The Benevolent Ministry provides financial support and other resources to families and individuals in need, including Central disciples and people from the general community. This ministry manages the funds used to purchase food for funeral repasts and Crisis Intervention Ministry meals and groceries. It is also the primary funding source for Central’s Thanksgiving Give-Away, an annual event coordinated with the St. Louis Public School system. Given the confidential nature of the...

The Cancer Support Ministry provides support to disciples and members of the community who have been affected in some way by cancer. This ministry is available to support cancer patients who are going through treatment, recovering survivors, and individuals who know someone with cancer, but don’t know how to talk to them. The Cancer Support Ministry provides resource materials and may occasionally invite guest speakers for health related presentations. The ministry is there when...

CARE is the lay ministry chiefly responsible for intentionally CARE-ing for all of Central's disciples. CARE helps disciples feel a bond with the church and church family by involving, connecting and providing support to the entire congregation. Every member of the Central family is in a Care Ministry team. There are 13 Care Teams; the teams are organized by zip codes, therefore the size of the team will depend upon the number of Central disciples that...

Comfort Keepers provides an understanding, supportive, and compassionate atmosphere for individuals and families that are dealing with grief and loss. The ministry offers an atmosphere in which people can share their experiences, express their emotions, and tell their stories. Comfort Keepers seeks to promote healing and overall well-being, as well as instructional and spiritual support. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month, 11am-12:30pm, in the T.E. Huntley...

The Decoration Committee is responsible for decorating the gymnasium and other rooms for various ministry events and services. The committee is also responsible for decorating the sanctuary and Educational Center during the Christmas season. Disciples who are creative and who enjoy working with their hands are welcome to serve.

Deaconess Shirlene Boykin
Mia Coleman

The Financial Aid and Continuing Education Ministry is appointed by the Pastor. FACE manages the Central Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, through which financial assistants is given to qualifying Central disciples who are pursuing undergraduate or post-secondary vocational education. This ministry provides assistance with ACT and SAT registration costs and offers career and financial aid counseling. FACE servants also coordinate Central’s annual Baccalaureate Service, during which high...

The 4H Ministry’s primary objectives are to provide help and support to Central’s office staff and to the Offices of the Senior Pastor and the Executive Minister. Managing the Welcome Center on Sundays and during other times of worship, and providing office coverage during designated evenings and weekends are among the duties of servants in the 4H Ministry.

Sister Princena Davis

Leaving Addictions Behind