First Wednesday Service
Join us on the First Wednesday of each month for…. First Wednesday at Central! These services look a lot like our Sunday morning services. Pastor Josh and Central Worship will lead us, and we’ll have a short teaching from Pastor Jim or one of our pastoral team.… READ MORE
Central Men’s Breakfast
Join us for great food and friendship at our next Men’s Breakfast, happening… READ MORE
Israel with Pastor Jim Bradford
You're invited to join Pastor Jim Bradford on an incredible 12-day tour and biblical journey through the land of Israel from July 6-17, 2026… READ MORE
Membership Class
Membership at Central is a formal step of linking arms in commitment to what God is doing in our church. This class will provide information about Central’s history, doctrines, governance structure, and mission and values… READ MORE
Fall at the Farm
Temps are falling, and we’re ready to spend an evening at the Farm…. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park to be exact. There’s so much to enjoy at this annual Central favorite… READ MORE
Serve Class
God has given YOU unique interests and skills. The Serve Class has been a really important tool for so many of our volunteers as they look for the best way to use their talents to serve in ministry at Central… READ MORE
Central Women Fall Gathering
Ladies, join us for dinner and a “movie”—more specifically, a collection of powerful video interviews highlighting the faithfulness of God in the lives of some of our very own Central Women… READ MORE
Legacy Breakfast
If you’re over 60 years of age, we would love to have you join us for our monthly breakfast event and enjoy time in community with one another… READ MORE
417 Worship
On Sunday, October 5 at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary, Central will host another evening of combined worship with other area churches. These new recurring events, called 417 Worship, are a great opportunity to unite our praise with other church families… READ MORE
Welcome to Central
We would be honored if you would join us for our Welcome to Central event. We’ll share a little with you about Central Assembly and our philosophy of ministry here.… READ MORE
Daring Joy: A Central Women Bible Study
This fall we’re hosting another great video-based study for Central Women called Daring Joy: What Six Women in the Bible Teach Us About the Power of… READ MORE
Central Worship Fall Launch
Central Worship is gearing up for a Fall launch that begins preparations for one of our favorite seasons of the year: Christmas at Central… READ MORE
Alpha at Central
Explore the questions of life and faith at our Alpha Course, starting on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:45pm. Whether you're a lifelong believer or simply curious about faith, Alpha is… READ MORE
Special Business Meeting
We invite you to join us for a Special Business Meeting on Sunday, August 17th at 6:00pm to consider the merging of Battlefield Assembly with Central Assembly… READ MORE
Heart of Springfield Block Party
We love our community here in the heart of Springfield, so we’re having a back to school block party on Saturday, August 16th. In partnership with our friends at Convoy of Hope and Evangel University, we’re… READ MORE
Fine Arts Celebration
Central’s Fine Arts Celebration is an opportunity for our talented youth students to share their artistic abilities and passion with our church family before they depart for National Fine Arts in Orlando, Florida… READ MORE
2 Corinthians: A Men's & Women's Bible Study
During the months of July and August, we’ll be taking a summer break from our usual Bible study series—Scriptures with Pastor Jim Bradford—and instead break into a separate men’s and women’s Bible study… READ MORE
Legacy Camp Meeting
Central's senior adults community will gather once again to celebrate our 10th year of “in-person” Legacy Camp Meeting on Thursday, July 10th and Friday, July 11th. We’ll enjoy… READ MORE
No Wednesday Activities!
There will be NO Wednesday evening activities on Wednesday, July 2nd.
Father's Day at Central
Gather as a family to celebrate dad this Father’s Day at Central! The morning begins with Donuts With Dad in the lobby at 9:00am. Then join us for worship at 10:30am… READ MORE
Let Our Incense Rise
On Sunday, June 1st at 6:00pm, Central Assembly and Ridgecrest Baptist Church are uniting for Let Our Incense Rise—a night to lift powerful, participational worship together. The Central Worship Choir, Ridgecrest Worship Choir, and members… READ MORE
Mother's Day at Central
Mother’s Day at Central begins at 9:00am with fellowship and refreshments together in the lobby. Swing by one of the photo ops for a picture of the whole fam together… READ MORE
Resurrection Sunday
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Plan now to celebrate Resurrection Sunday at Central… READ MORE
Good Friday at Central
Central’s Good Friday service at 7:00pm is a soul-stirring evening of worship as we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus’ death on the cross… READ MORE
Walk the Last Week with Jesus
One of Central’s greatest traditions has been significantly overhauled and upgraded through a partnership with… READ MORE
Palm Sunday | Night of Worship
Holy Week begins with the celebration of Palm Sunday… READ MORE
Food Fight
As part of a commitment to making a God-sized Footprint in our own community, Central is partnering with our friends at Weaver Elementary to have a Food Fight! …READ MORE
Annual Business Meeting
We invite you to join us for our Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, March 9th at 4:00pm. If you are a member of the church, you can participate as we review financial and ministry reports…. READ MORE
Jersey Sunday
Jersey Sunday is coming, so you better show up game-ready. On Sunday, February 9th, show up to Central in your favorite team’s gear or colors and let everyone know what a winner you are—or how long you’ve been suffering… READ MORE
Central Women's Bible Study
This winter, Central Women will begin a Bible study using Priscilla Shirer's Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted. Video studies will be on Tuesday evenings beginning February 4th from 6:00-7:30pm… READ MORE
Evangel at Central
We’ve got a great Sunday planned on February 2nd at 10:30am as we welcome Evangel University to Central Assembly. Central loves being the church home for so many Evangel students… READ MORE
Together Like Heaven: An Evening of Unity in Worship
As we approach Martin Luther King Day, we’re excited and honored to join with Sanctuary of Praise COGIC and others for Together Like Heaven…. a combined worship event celebrating unity in praise to our King… READ MORE
Alpha Course Begins
Explore the questions of life and faith at our Alpha Course, starting on Wednesday, January 15th! Whether you're a lifelong believer or simply curious about faith, Alpha is a… READ MORE