When Shoreline Church in Montera, California began planning their 30th Anniversary celebration, they knew they wanted to create a keepsake that celebrated their history while pointing people toward a deeper relationship with Jesus and the future God has for their church.
They ended up creating something that became both a commemorative piece and a ministry tool.
Alicia Lowery from ChurchSource sat down with Communications Director, Donna Brown, to share Shoreline’s story with us.
Alicia: Donna, what was on your heart as you began to plan this milestone celebration for your church?
Donna: We wanted to create something that reflected our church's identity and our mission, which is to help as many people as possible become totally committed to Jesus Christ. We wanted to give people something that would commemorate Shoreline Church's 30th Anniversary while also serving as a meaningful tool for spiritual growth. Of course, the Bible is the best thing we could give people for their spiritual growth! So it had to be a Bible.
Alicia: It was a pleasure to work with you and your team to create this keepsake Bible. How did you feel about the process and the final result?
Donna: We were thrilled with the final Bibles. They looked beautiful, felt high quality, and perfectly captured the significance of this milestone in our church's history. The custom design process was surprisingly easy and collaborative. The team was responsive, helpful, and made it simple.
Alicia: I’m so happy to hear that. We try to make it as fun and easy as possible. How have these Bibles been used in your church community?
Donna: The Bibles have become much more than an anniversary keepsake. We've used them to encourage regular Bible engagement and to remind our church family of God's faithfulness over the past 30 years. They have been given to longtime members, new believers, and ministry leaders, creating a shared connection around God's Word. Many people commented on how special it felt to receive a Bible created specifically for our congregation.
Alicia: Is there anything else you’d like to share with other churches who may be considering a custom Bible?
Donna: One of the things we appreciated most was that the custom Bible became both a commemorative piece and a ministry tool. Thirty years from now, we hope people will still be reading, studying, and sharing these Bibles while remembering God's faithfulness through the generations at Shoreline Church.
