About Central Baptist Church

Central Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church that is unaffiliated with any organization, denomination or convention. We are a fundamental, conservative, autonomous and self-governing body.

We believe in preaching the gospel of Christ throughout the world; scripturally baptizing true believers; and teaching the whole counsel of God’s Word for the edification of God’s people.

We encourage everyone in the area to come and visit Central Baptist Church! We welcome fellow believers to come and worship with us, and we welcome those who do not know our Lord to come and learn what the Bible says about who Jesus Christ is.

Who We Are and What We Believe

Do you have a doctrinal statement?

Yes we do! You can review our Articles of Faith page, here.

What translation of the Bible do you use?

We use the Authorized King James Version of the Bible. We have provided an online copy of this text on our Bible page, here.

How long has Central been in Fort Walton Beach?

Central Baptist Church has been in Fort Walton Beach, FL for over 45 years. Take a look at our History section, below.

Where are you?

We're at 710 James Lee Road in Fort Walton Beach, FL. See the map and directions on our contact page, here.

Church Facilities

We have a total of 9,000 sq. ft. of building space. 3,000 sq. ft. belongs to the newly constructed sanctuary that seats 240. The sanctuary is equiped with a professional-grade sound system for optimal accoustics.

We have a fully-staffed and newly rennovated nursery with a paging system.

The building which used to serve as our sanctuary now serves as our fellowship hall, where we invite church members and visitors to come and fellowship with us over lunch and dinner banquets from time to time.

History

First Missionary Baptist Church filed documents with the State of Florida to become a recognized church in the area called “Wright, FL” just outside the city limits of Fort Walton Beach, FL on January 18, 1967. On December 8, 1972 the church officially changed their name to James Lee Road Baptist Church. The church purchased all of the property that was available on the corner of James Lee Road and Bob Sikes for future expansion. On January 2, 1982 the church met and voted to once again change their name. The new name was to be Central Baptist Church and the congregation has held that name unto the present day.

On May 7, 2007 the church held an official groundbreaking ceremony for the purpose of constructing a new 6,000 sq. ft. auditorium and lobby area with church offices to be added. Completion came two years later and with the expansion came a new auditorium, nursery, lobby area and office building. God has blessed Central over the years and receives all of the glory for His mighty works.