Central Baptist Church-Decatur
Decatur, Illinois
Central Baptist Church in Decatur, Illinois is a traditional Baptist church led by Pastor Dave Brown. The church emphasizes creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for visitors and members alike. They focus on strengthening families and drawing people closer to God through community. The church uses the King James Version Bible in all classes and services, viewing it as the inerrant and infallible Word of God. Musically, they favor traditional hymns from songbooks and avoid contemporary Christian music. Their worship style is traditional yet spirited, with an emphasis on edifying saints and preparing hearts for preaching. The church describes itself as soul-winning, committed to reaching the lost with the gospel and building up believers in their faith.
Denomination
BaptistPhone
(217) 615-1980Services
Worship
Ministries
Sunday School
Languages
EnglishLast updated May 2026
200-500
estimated members
This is likely one of 11 Baptist congregations in Macon County, IL. Baptist accounts for 5% of the county's 144 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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