Women’s Life Groups are communities of women who gather under a certain activity or study. The following list is only made up of Life Groups for women only. Please contact VBF for a list of additional Life Groups for families, co-ed, men, etc.
The Roots of a Woman
Meets: Every Tuesday, 5:45 - 7 pm
Location: Home in 93306 Area
Contact: Monica at monicarice7777@gmail.com
Join this women’s study that covers "The Roots of a Woman" by Paige Loehr with leader Monica Rice. We will be discussing issues that hold us back from true freedom in Christ.
Single Mom’s Joy with Jesus
Meets: Every Third Thursday, 6 - 7 pm
Location: VBF East Campus
Contact: Sharon at sharon.saenz@yahoo.com
This group is especially for the single moms within VBF. We enjoy bible study and fellowship with one another while experiencing a joy and love that we can only get from Jesus. We meet every third Tuesday at the East Campus from 6 - 7 pm.
Ladies in Change
Meets: Every Other Monday, 6 - 7:30 pm
Location: At a Home in the 93309 Area
Contact: Martha at marthabarreto@ymail.com
Join a group of women who are navigating physical, emotional, and personal transformations while they encourage and equip each other in the Word. We will create a relaxing atmosphere while experiencing the joy of fellowship and reading the Daily Bread devotional.
I Want To Trust You, But I Don’t
Meets: Every Other Saturday, 6 pm
Location: At a Home in the 93313 Area
Contact: Vanessa at venniesoto0204@yahoo.com
This group of women support and encourage each other through prayer, God's word, and shared experiences. Join us this season as we learn to strengthen our hearts and deepen our relationship with Him. We will read the book I Want To Trust You, But I Don't by Lysa Terkeurst.
Bible Study Bookmark
Meets: First Friday, 6 pm
Location: At a Home in Downtown Bakersfield (Contact for Location)
Contact: Kim at kimberly.kim1515@gmail.com
Join a group of women as they go through the VBF Bible Study Guide on the first Friday of each month at 6 pm.
Bible Study Bookmark
Meets: Every Wednesday, 9:00 am
Location: VBF Southwest Campus, 8730 Harris Rd. Suite 205
Contact: Justina Green, jgreen@vbf.org
Join a group of women as they go through the VBF Bible Study Guide every Wednesday morning at 9 am at the VBF Southwest Campus, 8730 Harris Rd. Suite 205.
Unfolding Truth
Meets: Second and Fourth Wednesday, 9:30 am
Location: Valley Plaza Food Court
Contact: Stephanie Wofford, 661-304-6287, stephaniew2421@yahoo.com
A Bible study where we explore exactly what the Bible says about topics important to our walk with God, such as salvation, mercy, forgiveness, and temptation, to name a few. In order to grow our Faith and be equipped to help others grow theirs. To join this study, please text or email Stephanie at 661-304-6287, stephaniew2421@yahoo.com.
Women of Faith for Senior Women
Meets: Every Tuesday, 1:30-3 pm
Location: Home in 93313 Area
Contact: Myra Lucas at 661-805-9378
This group is a weekly support group for senior women in a home in the Southwest with the focus of Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” We will have Bible reading, discussion of scriptures, and prayer. To join this study, please call Myra at 661-805-9378.
Walking by Faith Through Chronic Illness
Meets: First Friday of Every Month, 10 – 11 am
Location: Starbucks at 3443 Buena Vista Rd., 93311
Contact: Fina Hendrickson at 661-800-7263
Join a small group of women who have battled or are currently battling a chronic illness as they go through a monthly devotional geared towards prayer, intimate conversation, and drawing nearer to God in the midst of the pain. To join this study, please text Fina at 661-800-7263.
Discerning the Voice of God
Meets: Every other Saturday, 9:00 am
Location: Home in 93314 Area (call/text for location)
Contact: Nancy Bosse at 661-808-9306
Discover the root to clear and daily communication with God through Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer in a great community of women. To join the study, please text Nancy Bosse at 661-808-9306.
Leaving a Legacy
Meets: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7 pm
Location: Zoom/Online Format
Contact: Linda Greenhaw at 661-204-9422 or Dianna Amberg at 661-369-5835
This Zoom study meets every other Tuesday at 7 pm with the purpose of praying through the scriptures and journaling within a Bible or journal that you will one day pass on to your child/grandchild. Please text or call Linda Greenhaw at 661-204-9422 to join Zoom Bible study.
Safe People
Meets: Every Other Thursday, 6 pm
Location: House in the 93311 Area
Contact: Brandi Connell at 661-714-6324
Join a group of women as we study the book Safe People by Henry Cloud and John Townsend and provide a Biblical perspective on how to avoid getting tangled in bad relationships and repeating mistakes. It will also focus on a community of women who can keep each other in prayer as they navigate tough relationships. To discover additional information on this group and/or join, please text Brandi Connell at 661-714-6324.
The Forge
Meets: Every Monday, 10:30 am
Location: Hybrid of In-Person and Online
Contact: Dianna Amberg at 661-369-5835
The Forge is a Bible study based on the movie to challenge you to actively life your faith and deepen your discipleship journey. This group will meet in-person on occasion, but will primarily meet online through Zoom every Monday, from 10:30-11:30 am. Please text/call Dianna Amberg at 661-369-5835 for additional information and structure of the hybrid group.
Spanish-Speaking Bible Study
Meets: Every Other Thursday, 8:30 pm
Location: Zoom/Online Format
Contact: Gladys Sepulveda at 661-247-9567
We will be going through different Bible studies in Spanish on the Bible App. The Zoom study will be guided in Spanish, and we will meet every other Thursday. To get texted the Zoom link and join in on this study, please text Gladys at 661-247-9567.
Bible Study Bookmark
Meets: Every Tuesday, 6:30 pm
Location: City Sandwich (Mt. Vernon/Columbus)
Contact: Carmen Torres, 661-333-3967, cartorres2913@yahoo.com
Join a group of women as they go through the VBF Bible Study Guide every Tuesday evening, at 6:30 pm, at City Sandwich on Mt. Vernon/Columbus. The VBF Bible Study Guide slowly goes through the entire Bible. To join this study, please text or email Carmen at 661-333-3967, cartorres2913@yahoo.com.
Women’s Young Adult Life Group
Meets: Every Other Friday, 6:30 - 8 pm
Location: VBF Northwest Campus
Contact: Kellie at 661-301-5931
Join a community of young women who do life together through this bi-monthly Life Group. This group, made up of women in their 20s and led by Kellie Castro, will dig straight into the Scriptures together as they meet every other Friday night at our NW Campus.