Our Story

In 1965, the first Calvary Chapel was started in Costa Mesa, California as a small, non-denominational church of 25 members, pastored by Chuck Smith. It has been estimated that over 8,000 baptisms were performed in a two year period at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in the mid 70’s. During that same period, Pastor Chuck Smith and his church were instrumental in bringing 20,000 conversions to the Christian faith. Chuck Smith has come to be known as a leading figure in what is today called “The Jesus Movement.” Naturally, those saved and discipled spread across the country and world to form what has become known as the Calvary Chapel Movement.

Calvary Chapel Kaiserslautern began in 2002 when Pastor David Ball started a bible study in a living room with three couples. With a strong emphasis on teaching God’s word verse by verse, the church has ministered to thousands over the years through a variety of bible studies, ministries and missions trips.

In December of 2022, after serving the Kaiserslautern area for twenty years, Pastor David and Peggy felt the Lord calling them back to the USA. We are grateful for the wonderful work that the Lord has performed through them in this area.

We trust in the lasting plan that God has for Calvary Chapel Kaiserslautern and the continued work He has in store.