What to Expect
Time
Services run about 1hr 15min
Stop in a few minutes early for coffee and treats, and for help with kid’s check-in.
Parking
Guests: Please feel free to use our visitor parking up front, otherwise you may park wherever you find a spot, on the concrete or in the gravel.
What to Wear
Wear what you feel comfortable in!
No matter if you want to wear flip-flops, t-shirt, shorts, and a ball cap, or if you want to wear a tie, you are welcome to.
Worship Style
We offer contemporary worship at every service with drums, keyboard, electric guitar and more.
Teaching Style
Our teaching is Bible-Based.
On screens, we display scripture (Bibles are available if desired), and sermon outlines for anyone wishing to take notes.
Central Kids
Weekend Services
Central's Children's Ministry offers programming and services for children during our weekend services as well as a Wednesday night program called Awana. During all church services we have a nursery available for children through age three years old and classroom programs for children through fifth grade. The age appropriate lessons give a variety of ways to experience Jesus through music, Bible stories, crafts, and videos. Our volunteers are committed to making this lesson time both fun and engaging and it is our desire to see each child grow and develop a relationship with the Lord.
Awana
Wednesday evenings during the school year, Central kids meet together for Awana. Students in preschool through 6th grade attend this program and learn about Jesus through worship, small group, and large group lessons and activities. Awana meets Wednesdays at 6:00 at Central Church. Our teachers and volunteers help the students rotate through the activities while the students work on Bible verse memorization and engage in Bible stories, working towards their own goals each week, and partnering with parents to help develop an ongoing relationship with God.
Check-in
At Central Church, we place a top priority on keeping kids safe! We have a digital check in system using Planning Center to sign into each time we meet. This great system allows us to know who is here and what allergies or special needs students may have. An account can be created on site at the church. Check in stations are available in the front entry of the church as well as at the nursery station.
712 Youth
We are building a H.O.U.S.E -- Helping Our students Understand God's word Safely in an Environment that creates expectation and excitement.
Wednesday
On Wednesdays our doors open at 6:00 PM We eat a meal together at 6:30. After that we usually go into a game time followed by a large group lesson. We end the night with small groups and are done by 8:30 though many students will hang out for a little while after.
Friday
Friday nights are one of the ways in which Central serves the Carroll community. Friday nights are a chance for 7th-12th grade students to simply come and hang out. This is a pretty relaxed, unstructured time for students to gather in a safe place.
Who's Invited
Any student in 7th - 12th grade is welcome to join us on either Wednesday or Friday night.
Times
Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Friday | 7:00 - 10:00
Communication
If you'd like to receive communications about 712 Youth Group, please text 712 to 712-214-4319.
Schedule
712 Fridays are back! 7:00-10:00 every Friday (except holidays)
Connect Groups
At Central Church, we believe you can’t do life alone. We have Connect Groups you can join to connect with your fellow church attenders and grow together in your faith journey.
This women’s Connect Group meets at 6:30pm at Central Church. They’re studying, “Growing Slow” by Jennifer Dukes Lee, starting June 14th. $10 materials fee. Email [email protected] for more details.
This men’s Connect Group meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm at the 712 Youth Center (near Godfather’s Pizza). They are currently going through 2 studies: Every Man’s Marriage and The Book of Colossians (Louie Giglio). Email [email protected] for more details.
The Thursday night group (7:00pm at 712 Youth Center) is focused towards any man who is struggling with lust, porn, or sexual addiction and or who wants to avoid these things from becoming struggles at any point in his life. This will be a safe environment to share our thoughts and to offer ideas, support, and accountability to one another. The majority of the content and material comes from Freedom Fight but can be adjusted to fit the three topics covered to encompass the entire focus of the group. The hope is that the discussions had will offer hope and encouragement, along with a group of men who can depend on one another for accountability.
Text freedom to 712-217-2550.
This new class will meet Sunday nights at 6:00pm at church. If you are new to the faith or want to learn more about following Christ, this class is for you! Text journey to 712-217-2550 to get started.
This Connect Group, geared towards 18-35 year olds, meets Thursdays at church at 5:15pm. Childcare is provided. Questions? Email [email protected] for more details.
Sundays at 1:00pm at church
The Revelation Study Group is a group that meets through all three ministry seasons here at Central Church! This is a half video-based, half discussion-based study designed to point us to the hope found in Jesus through the book of Revelation as well as give us urgency to serve inside and outside the church.
Child care is provided each week for any who have young kids. All are welcome!
Email [email protected] for more details.
All men are welcome at the Family Table (Hwy. 30 W., Carroll) at 6:15am for breakfast and conversation.
If you plan to attend, please text breakfast to 712-217-2550.
EVERYONE is invited to this Growth Group, which meets Sundays at 6:00pm at 1128 N. Clark St., Carroll (Trevor Schmitt’s home). This sermon-based group is intended to help adults of all ages take ownership of their faith by discussing each Sunday’s message and helping each other apply it to their lives.
The aim is to find accountability and form authentic relationships with one another each week.
Child care is “you pick, we pay”. If you find a sitter to watch your kids, we will cover the cost. Contact Trevor if you need assistance finding a sitter!
Questions? Email [email protected] for more details.
Please email [email protected] if you’d like to join a future class. This Connect Group helps you manage your finances biblically and has helped many get out of debt. $120 materials fee.
(Seasonal Motorcycle Rides)
This group rides motorcycles to various locations and
shares a meal together.
Check yourcentralchurch.com/riders for calendar updates.
Meets on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday Nights of the month – 6:30pm at 1128 N. Clark St., Carroll
Before heading into the week, unwind with a board game and new friends. We’ll laugh, we’ll get to know each other, and we’ll learn more about God in the process.
All ages welcome. Child care available by request.
(Periodic Gatherings to Shoot Guns)
This group will meet to shoot guns – whether at Wendl’s Weapons shooting range, another range or outside.
(Seasonal Golfing)
This group will play in pairs, keeping track of scores for the season and gathering when weather cools to award the best and worst golfers.
(Meets Tuesdays at 3:45 & 5:45pm at Swan Lake State Park East Shelterhouse)
This group meets to walk or run around Swan Lake
(and surrounding trails).
Carroll Staff
Phone
712-792-0852
Email
[email protected]
Ryan Gallegos
Lead Pastor
Gary Magill
Associate Pastor
Jon Sampson
Executive Director
Paul Stenbo
Director of Advancement
Brenda Pottebaum
Connection Director
Trevor Schmitt
712 Youth Director
Jen Mason
Co-Kids Church Director
Sammi Elliott
Co-Kids Church Director