In the spring of 1976, several Christian families gathered together after it became evident there was a need for a Bible-teaching church that embraced small-group individual growth where people could study God’s Word, have the opportunity to dialog, and pray for one another. As the group quickly outgrew the living room, they moved to a carport at a local grapefruit grove. It was originally termed “The Grapefruit Grove Fellowship.”

Teaching the Word of God was a core value with a view to growing in the Lord while reaching new believers in the community and in the world. From its inception, the church embraced the small-group movement where people studied God's Word but also had opportunity to ask questions and pray for one another. In September 1976, the group rented Ramona School in Hemet where they maintained Sunday services until they were able to purchase five acres of land, at our current location.  The first building was dedicated in January 1983. 

In 1998, Bible Fellowship Church planted a daughter church on the west side of town, and West Valley Bible Church continues to be a viable congregation. That same year, Bible Fellowship made the decision to adopt an unreached people group.  The Buryat people of Southern Siberia were selected and members have participated actively in the establishment of churches in that area.  It brings great joy to see that now many of the Buryats are following Christ and building their own fellowships. 

Today, Bible Fellowship Church is still firmly grounded in the belief that Jesus Christ is the Chief Shepherd of our church, the Word of God is central to everything we do, and our great purpose is to fulfill the Great Commission that God has given to the Body of Christ.