The Richfield Church of Christ began in 1957 with twelve families meeting in temporary quarters. This group moved into their new building at 73rd and Humboldt in Richfield, MN on February 15, 1959.

Click HERE to find a full history of the church arranged for the 60th Diamond Jubilee held in 2017.

Pictured are Bruce Goodwin, Ethan Bilbrey, and Larry Bertram

Pictured are Bruce Goodwin, Ethan Bilbrey, and Larry Bertram

Pictured are Ethan Bilbrey, Bruce Goodwin, and John Wright

Pictured are Ethan Bilbrey, Bruce Goodwin, and John Wright

The above pictures were taken during the 60th Diamond Jubilee and feature current and former ministers.

Chronological list of ministers

  • Ethan Bilbrey – April 2016 to Present

  • Bruce Goodwin – January 2008 to March 2016

  • Larry Bertram – September 1993 to September 2006

  • Lanny Hallmark – September 1984 to June of 1993 assisted by Ken Wells and Gary Smith (1-year)

  • Fred Burrows – July 1981 to mid-1984

  • Harvey Childress – August 1980 to March 1981

  • John Wright – September of 1975 to September of 1979

  • John Franklin – June 1974 to June 1975

  • Dick Yeager – assistant minister – September 1968 to unknown

  • Glen Bettenhsusen – June 1967 to early 1974

  • Ed Sanders – November 1965 to August 1966

  • Hal Smith – December 1963 to October 1965

  • Harvey Childress – May 1957 when the Richfield congregation was formed to August 1963