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Central Baptist Church

Central Baptist Church in Ocala is an independent Baptist congregation led by Pastor Joe Carpenter. Sunday school meets at 9:45 AM, morning worship at 11:00 AM and evening worship at 6:00 PM. The church uses the King James Bible and sings traditional hymns. Ministries include children and teens, adult Sunday school classes, choirs, a bus ministry and care for homebound members. Deaf interpretation is provided for services and events. The church also has a Spanish ministry and a linked K-12 school, Ocala Christian Academy. Its Spanish ministry meets Sunday at 11:00 AM and Thursday for prayer at 7:00 PM.

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Updated Oct 10, 2026

Service Times

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Sunday

Ladies' Prayer

9:20 AM

Men's Prayer

9:20 AM

Sunday School

9:45 AM

Morning Worship

11:00 AM

Culto en Español

(Spanish)11:00 AM

Evening Worship

6:00 PM

Tuesday

Ladies Christian Fellowship

9:30 AM

Wednesday

Kids G.L.O.W.

6:30 PM

Living Proof Youth

6:30 PM

Mission Prayer Band

6:30 PM

Bible Study

7:00 PM

Thursday

Oración en Español

(Spanish)7:00 PM

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At a Glance

Central Baptist meets at 1714 SE 36th Avenue in Ocala. Sunday school begins at 9:45 AM, morning worship at 11:00 AM and evening worship at 6:00 PM. Wednesday youth and Kids G.L.O.W. begin at 6:30 PM, and Bible study at 7:00 PM. Worship includes traditional hymns and King James Bible preaching. Dress ranges from casual to suits and dresses. Ushers help with parking, and greeters can direct visitors inside the auditorium. Interpretation for deaf and hearing-impaired people is provided for services and events. A Sunday morning bus ministry offers transportation; call 352-694-2212 to ask about routes. Ladies' fellowship meets Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:00 AM with childcare. The Spanish ministry meets Sunday at 11:00 AM and Thursday for prayer at 7:00 PM; its direct number is 352-216-9979. Ocala Christian Academy is the linked K-12 school. Contact the church at 352-694-2212 or info@centralbaptistocala.org.

Kids ministry: Available
Main Bible translation: King James Version (KJV)
Worship style: Traditional
Parking: Ample parking around the auditorium; ushers can help visitors find a space.

Church Ministries

Life Stages

Nursery?Nursery: Unknown
Preschool?Preschool: Unknown
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young AdultsYoung Adults: Yes
SeniorsSeniors: Yes

Care & Support

Prison MinistryPrison Ministry: Yes

Special Ministries

Programs & Outreach

Nursing Home MinistryNursing Home Ministry: Yes

Schools & Childcare

K-12 Christian SchoolK-12 Christian School: Yes
Bible InstituteBible Institute: Yes

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Accessibility

ParkingParking: Yes
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign languageSign language: Yes

Questions

When and where are services?

Meet at 1714 SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471. Sunday school begins at 9:45 AM, morning worship at 11:00 AM and evening worship at 6:00 PM. Wednesday Bible study begins at 7:00 PM. Spanish ministry services meet Sunday at 11:00 AM, with Thursday prayer at 7:00 PM.

What should I wear and what is worship like?

People wear casual clothing, business casual, suits and dresses. Worship features traditional hymns and King James Bible preaching. A King James Bible helps with following the readings, but visitors with other translations are welcome.

What is available for children and teens?

The church offers children's Sunday school, children's and junior high church, a teen class and adult classes. Wednesday Living Proof for grades seven through twelve and Kids G.L.O.W. begin at 6:30 PM; Kids G.L.O.W. ends at 8:00 PM. Ocala Christian Academy is the linked K-12 school; contact it directly for admissions.

Is deaf interpretation available?

Interpretation for deaf and hearing-impaired people is provided for church services and events. Contact the church if you need help planning a visit. A particular sign language or hearing-loop device is not specified.

Is parking or transportation available?

Parking surrounds the auditorium and ushers can help find a space. A Sunday-morning bus ministry provides transportation for adults and children; ask the church about available routes and arrange a ride in advance.

How can adults get involved?

Adults can join Sunday school classes, choirs, ladies' fellowship, homebound visits and the Bible-correspondence jail ministry. Ladies' fellowship meets Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:00 AM with childcare. Contact the church for current volunteer and class arrangements.

Can I watch or listen online?

The official sermon library provides services and teaching, and the church links its official YouTube channel, Facebook page and SermonAudio archive.

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Leadership

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Joe Carpenter

Pastor

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Theology Survey

Bible Interpretation
LiteralFlexible
Authority
Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Baptism as
SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
PermanentConditional
Conversion as
MomentProcess
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
Pastoral Qualifications
Only MaleMale or Female

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Last verifiedOct 10, 2026
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