It was established in 1975, with the first seniors graduating in 1976 and is an extension of Arlington Baptist Church which was founded in 1947 by Peter Bisset.

[1] During this time, expansion of the ministry took place and a nursing home, retirement complex and a cemetery were added.

Although not directly affiliated, there were other "sister ministries" such as the Peter & John Trustworthy Bookstore, a radio station - WRBS-FM 95.1, and River Valley Ranch (a Western-themed Christian summer camp and conference center).

When dramatic increases in medical care occurred in the early 1980s, the nursing home was sold.

was based on director and writer Brian Dannelly's experiences at various schools in the Baltimore area, including Arlington.