Our Mission

The Mission of Central City Christian Church is to Raise Christ Followers to
​Know, Love and serve God

Raising Christ Followers

Know God

Love God

Serve God
CCCC History
Central City Christian Church started as a Sunday School in an old schoolhouse in 1917. Under the leadership of three different ladies, the Sunday School grew over the next few years until, in 1920, Floyd Cole was called as the first minister. The church’s pulpit has since had a rich history, filled by such men as Floyd Strater, Cecil Waltman, Edwin Strong, and Ed Hahn. He succeeded Bob Ely who ministered for three years, Brian Giebler who ministered here six years, and Stacy Beasley who served with the church for five years. Johnie Adkins served as our senior minister from April of 2004 to June of 2018, 14 years! He has since moved on to a full-time ministry with Hospice Compassus. Our current senior minister, Jared Kouba, began serving with Central City in July of 2019 and we are so excited for the future God has in store as we serve together!

What We Believe
CCCC is a non-denominational church of the Restoration Movement (Christian Church / Church of Christ).

We believe ...
  • The whole Bible is the inspired word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16, 17)
  • Jesus, the only Son of God, was born of a virgin. (Luke 2:1-7)
  • Jesus died for everyone! (John 3:16)
  • Jesus rose from the dead! (Matthew 28:18-20)
  • Obedience to Jesus is necessary for salvation! (Matthew 28:18-20)
  • Jesus is coming again! (1 Thess. 4:13-18)
  • Worship, Serving, Sharing, and Studying is expected of all Christians.

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Facilities
The current building, built in 1962 and expanded in 1981, is just across the road from the site of the old schoolhouse where the congregation began. It is approximately two miles west of Joplin and two miles east of Galena, Kansas. The building consists of an auditorium designed to seat 200+, a foyer, restrooms, and a ground-level office and classroom complex. This includes a multi-purpose room used for children's worship, classrooms, and small receptions. In the basement are the kitchen, youth group hall, youth minister's office, two classrooms, additional restrooms, and storage rooms.

The auditorium was remodeled in 2014 with new carpet, an elevated and expanded stage, and movable seating. Large round tables are stored under the stage and can be brought out for gatherings such as pot-luck dinners. The foyer was remodeled in 2015 with new flooring, a modern paint scheme for the walls, a comfortable sitting area, and a large counter area for welcoming guests and some utility use.  New vinyl siding was added on the outside of the building in 2016 and a new roof in 2017.
Where We Are / Directions

CCCC is located in Joplin, Missouri, just off Central City Rd. (JJ Highway), 2 miles west of 7th street and Schifferdecker Ave.
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