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Central Baptist Church in Gainesville marking 130 years on Sunday

There will be a feast involved

Central Baptist Church in midtown Gainesville is celebrating its 130th anniversary on Sunday, Jan. 26. The church has a museum of Central Baptist artifacts and history on its second floor, including this timeline of former pastors and locations of the church. - photo by Lindsay Howard

01252020 CENTRAL 1.jpg — Central Baptist Church in midtown Gainesville is celebrating its 130th anniversary on Sunday, Jan. 26. The church has a museum of Central Baptist artifacts and history on its second floor, including this timeline of former pastors and locations of the church. - photo by Lindsay Howard

Stepping into 130-year-old shoes doesn’t normally sound enticing, but it is for the Rev. Mike Taylor of Central Baptist Church.