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.
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.
Homeschool Moms Bible Study
Meets: Every Friday, 9:30 – 11 am
Location: Different Parks Around Bakersfield
Contact: Kristina Lackey at 661-345-6903
This group is focused on women who are homeschooling their kids and looking for a community of mothers to study the Word together. Kids can play on the playground while we study. Our first study will be the book of Colossians by The Daily Grace Co. To join this study and find out the exact location, please text Kristina at 661-345-6903.
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.
It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way
Meets: Every Thursday, 6 pm
Location: VBF East Campus, Room 25
Contact: Toni Beltran at 661-381-0567
Join us for a study of Lysa TerKeurst’s book, It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. We will discuss when your reality is so different from the vision you had for yourself. We will gain biblical insight to get us through painful situations. To join this study, please text or call Toni at 661-381-0567.
Mary Heart, Martha World
Meets: Every Monday, 6:30 pm
Location: Home in the 93304 Area
Contact: Susan Hodge, 661-281-5571, susanvbf@gmail.com
This group will meet weekly to go through the study, “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.” If you are looking for a great community of women who love to dig into the Bible, this may be a great fit for you! To join this study, please text or email Susan at 661-281-5571, susanvbf@gmail.com.
Bible Study Bookmark
Meets: Every Tuesday, 6:30 pm
Location: Rusty’s Pizza Parlor on Auburn Rd (Northeast Bakersfield)
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 Rusty's Pizza Parlor. 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.
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.
Uninvited
Meets: Every Tuesday, 6 pm
Location: Summit Coffee Shop (Northeast Bakersfield)
Contact: Monica Rice, 661-865-9908, monicarice7777@gmail.com
Join a group of ladies that will go through Lysa TerKuerst book, Uninvited. As we discuss how loved we are and that God knows every molecule of who we are; we are counted, invited, and welcomed by Him! To join this study, please text or email Monica at 661-865-9908, monicarice7777@gmail.com.