1929-1934
Pastor Beauford Miller
1930 Plot of land is donated at 52 Bellevue SW, formerly known as Gregg St., in Wyoming.
Construction of a new building begins. Beauford Miller becomes church’s first pastor.
We began with a miracle in 1927, Pastor Beauford Miller prayed for Pete and Eva Fairbairn’s lifeless granddaughter, Lucille to be revived. The power of God moved upon her little body, she lived, and the Gregg Street Mission was born.
In 1932 we joined the fellowship of the Assemblies of God and today we are known as Grand Rapids First Assembly of God.
Remembering…
1934-1935
Pastor Alex Rudenkos
Home is purchased on the corner of Buckley and S. Division for $500.
A new church is built from the salvaged materials known as South Grand Rapids Full Gospel Tabernacle at 60 Gregg Street SW.
1935-1938
Pastor David Evans
(Grand Rapids Full Gospel Tabernacle)
Growing!
1974-2000
Pastor Wayne Benson
(52 Bellevue SW)
December 22, 1974 Grand Rapids First receives its 12th Senior Pastor, M. Wayne Benson
Ground is broken for the Lighthouse Auditorium 1977 (2100 44th Street SW)
Lighthouse Auditorium constructed 1978
Worship Center Construction 1992
Reaching!
2001-2005
Pastor Scott Hagan
Under Pastor Scott Hagan’s leadership, church receives its current name, Grand Rapids First Church
Life Center Acquired 2002
2006-Present
Pastor Sam Rijfkogel
Northpoint Bible College Established 2010