Purpose:

The purpose and mission of North Bristol Christian Church is to encourage a closer personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to meet the spiritual and physical needs of our church and community.

History:

Bristolville was settled around 1803 - 1805. The first church began around 1810. From 1853 to 1858 a Christian Church met in various homes and barns in North Bristol ending up at the Town Hall.

During 1866 and 1867 the Pastor of the North Bloomfield church would come down to North Bristol and preach in the schoolhouse every two weeks on Sunday afternoons. In February, 1868 a three week long series of revival meetings were held. By the end of the series, 56 people had given their lives to Christ and were baptized. On February 19, 1868 a church was established with many of the congregation coming from the N. Bloomfield church. Pastor Bartlett continued on as their first pastor.

Tradition has it that James Garfield, prior to becoming the president of the US, preached at North Bristol Christian Church in the mid 1800's while he was at Hiram college. The pulpit which is now in the narthex, is the pulpit from which he preached.

In March, 1959 a re dedication service was held following the installation of a new basement, kitchen, restrooms and parsonage among other improvements. Some of the watch word phrases throughout our churches history have been, No Creed but Christ, no book but the bible Where Scripture speaks we speak where Scripture is silent we are silent. At North Bristol Christian Church, our goal is to help others in North East Trumbull County, OH see our faith in Jesus Christ as the Light of the World and endeavor to help others find Him as their Saviour as well.

This truly is a church that strives to keep Jesus as Lord.