Central Presbyterian was founded on May 15, 1927, as a mission project of First Miami Presbyterian Church, on Brickell Avenue. The new church was named Central because it was located in the middle of 1920s Miami just west of downtown. Over the next 90 years Miami expanded out in all directions.

By the late 1970s, Central Presbyterian was no longer located in the center of Miami because the center had moved. In 1978, Central Presbyterian moved about 20 miles from downtown Miami to its current location on a six-acre parcel of land at 12455 SW 104 Street in West Kendall. 

The New sanctuary was completed in 1986. The sanctuary seats approximately 450, has a state-of-art audio-visual system and an infant room overlooking the sanctuary. In addition to Cumbaa Fellowship Hall, there is a house (the “Annex”) that has been converted for use by the youth and as staff offices and meeting rooms, a prayer garden used for private meditation and outdoor services, and our Pre-K school called the Creative Learning Center.

Worship is the heartbeat of our church, a sacred and essential aspect of our communal life. In the Bible, visions of heaven reveal beings continually praying, singing, and worshiping. Inspired by these heavenly glimpses, we strive to mirror this divine worship here on earth, offering a foretaste of heaven’s eternal praise.

In our worship, we give all glory and honor to God, recognizing His worthiness and expressing our profound gratitude for the wondrous works He has performed in our lives. Our worship is deeply rooted in the teachings of the Bible, ensuring that our praise is both reverent and scripturally sound. Yet, we also embrace contemporary elements, incorporating video clips, modern music, and even moments of humor to create a dynamic and engaging worship experience.

Each week, we endeavor to demonstrate that the Word of God is not only timeless but also profoundly relevant to our everyday lives. Through our worship services, we seek to connect the ancient truths of Scripture with the contemporary challenges and joys we face, providing spiritual nourishment and guidance for all who attend.

We invite you to join us in this celebration of faith. Whether you are a long-time member or a first-time visitor, you will find a welcoming and inclusive community eager to share in the joy of worship. Come and experience the transformative power of worship with us, as we lift our voices and hearts in praise to God, celebrating His love and grace together.

Central also provides important spiritual nurture for adults. Several adult education classes are available at 9:45 am on Sundays.  A women’s prayer group, book club, and choir offer fellowship opportunities along with several special events, are many of which are intergenerational. 

The goal of Central Presbyterian's Youth program is to provide tools and guidance to help our youth develop and articulate their relationship with God. Today we learn how to be receivers more than givers. Our goal is to lead our youth to be givers. They are encouraged to talk about their faith and to share their love of God with others through the missions of the church.  Youth also find much Christian nurture at Central, from classes to retreats to trips; many teens organize their weekend schedules around Central activities.