Central Baptist Church

We are excited to announce that Pastor Mike Shaw has been called to be Central's new interim pastor.  Brother Shaw retired from First Baptist Church Pelham on May 31, 2014 after 35 years of service.  He first starting pastoring at Carrollton Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA.  He served as pastor of Munford Baptist Church (1973-1976) and of Millry Baptist Church (1976-1979) before he was called to serve as pastor of First Baptist Church Pelham on May 15, 1979.

Besides serving as a pastor, Brother Shaw also served as president of the Alabama State Convention for two terms (2010-2012), on the board of directors for The Alabama Baptist for two terms (1987-1995) and The Alabama Baptist's chairman of the board (1993-1995).

Since Brother Shaw's retirement from FBC Pelham, he has served interim pastor for churches around the Birmingham area to help bring them through to finding a new full-time pastor for their churches.  

Brother Shaw and his wife, Mary, have two children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

We are happy to have the Shaw's serving at Central and we look forward to getting to know them more, and having Mike's leadership and guideance as we move forward in the life of Central Baptist Church. 

Beth Martin comes to Central's Children's Ministry with 22 years experience as an Exceptional education teacher in the public school system.  Beth also has a Masters degree in Exceptional Education, an Education Specialist degree and a Masters degree in Administration.  She has served as a Social Worker for 9 years and a Minister of Youth and Education, Houseparent and Youth Director in various churches in Russell and Etowah Counties.  

Beth has some great ideas for growing our Children's area at Central and we hope that you and your family will choose to visit Central and be a part of growing our Children's Ministry either by serving or .

Shirley, along with the rest of the Food Services staff, Linda Taylor, Rosemary Pierce and James Taylor work tirelessly preparing our Wednesday night meals each week.  Central has supper starting at 5:30pm each Wednesday with prayer service following from 6:30-7:00pm.  Come join us for fellowship around a delicious meal, along with prayer time.  Wednesday nights are a great time to worship with friends thanks to our dedicated Kitchen staff!