Calvary Chapel of Puerto Rico is a non-denominational, English-speaking Christian church located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, in the Los Jardines Shopping Center area.
It is part of the broader Calvary Chapel movement, which is known for verse-by-verse Bible teaching, contemporary worship, and a generally informal but Scripture-focused church style.
Worship style and teaching
The church emphasizes:
- Expository (verse-by-verse) teaching of the Bible
- Evangelical Christian theology centered on Jesus Christ
- Informal, welcoming services
- Contemporary worship music
- A focus on personal faith, discipleship, and daily Christian living
Services typically include:
- Worship music
- Prayer
- A main sermon centered on Scripture
- Children’s ministry and family-friendly programming
Language and community
- Primarily English-speaking services, making it one of the key churches for expats, military families, and English-speaking residents in the San Juan metro area
- Describes itself as a place where people of “all ages and backgrounds are welcomed like family” and encouraged to grow in faith together
Church identity and mission
The church’s stated mission is:
- “To know the Lord Jesus Christ and to make Him known”
It places strong emphasis on:
- Personal relationship with Christ
- Biblical discipleship
- Community fellowship and service
Atmosphere
Visitors commonly describe churches in this network (including this one) as:
- Friendly and casual rather than formal or liturgical
- Teaching-heavy rather than ritual-focused
- Community-oriented with a “small church feel” despite being in a metro area