Central Baptist Church

Southington, Connecticut

Jim Townsley, Pastor

Over thirty years ago Brother Jim Townsley came to Southington Connecticut to start and pastor the Central Baptist Church.  Over the years I have seen this church not only grow but experience an abundant portion of God's blessing.  Always standing on the highest level of Biblical practices and standards the ministry has expanded in every area of the Gospel ministry.

A thriving Sunday School  has taught many the way of salvation and the victorious Christian life.  An expanding and strong Christian day school from K4 through high school is located on the church property.  

   Fall Revival Meeting 

The Church, Christian School and College joined together for Revival services.  Each morning I preached to the upper level students of the Academy and all the College student body.

In the Evening the entire church and all the students met as the family of God to sing the songs of faith, doctrine and worship.  The preaching of the Word of God was central and well received in the minds and hearts of God's people.

It was a blessing being under the Biblical instruction of Brother Boyinton who was the teacher of the class Mrs. Souza and I attended.   His words were clear and to the heart.  A real Bible teacher.

Pastor Townsley baptized several after the Sunday Morning Service. 

The choir did an outstanding job in leading the congregation in uplifting music that was both Godly and spirited.  Music Director, Mike Winningham prepared the choir to prepare us in receiving the Word of God.

	Music Reaches  the Heart and Soul

The members and workers of Central Baptist Church are not satisfied to have a Bus Ministry just for Sunday morning Sunday School.  During the month of August the Bus Ministry ran each Sunday Night in addition to the morning service.  A special program was held for this out reach to young people.  Here are some that didn't miss a single Sunday Morning or Sunday evening bus service during this time.

As an ever increasing outreach, the church formed the New England Baptist College.  On several occasions I have preached to the student body in the chapel and was a guest lecturer. I am always encouraged by the faith, vision and enthusiasm of the Bible students.

As part of the church revival, I was asked to preach the opening College revival of the New England Baptist College.  What a wonderful honor and thrill to meet such a wonderful student body of young ladies and men wanting to serve the Lord.  The Theme of the college is "A Heart for God" and such was the evidence of this each morning during the chapel time.  Our theme was "The Potter -- The Wheels -- The Clay"

I believe the Holy Spirit was in control.  The preaching gave evidence of tender and yielding hearts for God.  Each and every service was testimony of the heart of this school in being serious about serving God and letting the Potter Re-Make us.

The students who come here have only ONE thing on their mind and heart.  That is to be all that God wants them to be.  To this end the college offers the best of Bible teaching, Godly staff and a real Spiritual atmosphere.  Yet in its early years as a college, I believe, it will be an outstanding cornerstone for Fundamental Baptists in the training and development of men and women who are serious about "Having a Heart for God,  A Mind for the Scriptures and Spirit of Revival."

Brother David Blaser with Pastor Townsley, leads the school with a true spirit of concern for each student and the mission of Biblical teaching upon the foundation of the Word of God.  His leadership, wisdom and dedication are being honored by the Lord.

New England School of the Bible

New England School of the Bible was started to help those who wanted a learning experience based on the Bible.  This night school helped a good number of men and women to be better servants of the Lord. I have preached to the student body on several occasions and also preached a "working" soul winning class at the school one summer.  Several were saved as the class not only learned about soul wining but won souls in the process.  What a thrill to see many of the men and women in that class now serving the Lord on mission fields, churches and Christian education.  Brother Bob McKeever the Director, has done a good job to build the academic and spiritual character of the institution. He now has gone to be with his Lord and his reward for faithful service.  However, his labors are bearing fruit in this on going ministry.