The History of Calvary Community Church
Calvary Community Church traces its roots back to September 23, 1962, when a small congregation gathered at 1689 Laurel in Hanover Park, Illinois, in the home of the Kowalski family, under the leadership of Pastor Eugene West as their first Pastor. The growing church soon relocated to Ontarioville School as the congregation expanded, prompting efforts to establish a formal constitution and statement of faith to become a legally incorporated body.
In September 1964, the church aligned with the Baptist General Conference denomination, giving rise to Calvary Baptist Church of Schaumburg Township. As the church community flourished, key properties were acquired, culminating in the establishment of the Springinsguth property as the central location for Calvary Baptist Church. The church celebrated a significant milestone on March 16, 1969, with the dedication of their new home at 1000 S. Springinsguth in Schaumburg.
Over the years, the church underwent transformative phases under the guidance of subsequent pastors, including Pastor Mahlon L. Hillard, Pastor David Maurer, and Pastor David J. Skelton. In 2004, Pastor Scott Eaton assumed leadership as the fifth Senior Pastor, ushering in a new era marked by financial stewardship, infrastructure improvements, expanded outreach efforts, and a deepened emphasis on prayer and missions. Pastor Eaton's tenure saw remarkable achievements, including debt reduction, facility renovations, and the establishment of Crossroads Kids Club to engage with the local community. After 20 years of faithful service, Pastor Scott shared his decision to step down, leading the church into a transitional phase in 2025. We thank the Lord for Scott’s steadfast service.
In February 2025, the Elder Board called Dr. David Riemenschneider to serve as Calvary’s Interim Pastor. David had recently retired from the church where he served for 46 years as the Lead Pastor. At Calvary, Pastor David is faithfully preaching the Word of God. He, along with his wife, Marina, are serving the church family together in the day-to-day life of the church.
As the church continues to move forward during this transitional phase with Pastor David, the Pastor Search Team is working with Chemistry Staffing to identify God’s man to become the next Senior Pastor of Calvary Community Church.