Our History:

Our church was started in October of 1909 when a group of about sixty people banded together for the purpose of establishing a Christ honoring,Bible believing, and Gospel preaching church that would be a beacon light in the South Bay.

The first meetings were held in the Masonic Hall at 110 N. Catalina. In November of that same year the church was formally organized and the charter was signed by thirty people.

Reverend A.H. Lloyd was the first pastor and served for one year. The pictures at the right show three different phases of the physical building.

1910 - Pastor Martin Wolfe led the church to build its first building at 119 N. Elena (Pacific Coast Highway today!). The building was dedicated in 1912.

1929 - The church obtained the present corner property, and the old church building was moved and remodeled.

1930 - The new building was dedicated to Christian evangelism in a special service.

1946 - The church called Rev. Homer Grimes as the 13th pastor. He served for three years. He also wrote hymns, one of which is included in our present hymnal.

1949 - Pastor George Lynch joined the church as the 14th pastor.

1952 - The Sunday School wing was completed and dedicated. Dr. C.G. Emanuel began his ministry as pastor. The church entered a time of growth.

1959 - The church celebrated its Golden Jubilee.

1962 - Pastor Neil Hudson began his popular ministry, and the church continued to grow.

1964 - "The Hour of Assurance" radio ministry was begun and was broadcast over KGER. It continued for nine years.

1965 - Ground breaking for the present auditorium and office complex was held.

1967 - The new facility was dedicated.

1971 - The church began a Christian School ministry.

1980 - The church leased the McCandless school building (across the street) for the operation of the growing school ministry.

1982 - The mortgage on the property was burned.

1984 - The church celebrated its 75th anniversary. Redondo Christian School became a separate corporation with ownership assumed by a group of parents.

1989 - The kitchen was completely refurbished and put to good use as a buffet lunch was served on the church's first Friend Day. On the 80th anniversary of the church, Rev. Lee Huddleston was officially called to served as the 20th pastor.

1990 - The current Statement of Faith was adopted.

1991 - The church embraced a Mission Statement to give clear focus for ministry. Rev. Danny Moon was called as Associate Pastor. The Living Room, a multi-purpose adult meeting room, was completed.

1992 - The Vision Statement was shared with the church family. A new equipping ministry, CLASS (Christian Living And Service Seminars) was begun.

1994 - An ambitious, successful, $50,000 dollar facility improvement campaign was conducted.

1995 - A second morning worship service was started with a contemporary approach.

1997 - A new 22-passenger mini-bus was purchased as a ministry tool.

1999 - AWANA Children's ministry began. A celebration of being a haven in the South Bay for 90 years was held.

2002 - Jeremy Eagan, his wife Laurie and son Jack came to be part of FBC. Jeremy serves as Youth Pastor. The Auditorium is remodelled with a new stage area, lighting and carpet.