Welcome to
Calvary Baptist Church of San Diego
Welcome to Calvary Baptist Church San Diego!
Calvary Baptist . . . Serving the Greater San Diego Community Since 1889.
In 1889 Calvary Baptist Church was established as the Second Baptist Church, located at 1st and B Street. In 1926 the church moved to the corner of Crosby (now Cesar E. Chavez Parkway) and Julian Street and was renamed Calvary Baptist Church.
- Established in 1889
- Moved to current location in 1926
- Led by Rev. N. E. “Son” Taylor” in 1942
- Led by Rev. S. M. Lockridge in 1952
- Real estate expansion in the 60’s
- Led by Rev. W. James Smith in 1993
- Led by Rev. Emanuel Whipple, Sr. in 2011