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What to Expect

At Calvary Chapel, you will find a warm and casual atmosphere, where the emphasis is placed on teaching the Word and worshiping Jesus. God has brought together a diverse congregation with a heart of love and servanthood.

At each service, our desire is to help you grow in your Christian walk by teaching the Word of God verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Our music is fresh and relevant, and our hope is that you will find it easy to join in and worship.

Our Staff

The staff of Calvary Chapel Stone Mountain seek to shepherd the flock by studying God’s word, teaching biblical principles, and making disciples. They each strive to love the Lord with all of their heart, mind, and strength. Our staff live their lives as servants after God’s own heart.

Senior Pastor

Sandy Adams

Sandy Adams is senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Stone Mountain in Atlanta, Georgia. The church started in 1980 with Sandy, his wife Kathy, and five single adults. Over the years the Lord has blessed Calvary Chapel with solid and steady growth. God has used the church and Pastor Sandy to disciple believers in Jesus, and spread His love and truth around the world.

Sandyʼs call from God is to “bring the changeless Gospel to a changing world”. He communicates with humor, and his Bible teaching is laced with practical application. His timely insights help convey the timeless truths of Godʼs Word. Pastor Sandyʼs messages are easily accessible on his website, sandyadams.org, and he is a frequent conference speaker.

Sandy is a native of Atlanta. He and his wife, Kathy, are the parents of four children (Zach, Natalie, Nick, and Mack) and have twelve grandchildren. Sandy graduated from Georgia State University. He also attended Calvary Chapel Bible College. He has authored seven books: “Welcome to the Family of God,” “Christmas through the Eyes,” “Family Matters,” “Kid Gloves,” “The Drama of Christmas,” and the internet Bible Commentaries, “Bible Scan” and “Chapter by Chapter”.

Assistant Pastor

James Chapman

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Worship Pastor

Matt Houston

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High School Pastor

Andrew Taylor

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Middle School Pastor

Allen Mlendough

Allen has been faithfully serving at CalvaryCSM as an intern since high school. In the summer of 2025, he assumed the role of our new Middle School Pastor. Allen loves serving the Lord in various ways, including youth ministry, media ministry, and other areas.

Children's Ministry Coordinator

Stacy Chapman

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Women’s Ministry Director

Kathy Adams

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Digital Media

Bryce Castille

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Audio Engineer, IT

Vernon James

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Worship

Alli Taylor

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Our Values

Teaching

We believe in teaching the entirety of the Bible in its proper context, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. A Whole Bible makes a Whole Christian, who in turn reaches the Whole World.

Discipleship

We prioritize the practice of discipling others in the faith, helping them to grow in their understanding of the Bible and their relationship with God.

Unity

We seek to foster unity in diversity, standing together as a church family united in our purpose of sharing God’s love.

Service

We are called to serve our community and those in need, through both physical and spiritual acts of love and kindness.

OUR BELIEFS

God’s Nature

We believe in one, true God. Eternal and self-existent, separate from creation and sovereign over creation, all-powerful and all-knowing. God exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Spirit, and He wants us to join Him in living and enjoying a Trinitarian life.

God’s Revelation

We believe God speaks through general and special revelation. The highest court of authority is His Word – the living and written Word. The Bible is God-breathed and God-preserved, and it provides Christians all we need to know to live lives that are pleasing to God.

God’s Creation

We believe God created all things. Within creation God established boundaries and distinction. Jesus alone is the Sustainer, Ruler, and Redeemer of His creation, and He created us to worship Him.

Man’s Nature

We believe God created mankind in His image, and crowned him with authority. Humans were created with spirit, in gender, and for dominion. People are most human when they bear witness to God’s image, and are most fulfilled when they are truly human.

The Fall

We believe God created all things good. Creation was poisoned with evil when man sinned. His choice to live apart from God affects nature, family, and work. When born, all humans inherit the sin of Adam. If born again, they inherit the purity of Jesus.

The Covenants

We believe that in pursuit of sinful man, God makes and keeps covenants. God made a covenant with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and the Church. Each covenant is based on faith, and fulfills a role in God’s restoration of a fallen world.

The Incarnation

We believe Jesus is both fully God and fully man. Jesus Himself claimed to be God. Through the virgin birth, God added humanity to His deity without the curse of sin. God’s incarnation spotlights His clarity, humility, bravery, and empathy.

The Crucifixion

We believe Jesus was crucified, and spilt sinless blood. On the cross He carried out our sentence, died in our place, and atoned for our sin. Though the cross stood for weakness and foolishness, the crucifixion now conveys God’s power and wisdom.

The Resurrection

We believe Jesus conquered sin and death, and rose bodily from the dead as proof. He was seen by many eyewitnesses. Jesus ascended to God’s right hand, where all things have been placed under His feet. Everyone in Christ shares in His authority.

Miracles & God’s Kingdom

We believe the kingdoms of this world are being invaded by the Kingdom of God. This invasion occurs spiritually. God operates in the world through the Holy Spirit and the Church. One of the signs the Kingdom has come, is the presence of God’s miracles.

The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit is God – a person, not a force. He brooded over the waters at creation. Through the Spirit, God makes new creations today. The Holy Spirit took over where Jesus left off at His ascension. He testifies of Jesus, and does the acts of Jesus. As the Helper, He assists us in worship, with-ness, and witness.

The Church

We believe God reconciles people in Christ and in His Church. The Church is universal and local, visible and invisible, gathered and scattered. Jesus bought the Church, He builds the Church, and He does battle through the Church.

The Afterlife

We believe in the immortality of the human spirit. Our body turns to dust, but our spirit lives forever. After death the spirit is immediately judged by Jesus. Choices in this life are made permanent in the life to come. Believers live forever with Jesus in heaven, and unbelievers live forever separated from Jesus in hell.

The Day of the Lord

We believe history unfolds according to God’s plan. Today is “The Day of Man.” “The Day of the Lord” comes unexpectedly. It declares that Jesus reigns, redeems, judges, fulfills, and is worshipped. We should live ready for that day.

The Day of the Lord

We believe history unfolds according to God’s plan. Today is “The Day of Man.” “The Day of the Lord” comes unexpectedly. It declares that Jesus reigns, redeems, judges, fulfills, and is worshipped. We should live ready for that day.

We are located in Lilburn, GA, near the crossroads of Hwy 78 and Killian Hill.

Address:
1969 McDaniels Bridge Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047

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