"Making Disciples, Transforming Lives" OUR MISSION: The ministry of Central Baptist Church is grounded in the life, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and return of Jesus Christ. As a historic, urban, African American, Baptist church, Central’s approach to kingdom building is biblically based and holistic. Central faithfully serves humankind and develops disciples spiritually, physically, emotionally, culturally, socially and financially. OUR VISION: Central Baptist Church is a purpose-driven church, creating purpose-living disciples engaging in Five-Star ministry for building the kingdom of God.