Our History

The Baptist Church of Christ of Volinia was founded on January 9, 1858. The Regular Baptist Church of Wayne and Volinia was constituted as a branch ministry of the Dowagiac Baptist Church. The initial membership consisted of James and Lorisa Churchill, Levi and Margaret Churchill, Isaac and Harriet Cross, and Josiah and Emily Bond. Growth was immediate as the congregation grew by six new members the same day. An 1882 history of Cass County lists the Rev. S.H.D. Vaughn as the first pastor. Within three weeks, the church membership had increased to 46, and on April 22, 1858, these original members organized into an independent body. A council to recognize the church was convened at the Methodist Chapel in the township with members attending from Edwardsburg, Liberty, Dowagiac, Niles, and Paw Paw churches. On April 16, 1881, a resolution was unanimously passed to change the name of the church to the Baptist Church of Christ of Volinia. On May 2, 1881, Eli Dixon, Morgan V.C. Hart, and John Whitam filed Articles of Corporation with the State of Michigan.

For over 160 years, Volinia Baptist Church has been actively engaged in promoting the truth of the Holy Scripture. In August 2008, V.B.C. moved into their new building on 40 acres of land.

We welcome to you to come and be a part of the testimony here!