Founded on January 3, 2000, Christian Worship Center (CWC) began with a vision from Pastors John and Constance Christian to love and lead a hurting people. From humble beginnings at the historic Black library on Childs Street in Leesburg, Florida—with just five members—CWC has grown into a thriving, multi-campus ministry serving Central Florida and beyond.

Within just a few years, the church saw rapid growth. In 2004, CWC moved into its first building on Highway 468. Membership doubled in two months, and the church quickly expanded—adding a larger sanctuary, administrative offices, and a child care facility to meet the needs of its growing congregation.

CWC isn’t just a church—it’s a community anchor. Under the leadership of Pastor John Christian, who also serves as the Mayor of Leesburg, the ministry has played a major role in local outreach, civic engagement, and economic empowerment. Through its partnership with Men of Distinction, CWC has launched job creation programs, youth mentoring, voter registration drives, health fairs, and more.

The church’s footprint continues to expand with the acquisition of multiple properties, including the former 15th Street Church of God, now being transformed into a multi-purpose center that will include a bookstore, counseling center, opportunity store, tax assistance hub, and entrepreneur launchpad.

CWC is also home to two transformative outreach centers:

• The Dream Center – a space focused on reviving entrepreneurial dreams and providing small business support.

• The Constance Poitier-Christian Women’s Ministry House – a safe place dedicated to healing and restoration for women overcoming life’s challenges, including abuse, trauma, and low self-worth.

Each week, CWC welcomes a diverse congregation of people from all walks of life—former addicts, entrepreneurs, students, civic leaders, and families—united by a shared love for God and a desire to grow. When you walk through the doors, you'll encounter genuine love, warm smiles, and a presence that feels like home.

At Christian Worship Center, the mission is simple but powerful:
“Taking people where they are, and helping them become who GOD wants them to be.”

We invite you to experience the power, purpose, and presence of God with us.