FAQs

1. WHAT ARE YOUR WEEKEND SERVICES LIKE?
Each weekend at Discovery Church you’ll find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with exciting, dynamic worship music and a practical, relevant message. Our services are 75 minutes. You’ll also find a printed outline for notes in your note handouts that will help you make the most of each week’s teaching. Children are well-cared for in a loving, quality nursery and fun-filled Discovery Kids service.

2. WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON MY FIRST VISIT?
If you are visiting for the first time, we would love for you to feel welcomed. Don’t feel any pressure of being singled out, overwhelmed, or even asked to give money. We understand you may want to take some time to see if this is the church for you. If you would like, fill out a Connection Card and turn it in at the Connection Center. We have a free gift just for you being here and hope to see you again.

3. WHAT DO I WEAR TO ATTEND YOUR SERVICES?
You’ll find everything from casual clothes to business suits at our Weekend services. Come in what is comfortable for you!

4. WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Discovery Church is one church in 2 locations and online. We have Locations in Southwest and Northwest Bakersfield. For service times check out our Locations.

5. WHAT ABOUT MY CHILDREN?
At Discovery Church, your children are a top priority. Our nurseries are CLEAN, safe and staffed with caring Dream Team Members. We have a dynamic children’s ministry for your elementary children as well, where they get to worship and learn more about Jesus.

6. HOW CAN I MEET OTHERS AND GET CONNECTED?
There are many ways to get involved. You can begin by attending our Discovery Tracksclasses to learn more about our church, beliefs, and how to serve on a team. Small Groups are another way to get connected. In each of these, you can build an authentic community, learn more about the life of our church, and have the opportunity to grow in your faith.

7. HOW CAN I BE DISCIPLED AND GROW?
Our vision is lead people Love God passionately, love each other authentically, and change the world for the cause of Christ. From getting baptized, to serving on our Dream Team, to leadership training and development, we are ready to help you Get Connected.

8. HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED IN A SMALL GROUP?
Small Groups are an important part of Discovery; in fact, you haven’t fully experienced the church until you have experienced our small groups. Our Small groups run in 3 different seasons throughout the year. We have categories from mens, womens, mixed, young adults and so much more. Download our Church Center app to get started.

9. WILL THE PREACHING BE LIVE OR ON VIDEO?
The sermons are preached live at our Southwest location and streamed to our Northwest location as well as online. We believe in the importance of maintaining unity as a church, and believe it is important for the church to be hearing from one voice. To maintain this unity we take advantage of technology and stream to our other locations, which have their own worship experience and teams to make you feel loved and welcome.

 

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