Our History
Our
History
the beginnings of life church
Originally known as “Bible Baptist Church,” Life Church had its humble beginning in 1948, meeting in the backyard of founding Pastor Alexander Thompson’s home. Pastor Thompson was eventually ordained by the pastors of Washington National Tabernacle Church of Washington DC, officially marking the beginning of Bible Baptist Church. He then continued officiating as Pastor until 1964.
In 1964, John Macon became the Pastor of Bible Baptist Church, holding the position through 1979. In 1966, Bible Baptist Church established Clinton Christian School, a ministry aimed at bringing Christ into the local community. Clinton Christian School began in a modest 20 x 49 foot building, with an enrollment of nine kindergarten students and a transportation fleet of one bus. By God’s grace, the ministry grew and the church began to build additional classrooms to accommodate the school’s expansion. Clinton Christian School eventually grew to serve grades pre-kindergarten through 12, and existed in the local community for 50 years before closing in 2016.
In 1972, the vacant Prince George’s County Democratic Club building was purchased by Bible Baptist Church, along with its parking facility and surrounding 24.8 acres. This property was located at 6707 Woodyard Road in Clinton, Maryland. The church developed approximately 10 of the 24.8 acres it purchased to construct a 630-seat church auditorium complex, Family Life Center gymnasium, and classrooms for use by its church and school ministry. On September 29, 2016, the church sold its Woodyard Road property and closed Clinton Christian School after facing financial hardship. The assembly then relocated to Waldorf, MD then, Upper Marlboro, MD, and is now meeting in the Brandywine, Maryland area.
Other pastors who have served this ministry are as follows: Raymond Childress (1979-1990), Larry Spencer (1990-1998), Steve Kooy (1998-2003), Jonathan Bonar (2003-2007), Steve Layne (2007-2018), and most recently, Benjamin Abdelrahman (2019-present).
In 1964, John Macon became the Pastor of Bible Baptist Church, holding the position through 1979. In 1966, Bible Baptist Church established Clinton Christian School, a ministry aimed at bringing Christ into the local community. Clinton Christian School began in a modest 20 x 49 foot building, with an enrollment of nine kindergarten students and a transportation fleet of one bus. By God’s grace, the ministry grew and the church began to build additional classrooms to accommodate the school’s expansion. Clinton Christian School eventually grew to serve grades pre-kindergarten through 12, and existed in the local community for 50 years before closing in 2016.
In 1972, the vacant Prince George’s County Democratic Club building was purchased by Bible Baptist Church, along with its parking facility and surrounding 24.8 acres. This property was located at 6707 Woodyard Road in Clinton, Maryland. The church developed approximately 10 of the 24.8 acres it purchased to construct a 630-seat church auditorium complex, Family Life Center gymnasium, and classrooms for use by its church and school ministry. On September 29, 2016, the church sold its Woodyard Road property and closed Clinton Christian School after facing financial hardship. The assembly then relocated to Waldorf, MD then, Upper Marlboro, MD, and is now meeting in the Brandywine, Maryland area.
Other pastors who have served this ministry are as follows: Raymond Childress (1979-1990), Larry Spencer (1990-1998), Steve Kooy (1998-2003), Jonathan Bonar (2003-2007), Steve Layne (2007-2018), and most recently, Benjamin Abdelrahman (2019-present).
Bible Baptist Church changed its name to “Life Church” under the leadership of Pastor Kooy.
Our Story
Now
GROWING STRONG ROOTS WHERE WE ARE PLANTED
Life Church PGC has relaunched as a church plant in Brandywine, Maryland. As a church that is now a member of the North American Mission Board's Send Network, our congregation is focused on worship, evangelism, outreach, and training for the progressive sanctification of our members. This biblical focus helps our church guide believers to have truly changed lives by the power of Christ's resurrection.
Worshiping in the Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Center allows the church to carry out evangelism to the locals. This is where we host outreach activities and socials where people from different backgrounds already visit regularly due to the many facilities that the center offers.
By doing secondary meetings in members' homes (House Hubs), Life Church is committed to creating a culture where believers are seen, heard, and have their lives touched by the gospel. This intentional fellowship matures the body in preparation for what God calls us to do at work, our communities, and the church.
Location
& Hours
WHERE WE ARE
Our church rotates our meetings between members' houses and the Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Center. Location updates will be posted monthly here and in our social media.
WHEN WE MEET
Sunday Worship & Prayer - 12:00pm
Tuesday Bible Study - 7:00pm
Thursday Prayer Call - 7:00pm
Rotating meetings between SAARC and House Hubs - Check our monthly Location Announcement
SUNDAY 12PM / TUESDAY 7PM / THURSDAY 7PM
SUNDAY 12PM / TUESDAY 7PM / THURSDAY 7PM
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