Fourth, those who did not want to build a new building left to plant a new church, which became the Shoreline Christian Church. The new building took over 10 years to complete. This process nearly destroyed the congregation. In 1977, Greenwood called Dr. James Shields, Jr. to be the senior pastor. Over the 22 years of Dr. Shields ministry, Greenwood grew into a very healthy, dynamic, and loving family of believers.
Greenwood has a strong history of starting new churches.
Over the years we have given financial help, leadership, and people to help start the Mountlake Terrace Christian Church, Overlake Christian Church, Issaquah Christian Church, and Shoreline Christian Church.