Central Baptist Church

I have been asked quite a bit via messages here on Unilocal if I have found a church in NYC yet that I can call a home. The answer is yes: Central Baptist Church.
I am so relieved to have found a fresh community here in the city where the attendees are lovely and friendly, but more importantly, the message that is preached is the Word of God.
The style of the church is very predicable: an intro, welcome, messages and updates, and then 3 praise and worships songs, the offering, and then the preaching. I appreciate how down to earth and «real» Pastor John Fils-​Aime keeps his sermons and his jokes are refreshing. The pews are a little small, and the choir sometimes sings the same songs week on week, but all that is secondary to the message that I receive when I attend church.
In terms of improvement, I do wish that there was more variety in the music sung as there are so many great gospel songs out there! Sometimes we sing three songs and they are all slower songs; I feel like we should have at least one song to really worship Him the way he deserves — with a clamor, dance, clapping, etc. I also wish that Pastor Fils-​Aime was a bit more friendly after church and made it a point to get to know the newer members. I tried to introduce myself the first day and he seemed a little preoccupied with other things. I will try again though! :)
Overall a solid church and very solid foundation on the buildling blocks of Christ’s word. I have finally found a church that is not too big or small, and preaches His word with thought provoking sermons that push you to be the best you can be in His light. No fluff!