CHURCH HISTORY >

The Bainbridge Christian Church was formed as a newly organized congregation in 1861. The original sanctuary and offices were officially dedicated on October 15, 1861. The distinguished minister Oliver Badger was called as the first pastor to the new BCC congregation. One of the earliest guest ministers called to preach for BCC was none other than Alexander Campbell, who was an instrumental leader in the Restoration Movement in the Christian denomination. Also preaching as a guest minister the same Sunday was Isaac Errett.

The original structure was built from wood that was donated from the farm of Higgins Lane. After the trees were harvested and the lumber was planed at the Bainbridge Saw Mill, Mr. Lane gave the building materials to the congregation so they could build a proper building in which to meet. Everything from the weatherboard siding to the pews was made from this generous donation. In the 1930s, the building underwent extensive remodeling including the addition of a basement to house a new "Fellowship Hall" area complete with a kitchen and dining area. Then, in the 1950s, a new educational wing was added including a new minister's office, nursery, and 5 classrooms. In the 1960s, a new baptismal was donated by the Smith Family to help BCC baptize new beilievers into the family of God.

In 2004, BCC was able to purchase the residential lot to the west of the church. Several members participated in the demolition of the two structures that were on this lot. The new lot will eventually serve as home to a picnic area/shelter house and also have space for some extra parking as well.

Future plans include renovating/updating the bathroom facilities and also installing a new PowerPoint projector and motorized screen.