Central Baptist Church Inc

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Central Baptist Church, Inc. invites YOU and your family to join us for an exciting week of Vacation Bible School as we discover how to let our light shine for Jesus every day!

📅 June 15–19, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 320 Joubert Ave., 38109

Come learn, laugh, worship, and discover how to SHINE BRIGHTLY WITH JESUS in your home, school, workplace, and community! We can’t wait to see you there!

Mia Potts, VBS Director
Rev. Dr. Lynn B. Dandridge, Pastor

05/31/2026

Central Baptist Church, Inc. is excited to reignite our annual Vacation Bible School, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Join us for five exciting evenings filled with:
🎶 Uplifting Music & Worship
📖 Engaging Bible Study
🎨 Creative Arts & Crafts
🎲 Fun Games & Activities
🍽️ Delicious Food
🤝 Meaningful Fellowship
💡 Life-changing Lessons About Jesus

This year’s theme, “Shine Brightly with Jesus,” reminds us that Jesus declared, “I am the Light of the world.” (John 8:12)

🌟 Let your light shine and join us as we grow in faith, build friendships, and celebrate the One who is the Light of the World!

📅 June 15–19
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Central Baptist Church, Inc.
320 Joubert Avenue
Memphis, TN 38109

Mia Potts, VBS Director
Rev. Dr. Lynn Bumpus Dandridge, Pastor

05/25/2026

Daughters of Central!

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our members, Faith Cooksey and Rachel Jeffries!

Both young ladies leave behind a strong legacy of leadership, scholarship, service, and school spirit at our adopted school, Riverview.

🎓Faith Cooksey promotes as an honor student and Student Ambassador. Faith has exemplified excellence both academically and athletically as a multi-sport athlete participating in Volleyball, Track & Field, Basketball, and Viking Cheer. She helped lead the Lady Vikings Basketball Team to the league championship game and proudly served as Captain of Viking Cheer.

🎓Rachel Jeffries promotes as an honor student and Student Ambassador. Rachel has also demonstrated exceptional leadership as a multi-sport athlete, serving as Captain of the Volleyball Team and Captain of Viking Cheer. This year, she was additionally honored as Riverview’s Football Homecoming Queen, a reflection of the respect, leadership, and positivity she brings to the Viking community.

Your church family is incredibly proud of you both and celebrates the young women you are becoming. Continue to lead with faith, integrity, courage, and excellence in all that you do.



❤️💙

04/12/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

We are so excited to bring back one of our treasured fellowship experiences—Vacation Bible School!

Join us for an unforgettable week of learning, fun, and spiritual growth.

📆June 15–19, 2026
⏰6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍320 Joubert, Memphis, TN 38109

Gather your family, invite your friends, and make plans to attend.
You will not be disappointed!

Let’s come together to grow in the Word of God so that our light can shine bright for all to see.

02/22/2026

Today, we lovingly honor the life and legacy of Walter Martin Jr., a gifted
musician, visionary arranger, educator, and a beloved son of Central Baptist
Church, Inc.. For numerous years, he faithfully served as our Minister of Music,
dedicating his gifts to strengthening the worship experience and musical quality of our congregation.

His influence extended beyond Central through his deep commitment and
leadership with the Tennessee Western Regional Choir, where he helped cultivate
excellence in gospel music and inspired singers across the region. He also
demonstrated strong Christian education leadership, pouring into not only the choir ministry at Central Baptist Church but also the Sunday School department, helping to nurture spiritual growth, biblical understanding, and discipleship within the congregation.

Beyond the church, his impact reached into education and the broader Memphis
music community. He was instrumental to the music program at Booker T.
Washington High School in Memphis, where students such as legendary musician Maurice White of Earth Wind and Fire were shaped and inspired. Students across the country often express their deep respect for Mr. Martin, recognizing his encouragement, discipline, and belief in their potential. This connection places him within the rich musical heritage of Memphis that helped cultivate artists who would go on to influence music worldwide.

Walter Martin, Jr. was widely known for his masterful ability to create brilliant
gospel music arrangements and medleys, blending songs with creativity and spiritual sensitivity in ways that ushered worshippers into powerful encounters with God. His music was not simply heard, it was felt. Through his leadership, choirs were elevated, musicians were mentored, and worship became a transformative experience.

02/22/2026

Today, we honor the remarkable legacy of a pioneering gospel
composer, educator, and church leader whose influence helped
shape the sound of Black sacred music in America…Lucie E.
Campbell. Born in 1885, Lucie E. Campbell became one of the
most prominent figures in gospel music through her work with
the National Baptist Convention, where she directed music and
trained choirs across the country. She composed more than 100
hymns and gospel songs that continue to bless congregations
today.
Her legacy is especially meaningful to us because Lucie E.
Campbell was a faithful member right here at Central Baptist
Church. Her gifts were not only shared nationally but nurtured
within this very church community. One of her most memorable
compositions, “When I Get Home,” remains a treasured
selection that is still sung at Central Baptist Church today as a
living reminder of her faith, devotion, and musical excellence.
Lucie E. Campbell’s life reflects the power of dedication to
God’s work and leaves a legacy of worship for generations to
come. As we celebrate Black History, we also celebrate the rich
spiritual heritage that lives within our own church family.

02/22/2026

Today, we honor the extraordinary musical legacy of one of the
most influential gospel composers of our time, Richard
Smallwood. A visionary musician, pianist, and songwriter,
Richard Smallwood has blessed the body of Christ with music
that bridges traditional gospel, classical influence, and
contemporary worship. His compositions are known for their
rich harmonies, biblical depth, and the ability to usher believers
into a powerful atmosphere of praise and surrender.

Through songs that have ministered to generations around the
world, Richard Smallwood has reminded us that worship is not
just music, it is ministry. His timeless anthem “Total Praise”
calls us to lift our eyes to the hills and recognize God as our
strength and hope. His encouraging ballad “Trust Me” speaks
directly to seasons of uncertainty, reminding us that God is
faithful even when we cannot see His plan. And his heartfelt
declaration “I Love the Lord” expresses the deep gratitude of a
believer who knows that God hears our cries and delivers us
from fear.

On today, we celebrate not only his musical excellence but his
obedience to the call of God by using his gift to heal hearts,
strengthen faith, and lead countless people into worship.
As we honor Richard Smallwood in song, may we be reminded
that praise is our response to God’s goodness, trust is our
posture in every season, and love is our testimony.

02/15/2026

Today, we pause to honor and celebrate the legacy of The Williams Brothers, a group whose voices, faith, and dedication have helped shape the sound and soul of gospel music for more than six decades.

Formed in 1960 in Jackson, Mississippi by Leon “Pop” Williams, The Williams Brothers emerged from a rich tradition of Black gospel that has always been more than music, it has been ministry, testimony, and survival. Through seasons of joy and struggle, their harmonies carried hope, preached freedom, and reminded us that God is present in every chapter of our story.

With more than 40 albums released, numerous Billboard chart honors, multiple Grammy nominations, and induction into the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame, their impact is undeniable. Yet beyond the awards, their greatest contribution has been their faithfulness; using music to uplift the Black church, preserve sacred tradition, and pass the sound of authentic gospel from one generation to the next.

As we celebrate Black History, we recognize that groups like The Williams Brothers are living history. Their music tells our story that is rooted in perseverance, strengthened by faith, and anchored in praise.

Today, we thank them for their obedience to the call, for the songs that carried us through, and for a legacy that continues to bless the body of Christ.

❤️💚💛🖤🤎