Calvary Chapel of Santa Barbara has been formed as a fellowship of believers in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Calvary's supreme desire is to know Christ and be conformed to His image by the power of the Holy Spirit. Calvary is not a denominational church, nor are they opposed to denominations as such, only their over-emphasis of the doctrinal differences that have led to the division of the Body of Christ.
Calvary believes the only true basis of Christian fellowship is Christ's (agape) love, which is greater than any difference we possess, and without which we have no right to claim ourselves Christians. Calvary believes worship of God should be spiritual and remain flexible and yielded to the leading of the Holy Spirit to direct our worship. Calvary believes worship of God should be inspirational. Therefore, they give great place to music in our worship.