry. The Women’s Ministry has become a vibrant part of Calvary, with over 35 women attending each month. This group of women has been instrumental in Whittier High School, serving meals and providing food and ministry to Horace Mann. They also provide aid and comfort to the many individuals in our nursing homes.
Pastor Jonathan encouraged the congregation to expand the current nursing home ministry from two to five nursing homes and then hand it over to new leadership within the congregation. His vision to create leaders has led to new people joining Calvary over the last three years, and several people coming to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and following Him in baptism.
Calvary is committed to developing leaders and new ministries as we advance the Kingdom of God and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With this vision in mind, God has given us the opportunity to shape future leaders such as Joshua Hoover, who, while still in high school, began leading worship and preaching.
We saw God take a young boy and shape him into a young man. Develop his skills in singing, leading worship, and preaching for His service. While God was doing this, He brought to us an Associate Pastor of Music/Youth, Srikanth Sriramula (Sri). He hails from India, but has been studying in the U.S. for 10 years. He holds a Master of Arts in Music Technology from the University of Central Missouri and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Southeast Missouri State University.
Along with Sri’s service as the Associate Pastor of Music/Youth, he has taken on some preaching responsibilities. He began by attending a Harmony Association preaching workshop along with Kevin Fox. Sri, Kevin, and the Pastor attended a Preaching Workshop hosted by a sister church in Lee's Summit to enhance their preaching abilities. This began a relationship of preaching, leading, and mentorship that has lasted for over a year. Both Sri and Kevin have grown greatly in their walk with God and their leadership abilities. Both men preach monthly and are a blessing to Calvary Baptist Church.
CBC's vision is to advance the Kingdom of God by recognizing where God is at work and being involved in that work. We have four goals to advance the Kingdom of God: 1—Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ; 2—Sharing the Gospel with all we come into contact with; 3—Developing new leaders, providing them with opportunities to grow, learn, lead, and be vibrant disciples in the Kingdom of God; 4—Create a Biblical Counseling Center where people can come find Biblical solutions to life’s problems. We are excited to see what God is doing and will do in the future at Calvary Baptist Church.
Pastor Jonathan encouraged the congregation to expand the current nursing home ministry from two to five nursing homes and then hand it over to new leadership within the congregation. His vision to create leaders has led to new people joining Calvary over the last three years, and several people coming to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and following Him in baptism.
Calvary is committed to developing leaders and new ministries as we advance the Kingdom of God and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With this vision in mind, God has given us the opportunity to shape future leaders such as Joshua Hoover, who, while still in high school, began leading worship and preaching.
We saw God take a young boy and shape him into a young man. Develop his skills in singing, leading worship, and preaching for His service. While God was doing this, He brought to us an Associate Pastor of Music/Youth, Srikanth Sriramula (Sri). He hails from India, but has been studying in the U.S. for 10 years. He holds a Master of Arts in Music Technology from the University of Central Missouri and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Southeast Missouri State University.
Along with Sri’s service as the Associate Pastor of Music/Youth, he has taken on some preaching responsibilities. He began by attending a Harmony Association preaching workshop along with Kevin Fox. Sri, Kevin, and the Pastor attended a Preaching Workshop hosted by a sister church in Lee's Summit to enhance their preaching abilities. This began a relationship of preaching, leading, and mentorship that has lasted for over a year. Both Sri and Kevin have grown greatly in their walk with God and their leadership abilities. Both men preach monthly and are a blessing to Calvary Baptist Church.
CBC's vision is to advance the Kingdom of God by recognizing where God is at work and being involved in that work. We have four goals to advance the Kingdom of God: 1—Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ; 2—Sharing the Gospel with all we come into contact with; 3—Developing new leaders, providing them with opportunities to grow, learn, lead, and be vibrant disciples in the Kingdom of God; 4—Create a Biblical Counseling Center where people can come find Biblical solutions to life’s problems. We are excited to see what God is doing and will do in the future at Calvary Baptist Church.
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