In October of 1998, Bruce and Gloria Landry alongside The Alaska Baptist Convention began praying and planning for the planting of a church in Dillingham. In January of 1999, they held their first meeting and began holding regular services in March of that same year. Over the next several years this group became increasingly aware of the Dillingham community’s need for a Gospel witness. It was also during this time that a desire to have a physical building in which to provide a meeting space for worship and discipleship was solidified. The church began appropriating resources and making plans towards that end. Bruce and Gloria were instrumental in God’s initial plans for Dillingham Bible Fellowship. In 2003, Bruce Landry was called to pastor a church in Nome and Steve McNeal accepted a call to shepherd Dillingham Bible Fellowship.
Steve and Bonnie McNeal arrived in Dillingham in September 2003. During the ensuing 5 years the congregation grew from 2 to more than 35. It was also during this time that the church purchased property on Cessna Drive and succeeded in raising a building. Steve and Bonnie were vital in their roles establishing and extending the ministry of Dillingham Bible Fellowship. In 2008, Steve accepted a call to help rebuild and reestablish a church in Venice, Louisiana. The following spring Robert Scott accepted a call to serve as pastor of Dillingham Bible Fellowship.
In April 2009, Robert and Dana Scott arrived in Dillingham. The years following their arrival have witnessed continued growth in the congregation and facilities. In 2013, Dillingham Bible Fellowship completed its parsonage, and the building expansion was completed in October of 2018. Throughout the physical improvements the church has retained its focus on the community’s need of the Gospel and the congregation continues to pray that God will use this church for His glory and the good of His people throughout the earth.
Soli Deo Gloria.