Hello. We are

2801 Hughes Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93304

BFC is committed to seeing Life Changing Hope flourish in our lives, our church, and our world. Regardless of where you are in your faith journey, we want to see your life flourish in meaningful ways.

Beauty happens when churches work together. We are committed to not only to partner with other churches in Bakersfield, but we are part of a larger movement called the Church of the Nazarene.

Our staff is committed to seeing real life change here in Bakersfield and around the world. Our team is comprised of many talented people ready to help you go deeper in finding life changing hope.

We are not a building or a name, but a growing community of people seeking to know God in a real way and committed to making difference in our neighborhood, Bakersfield, and around the world.

Adults
Kids
Celebrate Recovery
Local + Global Impact

What to Expect

NEVER BEEN TO BFC?

We know that it can be an intimidating experience going to a church you’ve never been to.  So we invite you to explore our website, check out our sermons online or shoot one of the pastors an email, so you can get a better feel for who we are, without leaving the comfort of your home.

Relax

A relaxed atmosphere of genuinely welcoming people

No Dress Code

No pressure or judgement and no dress code, so wear what you’re comfortable in

Kids

All of our services are family-friendly services meant for all ages.

What Will Happen During The Service?

  • Food & Coffee available before service begins
  • A live band will play a song to begin service at 10:30am
  • Someone will get up to say hello and pray for us
  • The band will continue to lead us in a few songs (feel free to sing along or just listen)
  • Someone will get up to pray for our community and give a few announcements
  • A pastor will give an encouraging, relevant message
  • The band will play a closing song
  • and it will all be in over in around 65 minutes!

We have incredible children’s programs because kids are a priority at Bakersfield First Church.  There are specific children and student programs offered for Nursery – 12th Graders.

All these programs have a check-in and check-out system for your child’s safety.  If you would rather bring your children into the adult worship service with you, please feel free to do so.  You’re also welcome to join your child in their specific program and experience first-hand the fun environment for active learning in our Kid’s Ministry.

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Serving Bakersfield since

1905

Bakersfield First Church of the Nazarene has been a part of Bakersfield since 1905. We are not a building or a name, but a growing community of people seeking to know God in a real way and committed to making difference in our neighborhood, Bakersfield, and around the world.

We believe that church should be a place where anyone, regardless of background or beliefs, can come investigate and experience who God is.  You are invited to join us Sunday morning for our worship service at 10:30 am.

We have a casual, unpretentious atmosphere, friendly, real people, upbeat music and safe, fun programs for children and students.  Please feel free to e-mail our lead pastor Jon directly at jon@bfcnaz.org if you have any questions.

Get to know our team

Committed to seeing life changing hope flourish in Bakersfield

Next Steps

Next Steps
January 18, 2022

Accepting Jesus Christ

WHAT IS THIS “CHRISTIAN” THING ALL ABOUT? There are so many different views and myths out there about what it truly means to follow Jesus Christ. So what then are we…
Next Steps
January 18, 2022

Baptism and Child Dedication

WHAT IS BAPTISM? Baptism has been a Christian symbol since the time of Jesus (Matthew 3:1-6). It involves applying water to Christians to symbolize their death to the old way…
Next Steps
January 18, 2022

Serving at BFC

GETTING INVOLVED We have so many opportunities to get involved here at BFC. Depending on your spiritual gifts and talents, there is a specific place for you to get involved…

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