Calvary Heights Baptist Church

What does CHBC believe?

Our Beliefs

The Bible

We believe the Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is the record of God’s revelation of Himself in history to men. As such, the Bible is the reliable, sufficient, inerrant, and authoritative guide for Christian faith and practice.

God

We believe there is but one eternal, true, and living God. He is the maker, ruler, and preserver of all things, having in and of Himself all perfections, and is spiritual, intelligent, and personal in His being. To Him men owe their highest love, reverence, and obedience.

Salvation

We believe salvation, in its broadest sense, involves the lifelong pilgrimage of faith of the followers of Christ whereby they grow in the likeness of Jesus Christ. Salvation involves the continuous commitment of the whole person, every facet of his life, for as long as he may live, in penitent response to God’s love revealed in His Son.

The Church

The Church is the body of Christ- all Christians everywhere, in whom God dwells, through whom God continues to reveal Himself to the world, and to whom God has given the ministry of reconciliation of men unto Himself.

What makes CHBC tick?

About Us

We love the Lord. We are here because Jesus, who is God, humbled himself to be born as a man. He lived a sinless, or perfect, life and then suffered and died on a cross, to pay for all of our mistakes. Three days after He was laid to rest in a tomb, He rose from the dead, and after being seen my numerous individuals ascended to heaven. This is what makes us tick and it makes everything we do worthwhile. We would love to tell you more!

Calvary Heights Baptist Church is a family of believers in Jesus Christ, firmly committed to sharing the truths of God’s Word. Our community of faith gathers weekly on Sunday mornings for an experience of live music, creative teaching, and engaging relationship. Our Sunday morning services are an awesome opportunity to connect with others and be inspired by a life-giving message from God’s Word.

Calvary Heights Baptist Church was organized in September 1960 as Martinsville Baptist Chapel, a mission of Bloomington Baptist Church. Beginning with two families comprised of seven persons, they met first in the Home Industrial Clubhouse on State Road 252. The church then moved into their first church building at 240 South Main Street and organized as a church with 31 charter members in 1961.

The original church building, which eventually became the fellowship hall, was erected at its current location in 1963. The main worship center was added in 1970. Martinsville Baptist Chapel was renamed Calvary Baptist Church, then First Southern Baptist Church and finally Calvary Heights Baptist Church in 1974.

In 2023 we stepped out in faith and sold our property with a desire to move toward the center of the city of Martinsville. Thanks to the generosity and flexibility of Tom Henson, we were meeting in the Main Street Stage on the square of Martinsville for almost a year. In 2024, we moved into our current location at 80 W. Washington St.!

Since our church’s inception, our church members have spread the message of Christ around the world, traveling to Brazil, Alaska, and Ecuador. Calvary Heights Baptist Church’s mission is to reach the lost, equip the church, connect to one another and serve our neighbor. We are a Southern Baptist church that affirms the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message.

Whether you have never been to church, you’ve been hundreds of times, or you are returning from a long absence, we invite you to get acquainted with Calvary Heights and, more importantly, to get connected with Jesus Christ. We invite you to have a look around our website, learn more about us, and begin to discover what God has in store for you!

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What does CHBC do?

Our Ministries

Sunday Morning Worship

We meet at 11AM on Sunday for corporate worship. All are welcome and we want you to come as you are.

You’ll see people wearing suits and others wearing shorts and T-shirt. We worship with music new and old and would love a chance to worship with you!

Small Groups and Bible Studies

We have small groups and bible studies that meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30am and Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm. We believe that small groups are the best way to get to know people and dive deep into the study and application of God’s Word. Check out or small groups page for more details!

How do I contact CHBC?

Get in touch

We are here for you!

If there is anything we can help you with, please let us know! We want you to learn who Jesus is and what He did for all of us. If you have any questions about our church, our beliefs, the Bible, or ANYTHING at all, please send us a message and we will get in touch with you.

Service Times and Locations

Sundays at 80 W. Washington St, Martinsville, IN

9:45AM – Bible Study
11:00AM – Worship Celebration

Wednesdays at Martinsville Starbucks

6:30PM – Bible Study

All of our activities – including the Sunday worship celebration – are casual, so come as you are!