About Us

An old church with a young heart!

Bloomingdale Christian Church has served God and the Bloomingdale community for over 165 years. Today, we are a growing church family marked by renewed joy, faithful prayer, and a deep desire to help people follow Jesus.

Congregation gathered in worship at church
Our Story

A faithful past and a hopeful future

An old church with a young heart! BCC is over 165 years old! Itโ€™s never been perfect, but it is a body of believers who have dedicated lots of years of faithful service to God and the community of Bloomingdale and beyond.


In one sense, BCC is very old. In another sense, it is quite young. In the fall of 2024, BCC hit a low spot. The church had been declining in numbers and activity for several years. Some feared it might be on its last leg. But the Elders would not give up. They renewed a commitment to weekly fervent prayer and God heard their prayer! In the course of the next 12 months, the church experienced a โ€œre-birthโ€ of sorts and grew from an average of 20 in attendance to over 150! Many families began returning and started showing up. The laughter of children and the joy of Godโ€™s people now fill this space.

This latest chapter is one of the most exciting, and we invite you to join this story now and help us write this churchโ€™s future chapters.

Bloomingdale Christian Church

How will this church impact the community of Bloomingdale and beyond? How will we lead people to Christ and give them hope for an eternity with Him? How will we build and bring the Kingdom of God? How will we love and serve our community in the name of Jesus? And how will we do life together, growing in Christ and preparing for His return? Those who choose to partner with us will get a front row seat to the life-changing work of Jesus in this community and the surrounding region.

Mission, vision, and values

These practices and attitudes guide and drive how and why BCC does ministry at every level.

Church family enjoying time together outdoors
Mission

Extending hope in Christ

To extend the hope of abundant life in Jesus Christ, inviting and encouraging all to follow Him.

Christ-like LOVE

Authentic Faith

Fervent Prayer

Vision

A transformed community

To see our community transformed by Christ!

Transformational Discipleship

Genuine Worship

Humble Service

Church members embracing in fellowship
Worship gathering inside church sanctuary
Values

How we live and serve

We pursue unflinching truth and depend on the Holy Spirit to bring true life-change, spiritual vitality, and Gospel impact in Bloomingdale and beyond.

Unflinching Truth

Spirit-filled

Spirit Led

Leadership Team

Bloomingdale Christian Church is served by pastors, elders, and ministry leaders who care deeply for the church family and the wider community.

Leadership presentation representing senior pastor

Milan Bittenbender

Sr. Pastor/Elder

Warm leadership portrait representing associate pastor

Josh Paladi

Associate Pastor/Elder

Office administrator portrait representation

Arlene Bodtke

Office Admin

Whether you are exploring faith, looking for a church home, or ready to get involved, we would love to welcome you to Bloomingdale Christian Church.

Plan Your Visit

bdalechurch1858@gmail.com

269-521-4233

208 E. Pine Street, Bloomingdale, MI 49026