The Story of Community Bible Church

In 1976, a group of people gathered to study the Bible in Granton, just north of Hwy 7, under the direction of Dave and Janet Hendry. Some three years later, on September 9, 1979, Community Bible Church launched its first service in the community. Five founding families formed the core group of this new church. In January 1980, Glenn Fretz was called to pastor the church, and the church moved their meetings to Prince Andrew School on Highbury Avenue. A new facility (the present location on Adelaide St. and Hwy 7) was constructed and officially opened in 1983.

In the summer of 1987, Pastor Glenn Fretz was called to another church. God's faithfulness and goodness continued in the appointment of Pastor Doug Loveday to shepherd CBC in August 1987. A new addition was completed in the spring of 1992, which then paved the way for the introduction of two morning services in 1994.

In the fall of 2000, about 80 members from CBC were commissioned to gather and minister to the community of Ilderton. The first gatherings for worship and fellowship were held at the Community Centre in Ilderton with Pastor Scott Dakin as Lead Pastor. In July of 2005, a new facility of worship and ministry was opened on 100 Meadowcreek Drive in Ilderton. The new facility was constructed on land donated by a member of the congregation.

In early 2010, Community Bible Church underwent a transition in lead pastors. Pastor Andrew Hall arrived to shepherd Ilderton in January and Pastor Byron Hand began at Hwy 7 in April. CBC continued as "one church in two locations" until January 2017, when CBC Ilderton became a separate church.  This came as a mutually-affirmed decision by both congregations as God's good design for us at this time.  We continue to celebrate God's faithfulness in both churches. 

In July 2023, Community Bible Church (Highway 7) welcomed Andrew Longmire to begin ministry here as our Pastor. 

We are grateful to God for his unwavering faithfulness in the past and anticipate what God has planned for us in the future.  To God be the glory!