Berea Presbyterian Church

Berea Presbyterian Church

History

From the beginning in 1952, Berea has been a fellowship of believers on a mission for Christ. The church was built on the foundation of the Bible, the importance of fellowship, and a strong commitment to the nurture of God's children in His Word. The church was catalyzed by a special bonding through providing a summer Vacation Bible School which blossomed into a spiritual fellowship and prompted the adults to begin meeting in their homes to study the Word of God and share in the blessings of fellowship. By 1956 the church was located on a tract of land on Kirkwood Highway and was known in the community by the "bright red doors" on the front. Continued growth in membership led the body in 1971 to purchase the property where our current church is located. In the spirit of serving the Lord, members worked shoulder to shoulder with one another to complete the church building in 1973. By 1980 the worship attendance had reached 110. The worship attendance over the past decade has grown to approximately 250 people per Sunday.

As the church enters the new millennium we are focusing on spiritual renewal, building upon the roots the church was founded upon by focusing faithfully on the proclamation and teaching of God's Word as well as ministering to the youth. We also are striving to reproduce the church of Jesus Christ in our community as well as on mission fields around the world.