Churches in Woodway, Texas¶

This document provides a list of notable churches in Woodway, an affluent suburb of Waco known for its strong community and family-oriented lifestyle.

Baptist¶

First Woodway Baptist Church
Denomination: Baptist
Pastor: Dr. Wade Owens
Address: 101 Ritchie Rd, Woodway, TX 76712
History: First Woodway is one of the largest and most prominent churches in the greater Waco area. With a large campus and a wide array of ministries, it serves a significant portion of the Woodway and Waco population. The church is known for its extensive programs for children, youth, and adults, as well as its large-scale worship services. In February 2025, the church broke ground on an approximately $4 million recreation complex featuring pickleball courts, a basketball court, and a walking track — expected to open late spring/summer 2025 and available to the community.
Source: firstwoodway.org | KWTX — March 2026

Methodist¶

Woodway First United Methodist Church
Denomination: United Methodist Church (Horizon Texas Conference, Mid-South District)
Address: 21000 Woodway Drive, Woodway, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 751-0411
Services: Sunday School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:30 AM
History: A long-standing United Methodist congregation serving the Woodway community with an average attendance of approximately 304. Offers a range of ministries for all ages.
Source: woodwayfumc.org

Presbyterian¶

Central Presbyterian Church
Denomination: Presbyterian (PCUSA)
Address: 9191 Woodway Dr, Woodway, TX 76712
History: Established in 1869 as the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Waco, this congregation has a long and storied history. After many years in downtown Waco, the church relocated to its current Woodway campus in 2004. It is an "Open & Affirming" church within the PCUSA denomination.
Source: cpcwaco.org

Catholic¶

St. Jerome Catholic Church
Denomination: Roman Catholic (Diocese of Austin)
Address: 9820 Chapel Road, Woodway, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 666-7722
History: A large parish with more than 1,000 families and 40+ active ministries, St. Jerome explicitly serves the Woodway, Waco, Hewitt, Robinson, McGregor, China Spring, and Lorena communities. The parish's nonprofit registration lists Woodway, TX as its city.
Source: stjeromewaco.org

Non-Denominational¶

Quest Church
Denomination: Non-Denominational
Pastor: Jim Kilgore
Address: 135 Sundown Dr, Woodway, TX 76712
History: Led by a pastor with a background as a retired motorcycle officer, Quest Church focuses on being a place of "rest, recovery, and transformation." It emphasizes a family atmosphere and practical, life-applicable teaching.
Source: questchinaspring.com

Sources: Individual church websites; City of Woodway community directory.