Pastor J.M. Ward
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Dr. Joel M. Ward has been the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church since 2002, however, he and his wife, Cara, have faithfully served this ministry since the mid-1980's.
Dr. Ward graduated from Massillon Baptist College in Massillon, OH in 1988 with a Bachelor of Divinity, Cara graduated the same year as the class Valedictorian with a Bachelor of Religious Education. They both joined the staff of the Calvary Baptist Church and Calvary Academy in May of 1988. Dr. Ward received his Master of Religious Education and Doctor of Ministry from Baptist College of America, Kokomo, IN. |
Dr. Ward grew up in a Christian home and attended independent, fundamental baptist churches and schools. It was not until September 28, 1979 as a Junior in high school that he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. While serving his country as a Marine, he felt the call to preach and surrendered to do so on March 13, 1983.
Cara also came from a Christian home and was actively involved in her father's ministries since the time that she was very young. She trusted Christ at the tender age of four and has faithfully lived for Him her whole life. She is vital to this ministry and is a lady that our ladies can strive to be like.
Dr. and Mrs. Ward were married June 20, 1986 at Calvary Baptist Church. Their family now consists of
three children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law and they have been blessed with three grandsons and a granddaughter. The whole family actively works within the ministry. God has been good and continues to work through the lives of each member of their growing family.
Cara also came from a Christian home and was actively involved in her father's ministries since the time that she was very young. She trusted Christ at the tender age of four and has faithfully lived for Him her whole life. She is vital to this ministry and is a lady that our ladies can strive to be like.
Dr. and Mrs. Ward were married June 20, 1986 at Calvary Baptist Church. Their family now consists of
three children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law and they have been blessed with three grandsons and a granddaughter. The whole family actively works within the ministry. God has been good and continues to work through the lives of each member of their growing family.
James M. Ward
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Pastor Ward grew up in a Christian home as a pastor's son. At only a few days old, he was in church and attended Calvary Academy from K4 through 12th grade. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at the young age of 4 on October 4, 1998. He felt the call to preach and surrendered to do so on February 11, 2018. Having grown up in a pastor's home, Pastor Ward understands and has a real heart for ministry.
Courtney also came from a Christian home and she received Christ at the young age of nine; she has endeavored to live for Him her whole life. She also attended Calvary Academy from K4 through 12th grade.
Pastor and Mrs. Ward were married July 22, 2016, at Calvary Baptist Church. They have a daughter and son. They are looking forward to how God plans to use them within the ministry here.
Courtney also came from a Christian home and she received Christ at the young age of nine; she has endeavored to live for Him her whole life. She also attended Calvary Academy from K4 through 12th grade.
Pastor and Mrs. Ward were married July 22, 2016, at Calvary Baptist Church. They have a daughter and son. They are looking forward to how God plans to use them within the ministry here.