Stockton Central Church
Making Jesus central to our lives…
** Due to recent changes to San Joaquin Covid-19 restrictions our Church will be closed for in person services **
(We will continue to post updates here as restrictions change.)
Please visit our Media page for current links to our YouTube channel and sermons.
Our Staff and Church Members continue to prayer for our Church Family, Friends, and all those affected by this pandemic.
Welcome to our church.
We are a diverse community of people who are discovering what it means to share God’s love. We don’t have all of the answers. We are just like you, trying to discover what God is all about and what His plan is for our lives.
We believe that practical teaching is necessary to transform people’s lives. Scripture is inspired by God and is our authority regarding Christian beliefs and is a guide for Christian living.
If you are looking for a place that is authentic and relevant, come and experience Stockton Central for yourself.
Welcome to our church.
We are a diverse community of people who are discovering what it means to share God’s love. We don’t have all of the answers. We are just like you, trying to discover what God is all about and what His plan is for our lives.
We believe that practical teaching is necessary to transform people’s lives. Scripture is inspired by God and is our authority regarding Christian beliefs and is a guide for Christian living.
If you are looking for a place that is authentic and relevant, come and experience Stockton Central for yourself.
Saturday Services
English
Bible Study – 9:30am
Worship service – 10:45am
(Free child care: ages 2-9)
Cambodian
Bible study – 9:45am
Worship service – 11am
(Baskin Hall)
Chinese
Worship service – 9am to 10am
(Chinese room)
Lunch for all language groups: first Saturday of the month
1314 N. Madison Street
Stockton, CA 95202
What to Expect
Dress
Dress how you feel comfortable. Some people dress casual. Some wear a suit and tie.
Parking
We use our church parking lot, the neighboring church’s parking lot, and street parking.
Security
We have a security team that walks the block and uses cameras to watch our cars and buildings.
Welcome
Besides a warm greeting, our welcome team will give you a welcome packet and show you around, if you like.
Kids
We have various kids’ classes on Saturdays at 9:30am, as well as outings and special programs at other times. We have free child care for kids ages 2-9 during our 10:45am worship service. However, they’realso welcome in our worship service. All volunteers go through a screening program and background check. Your kids will be loved and cared for in a safe and friendly environment.
Ministries
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Children/Youth/Young Adults
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Kids singing to elderly in care facilities
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Vacation Bible School
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Prayer Ministry
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Radio Station 104.7FM (local)
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TV Ministry (Tuesdays 9pm. Channel: Comcast 20, AT&T 14, Consolidated Communications (Surewest) 19)
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Bible Seminars
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Bible School program by mail
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Women’s Ministry
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Men’s Ministry
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Retiree Ministry
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Visitation of elderly and sick
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Community Services
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Homeless Outreach
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Health Education classes
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Lunch Team
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Church Library
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Adult and Children’s Choirs
Groups
Mondays
- 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Healthy Lifestyle Classes (Last Monday of the month in Baskin Hall*)
Wednesday
- 9:30 am – 10:30 am Retiree Fellowship/Study (except third Wednesday of the month)
(Baskin Hall*) - 11 am – 2 pm
Chinese Bible Study (every other Wednesday)
(in-home) - 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Bible Study
(Baskin Hall*) - 7 pm – 8 pm
Cambodian Prayer Meeting (in-home)
Fridays
- 7 pm – 8 pm
Bible Study
(in-home) - 8 pm – 9 pm
Prayer Group (phone line)
Saturdays
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9:45 am – 10:30 am
Let’s Pray Big! Prayer Group (Elder’s Room) - 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Lunch and Prayer Session (Second Saturday of the month)
(in-home) - 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Study Hour
(Pastor’s Office) - Saturday afternoons (time varies)
Tongan Young Adult Bible Study (Youth/Young Adult Room)
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*Baskin Hall is our fellowship hall located behind our church building
Stories
A basic overview of our beliefs…
Only Jesus
It's a Process
God's Love
We've Been Accepted
The Holy Spirit
Prayer, Bible Study and Mission
Jesus is Coming Back
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
-Ephesians 3:16-19
Our Pastors
Michael Kontes
English Speaking Congregation
Michael is the son of two Greek Immigrants, and the oldest of three children.He grew up in a very traditional Greek home and was raised in the Greek Orthodox Church. In 1991, He married his high school sweetheart. In 1996, he began to study the Bible and soon afterwards he was baptized in the Seventh day Adventist church. In 1999, his youngest child was diagnosed with brain cancer and died shortly after. .
Michael has been pastoring for the Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists since 2001. His favorite Scriptures are John 3:16-17 and Rev 21:1-7.“I love the Lord and I love His Word. Whether in Northern California or North America, Kenya, India, Greece, and I love sharing the truths of His Word with people.”
Sophat Sorn
Cambodian Speaking Group
Larry Chu
Chinese Speaking Group
Our Services
SATURDAY
English:
Bible Study – 9:30am
Worship service – 10:45am
(Free child care: ages 2-9)
Cambodian:
Bible study – 9:45am
(Baskin Hall)
Worship service – 11am
(Baskin Hall)
Chinese:
Worship service – 9-10am
(Chinese room)
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1314 N. Madison St.
Stockton, CA 95202
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