Welcome to Praise Center of Bakersfield!
Discover a community of believers dedicated to serving God and others.
Welcome to Praise Center of Bakersfield!
Discover a community of believers dedicated to serving God and others.
Pastor Ryan Shaw and First Lady Anita Shaw
We’re so glad you’re here! Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking for a church to call home, we want you to know
You belong here.
At Praise Center of Bakersfield, we believe in the Holy Trinity, the divinity of Jesus Christ, and the authority of the Bible. We stand firm on the power of prayer and the importance of living out our faith in our everyday lives.
More than just a church, we are a family built on love, grace, and truth:
We LOVE everyone.
We ACCEPT everyone.
We FORGIVE everyone.
And we JUDGE no one.
We are a Christ-centered, Spirit-led community committed to loving God, serving others, and transforming lives. Our heart is to see every person walk in purpose, grow in faith, and experience the life-changing power of God’s presence.
Together, we are building something greater for the Kingdom.
Welcome home—there’s a place for you at Praise Center!
— Pastor Ryan Shaw & First Lady Anita Shaw
CATCH THE VISION. WIN THE LOST.
Announcements for the Week of March 29, 2026
☕ Sunday Morning Fellowship
🕘 9:00 AM — Fellowship Hall
🕤 9:45 AM — Fellowship closes until after service
Join us for donuts, coffee, and fellowship.
🙏 Weekly Prayer
• Online Prayer (Zoom): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday — 6:00 PM
• Saturday Prayer: 9:00 AM — at the church
💃 Praise Dance Ministry
📅 Team Meeting: Tuesday at 6:00 PM — at the church
If you are interested in being part of the Praise Dance Ministry, please see Sister Moe.
📖 Wednesday Bible Study
🕕 6:00 PM — at the church
Join us this Wednesday as we continue growing together in God’s Word.
🎶 Praise Team Rehearsal
Our Praise Team meets for rehearsal every Friday at 3:30 PM.
If you have a heart for worship and are interested in being part of the Praise Team, we invite you to join us.
Come out, be a part, and use your gift to glorify God.
🙏 Daniel Fast
📅 March 30 – April 5, 2026
Our second Daniel Fast of the year begins tomorrow.
We invite you to join us as we seek God together through prayer, fasting, and spiritual alignment.
Let’s come together in unity as we prepare our hearts for what God desires to do during this time.
🦃 2026 Thanksgiving Giveaway — Progress Update
📅 Sunday, November 22, 2026
Our faith goal this year is $15,000.
Church, we are excited to share that our current total is $720, which is 4% of our goal! 🙌
Can we thank God for every seed sown?
If you feel led to sow into this Kingdom outreach, sign-up sheets are available in the back.
📚 Bookstore: New Bibles available
🥫 Pauline’s Pantry — Community Support
Pauline’s Pantry is here to support individuals and families in our community who may be in need of food.
We are currently out of chicken and are in need of:
• Non-perishables
• Beans
• Rice
If you’re able, we invite you to partner with us as we restock Pauline’s Pantry.
You can bring your donations to 345 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.
And if you are in need of food, please know that Pauline’s Pantry is here for you.
Together, we can continue serving families throughout Kern County.
Thank you for being part of the impact. 🙏
✨ Kingdom Prayers on the Block
We want to say thank you to everyone who came out to hand out food and pray for the people in our community.
Your service, your heart, and your willingness to go beyond the walls of the church are making a real impact.
Can we give God praise for Kingdom work in action? 🙌
🎉 Resurrection Sunday — Next Week
In celebration of Resurrection Sunday, the children’s ministry, led by Sister Tiana, is asking that we wear purple, white or gold.
We invite everyone to join in as we celebrate together.
Support Praise Center of Bakersfield
“We want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity is truly making a difference, not only within the walls of Praise Center but throughout our community and beyond. Proverbs 11:25 (ESV) reminds us, ‘Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.