A Church on Greenhouse Road in West Houston
Central Baptist Church has called 2855 Greenhouse Road in west Houston home since 1987, when the congregation relocated from earlier quarters to the Katy area. The campus reflects decades of growth: a recently renovated auditorium anchors Sunday morning worship, while the church's former Children's Ministry building has been transformed into Kidz World, a purpose-built environment for children from infancy through fourth grade. A Family Life Center completes the grounds, hosting weekly activities, the church's Awana program, and rehearsals for choirs and the band.
The church's motto, "Find Your Way Home," points to both its friendliness toward newcomers and its conviction that Christian discipleship happens through gathered worship, Bible study, and community. Central Baptist is bilingual, hosting Bible study and worship in Spanish alongside English services, and offers ministries for every stage of life - from nursery care to senior adult fellowship. Annual events include a Men's Conference, the Going Beyond women's simulcast, and Sportsman's Night Out, an outreach that draws outdoorsmen and families from across the Houston area.
Sunday Mornings at Central
Sunday at Central Baptist centers on two anchor gatherings. Bible Study begins at 9:15 a.m. for all ages, with adults gathering in classes across the campus while children head to age-graded rooms in Kidz World. The Worship Service follows at 10:30 a.m. in the main auditorium, blending traditional and contemporary elements with congregational singing led by the Rejoice Choir and the Joy Band, followed by expository preaching from the pastoral team.
Central Baptist Español offers a parallel Sunday schedule in Spanish: Bible study at 9:00 a.m. and a worship service at 10:30 a.m. Visitors to the Spanish ministry can reach the team at 346-365-2306 or 832-920-1173, or visit the dedicated cbcespanol.online for details.
Sunday afternoons continue the week's programming. The Awana program for children age three through eighth grade runs from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center, and the Rejoice Choir rehearses at 2:00 p.m. ahead of the coming Sunday's worship. Central Youth, the student ministry for grades seven through twelve, gathers on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. alongside the adult Bible studies.
Wednesday Nights for the Whole Family
Wednesday evenings are designed so the entire household can be involved at once. The midweek Worship and Prayer Service meets at 7:00 p.m. in the main auditorium, with Bible study and corporate prayer. Children in kindergarten through sixth grade can join the Kidz Choir at 7:00 p.m. for musical training, while Central Students meets from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. for students in seventh through twelfth grade. The Joy Band rehearses at 6:00 p.m. to prepare Sunday's music, and the Spanish ministry gathers at 7:00 p.m. for its own midweek service. The Awana-style structure of the night means parents dropping off multiple children find age-appropriate rooms for each one and can join the main service themselves.
Children: Kidz World and Awana
Children from infants through fourth grade are invited to Kidz World, the church's age-graded children's ministry housed in the building to the left of the worship center. Check-in happens at two computerized stations that match each child to a parent by code; the same code is required for pickup. The nursery serves children up to two years old. Preschool through fourth grade rotate between small-group time for relationships and Bible application, and a high-energy large group that includes games, music, drama, video, skits, and storytelling. The ministry uses the Answers in Genesis and HYFI curricula to introduce children to the gospel in age-appropriate ways.
Awana extends the children's ministry on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Led by Suzanne Henry, the program serves children age three through eighth grade through four tracks: Cubbies for preschoolers, Sparks for kindergarten through second grade, T&T for grades three through six, and Trek for grades seven and eight. Each week includes large-group teaching, small-group Scripture discussion, and high-energy game time, with awards for Scripture memory and completed lessons. Registration is open through the church's online center.
Central Youth
Students in grades seven through twelve are invited to Central Youth, which meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. and on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. The Wednesday format combines games, worship, and teaching under the leadership of Student Pastor Kurt Norris. The ministry describes itself as grace-filled and nonjudgmental, focused on helping students own their faith during the middle and high school years. Central Youth maintains a dedicated Facebook page for ongoing connection with students and parents.
Music and Worship Arts
Music is woven through every service at Central Baptist. The Rejoice Choir leads worship each Sunday morning at the 10:30 a.m. service and rehearses Sunday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. There are no auditions, and the choir welcomes anyone with a heart to lead God's people in song. The Joy Band, the church's instrumental ensemble, rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and accompanies Sunday worship. Younger singers find their place in the Kidz Choir, directed by Heather Thompson, which meets on Wednesday evenings. The broader Worship Arts ministry welcomes volunteers who want to use gifts in music, drama, or visual arts.
Central en Español
Central Baptist Español is a full parallel ministry reaching Spanish-speaking families across west Houston. Bible study meets at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings, followed by a Spanish-language worship service at 10:30 a.m. A midweek service gathers on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. The ministry is pastored by Juan Rodríguez and maintains its own online presence at cbcespanol.online, with a Spanish connection card for first-time visitors and an invitation to gather for worship, teaching, and fellowship in the heart language.
Life Groups and Discipleship
Discipleship beyond Sunday morning happens in Life Groups, the church's network of small groups that meet in homes across the area. Most groups gather twice a month on Sundays, including the Maddox Group, the Wilson and Hicks Group, the Roye Group, the Lane Group, and the Salinas Group. Women meet weekly on Wednesday mornings for the Women's Breakfast Life Group, and men gather for the Men's Breakfast Life Group the same morning. The Mending Broken Hearts group serves widows and meets monthly on Saturdays. The Preacher's Life Group offers another option. Visitors and newcomers are invited to find a group through the church's online directory, with several groups open to new sign-ups at any time.
Reformers Unanimous: A Path to Lasting Change
Central Baptist hosts Reformers Unanimous, a discipleship and recovery program designed for anyone struggling with addiction - whether to substances, pornography, food, or the quieter bondage of spiritual apathy. Through a structured curriculum and a supportive community, participants work through the difference between a redundant and an abundant Christian life, learning to depend on the indwelling Christ for lasting change. The ministry is open to the broader community regardless of church background, and serves people at every stage - including long-time church members who discover that what looks like faithful attendance can mask private struggles.
What Central Baptist Believes
Central Baptist holds to a traditional Baptist confession of faith shaped by the Baptist Faith and Message. The church affirms the Bible as God's inspired, truthful, and trustworthy revelation, with Jesus Christ at its center. God exists eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each fully God yet one in being. Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, received as Lord and Savior.
The church practices believer's baptism by immersion as an act of obedience following salvation and observes the Lord's Supper as a memorial of Christ's death and a look forward to His return. Each local congregation is understood to be autonomous under the lordship of Christ, led by pastors and deacons, with the office of pastor reserved for men who meet scriptural qualifications, while both men and women are encouraged to use their gifts in service.
Central Baptist affirms marriage as the lifelong union of one man and one woman, teaches that human life is sacred from conception to natural death, and emphasizes both the Great Commission call to make disciples and the Christian's responsibility to oppose racism, selfishness, and sexual immorality while caring for the vulnerable. The church supports cooperation among believers through associations and conventions, while affirming the separation of church and state.
Visiting Central Baptist
First-time visitors will find a thoughtful welcome. Reserved visitor parking is located right next to the worship center on Greenhouse Road, with attendants in bright orange vests ready to help on Sunday mornings. Greeters wait at the front doors of the worship center to point families toward the nursery, Sunday school classes, Kidz World, and the main worship service. Two entrances without stairs serve those needing accessible entry, and the security team can direct anyone who needs additional help.
Dress is informal, and visitors come as they are. Arriving about fifteen minutes before the 10:30 a.m. worship service gives time to park, check in children, and find a seat. The service typically opens with congregational singing led by the Joy Band and Rejoice Choir, followed by prayer and expository preaching. Children up to two years old are welcome in the nursery; preschool through fourth grade will enjoy Kidz World. A Plan a Visit form is available online for those who want to share a little about themselves ahead of time.
The Sunday 10:30 a.m. worship service and the Wednesday 7:00 p.m. service are both livestreamed, and a sermon archive is available on YouTube and Vimeo. Giving is accepted online through Church Center, by mail, or in the offering boxes and plates during services. A new merchandise store offers Kidz World shirts, Central Español shirts, Women's Ministry shirts, CBC polos, and decals.
Leadership and Service
Central Baptist's pastoral team is led by Lead Pastor Roy Maddox and includes Pastor Larry Maddox, Discipleship Pastor Kent Wilson, Student Pastor Kurt Norris, and Spanish Ministry Pastor Juan Rodríguez. Doyle Boutwell directs facilities and education, Paige Miller directs Women's Ministry, Sharon Reagan directs the music ministry, Shirley Maddox directs Tiny Treasures, Heather Thompson directs the Kidz Choir, and Suzanne Henry leads Awana. Members and regular attenders are invited to serve in Kidz World, Central Students, greeters and hospitality, security, the media team, or worship arts. A directory app is available on iPhone, iPad, Android, and Kindle Fire for members who want to stay connected with the church family throughout the week.