Our History

The Calvary Bible Church of Mount Joy, PA began in the home of Ray and Carolyn Luphold as a Friday evening Bible class taught by Rev. Roy S. Forney. The number attending the class grew to such proportions that it was decided, after much prayer, to form a local congregation. Having organized, the newly formed church purchased the Market House on New Haven Street, Mount Joy and began services in the fall of 1941. 

In 1960, four acres of land were purchased in the Donegal Heights section of Mount Joy and four years later the original building was dedicated on this site. In 1972 an addition was built providing eleven classrooms, office space and increased foyer area. Continuing to expand, the newest addition was added in June of 1977, which included a sanctuary with a seating capacity of 500. Twelve additional classrooms were also provided for in this building program. The mortgage was retired on the sanctuary at the New Year’s Eve service in 1988.

Under the ministries of nine Senior Pastors- Rev. Roy S. Forney, Rev. Clarence I. Summy, Rev. Walter L. Wilson Jr., Rev. Robert E. Mayer, Dr. Donald A. Urey, Dr. Ronald R. Gibson, Rev. Robert B. Mignard, Rev. David Dilworth, and presently Dr. Randal Pelton, Calvary Bible Church continues to “ Hold forth the Word of Life” through clear Christ-centered relevant Bible teaching.