As Pastor Ray neared graduation in 2000, he began meeting with friends and family members to see if any were interested in starting LCBC. Eighteen adults and children met throughout the summer of 2000 in his home in Pawcatuck in preparation for LCBC’s first public service on September 10, 2000 in Stonington High School Auditorium.

Fifty six people came to the first service, but most were there to simply encourage the core group. The fall of 2000 and the winter of 2001 were difficult. Pastor Ray worked full-time while other churches throughout the Northeast helped LCBC pay its bills. LCBC’s growth and impact on the area were slowly, but steadily progressing.

In July 2001, the fledgling group took a leap of faith and rented a 1000 square foot rental unit in Pondside Plaza in Pawcatuck. LCBC quickly focused on children's and family ministries. God blessed and LCBC quickly outgrew the facility.

In December, 2002 after much prayer, LCBC rented an additional 1000 square foot unit next door. Almost immediately, LCBC began to grow significantly.

2003 was an important year. The Leadership Team drafted a strategic plan with two primary goals. First, LCBC prepared administratively to become and independent church from its mother church, Calvary Baptist of Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Second, LCBC set its sights on finding a larger facility that would accommodate a growing congregation. The first goal was achieved on September 14, 2003 with the charter service. Thirty four adult members signed the charter statement on the third anniversary of LCBC’s first public service.

The highlight of 2004 was the showing of Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. LCBC thought outside the box by renting the Stonington Regal to hold its Sunday worship service there on February 29. 305 people worshipped Jesus in an unusual, but creative context. Everyone saw and heard the greatest story that's ever been told.

Throughout 2004 and early 2005, LCBC pursued purchasing or leasing numerous facilities in Stonington. In April 2005, LCBC began the six-month process of purchasing its first building. On October 4, just weeks after celebrating its fifth anniversary, LCBC closed on the former Masonic Temple. LCBC immediately began remodeling the facility in preparation for the first service here on November 6.

LCBC is in the midst of an exciting time. It now has a permanent identity in a great location in Stonington. LCBCs strategically located at one of the busiest intersections in town. LCBC is now focusing on the future and how God can best use it to be a lighthouse to those who are in spiritual darkness.

Although LCBC is a relatively new church, it has been around long enough to be proud of what God's done in spite of themselves. The best part of LCBC’s story has yet to be told. Perhaps, you'll play a big role in it!