Care & Support
You Don't Have to Carry It Alone
Whatever you're walking through — a crisis, a hard season, or just needing someone to pray with you — there's real care here. Reach out, and we'll walk it with you.
Why We Help
We believe no one should face hardship alone. At VBF, care is part of the family — practical help when life shifts, prayer when words feel hard to find, and people who show up. Whether you're walking through a crisis, grieving, or just need a listening ear, you've got a church family ready to meet you where you are.
Three Ways We Show Up
Care at VBF takes a few shapes. Start wherever you need to.
Prayer
After every service, our Prayer Team is available to pray with you personally. You can also submit a prayer request and know that a dedicated team will be praying with you throughout the week, along with special prayer gatherings like our 12 Days of Prayer.
Practical Help
Real help for real-life needs. Food, household items, hospital visits, and pastoral support when life takes an unexpected turn. From our food pantry that's open after every service to nCourage Help, we step in when you need it most.
Real Conversation
Someone to talk to when you need it. Pastoral care, biblical counsel, and a women's spiritual advisor. When something is too heavy to carry alone, we'll sit with you, pray with you, and help you find the next step.
Request Help Now
It starts with a conversation. Tell us what's going on, and a real person from our team will reach out to connect you with the right kind of support — whether that's prayer, practical help, a conversation with a pastor, or a group.
Prayer Is Where We Start
Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to face it alone. Submit a prayer request and our VBF family will be praying with you. We believe prayer is powerful—it’s how we bring our needs to God, seek His guidance, and experience His peace in every season.
Practical Help When Life Shifts
Sometimes care looks like groceries, a hospital visit, a bed for your child, or a pastor on the phone in a really hard moment. At VBF, we believe in showing up with practical care and support when life gets heavy—because no one should have to walk through difficult seasons alone.
Someone to Talk To
Some seasons in life require more support. We're not licensed counselors at VBF, but we offer real conversations rooted in Scripture — pastoral care, biblical counsel, and a dedicated women's spiritual advisor for women walking through hard things.
Trusted Partners
Sometimes the best help comes from organizations who specialize in the exact thing you need. We partner with trusted ministries beyond VBF so we can point you to the right people, fast.
Teen Challenge
A long-trusted partner for men and women walking through addiction. We send people there and walk with them through it.
Jason's Retrea t
A retreat space specifically for those who need additional support during a hard season.
And More
We have a wider network of trusted partners across Bakersfield CA — counseling resources, recovery programs, family support, and more. When you reach out, we'll connect you to the right one for what you're walking through.