Churches in West Waco, Texas¶

West Waco and the adjacent communities of Woodway and Hewitt are home to a number of well-established churches spanning multiple denominations. The broader Waco area is firmly within the Texas "Bible Belt," and the western corridor reflects that religious character with a particularly strong Baptist and non-denominational presence, alongside active Catholic, Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations.

Baptist¶

First Woodway Baptist Church (First Woodway)¶

Denomination: Baptist (Southern Baptist Convention)
Pastor: Dr. Wade Owens
Address: 101 Ritchie Rd, Woodway, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 772-9696
Website: firstwoodway.org
Service Times: Sundays at 9:30 am (multiple services)
History/Description: One of the anchor churches of the Woodway/West Waco community. First Woodway Baptist is a large Southern Baptist congregation that has served families in the western Waco corridor for decades. Known for its family ministries, missions focus, and community programs. In February 2025, the church broke ground on a ~$4 million recreation complex featuring pickleball courts, a basketball court, and a walking track, open to the broader community.
Source: Woodway FBC - Waco Regional Baptist Association, firstwoodway.org

Crossroads Fellowship Church¶

Denomination: Baptist (Waco Regional Baptist Association)
Address: 405 Estates Dr, Woodway, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 848-9789
Website: cfcwaco.org
Service Times: Sunday 10:15 am Morning Worship; Sunday 6:00 pm Youth Group; Wednesday 6:30 pm Children's Group
History/Description: A Baptist congregation serving the Woodway community. Crossroads Fellowship is a mid-size church (251–1,000 members) with an active family and youth ministry presence. The tagline "Where Life Intersects Truth" reflects its focus on applying biblical teaching to everyday life.
Source: Crossroads Fellowship - Waco Regional Baptist Association, cfcwaco.org

Catholic¶

St. Jerome Catholic Church¶

Denomination: Roman Catholic (Diocese of Austin)
Pastor: Rev. Rakshaganathan Selvaraj
Address: 9820 Chapel Rd, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 666-7722
Website: stjeromewaco.org
Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 6:00 pm; Sunday 8:30 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm; Weekday Masses: Tuesday 5:30 pm, Wednesday 7:00 am & 5:30 pm, Thursday 5:30 pm, Friday 7:00 am & 12:15 pm, Saturday 7:00 am
History/Description: St. Jerome is the primary Catholic parish serving the western Waco corridor, including Hewitt, Woodway, Lorena, Robinson, and surrounding communities. The parish is centrally located within the 76712 zip code and offers a full schedule of sacramental services, religious education programs, and community outreach. It is one of the newer Catholic parishes in the Waco area, built to serve the growing western suburban population.
Source: stjeromewaco.org, Catholic Church Directory

Methodist¶

First Woodway United Methodist Church (First Woodway UMC)¶

Denomination: United Methodist Church (Central Texas Conference)
Pastor: Steve Heyduck
Address: 21000 Woodway Dr, Woodway, TX 76712 (far western Woodway corridor)
Phone: (254) 751-0411
Website: ctcumc.org/churchdetail/626058
Service Times: Sundays at 9:15 am and 10:45 am
History/Description: A United Methodist congregation serving the western Woodway area. The church community is known for its welcoming and family-friendly environment.
Source: Central Texas UMC Directory

Presbyterian¶

Central Presbyterian Church¶

Denomination: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) — PCUSA (Grace Presbytery)
Pastor: Rev. Judith March Hardie (noted in presbytery records; verify directly for current pastoral leadership)
Address: 9191 Woodway Dr, Woodway, TX 76712
Website: cpcwaco.org
History/Description: Central Presbyterian is one of Waco's oldest congregations, with roots going back to 1869 when it was established as Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Waco by 18 charter members under Rev. William Dillard. The congregation built its first permanent sanctuary in 1873. It was renamed Central Presbyterian Church in 1906 and constructed a brick sanctuary with elaborate stained glass windows in 1921–22 at its original downtown Waco location (1226 Washington Ave). In 2004, the congregation relocated to its current Woodway address, where it continues to serve the western Waco community. The church describes itself as "open and affirming" and is affiliated with the PCUSA. It celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019.
Source: cpcwaco.org, Central Presbyterian Church Historical Marker - HMDB, Grace Presbytery - 150th Anniversary

Non-Denominational / Evangelical¶

Renew Church Waco¶

Denomination: Non-Denominational / Evangelical
Pastor: Wayne Williams (Senior Pastor)
Address: 6509 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: (254) 262-0900
Website: renewchurchwaco.org
History/Description: Founded in 2019, Renew Church is a newer congregation located on Bosque Boulevard in the heart of the West Waco corridor. Under the leadership of Senior Pastor Wayne Williams, the church focuses on abiding in Christ, growing as disciples, reaching the local community, and giving sacrificially. Pastor Williams leads men's Bible study on Tuesday mornings. The church offers ministries for adults, students, and children.
Source: renewchurchwaco.org, Yelp - Renew Church

Quest Church (China Spring)¶

Denomination: Non-Denominational / Evangelical
Address: Serves Woodway, Waco, and China Spring areas
Website: questchinaspring.com
History/Description: A non-denominational church serving the western Waco and China Spring communities, with a mission to reach families in the western rural and suburban corridor.
Source: questchinaspring.com

Note: The broader Waco area contains many additional churches. For a comprehensive directory of all Waco-area Baptist churches, see the Waco Regional Baptist Association directory. For Waco's larger and historically significant congregations citywide, see the Waco Churches file.

Sources: Individual church websites, Waco Regional Baptist Association, ChurchFinder.com - Waco, Catholic Church Directory, Central Presbyterian Church Historical Marker