Neighbourhood Church (Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada)
The Neighbourhood Church in Nanaimo, British Columbia began services in 1981. Frank Durksen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by the British Columbia Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches, which it joined in 1983.
For many years the church met in the Bowen Park Community Centre. In 1990 the congregation built their own church building, and added a new worship area, kitchen, offices, and an enlarged foyer in 2009.
Bibliography
Mennonite Brethren Herald (11 March 1983): 15; (17 July 1987): 24; (27 May 1988): 13.
Additional Information
Address: 4951 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5N2
Phone: 604-758-2242
Website: Neighbourhood Church
Denominational Affiliations:
British Columbia Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-present)
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-present)
General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-2002)
Neighbourhood Church Ministers
| Minister | Years |
|---|---|
| Frank H. Durksen | 1981-1985 |
| Lloyd R. Pankratz | 1986-1987 |
| James Toews | 1987-2020 |
| Travis Barbour | 2020-present |
Neighbourhood Church Membership
| Year | Members | Attendance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 10 | ||||
| 1985 | 20 | ||||
| 1994 | 74 | ||||
| 2001 | 90 | ||||
| 2005 | 88 | ||||
| 2010 | 95 | 200 | 2015 | 110 | 148 |
| 2020 | 104 | 160 |
Maps
Neighbourhood Church, Nanaimo, British Columbia
| Author(s) | Richard D Thiessen |
|---|---|
| Date Published | May 2023 |
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