Central Church (Henderson, Nevada) Explained

Central Church
Other Name:Central
Location:Henderson, Nevada
Country:United States
Churchmanship:Evangelical
Attendance:21,055
Founded Date:1962
Seniorpastor:Jud Wilhite

Central Church (also known simply as Central) is a non-denominational Evangelical multi-site megachurch based in Henderson, Nevada, United States.

History

It was founded in 1962 and operates a 148,000-square-foot church building in Henderson, NV.[1] Central also has several other locations around the world.[2] In 2013, Outreach listed Central as the 9th largest church in the United States with an attendance of 21,055.[3] Jud Wilhite is the senior pastor of Central.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: 341. Las Vegas: Including North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City. David Stratton. Globe Pequot Press. 2004. 0762735058.
  2. Book: 185. Hipster Christianity: When Church and Cool Collide. Brett McCracken. Baker Publishing Group. 2010. 978-1441211934.
  3. Book: 186. Faith-Based Marketing: The Guide to Reaching 140 Million Christian Customers. Bob Hutchins. Greg Stielstra. John Wiley & Sons. 2009. 978-0470483060.
  4. Book: 239. Uncensored Grace: Stories of Hope from the Streets of Vegas. Jud Wilhite, Bill Taaffe. Random House. 2008. 978-1601422026.