About

Join us for worship every Sunday at 9:30am!
Our Mission
"Loving People to Jesus"
Westside is a place where real life happens. You don’t have hide to your hurts, and you don’t have to pretend to be a perfect person. Instead, you can feel free to bring your brokenness to God and call on him for help. Jesus has promised to give you healing and hope, and he invites everyone who is weary and carrying heavy burdens to come to him to find rest for their souls (Matthew 11:28). Our mission is to share the love of Jesus and help people discover healing and hope through a relationship with God.
Is there childcare?
During worship, we offer a fully-staffed nursery for kids under age 3. During the sermon time, kids ages 3 - 4th grade are invited to Kids Praise, a special age-appropriate time led by Kids Ministry volunteers.
How should I dress?
Westside is a laid-back church that welcomes you just as you are. Most of our members and visitors dress casually so we welcome you to come in whatever makes you feel comfortable!
Is there plenty of parking?
We have ample parking available for you and your family. You may enter off of Stockdale Highway (just west of El Rio Drive) or from the side and rear of our building off of El Rio and Quailwood Road.
How can I connect with Westside?
Download our app! Search Westside Bakersfield in your mobile or TV App Store. You can also connect with Westside on social media: Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. We also live-stream our services and post sermon audio and video online and through our podcast. For more information on how to connect with us online, click here: westsidelife.org/connect.
How Can I Get Involved?
We'd love to help you discover your place at Westside. If you'd like to volunteer and take that next step in your faith, visit westsidelife.org/volunteer.
Our Ministry Staff

Bryan Fojtasek
Lead Minister
Merv Rash
Shepherding Minister
Adam England
Youth & Family MinisterOur Shepherds & Their Wives
Our shepherds are the spiritual leaders and servants of the church. These men offer spiritual guidance, pray over the needs of the church and lead us towards the mission that God has for each one of us. To contact one of our shepherds by e-mail, click or tap on their name.

Ron & Kim Nickell

Rich & Lisa Fabrie

Terry & Susan Wood

Ed & Patty Croxton

John & Desiree Von Flue

Lance & Ashley Grimes

Jeremy & Rhenana Grimes

Kevin & Pam Findley
What We Believe
Get in Touch
We always love to hear from people. Feel free to drop in or contact us during our office hours.
Hours
Office Hours/ Monday – Thursday 9am – 12pm, 1-5pm
Sunday Worship / Livestream9:30am
Groups and Classes (All Ages)10:45am
Wednesday Class (Adults) 6:30pm
Wednesday Koinonia (Youth Group) 6:30pm