Joy Church Bakersfield - Bakersfield (CA)

thomas shockley My family and I have been going to this church for awhile now and what a blessing it is. The teaching is 100% gospel centered. We open our bibles and study every Sunday. Midweek is great also for more deep study/discussion on doctrine. It truly does live up to its name in making disciples as we’ve been called to do! Members of the church are very loving and from all walks of life. Seeing Gods work in and through our church is absolutely amazing! Our kids also love the teaching and their teachers. Highly recommended for seasoned church goers looking to grow or for new comers (as I was). Saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone!

Susie Connors From the first time I step foot in this place I felt God lead me here .. now iv been going over 6 years amen to God be the Glory

Sharlie Phillips My husband and I have been attending BLW regularly for over a year now, and I can say wholeheartedly, it is the BEST church I have ever attended. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed and made to feel comfortable. Our Pastors (Leonard and Valorie Mancini) are humble, but MIGHTY servants of the Lord. Their mission statement “Reaching, teaching, mending, and sending” is an ever present spirit in the congregation, as they meet each member where they are, and encourage us to dig deeper and draw closer in our walk with the Lord. BLW will forever hold a precious place in my heart. May God continue to bless and keep this beautiful ministry.

Vicki Painter Went to my great nephews "Grandparents Day" enjoyed the program the kindergartens put on Classroom was organized, clean & showing students work

Michelle Cruz Great teaching from Gods Word here! If you can keep up with it. No spiritual starvation here. Beautiful, beautiful worship to our Lord and King Jesus! I recommend this church. I have visited it about 3 times. A lovely, Christ honoring bunch, dear brethern.

Justine Alva My granddaughter played a busy bee in the play Rumpelstilltskin at St.Frances Elementary School 01-17-2024.All the students did such a great job!

Lora Covert Were not "church people", but this one is not like a normal, everyday, church weve been to! The people are so sweet, kind and caring without seeming to look down on us for how we live, and look! We have yet to attend a service here, and they know that and still offer to help with food baskets and clothes! They are amazing!

OI M From the moment we drove in, we felt welcomed. From the welcome committee showing their kindness and love, making one feel welcomed. Showing the joy they have to serve our Lord and SaviorJESUS CHRIST. Not just going through the motions but being genuine. The staff inside, also pleasant and answering any questions with a smile. Now for Pastor Brandon...... I cant say anything but WOW. The way he explained the word of GOD, tying it with the current events and state of the world is like no other Pastor weve heard. Says it the way it is, not holding back to please anyone. Definitely wont have your ears tickled here with a soft and compromising message but a true conviction with the word of GOD. IF you are willing/wanting to grow in the Lord this is DEFINITELY where you want to come. My wife and I do NOT regret coming. WE LOVE IT!!

Doretha Jones Vanguard is a vibrant new church in Bakersfield, pastored by Cary Nack. From the first moment I heard Pastor Cary preach, I knew he was different from everyone I had experienced in 25 years of attending church. Pastor Cary’s sermons are full of content, historical context, present-day analogies, humor, and most importantly, life application. If you are looking for a Bible based church that studies God’s Word, with no apologies, with reverence, and a desire to grow your spiritual walk, then Vanguard should be at the forefront of your Sunday mornings.

David Lofy Place where the family and I went to church growing up. A family of 10 we would fill the pews. We buried my dad recently and it was a joy going back to the church where we grew up and and tribute to my parents who were married their whole lives. A commitment of till death did them part. It is the reality that there will be hard times and there will be good times, but in the end they new they carried integrity into their marriage and taught their children the same.