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At their new facility in Pflugerville, TX, Calvary Austin’s main worship service is held on Saturday evening and twice on Sunday morning. Nearly 1,000 attend weekly.
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A 26-year-old country/punk singer with dreadlocks, Bunjee Garrett walked into Calvary Austin expecting to be treated as he always was at churches—like he didn’t belong. He had only come because his friend, Mike, a new Christian, had lured him there with the offer of a free breakfast. To Bunjee’s surprise, he was warmly greeted by one of the elders and several other people that morning. In fact, they actually seemed excited to see him there. It was unlike any church experience he had ever had. As he sat listening to the verse-by-verse teaching from the Book of Galatians, he became aware and convicted of his sin. Later, when he was alone at work, he asked God to forgive him of his sins and surrendered his life to Jesus.
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20
As he continued going to church and growing in his walk with the Lord, Bunjee became an intern at Calvary Austin. He eventually came on staff, serving primarily as the college pastor. In 2004, Bunjee started a monthly Bible study in South Austin. The following year, he was sent out by Calvary Austin to assume the role of senior pastor at Calvary South Austin.
You can find the complete article in the Winter 2009 issue of Calvary Chapel Magazine, which will ship soon. To subscribe click here.
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