​Lakeside Church began as the vision of Rev. Scott Shaffer in July 1981. Standing on the property that is now Lakeside Church, Rev. Shaffer prayed, "Father, we now claim this land as ours for a new church if this is what you want.” Less than a year later, on May 16, 1982, 84 people met with Rev. Shaffer at the local Holiday Inn to begin a new church. On May 23 they voted to buy the land for which Rev. Shaffer prayed.

The first structure was a picnic shelter and by late August 1982 services began there. By October that same year, ground breaking for a three phase building program began with the sanctuary which was completed by Christmas. With growth in numbers came the need to complete phases two and three—a larger sanctuary with a gymnasium/fellowship hall. This was completed by Easter 1988.

From the beginning, it has always been the joy and vision of Lakeside Church to bring people to Christ, disciple believers, serve the community and support missions around the world. Rev. Shaffer retired from ministry in 1992. He was followed by Revs. James Hansen, David Dennis, Mark Ralph, Robert Mavis, and presently Janor Bestwick. Youth directors and associate pastors have been Randal Rodgers, Gene de Jongh, Kenneth Schmoyer, Thomas Griffin, Nickolas Lakatos, Christopher Mowery, Janor Bestwick and Elizabeth Klingensmith.

The joy of serving Jesus at Lakeside Church will continue until He returns.