The History of Mid Rivers Christian Church

Mid Rivers Christian Church began as First Christian Church of St. Peters.  The first service was held on November 7, 1965 in the home of Allen Draper.  Mr. Draper was the first minister of the church, serving on a part-time basis from 1966-1968.

Less than two years later on August 22, 1966, 3.22 acres were purchased just down the road at 6930 Mexico Rd.  The property, previously a hog lot, was purchased for $8,372.  The church building was immediately started at a cost of $18,000 and appraised at $45,000.  The first service was held Easter Sunday, March 26, 1967.  The first revival was April, 1968 when a new sanctuary, foyer, and nursery were dedicated to the building.

First Christian Church of St. Peters reached out in faith to the community when in 1991, the congregation embarked on an "Adventures in Faith."  With property that was essentially "landlocked" and a vision towards growth, the leadership searched for the new location.  The property where our current church building stands on Mid Rivers Mall Drive was purchased on May 15, 1992.  The church building on Mexico Road was sold and Sunday morning services moved to Lutheran High School on July 26, 1992.

The official ground breaking for the church building occurred on May 15, 1994, exactly two years after purchase of the church property.  The new church building was dedicated on July 9, 1995.  On December 1, 1994, First Christian Church of St. Peters offically became Mid Rivers Christian Chuch.