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Lead Pastor

In Transition

We are currently looking for a new lead pastor.

Worship + Groups

Jim Young

I was born in LA and attended a small church in Southern California. The beauty of growing up in a small church...

I was born in LA and attended a small church in Southern California and was exposed to all aspects of church life and ministry. I was raised on the concepts of service and ministry and was fortunate to have an army of elderly ladies who prayed for me daily. My faith was greatly influenced by that church and the music of the “Jesus Movement” that began to make its way into churches. Living in So Cal, I was fortunate to have a front row seat to some of the pioneers in Contemporary Christian Music. I eventually attended Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego and received a BA and teaching credential in Music Education. This led me to Bakersfield where I began my teaching career at Beardsley JHS and to BFC where I began to lead worship, work with youth and lead small group ministries. I am married to my high school sweetheart- Shelly and we have two kids (Amy and Kevin) and three grandkids (Alex, Lily and Hunter). My number one purpose at BFC is to help create an atmosphere where our people encounter the presence of God in worship and in their lives throughout the week. Thanks for checking out BFC!
Family Pastor

Eletha Daniels

More info to come...
Celebrate Recovery

Elli LeFevre-Wall

Youth Pastor

Doug Sala

Bio coming soon.