Get Connected with a Local Church
Our hope is that every student would find a local church to become actively involved in during their time at Baylor. The churches in our area can be places where your faith is dynamically transformed and you experience missional living in new ways. You may not find a church exactly like one you grew up going to or that seems comfortable right away, but you may find that God has something new for you to learn about spiritual growth within the body of Christ.
Church Connection Resources
Church size, denomination, theological tradition, worship style, preaching, pastoral leadership, and opportunities for college-age students are just a few of the many things to prayerfully consider when selecting a local church. In addition to being mindful of these preferences and needs, you might also reflect on these questions:
1. Is this a church where I seem comfortable but find that I’m challenged as well?
2. Though community and friendship will certainly be important, is it possible that I might be choosing a church because it’s just easier to go there with my group?
3. Am I being honest about and have I thought through questions I have or places of discomfort I experience with regards to theology, practice, or the way the church is led?
4. Do I need, primarily at this stage in my journey, to be with fellow college students at church, or might I need an experience that is more intergenerational?
5. Should I give myself the opportunity, in this unique chapter of my life, to “look around” and learn about and from other traditions?
6. Knowing God often speaks to us in a deep and even bodily way, where am I feeling a resonance in my heart?
“May the Lord be with you” in your search and make this journey peacefully. Think of it as a delightful journey, a sacred adventure, rather than something “you have to get right.” Trust in that wisdom from the gospels, “If you seek, you’ll find.”
While this is not a list of comprehensive churches in Waco, you should find it helpful if you are searching for a church home during your time here. By clicking on the denominations below, you'll find a list of churches with links to help you find someone to connect with to learn more. If you are not looking for a specific denomination, continue to scroll for the full list. This list of churches is a compilation of those who participated in our church fair or have emailed us for inclusion; if you would like to see your church included below, please email Spiritual Life.
Churches by Denomination
Anglican Church in North America
Assembly of God
First Spanish Assembly of God Church
Baptist
Christ the King Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Hewitt
Grace Church - Waco
Greater Bosqueville Baptist Church
6802 Logue Ln, Waco, TX 76708
(254) 756 0526
Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church
Seventh & James Baptist Church
Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Western Heights Baptist Church
Catholic
St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
St. Peter Catholic Student Center
Christian Missionary Alliance
Church of Christ
Lake Shore Drive Church of Christ
Church of God in Christ
Living Word Church of God in Christ
Disciples of Christ
Episcopal
Lutheran
Christ Our Refuge Lutheran Church
Methodist
Central United Methodist Church
Cogdell Memorial United Methodist Church
Korean United Methodist Church
Mooreville United Methodist Church
St. James United Methodist Church
Woodway First United Methodist Church
Nazarene
Non-Denominational
Abundant Love Fellowship Church
Journey Christian Community Church
Orthodox Christian
Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church
- Contact: Father Daniel Wright; 978-328-8181
- Address: 617 North 17th St, Waco, TX 76707
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church of Waco
Redeemed Christian Church of God
United Church of Christ
Need a ride to church? Some local churches have provided us with contact information if you'd like to visit their church:
Church | Contact Person | Contact Information | Hours Available |
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Columbus Avenue Baptist Church |
Justin Smith | 870-403-6910 justin.smith@cabcwaco.org |
Call anytime before 9 am on Sundays |
First Spanish Assembly of God |
Meredith Casas | 254-230-3413 (Church) 254-752-2293 |
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First United Methodist Church |
Matthew Franklin | ||
Primera Iglesia Bautista Waco
|
Adrian Moreno | 956-467-9945 Adrian_Moreno@baylor.edu |
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St. Alban Episcopal | Neal McGowan | 254-752-1773 (Church) | Church hours are 8:30 - 4:30 |
St. Paul Lutheran
|
Larry Krueger | 254-715-1707 (Church) 254-799-3211 pastorkrueger@splcwaco.com |
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Trinity Lutheran Woodway
|
Tim Jeske | 254-230-6622 tim@fullerheaven.com |
Call by 12 noon on Fridays |
Living Word
|
Jeremy Harris | 469-254-9379 | |
First Presbyterian
|
Dee Dee Carson | 254-782-1665 dcarson@firstpreswaco.org |
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Living Faith Chapel
|
Kemi Odedeji | 254-855-2054 | |
Day Spring
|
Tiffany Harris | 254-776-9988 (Church) tiffani@ourdayspring.org |
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First Baptist Church, Waco
|
Ryan Russell | rrussell@fbcwaco.org | |
Waco First Assembly of God | Rebecca Moehring | 254-772-6206 info@wacofirstassembly.org |