In 1896, a small group of believers in Memphis, Indiana, gathered together and formed what we now know as Memphis Christian Church (MCC). The first building was erected on Main Street months later. In 1901, the original building was destroyed by fire.  A new building was erected in 1907 and served the church for the next 8 decades. After receiving a very generous donation from a community leader of 7 acres near the interstate, construction began at the current site in the fall of 1987. On March 13, 1988, the congregation marched from the Main Street building to the new Memphis-Bluelick building and held their first service. Throughout the years, this small but committed group of believers has had an impact on their community and their world.

In 2014, our Pastor, Elders, and Staff began working with a designer, contractor, consultant, and engineer to express a vision and plan for physical space that will accommodate the ministry that God has given MCC. The proposed solution was a three-phase project that was most reflective of the heart of our MCC Family. In 2016, we began construction on Phase 1. A 6,000 square foot space to house classrooms, offices, food-prep, and a large Atrium/Lobby space to accommodate our growing congregation, now over 350. This 5-year debt-free project was completed two years early in 2019. The next year, we completely renovated the existing building to expand the worship center and finished a complete makeover of our children’s area.

In 2023, we began Phase 2 of our project, constructing additional classrooms, kitchen space, another lobby, restrooms, and a multipurpose room with a stage, backstage, and storage areas, capable of seating 600. Because of our continued growth through baptisms, we moved into this space Easter of 2025, before we had drywall up. In May 2026, this space was completed debt-free and now hosts all of our weekend gatherings, with attendance averaging over 600.

Phase 3 will include a large Worship Auditorium with seating for 1000. We will begin design and planning in 2027 or beyond. Fundraising continues as does our prayer that God will make available additional acreage for this campus to grow and continue ministry in the coming decades.

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