Lynn Holmes, Lead Pastor

Lynn was called to preach at the age of 13. He graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University with a Bachelors degree in Religion and Business, and then received his Masters of Divinity at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He came to Calvary Church as Pastor in 1996, having previously pastored in Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma. 

 Lynn considers himself a “grace preacher” who recognizes that we all have needs and room for improvement, which is precisely why Christ willingly died for us – to offer us the ability to deal victoriously with the issues that life throws at us and to experience the grace of God on a daily basis.

 Lynn understands this first hand. His wife of 26 years passed away after a two-year battle with cancer, and he personally experienced the daily grace and enabling power of God as he continued pastoring. As a widower, he was blessed to have remarried to his wife, Robin, in 2006. Lynn and Robin’s blended family is comprised of five children and one granddaughter.

 Lynn raises horses and enjoys trail riding and equestrian activities.   He also enjoys golf, shooting and various outdoor activities.  One of his favorite authors is Max Lucado.  One of his favorite past times is eating, and he believes that “chocolate” should be its own food group!  He and Robin enjoy traveling together and love ministering to God’s people at Calvary Church and in the Memphis community.