* 1946 - The LORD laid it upon the hearts of the faithful believers of Berean Baptist Church, at 1574 Coit Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, to establish a Mission Church in the North East end of Grand Rapids.
* 1947 - Lots were purchased on Plainfield Ave.
* 1953 - The area had grown to where Berean knew it was time to build. Plans were drawn and a bank loan was secured. March 22, 1954 the ground breaking ceremony was held for N.B.C.'s first building. The total cost of the building and furniture was $19,500.
* 1954 - Nov. 14 - Dedication Sunday. The building was ready for the first service. Participating in the Dedication Service were
o Rev. Clyde Wood - Former Pastor of Berean Baptist - Opening statement to Congregation
o Dr. Ray Davis - Director of S.I.M (Sudan Interior Mission) - Dedication Prayer
o Dr. Howard Keithly - Pastor of Berean Baptist - Closing statement to Congregation
The next 18 months, the pulpit was filled by many wonderful friends like those listed below
o Dr. David Breeze
o Dr. Warren Faber
o Dr. N.A. Wiens
o Dr. Leon Wood
* 1956 - Rev. Harold Legant was called as Northland's first Pastor. In June, the church was organized and joined the GARBC.
* 1958 - Two new wings were added to the basement to accommodate the Sunday School growth.
* 1959 - Rev. Harold Legant resigns and Dr. Warren Faber is called as interim Pastor.
* 1960 - Because of continued growth and need for more space, Northland Baptist Church appoints a building committee.
* 1961 - Dr. Warren Faber resigned. In August, Rev. Charles Wood became the new Pastor. Soon duplicate morning worship services started to relieve crowed conditions.
* 1962 - Again Northland Baptist appoints a building committee. Four acres of land are purchased on Hunsberger Ave. NE. Ground breaking services were held on September 16th 1962. Construction started in October.
* 1963 - On Sunday, July 14, 1963, the first service was held. Total cost of the building was $230,000. Dedication of the new building was held on November 10, 1963. Taking part in the dedication service were
o Dr. Warren Faber - Morning Service
o Dr. John Balyo - 3:00 P.M. Dedication Service
o Rev. Harold Legant - Evening Servicev
* 1964 - At this time Northland is supporting eight Missionaries.
* 1966 - Rev. Jerry Cudney joins the staff as Christian Education Director.
* 1970 - Rev. Charles Wood resigns and Rev. Jerry Cudney becomes interim pastor.
* 1971 - The Awana program begins in September. Rev. Robert Whitney accepted the call as pastor in December. Northland again appoints a Building Committee.v
* 1972 - Ground breaking services were held in October and construction begins on the new sanctuary. Total cost of the building was $722,000.
* 1973 - The first service in the new sanctuary was held on Thanksgiving evening.
* 1974 - Rev. Tom Rohrer joined the staff as Minister of Education in January. The dedication of the new building was held in March 1974.
* 1975 - Northland Preschool was launched.
* 1977 - The entire parking lot was paved.
* 1978 - The property adjoining the church on the North was purchased and the house became the church parsonage.
* 1981 - Rev. Robert Whitney resigned.
* 1982 - Rev. Maynard Belt accepted the pastorate at Northland. During his tenure, the Faith Promise Missionary was instituted. The church purchased a new van and a Steinway piano. His book on discipleship was published by B.M.N.A.
* 1988 - Rev. Maynard Belt resigned. The $722,000 mortgage was burned at the Thanksgiving service.
* 1989 - The preschool enrollment is 111. Northland supports 29 missionaries and 11 agencies.
* 1990 - Rev. Larry Green accepts the call to be Pastor of Northland. During his tenure, the offices were remodeled, computers were installed, new hymnals were purchased, and the Tim Blazer and David Smallman families were commissioned as Missionaries. He was very much involved in starting the West Michigan Mission Consortium. A new front lawn with irrigation was completed. The outside of the church was painted, and the support posts under the canopies were covered in brick.
* 2000 - Rev. Larry Green resigns.
* 2001 - Rev. Roy Clark and Rev. Tom Dolph served as interim pastors.
* 2002 - In February, Rev. David Cvetich accepts the Pastorate of Northland. In the past two years, many good things have happened. A new Young Married Couples Bible Fellowship Class has started. The front entry of the Educational Wing was remodeled giving it a beautiful stone face. “Ladies Night Out†has become quite popular. An adult mission trip to Alaska to help the Wyants paint the church they’re serving was very successful.
* 2003 - Shane Clum becomes part time Youth Pastor.
* 2004 - In December 2003, the Church Board decided to have a 50th anniversary celebration. They ask Mr. and Mrs. Harold High and Mrs. Donna Patten to co-chair this event. They met and decided what would be needed to accomplish a successful event. There were several different areas that would need a committee - namely Food, Promotion, Finding former members, Contacting former staff, and Decorations. Their first full committee meeting was held on March 14. At that time the committees were each given their respective duties. Each of the committees accepted their assignments with enthusiasm and began the work of putting this event together. As this was broadcast around from person to person, we found that some of the former members were very excited about coming back to celebrate with us. Several people that were not on any of the committees got involved in preparing the church property so it would be in tip-top shape for the celebration weekend: most of the interior was repainted, pictures of former pastors were found and framed, and the original documents of Charter Members were found, cleaned up, and hung up for all to see.