Highlights in our History.


1832 (Cir.) Founded by Barton W. Stone

1906: On April 29 dedicated a new building in a new central location. We raised $26,000.00 in three services becoming a debt free church. On that same day baptized 42.

1907: 600-720 members attended Sunday School.

1912: Clyde Darsie, Minister

1914: Myron L. Ponius, the longest serving minister with 26 years.

1922: New Organ was installed by the Austin Pipe Organ Company.

1949: Roy Hulan, Minister

1950: Leslie Heuston, Minister

1955: Gerald Miller, Minister

1956: Legally changed the name to Central Church

1957-58 Renovations to sanctuary, organ moved, kitchen moved with new equipment, and new classrooms.

1964: William Sturgess, Minister

1970: Men’s Fellowship- Porky Days

1971: Door Bell Dinners started

1977: Robert Johns, Minister

1980: Hand Bell Choir started

1981: Jack Barnes, Minister

1990: D. Ambrose Stump, Minister

1991: Complete sound system in sanctuary

1993: Renovations complete with a new south entrance, new offices, new organ console, new black top parking lot, new van and storage garage.

1994: New elevator and remodeled restrooms.

2000: Pat Jones, Minister

2003: New 14 passenger van

2005 Noah’s park built

2008: Rex Kibler, Minister

2013: Jared Reno, Associate

2020: Jared Reno, Minister