Adults at VBF

Life looks different for everyone, but no one was meant to walk it alone. At VBF, you’ll find people to grow with, opportunities to connect, and a next step for wherever you are on your journey.

What to Expect

Come as you are—whether you dress up or keep it casual, you’ll feel right at home. Our team will be ready to welcome you and help you know where to go. No pressure, no awkward moments, and no expectations—just meaningful worship and a message that speaks to everyday life.

When You Gather

There are two opportunities each week to connect and grow. Sunday is the main gathering — modern worship and a message that meets you where you are. Wednesday goes deeper midweek. Come to one or both, whatever fits your week.

Sunday Mornings 

9 & 11 AM

Worship with the whole church family at 9:00 or 11:00 AM. Modern worship, a relevant message, and a come-as-you-are welcome — at both the East and Northwest Campuses.

Wednesday Nights

6:30 PM

The midweek service at 6:30 PM goes deeper into the Word — a great way to reconnect and grow in the middle of your week. Nursery through high school programs run at the same time.

Find Your People

Sundays are where we gather, but community is where we grow. Through Life Groups  you’ll find opportunities to build friendships, grow in your faith, and be known beyond a Sunday morning. Find the group that fits you, and we’ll help you take the next step.

Men's Groups

Real friendships, honest conversation, and accountability with other men. A space to drop the act, grow in faith, and become the man God made you to be — built for men 18 and up.

Women's Groups

A welcoming space to grow in faith, build the kind of friendships that go deep, and find support through every season of life. Built for women 18 and up.

Married Couples Groups

Strengthen your marriage alongside other couples through faith, fellowship, and honest conversation — building deeper connection into the relationship that matters most.

Activity Groups

Real friendship grows fastest shoulder to shoulder — pickleball, basketball, motorcycles, gravel bikes, and more. Same faith, built around the things you already love to do.
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Wherever You Are Right Now

Adulthood isn't one thing. You might be single and figuring it out, newly married, raising kids, navigating a hard season, or finally finding room to breathe. Wherever you are, there's a place built for you here — no season is too early, too late, or too messy.

The New Professional

From first jobs to new opportunities, find community and encouragement as you grow in your career and your faith.

The Married Couple

Building a life together, growing through every season, and learning how to keep Jesus at the center of your marriage.

The Parent in the Thick of It

Raising kids and finding encouragement from others who understand the joys and challenges of parenting.

Starting Over 

Walking through change, rebuilding after hard seasons, and finding hope, healing, and a fresh start.

The Single Adult

Single by season or by choice, finding community that sees you, supports you, and helps you grow.

The New Believer

Brand new to faith, full of questions, and learning what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life.

Faith That Grows With You

Following Jesus isn't a one-time decision — it's a lifetime of growing. Whatever season you're in, you'll find practical teaching that actually applies to your real life, friendships that go deeper than small talk, and a church family in Bakersfield CA that meets you exactly where you are. You don't have to have it all together to belong here. You just have to show up.

Take Your Next Step

Growing in faith isn't an accident — it's a series of next steps. Here are some of the most meaningful ones, and you won't take any of them alone.

Get Baptized

When you're ready to declare your faith publicly, baptism is one of the most powerful steps you'll ever take. You can do it any weekend — no special planning or complicated process required. We’ll be ready to celebrate with you.
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Classes Worth Taking 

Short, focused classes help you grow in a specific area. Financial Peace tackles money with biblical wisdom, and seasonal studies open up throughout the year so there's always a next thing to dig into.
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Serve and Lead

Join the choir, run tech, or help lead your peers. Some of the deepest growth happens when you stop watching and start serving.
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Discover Your Connection Point

Your Connection Point is the fastest way to stay plugged in — calendar, prayer requests, giving, and notes, all in one place without searching the whole site for what you need.
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Key Moments Throughout the Year

The moments that move your faith forward often happen off a normal Sunday. Throughout the year there are retreats and events built to push you deeper and bond you to your people.
Retreats
Men's, women's, and marriage retreats each year — a weekend away to step out of the noise and refocus on what matters most.
Days of Prayer
Once a year the whole church steps into a focused season of prayer together, including early-morning prayer for almost two weeks.
Serve Week
A whole week where the church goes city-wide — real, hands-on ways for you to bless Bakersfield alongside your people.
And More...
These are just a few of the highlights — there's even more throughout the year, from seasonal studies to community-wide events. Keep an eye on the calendar below and you'll always see what's coming up next.

Not Sure Where to Start? Let's Talk.

Wondering which group fits, when a class starts, or just where someone like you would land here? Send a note and a real person from the team will reach out personally to help you find your spot.
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