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About CENTRAL
our story
At Central Community Church of God each Sunday we say, we are-- “Connecting in love, building relationships with God, family and the community.” Jesus wants the body of Christ to demonstrate the love of God to the world. At Central, we do this when we share the Word of God and serve humanity from the ministry resources God has given us. Our Lord said, “the greatest of you must be the servant of all.” Our mission and vision are to show plus share the Gospel and good news of God’s love to all mankind.
our pastor
Rev. Calvin D. Waddy Jr.
Lead Pastor
Pastor Calvin D. Waddy, Jr. is the Senior Pastor of Central Community Church of God in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born in Plainfield, New Jersey and later moved to Anderson, Indiana upon the death of his father. Pastor Waddy received his education from Mid-America Christian University and Anderson University. It was on the campus of Anderson University that Pastor Waddy developed a longtime friendship with the former Kimberly B. Jenkins.In 1991 Kimberly and Calvin were married. Today, they have three sons: Calvin III, Austin, and Matthew. Pastor Waddy faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and was honorably discharged in 1996. In May of 2005 he was ordained by the Church of God, Anderson, Indiana. He has served several congregations ministering as a Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, Executive Pastor, and Senior Pastor. Since relocating to Mississippi he was asked to serve as a member of the Credentials’ Team for the Church of God in Mississippi and he currently holds a position as a State Elder. Additionally, the Jackson Police Department in Jackson, MS asked him to become a Chaplain in their department, and he leads a mentor program
in one of the Madison County Public Schools. Pastor Waddy has had the privilege of serving the Lord and sharing the Gospel across this Nation as a Conference Leader, Revivalist, Evangelist, and Commencement Speaker. Pastor Waddy fondest memories in ministry include those opportunities he and his family have had; to share the Gospel in the USA, and overseas. Calvin has stated, “Watching my family share the Love of Christ across the United States and around the world has taught me the meaning of ministering to humanity” Matthew 25: 35-40. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…” It is because of those lessons, that Pastor Waddy seeks to help humanity by volunteering with Non-Profit Organizations, as a Chaplain with nursing homes and hospitals; he has also rendered his service to the National Urban League as a past Board Member, serving as the School Board President for an accredited hybrid Christian home school, coaching a youth recreation Basketball team, and he is an assistant coach for a middle school basketball team, working with Toys for Tots, even volunteering and supporting Christian candidates running for local and state office. Whenever and wherever he has served, Pastor Waddy seeks to share the Love of God with those he meets.