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1919
Pastor Harry Bultema from Muskegon teaches home Bible studies in area.
1920
Berean Reformed Church founded. First services held at the Wesleyan Methodist Church.
1920
Services in rented storefront at 14th & Van Raalte.
1921
Groundbreaking on 19th & Maple for new church. John VanDyke called as 1st pastor of Berean Reformed Church. All services speak Dutch.
1920's
Name changed to Berean Church.
1928
Dr. Douglas Veltman installed as new pastor of Berean Church.
1949
Rev. Frank Moore becomes pastor.
1954
Pastor Roscoe Kent installed as new minister. "Grace of God" Radio Broadcast begun on WHTC.
1957
Church remodeled and enlarged. Name is changed to Berean Bible Church.
1961
Clarence Kramer accepts call to Berean Bible Church as Pastor.
1965
Daniel Bultema (son of Founder Harry Bultema) comes as new minister.
1966
First Missionary Conference with special guest Pastor Henry Prince from Minnesota.
1968
Pastor David Maysick comes to BBC from Grace Bible College.
1976
Pastor Arlan C. Mulford begins his ministry as Pastor.
1977
7+ acres purchased on 144th & James for future move and expansion.
1978
Pastor Jim Boeck called to Holland, MI.
1978
July 23rd is last service at 19th & Maple Church building after sale. Meet at Woodside School during construction of current facilities. Dedication of building on October 21.
1991
Harold Petersen begins pastoral ministry.
1997
Dave Holton accepts position of Full-time Youth Pastor.
1998
Pastor Rob Renberg installed as Senior Pastor and begins ministry in Holland.
1999
Sanctuary Wall moved back to enlarge worship area. "Building on the Firm Foundation" Stewardship Campaign commits over $1 million for Phase 1 expansion.
2000
New Family Life Center completed with new entrance and added rooms. Worship Pastor Verne Reed is added as first full time worship staff.
2002
"Building People" Growth & Giving Campaign commits nearly $900,000 for Phase 2 of three planned expansions.
2003
Congregation changes name to Parkside Bible Church and completely pays off Phase 1 cost of $1.3 million.
2004
Dedication of new Worship Center, along with an administration and ministry wing.
2006
"Overflowing Joy..." Growth & Giving Campaign commits over $600,000 for debt reduction & ministry expansion.
2007
Pastor Matt Amundsen called to PBC and installed as full time Youth Pastor.
2008
PBC records 65% growth over the previous 10 years and sets average Sunday attendance record at 283.
2009
"A Generous Life" two year giving effort commits nearly $300,000 to pay down debt.
2010
Parkside Bible Church celebrates 90 years of ministry in the Holland area.
