About Us

City Central Church is a non-denominational church in Tacoma, WA. We are a part of MFI, Ministers Fellowship International, that exists to facilitate and nurture meaningful relationships with all levels of leaders, inspiring and enabling them to be more effective in their callings, for the purpose of building and multiplying strong local churches around the world.

Welcome to City Central Church!

I want to be the first to welcome you to City Central Church! We’re excited that you’re considering our community. If you have ever struggled to figure out who you are and why you’re here, you are in a good spot. We’ve been there too, and know how challenging it can be to face life’s most significant questions. At City Central Church, we’re committed to creating an authentic place where you can find answers, get to know Jesus, heal from brokenness, and learn to thrive.

At City Central, you will find an authentic people who are committed to loving Jesus with everything and making Him known everywhere…especially here in the 253. I want to invite you to join us. Join us as we share life together in passionate pursuit of Jesus. Join us as we open ourselves to the work of the Spirit to make us more like Him. Join us as we love the 253 until Jesus is known everywhere!

Chris Hippe

Leader Pastor

Who We Are

We are an authentic community growing in maturity as we experience the truth of God’s love together and build our lives around God’s personal definition over us.

Vision

We Adore God, Become like Jesus, and Contend for the Kingdom.

What Do We Do

REACH the lost, RESTORE the broken, and EQUIP the people of God.

Our Values:

We seek to live out our mission through the following values.

Humility

We live fully surrendered to Jesus. (Philippians 2:3-11).

Word

We love the Word of God. The Bible is the authority of our lives. (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Priorities

We first minister to the Lord, next to the body of Christ and then to the world. (Luke 10:26-27).

Presence

Life flows from the worship, prayer, and presence of God. (Ephesians 2:22).

Team

Ministry is done better together. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).

Ethnic Diversity

We seek to display the beauty of ethnic harmony consistent with the Kingdom of God. (Revelation 5:9).

God's Voice

We believe God speaks to us today. (John 10:27).

Next Generation

We desire to reach and equip future believers. (2 Timothy 2:2).

Healing

God has the power to heal and still heals today. (James 5:14-15).

Authority

God delegates His authority to His children. (Acts 1:8).

Unity

We make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:11-13).

Transformation

We value heart change over head knowledge. (Romans 12:2).

Authentic Community

Together we recognize our need for Jesus and one another. (2 Corinthians 8:8).

A Brief History

1997
PLU

Ministry began as a college outreach on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University, growing to 700, birthing New Song church.

2005
Relocation

New Song Church moves to downtown Tacoma.

2012
Replanting

City Central Church is launched on 6th Ave.

2019
Direction

God speaks to the leadership about beginning a capital campaign to raise funds for a permanent home.

2021
New Home

God provides a miraculous home for the church as City Central purchases the Tacoma Ave building, a place rich with revival history.

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