On the corner of Rockaway Boulevard and 102nd Street in Ozone Park, Queens, a Pentecostal congregation has been gathering for nearly four decades under the simple banner "Know Christ, And Make Him Known." Calvary Assembly of God, marked by its 37th anniversary in 2025, anchors the block with two Sunday morning services, a full slate of weekday meetings, and an unusually broad network of age-graded ministries that reaches from toddlers in a Sunday classroom to young adults in their thirties. Free parking is offered on the block next to the building, and the church sits within walking distance of both MTA bus stops and subway stops, an arrangement that shapes who can walk through the doors on a Sunday morning.
Two Sunday Mornings, One Online Feed
Sunday is the heart of the week at Calvary. Two in-person services are held at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and both are broadcast online so that regular attenders who are traveling and family members far from Ozone Park can follow along. Between those services, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Sunday School meets in person and online for every age group. The result is a rhythm in which families can arrive early for Bible teaching, worship in the later service, and let their children rotate through their own programs at 10:30 a.m. without missing a thing.
The livestream itself is anchored on a dedicated page that holds an archive of past services and special events. Recent broadcasts in the archive run well over an hour, and a separate "Special Events" tab collects crusade services, Bible camps, anniversary celebrations, and seasonal programs for on-demand viewing. Visitors who want a feel for the worship style before coming in person can browse the archive from the Live page or subscribe to the church's YouTube channel.
The Midweek Rhythm: Prayer, Small Groups, and Rehearsals
Beyond Sunday morning, the church keeps a steady weekly cadence that gives the congregation several touchpoints during the week.
- Prayer Meeting meets Friday at 7:30 p.m., in person and online. The Friday night hour is positioned as a focused time of intercession for the church, the community, and individual needs.
- Small Groups gather Wednesday at 8:00 p.m., online. The church describes its small groups as "three or more people who meet together regularly to walk with you on the path towards growth," and the team actively encourages everyone in the church to be part of one.
- Rehearsals are held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., providing a regular block for the worship team to prepare music for Sunday and for special services.
Together, these midweek offerings turn the building from a Sunday-only venue into a working center for ministry throughout the week.
From Toddlers to Tweens: The Children's Wing
Calvary's ministry to children is built on the conviction that "Christian education is essential in nurturing spiritual growth in children." Four distinct programs serve kids from walking age through fifth grade, each one tailored to where they are developmentally.
Toddlers (Ages 1 to 3)
The toddler program meets on Sundays and is built around an interactive, age-appropriate introduction to God and faith. Teachers describe their goal as providing a safe and welcoming environment where the youngest attenders can begin their faith journey alongside peers.
Preschool (Ages 3 to 5)
The preschool class is part of a "long-standing tradition of providing Christian education for children." Lessons are taught by experienced teachers who share their faith in a way the curriculum describes as "accessible and engaging" for young minds.
Royal Rangers for Boys (Kindergarten Through 12th Grade)
Boys in kindergarten through high school are welcomed into Royal Rangers, an activity-based, small-group ministry whose mission is to "evangelize, equip and empower the next generation of Christlike men and lifelong servant leaders." Boys are grouped into four units: Ranger Kids (K-2), Discovery Rangers (3-5), Adventure Rangers (6-8), and Expedition Rangers (9-12). The program is explicitly cross-generational, hands-on, Christ-centered, and Spirit-empowered, and it offers a structured advancement system that walks boys through adventure, character, and task experiences on the way to godly manhood. Royal Rangers meets on Sundays at 10:30 a.m., in person and online.
Girls Ministries (Preschool Through 12th Grade)
The parallel track for girls uses "projects, adventures, meetings, and outings" to help every girl move "toward a deep relationship with Jesus Christ" and to recognize her importance in the kingdom of God. The five clubs mirror the boys' structure: Rainbows for preschoolers age 3 and up, Daisies for kindergarten, Prims for first and second grade, Stars for third through fifth grade, Friends for sixth through eighth grade, and Girls Only for ninth through twelfth grade. Lessons are matched to where girls are developmentally, from Bible-story crafts in the preschool years to discussion-based journals in the teen years that tackle real-life struggles. Girls Ministries meets on Sundays at 10:30 a.m., in person and online.
Helping Young People Discover, Develop, and Deploy
For students ages 13 through 30, the Youth Ministry exists to "equip all students to know Jesus" and to walk with them as they grow "Gospel-Centered, Spirit-Empowered, and Personally-Responsible for the mission of God." The department runs several Assemblies of God youth initiatives:
- Fine Arts Festival, a discipleship tool that helps students discover, develop, and deploy their ministry gifts.
- Speed The Light, a student-initiated charitable program that provides equipment to missionaries in more than 180 countries.
- Youth Alive, a student-to-student outreach movement.
- AIM - Ambassadors in Mission, which offers stateside and international mission trips for students.
- Bible Quiz, a discipleship ministry for sixth through twelfth graders who memorize a New Testament book each year and compete at district, regional, and national meets, with scholarships awarded at the top levels.
Women's Ministry: Equip, Encourage, and Minister
The Women's Ministry exists "to challenge and equip women to passionately pursue God and to influence their world." The team teaches that "every woman is called to minister," whether or not she considers herself a leader, and works to "encourage, partner with you, and provide resources to help you minister to the needs of women." The ministry's stated purpose is to "discover and develop biblical, godly resources to help disciple women in every stage of life," and it gathers women for events throughout the year, including a prayer breakfast that draws women from across the church and the wider community.
Men's Ministry: A Lifelong Discipleship Process
The Men's Ministry team believes that "if you change a man, his family will change, too; then his church; and then his community. But it starts with a man, and every man needs to be discipled." Three commitments guide the work: facilitating a network of men who want to lead other men to Christ, providing fellowship opportunities at the local level, and connecting men to mission opportunities in the U.S. and overseas. Teaching is organized around four themes - Identity in Christ, Relationships, Purpose, and Vision - that move men from discovering who they are in Christ to leading others on the discipleship journey and finishing well.
Christian Education for Every Age
The Christian Education ministry is described as "the major teaching ministry of our local church" and is designed "for all ages." Its focus is "various biblical topics for the spiritual growth of those who attend," with the goal of bringing "the people of this community and surrounding territory under the word of God" so they can be won to Christ, built up in the faith, and find their place in the worship life of the church.
Programs are shaped to each stage of life. For kids, the teaching pairs Bible learning with fun so that "kids will have fun and increase in Bible knowledge at the same time." For teens, the interactive approach is built around "engaging topics of interest" that help students explore the Bible's relevance to their own lives. For adults, classes go beyond devotional study to include practical training in leadership, communication, and conflict resolution that benefits both the church and the workplace.
Global University
Through a partnership with Global University, Calvary connects members to distance education in the Pentecostal tradition. Global University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Bible and Theology, Intercultural Studies, Biblical Studies, Christian Education, and Church Ministries, as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree and certificates in specialties like pastoral counseling, Bible interpretation, and Christian mission work. Three main languages of instruction - English, Spanish, and French - keep the programs accessible to a wide range of students.
Connect Groups: Three or More Is a Start
The Connect Groups ministry is built on the conviction that every believer should be in a "healthy Small Group." Groups are defined simply as "three or more people who meet together regularly to walk with you on the path towards growth." The team is passionate about helping people step into a group, starting new groups, and keeping existing groups healthy - a process that turns the Sunday assembly into a network of weekly friendships.
Community Outreach in Ozone Park
Calvary's outreach ministry is described with a single line that captures its scope: "taking care of those in need is one of the most important things we can do as human beings." Current programs include feeding the homeless, providing winter coats to those who need them, and giving gifts to children during the holidays. Each year the church also hosts a Hope Day community event that opens its doors (and a neighboring site on Rockaway Boulevard) for a free day of music, a Kids Zone, a grocery giveaway, lunch, community services, and haircuts - all in an effort to share "the tangible hope of Jesus Christ" with the surrounding neighborhood.
Digital Evangelist and the Live Stream
Under the heading "Digital Evangelist," the church invites online visitors to "go ye therefore, and teach all nations" through a simple act of sharing. The platform is built around social posts that can be forwarded in a click, extending the church's reach beyond Queens to anyone with a phone or a laptop. The Live page adds a second layer of digital presence: a library of full-length services and special events hosted on YouTube that is regularly updated and free to watch.
What Calvary Believes: Sixteen Fundamental Truths
Calvary teaches the sixteen Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, which the church lists in summary form. They begin with the conviction that the Old and New Testaments are "verbally inspired of God" and serve as "the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct." From there, the statement affirms the one true God, the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, the fall of man, and God's provision of salvation. Two ordinances are highlighted, along with the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and the "initial physical evidence" of speaking in tongues that has long marked the Pentecostal tradition.
The list continues with sanctification, the church and its mission, the ministry, divine healing, the Blessed Hope (the return of Christ), the millennial reign of Christ, the final judgment, and the promise of new heavens and a new earth. Together, these sixteen statements give visitors a clear picture of the doctrinal framework under which the church operates.
Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Calvary's vision statement casts a wide net: "PRESENTING THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO EVERYONE AT THEIR LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING AND TO MAKE AVAILABLE MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR SPIRITUAL PROGRESSION, PARTICIPATION AND PREPARATION FOR ETERNITY." Anchored by Ephesians 4:13, the vision calls the church toward unity in the faith until every believer comes "unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ."
The mission is shorter and easier to remember: "Know Christ And Make Him Known."
Three core values flow from that mission:
- Worship - "We are committed to dynamic worship to God," grounded in Psalm 29:2.
- Fellowship - "We are committed to a relationship of inner unity with Christ that is expressed outwardly," rooted in Acts 2:42.
- Discipleship - "We are committed to disciple-making that is transformational, intentional, life-long, relational, holistic and preeminent," drawn from Luke 6:40.
Partnering with the Ministry: Giving
Online giving is offered through a Realm Giving page, and donors can also text "CALVARYOZONE" to 73256 to give by mobile device. The church frames financial partnership as the engine behind "our weekly programs, live worship events, online resources, mission outreaches and more," noting that none of it would be possible without the people who give.
Planning a Visit
Calvary Assembly of God sits on the corner of Rockaway Boulevard and 102nd Street in Ozone Park, Queens, with the main address at 102-07 Rockaway Blvd, Ozone Park, NY 11417. A free parking facility is provided on the block next to the church, and the building is within walking distance of both MTA bus stops and subway stops - practical details for anyone who lives in or is passing through the neighborhood. Services are held in English, the livestream is open to anyone with an internet connection, and the church's I Am New page invites first-time visitors to sign up in advance so that greeters and staff can be ready when they arrive.