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The news of the world gets more and more dire, but the Christian message has been called “Good News” ever since Jesus burst out of the tomb that Resurrection Sunday. Sometimes, though, in the media and even at church, even that news sounds anything but good. Maybe, at best, more like, “I guess God doesn’t hate me as much as I should probably expect.”

Guess what? God really does love you. Here at Central Baptist we are united in our vision to contemplate the glory of who God really is–which, by the way, is Love–to motivate our mission to love the world and each other in His name, through compassion and Spirit-fueled good works of blessing to those around us. It’s a process. We’re not perfect yet. But we’re committed to traveling this path together, with Jesus as both our Guide and the Way itself.

Our church podcast, with sermons and occasional other notable services, is linked to this media corner of our website. Sit back and take a listen, for even more good news.

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Pastor Joe Overly

Pastor Joe Overly is honored and humbled to serve as the pastor of Central Baptist Church in Southbridge, Massachusetts. He is grateful for the opportunity to grow in ministry alongside this church family and to serve the greater Southbridge community.

Pastor Joe came to faith in Jesus Christ in 1979 and soon sensed God’s call to ministry. He attended Zion Bible Institute in East Providence, Rhode Island, where he met his wife, Coleen. They were married in 1984 and later completed their bachelor’s degrees at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington. Joe earned a degree in Pastoral Ministries, while Coleen earned a degree in Behavioral Sciences.

Joe and Coleen are blessed with three adult children—Kayla, Jeremy, and Kristin—who all live and work in the Worcester area.

Throughout his ministry, Pastor Joe has served in a variety of leadership roles. He was the youth pastor at Calvary Temple in Holden, Massachusetts, for five years and later served as lead pastor of New Life Fellowship Assembly of God in Charlton, Massachusetts. In 1995, he was ordained through the Assemblies of God USA.

As pastor of Central Baptist Church, Joe is passionate about faithfully teaching God’s Word, helping believers grow in their relationship with Christ, and sharing the hope of the Gospel with those who have not yet come to know Him. His desire is to see lives transformed through a deeper understanding of God’s love, grace, and truth.

Pastor Joe and the congregation of Central Baptist Church warmly welcome visitors and newcomers. Whether you are searching for a church home, exploring questions of faith, or looking to grow spiritually, you will find a caring community of people seeking to know and follow Jesus Christ.

If you would like to learn more about Central Baptist Church or any of its ministries, Pastor Joe would be glad to connect with you.

God Bless,
Pastor Joe Overly

Administration and Deacon Committees

Leadership at Central Baptist Church is shared by our pastor, the Deacon Board, and the Administration (Admin) Board. Meeting together each month, these leaders prayerfully seek God’s direction as they make decisions that help our church grow, serve, and fulfill its mission.

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The Sequel – 4

Acts 2:38-47

Can you even imagine church like this? Everyone getting along, everyone caring for each other appropriately? Everyone “devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching”? And everyone liking them??

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Scripture: Kathleen Youngs

Message in a Basket: Rev Barbara Jernigan

Main Message: Rev Jennifer A G Layte (Pastor Jenn)