Calvary Chapel Bakersfield — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Rick Gildez

Founded Unknown

Denomination Calvary Chapel Association

Service Times Sunday 10:00 AM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website calvarybakersfield.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Calvary Chapel — orthodox trinitarian.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy affirmed.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's Fellowship & Breakfast listed as regular ministry.

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Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Grace through faith.

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Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Male lead pastor (Rick Gildez); complementarian framework.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor Rick Gildez leads; verify elder board.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verse-by-verse expository — CC tradition.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active congregation.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No concerns found.

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Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Calvary Chapel Association.

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Assessment

Calvary Chapel Bakersfield has relocated to 1212 Brentwood Drive (corner of Brentwood & Niles) from the previous White Ln address. Led by Pastor Rick Gildez with standard Calvary Chapel verse-by-verse teaching. One Sunday morning service at 10am. No men's ministry detected.

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