HISTORY

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH OF CAMP SPRINGS TIMELINE

A Historial View of Central Baptist Church of Camp Springs May 29, 1964–Present

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CBCCS Church History (Abbreviated)

Central Baptist Church Established

While serving as Assistant Pastor at his home church, New Bethany Baptist Church, Pastor Henry S. Moore was led by the Holy Spirit to start a Branch of Zion; the first location was at 413 Fourth Street, N.W., in Washington, D.C. After many prayers and much meditation, the first worship service of Central Baptist Mission was held on April 5, 1964.
1964
Apr 29

Church Relocates to Pennsylvania Avenue

After looking at several properties, the church settled on the location at 3160 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. On the first Sunday in December 1977, the church joyfully relocated there.
1977
Mar 27

Moore Earns Honorary Degree and Retires

On December 16, 1984, Pastor Moore earned an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree for his contribution in educating so many of his associates in the Gospel Ministry. This degree was conferred upon him by the Reverend J. Haskell Mayo, Bishop of the 16th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church. (Read more about Pastor Moore)

1984
Dec 16

Rev. John Henry Parker Installed as Pastor

Rev. John H. Parker became Pastor-Elect and on March 27, 1988 and was installed as the Pastor of Central Baptist Church. (Read more about Pastor Parker)

1988
Mar 27

Edifice in Maryland (Land Purchased)

In 1994, approximately 3.2 acres of land was acquired on Linda Lane and Old Branch Avenue in Camp Springs, MD, for the building of a new edifice for Central Baptist Church.

 
1994
Sep 21

First Service Held in New Edifice in Maryland

On November 27, 2005, we held our last Sunday worship service at Orr Elementary School.  As we were looking forward to moving in our new edifice, we were thankful to the school administrator for providing us with a place to worship while our new church was being erected.
2005
Dec 4

Rev. John Henry Parker Passes Away

On February 12, 2012, we lost our second leader. Pastor John H. Parker brought in many who gave their lives to Christ. 
2012
Feb 12

Rev. Lincoln M. Burruss Installed as Third Pastor

In 1991, Rev. Burruss became a licensed Minister and was ordained in 1998.  In November 2008, Rev. Burruss was appointed and voted in as the Assistant Pastor, and on April 13, 2012, he was voted in as Pastor-Elect of the Central Baptist Church of Camp Springs.(Read more about Pastor Burruss)

2012
Apr 12