History Of

Lakeshore

Baptist Church

To God Be The Glory....Great Things He Has Done!

(Pictures can be viewed under Historical Photos in photo section)

 Rev. Harry Shumacher accepted the call and the North American Baptist Conference assisted in the mission support and the work officially began January of 1968.

Prince Philip School on Vine Street was the first place of regular meetings and a few months later LAKESHORE Baptist Church became the official name. By the end of 1969 our church was officially organized and a constitution was formed.

Rev. Wilfred Dickau was pastoring our church at the time ground breaking occurred in November 1972 and the first meetings were held in the newly built facility by Sept 1973. The official date of dedication was recorded as June 15, 1974. 

In April of 1967, the vision of another  Canadian Church plant in St. Catharines became a reality through the Church Extension of Forest Park, Illinois.

Through the last forty years many men of God have blessed our congregation with their humble service through ministry.

Souls have been saved, baptisms have followed and missions supported. Church members have volunteered giving of their talents, time and treasure to further the Gospel of Christ. 

May God bless each one as each has given unto the Lord!

Rev. Henry Schumacher - Church Planter - 1968 to 1970

 Rev . Wilfred Dickau - Pastored  - 1970 to 1975 

Rev. George Engle - Pastored - 1975 to 1981

Rev. Lorne Hamp - Pastored - 1981 to 1991

Rev. Robert Redding - Retired Interim Pastor - 1992 to 1993

Rev. Terry Blanchard - Pastored - 1993 to 1996

Rev. Alex Stein - Interim Pastor - 1996 to 1997 With the help of Dr. Dan Krusich doing midweek Bible Studies.

Rev. Craig Polach - Pastored - 1997 to 2008

Rev. Frank Beerman - Interim Pastor - 2008 to 2009

Rev. Aaron LeGrow - Current Pastor - 2009