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.
Battlefield of the Mind
Meets: Every Tuesday (except first Tuesdays), 4:30-5:45 pm
Location: 24th and L Street, Ste. B210
Contact: Michele Bell at 661-201-7697
Right now, you are right in the middle of a battlefield. It’s a battle for your mind, for what you think about yourself, others, and your situation. Most of all, it’s a battle for what you believe about God. Worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger, feelings of condemnation, all are attacks on the mind. This study will teach you to notice attacks from the enemy and how to fight back. You will also develop everlasting friendships as you learn and grow together in Christ. There are only a handful of spots available.
Edible Gardening
Meets: Every Third Tuesday, 6-7 pm
Location: Home in 93311 Area
Contact: Richelle Muchmore at 661-319-5039
Join a group of women with a heart for gardening and Jesus. We will be going through the devotional Playing in the Dirt, as we bring things to life and watch them grow. Group meets every third Tuesday from 6-7 pm at a home in the 93311 area, with an occasional trip to a nursery or local garden.
Graceful Beginnings
Meets: Every Thursday, 5:30 pm
Location: East Campus Room 26
Contact: Lisa Bustamante at 661-742-5215
Ladies, if you are in need of a new start or a rekindling of grace within your marriage, Graceful Beginnings is the Life Group for you! This group focuses on healing and forgiveness of past hurts caused by your spouse to move you into a place where you are able to offer a new start within your marriage as you offer and receive God’s grace. This group will meet on Thursdays at VBF’s East Campus in room 26, and will start by going through Forgiving What You Can’t Forget.
The Way of Wisdom
Meets: Every Monday, 6 – 7:30 pm
Location: East Campus Room 26
Contact: Toni Beltran at 661-381-0567
The Way of Wisdom focuses on the book of Proverbs and the fact that godly wisdom is a path that leads to a flourishing life. Every day we face the choice between the true riches of God’s instruction or the fool’s gold of earthly pleasures and pursuits. In The Way of Wisdom, Bible teachers Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, and Courtney Doctor invite you to place your feet firmly on the path of life revealed in the book of Proverbs.
Walking with Fruits of the Spirit
Meets: Every Other Saturday, 6:30-7:30 am
Location: BC Campus Area
Contact: Sarah Galindo at 661-717-5665
Join a group of ladies who walk and talk about the fruits of the spirit. Peform physical and spiritual fitness all at the same time, while enjoying communitry with other sisters in Christ.
The Table: Women Raising Kids with Disabilities
Meets: Monthly (Dates TBD)
Location: in the Northwest Area
Contact: Ashley Tatum at 661-599-7533
The Table is more than a place to sit—it’s a place to know you are seen, feel encouraged, and be strengthened by the word of God. This is a space where we can be raw and vulnerable in sharing the challenges of caring for a child with a disability, embracing each other’s victories, and reminding one another we are not alone in this unique calling. This Life Group requires no rigid structure, as it remains open to the needs of the group. We will meet once a month at a home in the Northwest for 1-1.5 hours—time to be determined based on members' needs. We will start with prayer, share our life updates, and dig into a scripture with group reflection of how it encompasses our unique journeys.
The Roots in a Woman/Chasing Vines
Meets: Every Tuesday, 5:45 - 7:30 pm
Location: VBF East Campus, Room 26
Contact: Monica at monicarice7777@gmail.com
Join this women’s study that covers "The Roots in a Woman" by Paige Loehr with leader Monica Rice. We will be discussing issues that hold us back from true freedom in Christ. Following this study, they will start Chasing Vines by Beth Moore.
Single Mom’s Joy with Jesus
Meets: Meets Every Three Weeks on a Tuesday, 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, on a rolling basis, at the East Campus from 6 - 7 pm.
Ladies in Change
Meets: Every Other Monday, 6 - 7:30 pm
Location: Downtown Bakersfield
Contact: Martha Barreto 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 Word together.
Bible Study Bookmark
Meets: First Friday, 6-7 pm
Location: At a Home in Downtown Bakersfield
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.
James
Meets: Every Wednesday, 9-10 am
Location: VBF Northwest Campus
Contact: Justina Green, jgreen@vbf.org
Join us each Wednesday, from 9-10 am, at VBF’s Northwest Campus as we go through the book of James! This 12-week Bible study on James with reflection questions, gospel insights, and theological connections will enrich your understanding of God's Word. You don't want to miss it!
Unfolding Truth
Meets: Every other Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 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.
Leaving a Legacy
Meets: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7-8:15 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, 6-7 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 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.