As a Baptist church, we are congregationalist in polity or operating structure, meaning we believe a congregation should be autonomous, independent, or ecclesiastically sovereign. However, we recognize there are benefits to partnering with other like-minded churches and organizations. Below are some organizations with whom we are connected.
Ohio Association of Regular Baptists (OARB)
OARB is a group of independent Baptist churches in Ohio who voluntarily associate with each other for fellowship and with the vision of “Spreading the Gospel in Ohio through Healthy Churches.” To find out more about OARB click here
General Association of Regular Baptist Churches (GARBC)
The GARBC, established in 1932 is an Independent Baptist Christian denomination in the United States and Canada, retaining the name “Regular Baptist”. Their home office is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. To find out more about GARBC click here.
Cedarville University
Cedarville University is a private Baptist university in Cedarville, Ohio. It is chartered by the state of Ohio, approved by the Ohio Board of Regents, and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Established in 1887, the school was originally affiliated with the conservative Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America, General Synod, now known as the Presbyterian Church in America. Ownership of the College transferred in 1953, and Cedarville became a Baptist college of arts and sciences. Since 2003, Cedarville has been affiliated with the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio (Southern Baptist Convention). They have had a long-standing association with the GARBC as well.
Quite a few of our members are Cedarville University alumni or parents of alumni. To find out more about Cedarville University click here.
Ross County Christian Academy
The Middle School Campus is located here at Calvary Baptist. Ross County Christian Academy provides academically excellent, Christ-centered, authentic learning where students thrive and discover God’s purpose and value for their lives.
To find out more about Ross County Christian Academy click here.
Scioto Hills Christian Camp
Scioto Hills Christian Camp is an arm of the local church in which a Christ-centered program, in an attractive outdoor setting, is used to develop the guest spiritually, mentally, physically, & socially in accordance with the will of God.
Our children and teens are encouraged to attend a week of camp at Scioto Hills. To find out more about Scioto Hills Camp click here.