Brookside was planted in 1959 as Grand Rapids grew and the area around 36th St SE was being developed. People from Seymour Christian Reformed Church and Fuller Christian Reformed Church came together to plant Brookside at the current location on Kalamazoo Avenue SE.
As the church grew over the years, several additions to the building were added. Brookside has planted Encounter Church, and has absorbed Millbrook Christian Reformed Church, among other churches. Senior Pastor Paul DeVries was called to Brookside in 2001. Brookside's story is comprised of all those who have called Brookside home over the years, and what we have accomplished for our community and God's Kingdom is a testament to God's grace in our lives.