About Centennial Baptist Church
Centennial Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 355 SOUTH COANZA, West Helena, AR, 72390. You can reach Centennial Baptist Church at +18703387550.
Centennial Baptist Church is one of 24 churches we list in West Helena, among 5,689 across Arkansas. It falls within Phillips County. It is counted among 8 Baptist Churches churches in West Helena, part of 2,049 in the Baptist Churches tradition across Arkansas.
Centennial Baptist Church
The Centennial Baptist Church is a historic church building at the corner of York and Columbia Streets in Helena, Arkansas. It is significant for its association with Elias Camp Morris (1855-1922), who was the pastor of the church from 1879 and who was a driving force in the establishment of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Morris served as the convention's president from 1895 until his death, and his church served functionally as the organization's headquarters. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2003.
Where is Centennial Baptist Church located?
Centennial Baptist Church is located at 355 SOUTH COANZA, West Helena, AR, 72390. The building sits at coordinates 34.53890, -90.65335, placing it in West Helena, AR 72390.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Centennial Baptist Church
Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.
- Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
- Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
- Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Centennial Baptist Church
- What denomination is Centennial Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Centennial Baptist Church located?
- Centennial Baptist Church is located at 355 SOUTH COANZA, West Helena, AR, 72390.
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