Larry Powers (N/A–N/A) is an American preacher and pastor known for his long ministry within the Calvary Chapel movement, particularly as the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Upland in California. Raised in Southern California, Powers initially pursued a career in professional baseball after signing with the New York Mets organization at age 18, playing for their minor league teams until an injury ended his aspirations. Converted to Christianity during the Jesus Movement of the late 1960s, he began preaching under the mentorship of Chuck Smith at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, eventually planting Calvary Chapel Upland in 1982, where he served as senior pastor for over four decades. Powers’s preaching career has centered on expository teaching, delivering verse-by-verse Bible studies that reflect Calvary Chapel’s emphasis on Scripture and contemporary worship. His sermons, such as “An Astounding Prophecy About Jesus” (Psalm 103:1–22, December 30, 2018) and “Fear Not, God Is With You!” (November 20, 2016), are available on SermonAudio and the church’s website, showcasing a practical, encouraging style. Married with children—including a son, Jonathan, who pastors Grace Pointe Church in Hernando, Florida—he has preached across Southern California and at various Calvary Chapel events, leaving a legacy as a steady voice in the movement through his commitment to biblical teaching and church planting.