Time to don our sandals, shorts and cotton tees as the heat climbs. Grab a girlfriend and a cold drink and attend one of our Women's Summer Bible Studies. Choose from one of the many topical studies of six to eight weeks length, call the leader to register, and get excited for an amazing small group experience! Connect with other women you don't know, while immersing yourself in a topic of your personal interest!
Jesus and Women by Kristi McLelland
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00pm | May 20 - July 1 | 14803 Dobbs Ave Bakersfield, CA 93314
Leader: Stacy Dangelo (661) 444-1457 | Cost of Book: $24.99
Imagine walking the dusty roads of Galilee with Jesus of Nazareth—braving jostling crowds just to touch the edge of His cloak and hear Him say, “Take heart, daughter, your faith has healed you.” This encouragement from the lips of Jesus surely comforted a hurting woman’s soul thousands of years ago. And it offers a similar gospel hope to you today too. Join biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland as she takes you back to Jesus’ first-century world, explaining the historical and cultural climate of his day to help you know him more clearly. This seven-session study is a thoughtful look at several of Jesus’ interactions with women in the Bible that will fuel your worship of the living God.
Ten Women of the Bible: One by One They Changed the World by Max Lucado
Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:00am | May 20 - July 1 | 14121 Boon Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Leader: Lori Hardy (661) 599-3158 | Cost of Book: $9.74 (Amazon)
“Ten Women of the Bible” highlights the lives of women from Scripture with lessons about faith, struggle, and God’s grace. Max Lucado focuses on their doubts, fears, mistakes, and courage that make them relatable to women now. God works through ordinary people. Lucado encourages readers to trust God, embrace their worth, and see how their own story can be part of a bigger purpose.
I Am Bible Study Seven Powerful Claims of Christ by Rose Visual Bible studies Author Titus O’Bryant
Thursdays, 9:15 - 11:15am | May 21 - June 25 | 9508 Spokane Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Leaders: Donna Dungan and Eva Fankhauser (661) 578-0661 | Cost of Book: $15
Childcare Available
In the Gospel of John, Jesus uses “I Am” statements that tell His listeners exactly who He is: the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Gate, the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection and the Life, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and the True Vine. This six-session study examines Jesus’ extraordinary claims and shows how Jesus provides, protects, guides, saves and gives everything we need to grow in spiritual maturity.
Relaxed by Megan Fate Marshman
Fridays, 6:00 - 7:30am | May 22 - July 10 (Off July 3) | RiverLakes Church
Leader: Rachel Ortiz (661) 342-9441 | Cost of Book: No cost (unless you would like to buy the materials for yourself $18 + $ 14 = $32 for book and workbook, but not necessary to attend class)
Jesus was never in a hurry to be anywhere other than where he was, trusting and obeying His Father. Could the same be said of us? We long to know peace, purpose, and contentment, but life stresses, the world's discouragements, and our own striving for growth get in the way. Join Bible teacher and spiritual leader Megan Fate Marshman for a seven-session Bible study on exchanging self-reliance for the trusting and relaxed posture seen in Jesus. Along the way, you'll learn spiritual growth practices for your daily life that remove your own striving and center you on the One who was never worried about a thing.
We will start by watching a video (30-40 minutes) and then we will go out on a prayer walk around campus. Bring your Bible (digital or physical), walking shoes, and water. After our walk we will huddle up and have a group discussion/prayer time. You are more than welcome to bring your little ones with or without strollers. The more the merrier.
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00pm | May 20 - July 1 | 14803 Dobbs Ave Bakersfield, CA 93314
Leader: Stacy Dangelo (661) 444-1457 | Cost of Book: $24.99
Imagine walking the dusty roads of Galilee with Jesus of Nazareth—braving jostling crowds just to touch the edge of His cloak and hear Him say, “Take heart, daughter, your faith has healed you.” This encouragement from the lips of Jesus surely comforted a hurting woman’s soul thousands of years ago. And it offers a similar gospel hope to you today too. Join biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland as she takes you back to Jesus’ first-century world, explaining the historical and cultural climate of his day to help you know him more clearly. This seven-session study is a thoughtful look at several of Jesus’ interactions with women in the Bible that will fuel your worship of the living God.
Ten Women of the Bible: One by One They Changed the World by Max Lucado
Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:00am | May 20 - July 1 | 14121 Boon Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Leader: Lori Hardy (661) 599-3158 | Cost of Book: $9.74 (Amazon)
“Ten Women of the Bible” highlights the lives of women from Scripture with lessons about faith, struggle, and God’s grace. Max Lucado focuses on their doubts, fears, mistakes, and courage that make them relatable to women now. God works through ordinary people. Lucado encourages readers to trust God, embrace their worth, and see how their own story can be part of a bigger purpose.
I Am Bible Study Seven Powerful Claims of Christ by Rose Visual Bible studies Author Titus O’Bryant
Thursdays, 9:15 - 11:15am | May 21 - June 25 | 9508 Spokane Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Leaders: Donna Dungan and Eva Fankhauser (661) 578-0661 | Cost of Book: $15
Childcare Available
In the Gospel of John, Jesus uses “I Am” statements that tell His listeners exactly who He is: the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Gate, the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection and the Life, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and the True Vine. This six-session study examines Jesus’ extraordinary claims and shows how Jesus provides, protects, guides, saves and gives everything we need to grow in spiritual maturity.
Relaxed by Megan Fate Marshman
Fridays, 6:00 - 7:30am | May 22 - July 10 (Off July 3) | RiverLakes Church
Leader: Rachel Ortiz (661) 342-9441 | Cost of Book: No cost (unless you would like to buy the materials for yourself $18 + $ 14 = $32 for book and workbook, but not necessary to attend class)
Jesus was never in a hurry to be anywhere other than where he was, trusting and obeying His Father. Could the same be said of us? We long to know peace, purpose, and contentment, but life stresses, the world's discouragements, and our own striving for growth get in the way. Join Bible teacher and spiritual leader Megan Fate Marshman for a seven-session Bible study on exchanging self-reliance for the trusting and relaxed posture seen in Jesus. Along the way, you'll learn spiritual growth practices for your daily life that remove your own striving and center you on the One who was never worried about a thing.
We will start by watching a video (30-40 minutes) and then we will go out on a prayer walk around campus. Bring your Bible (digital or physical), walking shoes, and water. After our walk we will huddle up and have a group discussion/prayer time. You are more than welcome to bring your little ones with or without strollers. The more the merrier.