Fall 2026

This fall, there’s a place for everyone to gather, grow, and be encouraged at Central. You’ll find opportunities almost every day of the week for every age and stage of life to gather, build authentic family, and grow as deep disciples of Jesus. Take a look at what’s happening this fall and find where you can get connected.

Weekly Classes

AWANA (Sunday PM)

AWANA is our Sunday-night discipleship program, running August through May, for children from 3 years through 5th grade. It’s designed to partner with parents to develop spiritually-strong children who faithfully follow Jesus. Children memorize Scripture during the week and then come together for a time of Bible, fellowship, and fun.

 

  • Beginning: Sunday, August 16
  • Time: 5:00-6:30pm
  • Location: Kids Building
  • Contact: Kids Team 
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Zeal (Sunday PM)

Zeal is our weekly discipleship program for 6th-12th grade students. Meeting each Sunday evening in grade and gender specific groups. Students grow in God’s Word, build authentic relationships, and take the next step in following Jesus together.

 

  • Beginning: Sunday, August 16
  • Time: 5:00-7:00pm
  • Location: Students Wing
  • Contact: Students Team 
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re:generation (Sunday PM)

Find freedom from co-dependency, pornography, addiction, eating disorders, anger, depression, abuse, same-sex struggles, and more. You will never be the same. By working through biblical steps within authentic community, you will find freedom and healing in Christ. Re:gen is a safe place for everyone, no matter where you are in life or on your faith journey.

 

  • Beginning: Sunday, August 16
  • Time: 5:00-6:30pm
  • Location: Lower Assembly
  • Contact: re:gen Team
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Embrace Grace (Sunday PM)

Embrace Grace is a class that provides emotional, practical, and spiritual support for single, young pregnant women who find themselves in an unexpected pregnancy. The primary goal of Embrace Grace is to empower the church to be a safe and nonjudgmental place for these young women to run to when they find out they are pregnant, instead of the last place they are welcomed because of shame and guilt. It is a 11-week program with a unique biblically based curriculum centered on identity, value, and worth. There is a light meal offered, and there is no cost.

 

  • Beginning: Sunday, August 23
  • Time: 4:45-6:30pm
  • Location: B100
  • Contact: Shannon McMath
Merge (Sunday PM)

Merge is a premarital discipleship ministry designed for engaged and seriously dating couples. It’s a chance to seek wisdom and receive counsel about marriage in a safe, fun, and authentic environment.

 

  • Beginning: Sunday, September 13
  • Time: 5:00-6:30pm
  • Location: Choir Room
  • Contact: Merge Team
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Core Class: Christian Doctrine (Sunday PM)

Our Core Classes are designed to introduce different aspects of the Christian faith. This core class on Christian Doctrine will focus on theology. Over 6 weeks, we will explore the foundational beliefs from the Bible all Christians should know.

 

  • Beginning: Sunday, October 4
  • Time: 5:00-6:30pm
  • Location: Upper Assembly
  • Contact: Classes Team
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Women's Bible Study (Tuesday AM)

On Tuesday mornings we will spend 12 weeks walking through Paul’s letters to the Galatians and Ephesians, exploring the richness of the gospel and the beauty and purpose of the Church. Together, we will examine Scripture, discuss its truths, and discover how God’s Word applies to our daily lives. We invite you to join us as we grow in faith, build community, and deepen our understanding of the gospel together.

 

  • Beginning: Tuesday, August 25
  • Time: 9:30-11:30am
  • Location: Lower Assembly
  • Contact: Women’s Team
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American Heritage Girls (Tuesday PM)

American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AHG is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.

 

  • Open House: Tuesday, August 18
    • Time: 6:30-8:00pm
    • Location: The Loft, Kids Building
  • AHG Start Date: Tuesday, August 25
    • Time: 6:30-7:30pm
    • Location: The Loft, Kids Building
  • Contact: AHG Team
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Trail Life (Tuesday PM)

Trail Life USA is a Christian outdoor discipleship ministry for boys and young men in Kinder – 12th grade. It is centered on adventure, character, and leadership development. Living the Trail Life is a journey established on timeless values derived from the Bible.

 

  • Open House: Tuesday, August 18
    • Time: 6:30-8:00pm
    • Location: Bonfire Amphitheater (Located outside across from the FLC)
  • TL Start Date: Tuesday, August 25
    • Time: 6:30-7:30pm
    • Location: The Outpost, Kids Building
  • Contact: Trail Life Team
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Central Family Celebration (Wednesday PM)

Gather with us as we celebrate what the Lord has done over the last few months and as we look ahead with expectation to what He will do in the coming months. This is also the event at which we ask our Members to vote on important matters in the life of the church.

 

  • Happening: Wednesday, August 19
  • Time: 6:00-7:30pm
  • Location: FLC Gym
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Preschool (birth-preK) Offering (Wednesday PM)

Our Preschool Ministry provides a safe, loving environment for children from birth through PreK during Wednesday evening adult activities. Each week, your little ones will enjoy a snack, participate in fun, age-appropriate activities, and learn about God’s love in ways they can understand. It’s a joyful place where children can grow while parents connect and grow in their own faith.

 

  • Beginning: Wednesday, August 19
  • Time: 5:45-7:30pm
  • Location: Preschool Wing
  • Contact: Preschool Team
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Kids (Kinder-5th Grade) Offering (Wednesday PM)

Wednesday nights are designed for children in Kinder through 5th grade to have fun while growing in their faith. Each week, kids will enjoy engaging games, interactive Bible teaching, hands-on activities, and meaningful time with friends as they discover more about who God is and how His Word applies to their lives. It’s a place where kids can build lasting friendships, deepen their faith, and have a great time every Wednesday night.

 

  • Beginning: Wednesday, August 19
  • Time: 5:45-7:30pm
  • Location: Kids Wing
  • Contact: Kids Team
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Checkpoint (6th-12th Grade) (Wednesday PM)

Checkpoint is our gathering students in 6th-12th grade to connect, grow, and have fun together. Each Wednesday night includes engaging worship, biblical teaching, exciting games, and meaningful time with friends as students are encouraged to grow in their relationship with Christ and live out their faith every day.

 

  • Beginning: Wednesday, August 19
  • Time: 6:00-7:30pm
  • Location: Lower Auditorium
  • Contact: Students Team
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Training Program (Wednesday PM)

The Training Program is the flagship program of the Central Institute. It is a one-year discipleship program that simultaneously explores the Bible, theology, and spiritual formation. And its carefully-crafted curriculum and transformational learning environment are custom-designed to make the Bible and theology accessible to every Christian.

 

  • Beginning: Wednesday, August 26
  • Time: 6:00-7:30pm
  • Location: Lower Assembly
  • Contact: Daniel Patterson
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Women's Bible Study (Wednesday PM)

On Wednesday evenings we will spend 12 weeks walking through Paul’s letters to the Galatians and Ephesians, exploring the richness of the gospel and the beauty and purpose of the Church. Together, we will examine Scripture, discuss its truths, and discover how God’s Word applies to our daily lives. We invite you to join us as we grow in faith, build community, and deepen our understanding of the gospel together.

 

  • Beginning: Wednesday, August 26
  • Time: 6:00-7:30pm
  • Location: Upper Assembly
  • Contact: Women’s Team
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Re|engage (Wednesday PM)

At re|engage you will find a safe place for couples to grow in their marriage through stories of grace, teaching, and small groups.

 

  • Beginning: Wednesday, August 26
  • Time: 6:00-7:30pm
  • Location: Banquet Room
  • Contact: Lee Hernandez
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GriefShare (Wednesday PM)

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. You’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

 

  • Beginning: Wednesday, August 26
  • Time: 6:00-7:30pm
  • Location: B118
  • Contact: Lee Hernandez
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Salt Company (College) (Wednesday PM)

The Salt Company, as the college ministry of Central Church, exists to help students meet Jesus, make disciples, and follow Him for a lifetime.

 

  • Beginning: Wednesday, August 26
  • Time: 8:30pm
  • Location: TAMU Campus
  • Contact: College Team
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Men's Bible Study (Thursday AM)

Join us Thursday mornings as we begin our study of Galatians and Ephesians. Whether you’re new to reading the Bible or have been studying it for years, you’ll find our Bible Studies a great place to grow—through weekly personal study, small group discussion, and large group teaching.

 

  • Beginning: Thursday, August 27
  • Time: 6:30-7:30am
  • Location: Lower Assembly
  • Contact: Daniel Patterson
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