ABOUT BROOKSIDE

This page has everything you need to know about Brookside Church!

WHAT ARE SUNDAYS LIKE?

We meet Sunday mornings at 9 and 11.
When you arrive, you can make your way to our cafe; they'd love to make you a delicious cup of locally roasted coffee or a latte. If you have children, you can also check them into our Kids Ministry at the Kids Check-in. As our service begins our worship team will lead us in singing, with lyrics displayed on our screen. After that, someone will give a brief welcome, as well as any next steps for visitors and any important upcoming events. Finally, one of our pastors will give a teaching from the Bible, which will last around 30 minutes; the full gathering will last about 70min in total. Check out our Youtube Channel for a live look at one of our gatherings.  We hope that your visit with us is a meaningful and uplifting experience. We look forward to getting to know you and hope you will return soon to join us in worshiping Jesus.

Kid's Ministry

WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS?

Our kid's ministry is available during both our morning gatherings for infants — fifth grade. Upon arriving, one of our greeters will happily show you where and how to check in your kids; please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get all set up.

Middle School Group

WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR STUDENTS?

Middle School Students meet during our Sunday at our first gathering. High School Students are encouraged to serve and build community during our first gathering.

OUR HISTORY

Our story began in 1957 when a zealous group from Highland Bethel sought something more for their community. They purchased the Griswold family farm with a vision of a place where faith and fellowship could flourish. This act was the inception of what would soon become a beacon of hope and spirituality in the North East Corner of Fort Wayne.

Through decades of growth and change, Brookside evolved from meeting in a simple farmhouse to building a sanctuary on Saint Joe Road and eventually moving to its current location on a sprawling 26.5-acre plot dedicated in 1975. The church adopted through several denominational shifts, starting as Egli Amish, becoming Defenseless Mennonites, then Evangelical Mennonites, and ultimately joining the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches in 2003. Each transformation was a step forward, broadening its theological horizons and community reach.

Pastor Eric Dubach, who has led Brookside since 2014, is the sixth pastor to guide this congregation. Under his leadership, the church has continued to be a place of refuge and spiritual growth for the community. Brookside stands ready to continue weaving its unique, vibrant story into the future.

FAQ

  • WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE?

    Learn more about our general beliefs here.
    ● Believing Jesus is the Lord of his Church, and has chosen the Church to be the primary transforming instrument in the world.
    ● Holding a shared adherence to an evangelical theology as expressed in our churches denomination "Articles of Faith & Practice."
    ● Practicing biblical stewardship to the glory of God while engendering the confidence of the local church.
    ● Leveraging partnerships with aligned organizations for the advancement of God’s kingdom.

  • WHAT IS YOUR DENOMINATION?

    Brookside Church is part of the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.

  • WHAT TIME IS CHURCH?

    SUNDAY
    WORSHIP GATHERING - 9 & 11a
    MIDDLE SCHOOL - 9a
    WEDNESDAY NIGHT
    MIDDLE SCHOOL - 6:30 - 8
    HIGH SCHOOL - 6:30 - 8

  • IS THERE SOMETHING FOR MY KIDS?

    Our kids' program in Fort Wayne is focused on providing foundational beliefs necessary to begin to understand and own their faith in Jesus. We deeply believe in providing families with the right tools to teach their kids to know, love, and follow Jesus. If Jesus is going to be the center of everything, we must start inside our homes.

  • WHAT DO I WEAR TO CHURCH?

    We encourage everyone to come as they are and dress in what feels most comfortable.

  • WHAT IS WE❤️FW?

    At Brookside, we are committed to seeing the efforts of everyone build Jesus-centered homes with the purpose of building healthy relationships and creating gospel-saturated communities across Fort Wayne; we sum that up as WE❤️FW

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