History

Calvary Chapel Newark is the result of God working in the hearts of about fifty people, who had been a part of a mainline denomination that they felt was not honoring the inerrant Word of God or the traditions of historical Christianity.  Thus, after much prayer, they decided to leave and to form Calvary Chapel Newark.  In the process, they chose Pastor Doug Copen and his wife, Lisa to lead them in this new venture of faith.  (Doug was a former pastor at Zanesville Calvary Chapel.)  

 

In August of 2018, Calvary Chapel Newark held their first service. It was an outdoor service, held at Doug and Lisa’s home, and from there, the church has blossomed.  CCN has gone from the Lookup Ministry building on O'Bannon Avenue to Cherry Valley Lodge and now to its present location at 1640 North 21st Street.  While at Cherry Valley Lodge, Pastor Doug passed away from COVID on Christmas night of 2020.

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The team of Elders assumed preaching responsibilities and Lisa Copen led the music ministry in the aftermath of Doug going home to the Lord. The Elders relied on the leading of the Holy Spirit in the search to find the next leader of CCN.  Pastor Aaron Snyder and his family came to be with us in May of 2022.

 

With a heart to reach their surrounding community with the Good News of Jesus Christ and the systematic teaching of the Word of God, CCN is looking to impact the people of Licking County for the cause of Christ.