Central’s Mission Statement – to move people toward Christ by being a community of faith which loves, encourages, and equips them in Christ, sending them out to serve.
At Central, our goal is to be rooted in the ancient teachings of Christianity while also being open to new ways that God is working in the world. We have a broad-minded approach to faith, with love and compassion for all people, centered on a relationship with Jesus. We adhere to important statements of faith such as the Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, Heidelberg Catechism, and the Barmen Declaration, among others.
Some of the core beliefs that shape our community include:
Central Presbyterian Church has a vision of life together that can be expressed in three words of invitation.
GATHER
Gather encompasses everything that happens at Central on the weekend. It’s the catalyst that leads to spiritual growth for us regardless of where we are in our journey. If you’re new to faith, you’ll hear the message of Jesus in terms you can understand and relate to. If you’re a believer, you’ll grow spiritually. It’s a simple yet powerful focus, and it changes lives.
CONNECT
Connect embodies finding community and being intentional about your spiritual growth and is a great way to deepen your relationship with God and others. It’s the relational tie that fosters spiritual growth. Often relationships with people can be a catalyst to spiritual growth.
SERVE
Serving is about discovering our gifts and offering them fully to God through serving; and it’s a key component to authentically following Jesus. What makes a church great is a whole lot of people like you being great in some area of service, both in and outside the walls of the church.
The invitation to the Lord’s Supper is extended to all who believe in Christ and have been baptized, remembering that Communion is not a right conferred upon the worthy, but a privilege given to the undeserving who come in faith, repentance, and love.
Baptism is a proclamation that God has first chosen us and loved us and called us into His kingdom. It demonstrates publicly our repentance and desire to follow Christ. As a Presbyterian Church, we baptize infants of believing families, as well as children and adults who have come to faith.