In December of 1983, a handful of believers began a pilgrimage that would inevitably lead them to some of the greatest days of victory that they would ever know. The following September (1984) the Tom Wagoner family would join this effort, still in its infancy. From humble beginnings in a storefront building located at 406 East Cumberland Street (old Daily Record building) in Dunn to almost 28 acres of property in the Plain View community, God has blessed this young church. Hundreds of people have professed Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and determined to follow Him. Attendance has grown from approximately 20 to over 800 weekly at Central. To accommodate the explosive growth at Central, a new multi-purpose building, "The Tabernacle", was built which seats 1100 and provides fellowship space. Central Baptist Church is truly a church that endeavors to minister to every person in this community and surrounding areas. Central continues to have an effective ministry to the students at nearby Campbell University. Though the past has been glorious, this church looks to the future with great anticipation and faith as it experiences God.