Live Greater
This is a place where your family belongs.
Everyone is Welcome
Whether you’re new to church, have been a Christian for many years, or are looking for a fresh start, you’re welcome here. Our hope is to give you a place where you experience a fresh, enjoyable connection with God and a community of people.
Our Lead Pastor
Shawndric and Lady Brandi McGregor
Pastor Shawndric Antwain McGregor was born and raised in Deland, Florida. His journey into ministry began early in life, reflecting the biblical concept that the Lord “calls” or summons individuals to specific purposes. At the tender age of fifteen, Pastor McGregor responded to this divine calling. He firmly believes that God calls all men to seek salvation and redemption, which can only be found through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Pastor McGregor teaches and preaches that this calling from God is not merely an invitation but a command. According to him, God personally and individually invites and commands each person to partake in His blessing of redemption. This perspective emphasizes the importance and urgency of responding to God’s call.
At the age of seventeen, under the leadership and mentorship of Reverend Wendell H. Raulerson, Shawndric McGregor was licensed as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Embracing his role with humility and dedication, Pastor McGregor often refers to himself as a “teacher” rather than a “preacher.” He finds inspiration in the scripture that highlights Jesus as a teacher: “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom” (Matthew 4:23).
Currently, Pastor McGregor serves as the Lead Pastor at Calvary Temple of Praise in Sanford, Florida. His ministry is deeply rooted in the Biblical Principle of the Father-Son relationship, which underscores the importance of mentorship, guidance, and spiritual fatherhood. This principle reflects his commitment to nurturing and guiding his congregation in their spiritual journey, much like a father would with his children.
On September 22nd, 2018, Shawndric McGregor married Brandi McGregor, marking a significant milestone in his personal life. Their union symbolizes a partnership grounded in faith and mutual support, further enriching his ministry. Together, they embody the values of love, commitment, and shared purpose, serving as a testament to the power of faith in fostering strong, enduring relationships.
Pastor McGregor’s teachings are characterized by a profound commitment to biblical truths and a passion for educating others about the transformative power of God’s word. His approach to ministry emphasizes the importance of understanding and living out the teachings of the Bible, fostering a deep and personal relationship with God among his followers.
Our Values
Encourage Lives
Enrich Families
Equip Leaders
Learn more about the beliefs our Church at Calvary Temple.
Know God
Sunday Services
God wants to know us personally. More than just practicing religion, He wants a relationship with us.
Our weekend services are where we focus on that relationship. Whether you’re new to the faith, have questions, or have been a Christian for a long time, our services are a safe place to learn more about what it means to Know God and grow closer to Him.
Find Family
Groups
We believe that true and lasting change comes within the context of relationships.
One of the ways God designed for us to live in freedom is to have people in our life to help us in the journey. Connecting with others in Groups is a practical and enjoyable way to find that kind of life-changing community.
Discover Your Purpose
Pathway to Purpose
We’re all an important part of God’s plan, and our life will never make sense until we discover our purpose.
Our Pathway to Purpose course is designed to help us take steps in the important process of discovering our purpose.
Make a Difference
Serve Team
This is God’s ultimate plan for our life–to make a difference in the lives of others. When we do, the Bible tells us we will experience joy.
Through our Serve teams, we hope to connect every person to an opportunity to live out their calling by using their gifts and talents to serve others in the church and the community.
We would love to meet you!
Join us on Sunday at 10:00 AM for our weekly services.
Take your next steps!
Grow in your relationship with God and with others.
“Behold I will send you Elijah the Prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: And he shall turn
the heart of the fathers to the children and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.” –Malachi 4:5&6
“Concerning the mission of John the Baptist was to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and disobedient to the
wisdom of the just; and to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” – St. Luke 1:17
“For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers…” – I Corinthians 4:15
Turning the hearts of the fathers to the children is one of the foundational purposes of Calvary Temple of Praise.
Every problem we face spiritually and in our society can be traced back to the broken relationships of fathers and children.
If we can cause fathers to see the power and responsibility God has given us, we can remove the curses that we are under.
The foundation of spiritual inheritance in the kingdom of God is like the relationship of a father and son. Those in ministry today must develop the heart of a father to establish a generation of sons and daughters with a “double portion” anointing.
If we desire to be prosperous both spiritually and naturally, then we must endeavor to know and function within God’s divine order.