Olive Branch Community Church
12000 Olive Dr
Bakersfield CA 93312
(661) 589-9003
Originally established in the Oildale community within Bakersfield in 1919 and incorporated in 1938, OBCC has a long history as a family friendly non-denominational church. Woven into the fabric of our history is the conviction to never turn away an opportunity to respond to the needs of others. Today, that same conviction is reflected in our mission statement, "to be a church that shares the fullness of life in Jesus Christ with weary people from all walks of life."
At OBCC, our Sunday worship and weekly activities are designed to create opportunities for every person to know Christ, grow in a Christian community, and go out in Christian service.
Located in the northwest Bakersfield community of Rosedale, our goal is to be a family friendly church that shares Christ’s message of hope through worship, discipleship, and service.
Whether you visit for the first time or have been with us for many years, our priority is to make sure that you feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated. So, ready to experience life to the fullest? Then, come grow with us! You’ll be glad that you did.
OUR VISION
WHAT WE BELIEVE:
IN ONE GOD,
Eternally existent in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
IN THE FATHER,
Who is the source and definition of love. He is the perfect balance of grace and truth.
IN ONE LORD,
Jesus Christ, the only Son of God; in His deity and His virgin birth, His sinless life, atoning death, burial and bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father and His future personal return in glory and power.
IN THE HOLY SPIRIT,
The Lord, the giver of life, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a life of love and godliness.
THAT MAN IS...
Sinful and in need of a savior, and that salvation comes only by grace through faith in the completed work of Christ.
IN THE RESURRECTION...
Of the dead: the believer to life everlasting, and the unbeliever to judgment.
THE CHURCH IS...
The Body of Christ and is comprised of all who have accepted His redemption.
THAT THE BIBLE IS...
The inspired and inerrant Word of God and is the final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
* A more exhaustive version of our Belief Statement is available upon request.
OUR CHURCH
To be a church that is Christ-centered and people-centered, rather than pastor-centered, facility-centered or event-centered
To be a church that makes disciples and disciplers instead of gathering spectators
To be a church built on personal relationships with Christ and one another instead of heirarchy
To be a church where each new person will feel welcome and wanted without feeling stalked
To be a church where even a "fringe" person isn't a fringe person
To be a church where every member has at least one person they can turn to and lean on, no matter what
To be a church where every person feels they are a contributor not just a consumer
To be a church where prayer is always the first response
To be a church that stands together during controversy and hardship
To be a church that encourages and models a Christ-centered lifestyle and acknowledges the importance of God's Word in the understanding and achievement of that lifestyle