History

The anticipation and excitement first experienced at the birth of Saanich Baptist Church remains today as we strive to be a church that glorifies God by developing Christ-followers who are committed to both the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37, 39) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19, 20).

Here are some significant dates in the over 30 year history of Saanich Baptist Church:

• February 1977 Pastor Alex Shook, with 31 people, followed God's leading to begin a new ministry in Saanich
• Royal Oak Middle School was home to the congregation of Saanich Baptist
• 1977 - 1984 Pastor Alex Shook, Senior Pastor
• Pastor Steve Johnson was brought on staff as Associate Pastor from 1981 - 1982
• United Church building, at the corner of Wilkinson and Glyn Roads, became available to rent
• Bruce Mills & Brad Copp served as Interim Pastors from 1984 - 1985
• 1985 - 1989 Pastor Bruce Mills, Senior Pastor
• God led the congregation through another move, this time to the Marigold Scout Hall
• January 1987 the congregation voted to purchase property located at 4347 Wilkinson Road
• By January 1989 property was purchased, plans were drawn up, $50,000 loan was paid off!
• 1989 - 1992 Pastor Robert Holmes, Senior Pastor
• 1990 - 1998 Pastor Steve Sundby, Associate Pastor
• Sod Turning Ceremony was held in June of 1990
• Grand Opening of the Saanich Baptist Church building was held on April 7, 1991
• 1992 - 1998 Pastor Jack Glupker, Senior Pastor
• 1998 - present, Pastor Steve Sundby, Senior Pastor
• 10th Anniversary Celebration of our building was held on April 8, 2001
• 25th Anniversary Celebrations were held the weekend of February 17, 2002
• 30th Anniversary Celebration was held on April 29, 2007