The vision of Central Baptist Church was given to Mrs. Lovey McAfee Nesbit. A Christian woman full of Faith in God. She saw the need for a Sunday School. She organized the Sunday School in the local schoolhouse, with a Methodist preacher, a superintendent and 2 (two) Baptist teachers.Pinckneyville was the name of the community, where the Sunday School was started. The non-denominational Sunday School grew, and the interest spread, like wildfire. A Baptist church was organized on Sunday, October 4, 1904, in an old blacksmith shop owned by the Late Reverend W. L. Jones, DD of Atlanta. The following were the official family: Reverend A. W. Williams, Pastor, Deacons; Tom Waits, M.C. Jones, T.H. Jones, Henry Wheeler and William Carroll. The official family also included R. H. Williams, who was the church clerk, Tom Waits, who was the Treasurer and there were 25 (twenty-five members). These officials and the church family were full of Faith in God to bless and lead their efforts, that were set with the task of building this church. By the Grace of God, Central Baptist Church have stood, like a solid rock.On Sunday, June 4, 1905, their first victory was won. The first Pastor and Builder of the Church led his flock into the new church to hear a dedication by the organizer, Reverend, W. L. Jones. The theme of the message was “Rise, Shine, Give God the Glory.” The bible scripture came in Isaiah 60:1. The mighty T. Gholston was called and kept the fire of inspiration and hope high in the hearts for the members, for many years. Later, Reverend T. Gholston was called to pastor the Thankful Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia. Reverend T. Gholston was followed by Reverend T. H. Fannings. There were many others, that were called in the following order: G. L. Allen, E. A. Hargrove, R. L. McKibben, T. W. Smith, R. H. Milner, E. A. Freeman, Reverend Franklin and H. J. Jackson. The Reverend Jackson was the Pastor, when the church was destroyed by fire on January 1, 1943. Everything was completely lost in the fire and the church did not have any insurance. God willed it so, that many of the members were tired and found wanting. As far as, the Pastor, he resigned rather, than taking on the task to rebuilding another church, with the very few members, that had remained faithful, after the fire. The Pastorate was offered to Reverend H. H. Battle, who had just graduated from Morehouse College. He was full of faith and he trusted God. He accepted the call and told the loyal and faithful few, that “with God’s help, we can, and we will build a bigger and better church.” The edifice, in which we worship today is the result. On the 2nd Sunday, in October 1943, we moved into this building. The dedication sermon was preached by Reverend M. L. King, Sr. of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. After 3 (three) or 4 (four) more years, Reverend Battle resigned to accept the presidency of a college in South Carolina. Later, following Reverend Battle in the order named: Reverend H. H. Bussey, O. A. Smith, W. D. Hamm, J. E. Jones, (who accepted a call to Fair Hill Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia) and Reverend J. E. Learry. After some time, Reverend J. E. Learry resigned and accepted a four-year scholarship in Newton, Massachusetts.The next call went to Reverend J. M. Smith, He was a “young Joshua,” who had a bright future, before him. Reverend F. D. Taylor followed Reverend Smith, Reverend Taylor, who was followed by Reverend G. W. Stephens. Reverend Stephens preached his acceptance sermon on January 1, 1974. During his tenure, an atmosphere of love and fellowship truly prevailed in the church. After almost 17 years of faithful service, Reverend Stephens resigned in September 1990, but because of his leadership, many members were added to the church body. On, March 1, 1991, Reverend Erven Kimble became the Senior Pastor and gave us the vision of "Touching the World Through Christians Families.” After 22 (twenty-two) years of service, Reverend Kimble retired. On July 25, 2015, Marvin C. Jones was installed, as Senior Pastor of Central Baptist Church. Pastor Jones’ Great Commission is to build souls on God’s Word, while sowing and serving the in the community; to be a beacon of light for others, as an example of how to follow Christ and allow the Holy Spirit, to lead us, as we serve God. Over the course of time, we have had 21 (twenty-one) Pastors. The last pioneer member of Central Baptist Church was Mother Ida Corthan, who passed in December 1963. The Lord has wonderfully blessed us! Our prayer is, that God will continue to bless and keep us in love and harmony. However, it is up to us, each one of us, to have Faith in God, that our prayers will be heard. In the years ahead, let us continue to grow, in grace and in favor with God and man. We have a past to remember and a future to mold. We are wholeheartedly grateful for the privilege and opportunity for service, that has allowed for our past accomplishments. Meanwhile, we confidently look forward to the future, guided by the Holy Spirit. The Hope of Years As time has marched through these walls, for the past 115 years, my heart tells me, that He has taken with Him, some that have had great hope! It truly does take hope to start and hope is required to complete, but it takes Faith in God to overcome and triumph. Therefore, we look forward to the hope of things to come: the hope of a better one: the hope of God’s goodness yet, unseen: the hope of brotherly love between: the hope of even a greater call: the hope of Christ, for one and for all.