Our History

The Baptist Church of Christ of Volinia was founded on January 9, 1858 with S.H.D. Vaughn listed as the first pastor.

"The Regular Baptist Church of Wayne and Volinia" started as a branch ministry of the Dowagiac Baptist Church. Within three weeks, the church membership had increased to 46, and on April 22, 1858, the 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, and the next day Articles of Corporation were filed with the State of Michigan.

In August 2008, V.B.C. moved into their new building on 40 acres of land.

For over 160 years, Volinia Baptist Church has been actively engaged in promoting the truth of the Bible.