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Terry Gray planted Calvary Chapel Sun City in October of 1996 and has been serving as the Senior Pastor for the last eleven years. He is also the featured speaker on the Summons Radio program heard daily in the El Paso/Las Cruces area on the KELP Christian Radio Station. Terry received ministerial training at Calvary of Albuquerque’s School of Ministry and the Shepherd’s School. He also received training at Dallas Theological Seminary.
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Terry and Kim Gray arrived in El Paso, Texas on October 26, 1996 after much prayer and seeking God’s direction in their ministry. Terry worked as an electrical engineer while getting the church started. The photo on the left was taken in November 2011. Dylan (age 11), Connor (age 12)
and Lindsay (age 13).
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They began a Bible study on the Westside of El Paso with a small but dedicated group of believers. This photo was taken on the first official Bible Study meeting on Wednesday nights 11/6/96.
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On March 23, 1997, our first Sunday morning service was held at the Westside YMCA. Our body has continued to grow both in numbers and in spiritual maturity since its inception.
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Terry has studied under his Pastor from Calvary of Albuquerque, Skip Heitzig. Terry was ordained as a Pastor on November 16, 1997 at a special service held at the YMCA.
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In March of 1998, CC Sun City moved to a warehouse/showroom facility located at Doniphan Park Circle. We spent five years at that location growing into two Sunday morning services, a Wednesday night service and a Tuesday night Spanish service.
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On January 7, 2002, the Summons Radio program featuring Terry Gray as the speaker began airing on KELP radio, Monday through Friday, 5:30 – 6:00 pm. Summons also airs in Belize on the Christian Lighthouse radio program.
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In January 2003, CC Sun City purchased the property located at 960 West Borderland Road. It was hoped that the multiple existing buildings on site could be remodeled easily into a new sanctuary, a children’s ministry facility and offices.
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The Remodeling effort did not go well. The church ended up meeting on site for four years in a tent. The fellowship endured all kinds of weather hazards and bug hazards for four years. Incredibly we not only stayed together as a church but actually grew stronger in number, resources and spiritual maturity. The “tent years” will always hold a special place in our heart.
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In November of 2006 CC Sun City closed on a loan with the Bank of the West for construction of a new church sanctuary. The new steel building would provide 12,000 Sq. Feet allowing for a sanctuary that seats 650 and classrooms for children.
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Construction, ponding, paving and landscaping took place between November 2006 and July 2007.
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Another photo of construction work. More photos can be viewed at our website by clicking here.
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August 12, 2007 was our first Sunday morning service in the new sanctuary.
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We held our building dedication service on Friday, October 5, 2007. Pastors Jim Suttle, Pancho Juarez and Skip Heitzig were with us for the event. The Christian band, “The Kry,” was also present to lead in praise and worship. Praise God for all that He has done!
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The church has been growing steadily. In April 2011 we added a second service. We praise God and give Him all glory!
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