A community of believers in Gainesville

Whether it’s in person or online, we invite you to join us and be a part of something special.

Sundays: Life Groups @ 9:30am, Worship Service @ 10:45am
Wednesdays: Dinner @ 5:00pm, Youth & Children @ 6:00pm

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Christmas at North Central

We invite you to join us throughout the month of December as we celebrate the gift of Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Let’s Be Thankful!

Psalm 100 1. A thankful person will shout. v1 2. A thankful person will serve. v2 3. A thankful person will sing. v2 4. A thankful person will know. v3 5. A thankful person will worship. v4 6. Why? v5

Monthly Lifelines

December 2025 Lifeline

Dear Church Family, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! It’s true. The birth of Jesus is so very special to us. It is what set into motion the plan of God from way back that Jesus would come and die for the sins of the world. We have lots of things happening in the life of our church that is all for the purpose of enhancing the Christmas season. Let’s keep our focus on the Lord Jesus…

November 2025 Lifeline

Dear Church Family, Jesus said, “I will build my church…” Matthew 16:18. We are gathering on Sunday, November 16 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the 90th anniversary of this precious fellowship of believers! We are going to have a wonderful lunch together with smothered chicken, au gratin potatoes, green beans, rolls, and sweet and unsweet tea. Our own Crystal Elixson is making our dessert. It will be a fantastic fellowship meal together! We are excited to worship our Lord at…

October 2025 Lifeline

Dear Church Family, I am so excited and I know you are excited about celebrating our 90th anniversary on Sunday, November 16 at 10:00 a.m. We will have a worship service all together on this day, and following the worship service we will have lunch together, all provided for you and your family to celebrate our 90th birthday. Imagine this- nine decades of gospel ministry to Gainesville and the world! Here’s what you need to do and this is so…

September 2025 Lifeline

Dear Church Family, We have gotten off to a great fall season. We are so blessed as we watch children making decisions for Christ, families that are uniting with our church, and folks that are being baptized. I’m also thankful for the huge numbers of college students that have visited with us in their first few weeks of school at the University of Florida and Santa Fe College. Our college ministry continues to have outreach events for college students. Lunch…

Online & In-Person Giving

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Did you know that you can make your gifts go further by using your bank’s online bill-pay* service? List “North Central Baptist Church” as the payee, and list your full name as the account number.

*When you give using your bank’s online bill-pay service, you help us avoid credit card and bank fees.

We believe in giving as an expression of gratitude and worship, not out of obligation. Your generosity reflects a heart touched by God’s abundance, allowing us to further our impact and be a beacon of love and grace.

For Our Guests:

Your presence is a gift to us! While members support our mission financially, please know there’s no expectation for guests to contribute.

Ways to Contribute:

  • Through your bank’s Online Bill-Pay service (Preferred online giving method – no fees)
  • Give online through our website
  • Text ‘NORTHCENTRAL’ to 73256
  • Mail a check to 8001 NW 23rd Avenue
  • Give in person at a drop box at a Sunday Service

Location Details

8001 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606