OUR STORY
The mission of Central Church is to make Christ-like disciples IN our community FOR our community. Our vision is to be a multicultural church helping people experience God, connect with others, and impact our community with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
If you’re interested in our denominational affiliation, please check out www.nazarene.org
This section of our website is dedicated to offering you an overview of what we are about and how you will fit in our community. You will find information about our weekend worship services, opportunities we have available for children, youth, and adults, as well as information about our serving opportunities. If you have not yet attended one of our weekend services, you can listen to a recent message in our sermon uploads. Information about the beliefs that guide our church are available here as well.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, send us an email at (info@centralchurchonline.com). Thanks again for taking the time to learn more.
HISTORY
Central Church of the Nazarene is a part of the Church of the Nazarene with over 2.7 million members worldwide, represented in 165 world areas. The Church of the Nazarene traces its anniversary date to 1908. Its organization was a marriage that, like every marriage, linked existing families and created a new one. The church was founded as the Lord brought together sincere believers who were experiencing the life-changing power of God in their revivals and church services. Utilizing evangelism, compassionate ministries, and education, their church went forth to become a people of many cultures and tongues. If you’d like more Nazarene history and a complete picture of our churches scope and reach, check out nazarene.org.
Central Church began in 1940 with a group of faithful followers of Christ meeting together in a rented building in Kansas City, Kansas. The world was at war and great uncertainty at nearly every turn, but with a missionary zeal and a desire to reach people with the love of Christ, the passion of the early members was evident as they soon purchased a building at 10th and Pacific. As lives were impacted and the church began to grow, they relocated to 18th and Barnett in the 1960’s and in 1981, Central moved to its current location on 87th Street Parkway. Throughout many years, there have been many great pastors and laymen alike who have been faithful and joyful in their service to the Lord and to Central Church. The result is a great church that is making a difference in the Kingdom of God.