1st Pastor: Elder C.R. Lofton (1963-1976).......2nd Pastor: Dr. Isaac Burnett, Jr. (1977-Present)
It was at the home of Brother John W. Lewis and Mother Viola Lewis that the Central Heights Church was first organized in 1963. Pioneer members were:
Pastor C.R. Lofton H.B Lewis James Lewis Sr. Johnny Lewis
Thomas E. Lewis Henry F. Lewis Robert Lewis Frank Davis
Alice Lofton Elizabeth Best
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on December 15, 1963. The first worship service was held at Bethlehem Temple in Goldsboro, NC. In February of 1964, a new door was opened for the pioneers. The pastor and officers of Best Grove Missionary Baptist Church opened their doors and welcomed them to worship on the 3rd Sunday of each month. These pioneers were able to worship at Best Grove from February 1964 to February 1966. The Central Heights church building (shown here) was constructed in 1966 and on March 20, 1966 (3rd Sunday) the pioneers marched in for the 1st Homecoming service at Central Heights.