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Central Baptist en ESPAÑOL ~ Events coming up ~ Church Council and Deaconate

Welcome to the blog of Historic Central Baptist Church in the heart of Elizabeth, New Jersey.

For over 130 years, our congregation has struggled to be a strong Christian presence and a witness to the reality and hope of transformation in this beautiful community of Elizabeth. The fact of Jesus, the Christ, in our lives launches us to pray, to study the Word of God, and to give testimony to the world, not only of a good man with a good message, but of God with us, in us and for us for his immeasurable love.

We welcome you to join us in our experiences of Study of the Word, Worship, and Prayer. We are located (since 1899) at 1125 East Jersey Street in the heart of Elizabeth. Do not hesitate to contact us by email at CentralBaptistElizabeth@gmail.com or by phone at 908.352.7558.

We are praying for you and yours. Much blessings!

The people of Central Baptist Church

Soon... at Central Baptist

The Central Baptist Church seeks to provide a space for worship in English.
We invite you to join our Sundays at 9am in our Sanctuary

Please, Call (908.469.9066) or write (centralbaptistelizabeth@gmail.com) for questions or other information

Weekly opporunities
Sunday Worship - 9am (English), 11.15am (Spanish)
Bible Study - Sunday, 10am; Tuesday, 8pm (taking place at the Parrish House)
Prayer - 3rd Friday of the month, 8pm (email for details)
Ministries - Women's, Second Thursday of the month, Children's (details coming up)


We'll continue adding events weekly. We hope for the opportunity to greet you in one of our events. Do not hesitate to call us for prayer and pastoral supoort.

The Lord's Supper or Communion is celebrated the first and third Sunday of every month during the Worship Service (11.15am). If you are member in good standing of a Christian Church we invite you to join us in this ordinance of our Lord.

Contact Us

We are located at:
1125 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

For Pastoral Care and Prayer do not hesitate to contact us at:

email: CentralBaptistElizabeth@gmail.com
Office: 908.352.7558
Parish House: 908.469.9066

We will soon have prayer and Bible Study opportunities in English. We hope to be able to share with you then. Peace!

Leaders of CBC

Church Council
The Rev. Amaury Tañón-Santos, Moderator

Class of 2010
Vivian Hidalgo
Merita Rivera

Class of 2011
Gabriel Alcívar

Class of 2012
Jorge Lau
Jorge Luis Rivera (Treasurer)

Ministeries
Daisy Díaz, AB Women


Deaconate

Class of 2010
Nancy Escobar
Luisa Elena Figueredo

Class of 2011
Laura González

Class of 2012
Esmir Alcívar
Fanny Ortiz

Pastor of the Central Baptist Church

The Central Baptist Church has begun a transition in its current pastoral leadership. Your prayers are requested.

email - CentralBaptistElizabeth@gmail.com



Pastors of the Central Baptist Church
The Rev. Isaac E. Gates (1877, organizing pastor)
The Rev. John McKinney (1877-1888)
The Rev. Everett Titsworth Tomlinson, Ph.D., Litt.D. (1888-1911)
The Rev. Frank Austin Smith (1912-1924)
The Rev. Guy G. Bleakney (1925-1926)
The Rev. Raymond S. Carman (1927-1931)
The Rev. Earl F. Spencer (1931-1944)
The Rev. Vivian Gwynn Higgs (1944-1955)
The Rev. Roland F. Chandler (1959-1979)
The Rev. Michael Bouchard, D.Min. (1979-1983)
The Rev. Juan Pablo Tamayo (1979-1983)
The Rev. David Wheeler, Th.D. (1983-1985)
The Rev. Eriberto “Eddie” Soto (1986-1987)
The Rev. Antonio Vizcaíno (1983, 1985, 1988-2006)
The Rev. Amaury Tañón-Santos, D.Min. (2007-2011)

Associate Pastors
Dr. Ernesto Valladares, Hispanic Work (1964-1967)
The Rev. Pedro R. Ortiz, Hispanic Work (1969-1974)
The Rev. Reyes Ortiz, Hispanic Work (1974-1975)
Mr. Reyes Rodríguez, Hispanic Ministry (1975-1979)