History of Christ Bible Church

How We Started

Christ Bible Church was planted in the midst of uncertainty. In 2020, during the disruptions of COVID, social unrest in the Twin Cities, and deep confusion within the church, conversations began about how the church ought to respond—not with fear or pragmatism, but with clarity, conviction, and trust in the Lord.

Through prayer, counsel, and God’s providence, a vision took shape to plant a church grounded in the authority of Scripture and confident in the lordship of Jesus Christ. Men were brought together to pray, to seek wisdom, and to consider whether the Lord was calling them to this work. With the encouragement and blessing of sending churches and ministry partners, Christ Bible Church held its first public worship service in February 2021.

That first gathering took place without certainty about attendance, resources, or long-term outcomes. Yet the Lord proved faithful at every step. He provided people, provision, and a place to meet, often in unexpected ways. From the beginning, the church was sustained not by strategy or strength, but by God’s kindness and the faithfulness of his people. What began as a small and uncertain step of obedience quickly became a church family united around Christ and his word.

For a fuller account of the Lord’s providence in these early years, you may listen to Pastor Levi Secord’s five-year reflection.

Where We Are Now

Today, Christ Bible Church is a congregation in Roseville, MN, seeking to glorify God by bringing all of Christ into all of life. We gather each Lord’s Day to worship through the ordinary means God has given—preaching, prayer, singing, and fellowship—as a people shaped by Scripture and dependent on God’s grace.

As we look to the future, we do so with confidence not in ourselves, but in the Lord who builds his church. Our desire is not to make a name for ourselves, but to honor Christ, guard the gospel, and walk in steady faithfulness. We invite you to join us as we follow Christ together, trusting him to do what only he can do.