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Churches in McGregor, Texas

This document provides a list of notable churches in McGregor, a city with a rich history and a growing industrial base, including a major SpaceX facility.

Baptist

  • College Avenue Baptist Church
  • Denomination: Baptist
  • Pastor: Chris Marsh
  • Address: 201 S College Ave, McGregor, TX 76657
  • History: Founded in 1929 at the start of the Great Depression, College Avenue Baptist Church has grown into a significant presence in McGregor. With the motto "A People Sharing Jesus," the church has a history of resilience and community focus, expanding its facilities over the decades to include a large Family Life Center.

  • Source: cabcmcgregor.org

  • First Baptist Church of McGregor

  • Denomination: Baptist
  • Pastor: Greg Traylor
  • Address: 700 W 6th St, McGregor, TX 76657
  • History: With roots tracing back to 1858, First Baptist Church was formally established in 1884. It has a Texas Historical Marker recognizing its long history of community outreach and missionary support. The church has been a steadfast presence in McGregor for over a century.
  • Source: fbcmcgregor.org

Catholic

  • St. Eugene Catholic Church
  • Denomination: Catholic
  • Pastor: (Not listed on website)
  • Address: 304 N Harrison St, McGregor, TX 76657
  • History: St. Eugene is a bilingual parish that serves the Catholic community in and around McGregor. By offering services in both English and Spanish, the church reflects the diverse population of the area and provides a spiritual home for many families.
  • Source: steugenemcgregor.com

Non-Denominational

  • Gloryland Central
  • Denomination: Non-Denominational
  • Pastor: Led by a pastoral team.
  • Address: 609 S. Main St, McGregor, TX 76657
  • History: As the central campus for Gloryland Ministries, this church is a hub of activity and outreach. It is a non-denominational church focused on leading people to honor and glorify Jesus Christ, with a welcoming atmosphere for families and individuals from all backgrounds.

  • Source: glorylandcentral.com

  • Harris Creek Baptist Church

  • Denomination: Non-Denominational / Baptist
  • Pastor: Jonathan "JP" Pokluda — nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcaster. Previously led The Porch at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, which grew into the largest weekly young adult gathering of its kind in the country.
  • Address: 401 Stageline Drive, McGregor, TX 76657
  • Phone: (254) 848-4953
  • Services: Sundays at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
  • History: Harris Creek is one of the fastest-growing churches in the Waco area. Its growth is directly tied to the McGregor/Waco population boom driven by SpaceX and industrial expansion.
  • $30 Million Expansion (2025): In September 2025, Harris Creek announced a $29–30 million capital campaign to construct a new 3,000-seat worship auditorium — nearly tripling current capacity (~1,100 seats). The church was packing people into hallways before the announcement. A "Save a Seat" campaign ($7,000/seat) was launched. Groundbreaking is planned for 2026; target completion December 2027.
  • Source: harriscreek.org | KWTX — $30M Expansion