1975
A church is planted in the Blackstone Valley
Public anniversary references point to a mid-1970s founding, with the church later celebrating its 40th anniversary ministry.
Our founding story
Public references connected to the church point to a founding in 1975, followed by formal incorporation in 1976. Archived anniversary material and sermon posts show a congregation that has served the region for decades with a simple desire: remain a faithful local church.
Older ministry references connect founding pastor Dr. Robert Lewis to the early years of the church, while current public channels identify Pastor Randy D. Lewis as the present pastor. That continuity gives the church a multigenerational story of preaching, worship, and service in the Blackstone Valley.
1976
The ministry is formally established
Public nonprofit records place the church's incorporation in 1976, helping anchor the early timeline of the congregation.
1980s-1990s
A steady local witness grows
Older community references place the church's ministry in the Woonsocket area before its current Cumberland location became the public point of contact.
2015
Forty years of ministry are celebrated
Archived anniversary pages and sermon posts show the church celebrating four decades of gospel witness in the region.
Today
Still serving the region
BVBC continues to gather in Cumberland, Rhode Island, and now also maintains an active YouTube presence for sermon streaming.
Pastor Timeline
Dr. Robert Lewis
Public ministry references connect Dr. Robert Lewis with the church's founding era and early decades of leadership.
Pastor Randy D. Lewis
The church's current sermon feeds and directories identify Pastor Randy Lewis as the present pastor and preacher.