Community Groups
Life change happens in small circles, not just big rooms.
Where you actually do life together
At Rez, we believe real spiritual transformation happens in small groups, in intimate settings, over long periods of time. Sunday mornings are for gathering to worship, but Community Groups are where the masks come off, burdens get shared, and faith becomes real in the mess of everyday life.
Community Groups are small gatherings of people who meet regularly to connect with God and one another through biblical community. They aren't just Bible studies or social hangouts. They're spaces where you can be known, grow deeper in your faith, and experience the kind of relationships that can only be explained by the power of Christ.
When we say be known, we mean it. This is where you move from attending Rez to belonging at Rez, where people know your story, pray for your struggles, celebrate your wins, and walk with you through whatever life throws your way.
Most groups meet weekly for 90 to 120 minutes to talk through Scripture, pray for each other, and be honest about what's actually going on in life. It won't always be convenient, and that's kind of the point: real community happens when people keep showing up.
The same Gospel Culture we pursue on Sundays comes alive here
Four things you'll grow in as part of a group:
Identity
You'll discover what it means to live as God's treasured possession, surrounded by people who remind you who you are when you forget.
Growth
You'll become more like Christ as you study Scripture together, practice obedience, and hold each other accountable with gentleness and love.
Community
You'll experience genuine relationships that reflect the diversity of our city, loving each other authentically enough that it points people to Jesus.
Impact
You'll be equipped and encouraged to live out the Gospel in your everyday circles: your neighborhood, your workplace, your family.
Groups meeting all over Bakersfield
We have groups meeting at different times, for different life stages, but every group is designed to help you be known and grow in Christ.
Looking for a group?
We'd love to help you find one that fits your schedule and season of life. Reach out, and we'll connect you with a Group Leader who can't wait to meet you.
Want to lead a group?
Community Group Leaders aren't professional counselors or theology experts. They're facilitators who create environments for authentic community and spiritual growth. If you're a Rez member interested in leading, we provide training and ongoing support.
Want to host a group?
Not ready to lead but want to open your home? You provide the space, someone else provides the leadership, and together you create an environment where community can flourish.
Reach out at discipleship@resurrect.church or call (661) 616-3399, and we'll help you find your people.
"Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving." Colossians 2:6-7
Resurrection Church · 48 Manor St. Bakersfield, CA 93308 · (661) 616-3399 · hello@resurrect.church · Sundays: Coffee Connections 9:15AM, Service 9:45AM