How it all started...
Calvary Chapel Bakersfield is part of the Calvary Chapel Association of churches that was founded by Pastor Chuck Smith in 1965.
Calvary Chapel Bakersfield started as a home bible study in 1977 after being sent out by Pastor Chuck Smith from Calvary Costa Mesa. Over the years, with literally thousands coming to Christ and being baptized, the Lord has by His grace continued to use CC Bakersfield in planting new works within our city and in communities across the country as well as supporting missionaries around the world.
"Now, how is it possible for a person to claim to have declared, ‘the whole counsel of God?†The only way a person could make that claim to his congregation would be if he taught through the whole Word of God with them, from Genesis to Revelation. Once you’ve taken your congregation through the Bible, then you can say to them, “I have not shunned to declare unto you the whole counsel of God.†– Chuck Smith
Calvary Chapel Bakersfield started as a home bible study in 1977 after being sent out by Pastor Chuck Smith from Calvary Costa Mesa. Over the years, with literally thousands coming to Christ and being baptized, the Lord has by His grace continued to use CC Bakersfield in planting new works within our city and in communities across the country as well as supporting missionaries around the world.
"Now, how is it possible for a person to claim to have declared, ‘the whole counsel of God?†The only way a person could make that claim to his congregation would be if he taught through the whole Word of God with them, from Genesis to Revelation. Once you’ve taken your congregation through the Bible, then you can say to them, “I have not shunned to declare unto you the whole counsel of God.†– Chuck Smith
Expanding the vision...
Our hope at Calvary Chapel Bakersfield is to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community and around the world.
Our mission is to reach people with the Word of God, leading them in becoming fully devoted followers of Christ. That’s how we make a difference in people’s lives which in turn impacts our community and motivates us as we go into all the world.
Our mission is to reach people with the Word of God, leading them in becoming fully devoted followers of Christ. That’s how we make a difference in people’s lives which in turn impacts our community and motivates us as we go into all the world.
Where we are headed...
Besides being our purpose, our passion in life is to see people come to know the love and forgiveness of God found in Jesus Christ here where we are and wherever the Lord leads us to go. We are committed to sharing the Word of God along with the love of God to people in crisis in tangible ways. We enjoy partnering with established organizations and individuals who share our vision for our community and the world.
