Staff

Rev. Dr. Beth Hutton serves as Senior Pastor of Calvary with a deep love for building authentic community, thoughtful worship, and faith that makes a real difference in everyday life. She is passionate about creating spaces where all people feel welcomed, valued, and invited to grow, whether lifelong church members or those just beginning to explore faith.

Dr. Hutton brings experience in both congregational leadership and higher education, serving as an adjunct professor of history while leading churches in vibrant worship, mission partnerships, and community engagement. Her teaching and preaching style blends Scripture, storytelling, and practical hope, helping people connect faith with the world around them.

She cares deeply about justice, hospitality, and the church’s role in loving Frederick well, partnering with local organizations, opening Calvary’s doors to the community, and encouraging discipleship that shows up beyond Sunday mornings.

A military brat, Dr. Hutton is a proud mom of three young adult children and finds joy in travel, reading, home improvements, music, local events, and is an avid dog lover.

Rev. Ken Humbert, minister of Pastoral Visitation was called to ministry at age 17, preached at 18, been ordained clergy for 45 years, served 9 churches. He’s been a hospital ER chaplain, a local and county Fire Service chaplain and served in numerous church and community roles. He’s the only pastor we have Ringling Bros. trained in clowning and helped bring about the W. Md. Scenic Rail Line! The loves of his life: to bring others to Christ, to uplift the left-behind, to look forward with others for what God is calling us to be and do. Ken and Beverly have been married for 45 years. Their children are both educators.