The Black Hills Church of Christ began in 1995 when a small group of Christians in Rapid City recognized the need for a faithful, Bible-based congregation in the area.

On Sunday, July 15, 1995, the church held its first worship service in a private home. The following Sunday, we began meeting in the hospitality room at Black Hills Power and Light. On August 15, 1995, the congregation was officially incorporated.

As the church grew, we moved to the AFL-CIO Labor Building on East St. Patrick Street in the summer of 1996. In 2000, we relocated to a leased facility on West Chicago Street. Then, in the summer of 2002, the Lord provided the opportunity for us to purchase our current building at 13654 S Hwy 16, located on the main route toward Mount Rushmore.

In 2025, we joyfully celebrated our 30th anniversary — thirty years of God’s faithfulness. Over these three decades, we have experienced many seasons of joy and growth, along with the normal challenges that come with being a young congregation. Through it all, God has been gracious and faithful.

We have been deeply encouraged by the support of sister congregations and especially by the spiritual growth we have witnessed in our own church family. Today, we continue to strive to be a light in the Black Hills — worshiping simply according to the New Testament pattern, loving one another, and reaching out to our community with the gospel of Christ.

We are thankful for every person who has been part of our journey, and we give all glory to God for His continued blessings and grace as we look forward to many more years of serving Him in the beautiful Black Hills.