Bakersfield Christian High School Spiritual Life
Bakersfield Christian High School seeks to create an environment where students can grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and live out their faith in authentic and practical ways. Setting aside intentional time throughout the year for prayer, fellowship, worship and service helps students develop life-long habits of spiritual maturity. With this in mind, the school has established various programs that help students cultivate a life of discipleship—one that reflects the nature and character of God Himself.
CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Our Desire for Every Student
We desire that every student at BCHS will grow to have a heart for God and a heart for others (Matthew 22:37–39).
We encourage and provide opportunities for all students to:
Hear and respond to the Gospel.
Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Establish regular participation in a local church.
Go into the community and the world to share Christ with others.
Grow in fellowship with other believers at school, in their churches and within the global Christian community.
2025–26 BCHS School Theme
Rooted in Christ — Colossians 2:6–7
“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.”
To be Rooted in Christ means to build our lives on the firm foundation of who Jesus is and what He has done. It is also a personal challenge to be shaped by God’s unchanging truth rather than the shifting voices of the world.
The Apostle Paul continues in Colossians 2:8–10:
“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in Him.”
Christ alone gives us fullness and purpose. When we root ourselves in anything else, we risk being pulled away from God’s truth and grace.
What Spiritual Formation Looks Like at BCHS
Spiritual formation at BCHS is both intentional and relational, rooted in the truth of Scripture and the work of the Holy Spirit.
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” – 2 Peter 3:18
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Weekly Chapel | Discipleship Groups | Bible Studies
Weekly Chapel – A weekly time for the BCHS community to come together in corporate worship, biblical teaching and prayer.
Discipleship Groups – Small groups designed for Bible study, prayer and accountability, encouraging students to walk faithfully with Christ.
Bible Studies – Student and faculty led studies that help students grow in their understanding of God’s Word
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Opportunities to Serve in Spiritual Life
Student Ministry Team – Students who seek to impact their peers and community for Christ through leadership and service
Prayer Ministry – Students dedicated to praying for others and for God’s work on campus
Worship Arts Class – A place for students to grow in leading others in worship through music and creativity, using their musical gifts to glorify God
Community Service – Serving others through practical acts of love and compassion
Mission Trips – Opportunities to take the Gospel to the nations and serve in global contexts
Faith & Service-based Clubs – Clubs centered on living out faith through community, service and shared purpose
Drives and Fundraisers – Student-led initiatives to meet the needs of others, demonstrating Christ’s love in action
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Spiritual Emphasis
Spiritual Emphasis –Times set apart during the year for focused spiritual renewal and unity within the BCHS community.
Spiritual Emphasis Week – A dedicated week each year to refocus hearts on Christ through worship, teaching and community building. Spiritual Emphasis Week rotates yearly between:
Off-Campus Retreat at Hume Lake Christian Camps – A time to encounter God in His creation and deepen relationships with Him and others.
On-Campus Spiritual Emphasis Week – A week of revival and reflection held on campus.
Mid-Year Refresh – A mid-year moment for spiritual renewal and recommitment.
Community Service & Ministry Fair – A day for students to connect with local churches and ministry partners, discovering ways to serve.
STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS TRIP
We are thrilled to send BCHS teams to the Dominican Republic and Romania during the summer for short term missions trips! In the Dominican Republic we partner with Students International and in Romania we partner with Children to Love for these ministry opportunities. To learn more about these organizations and what our BCHS teams will experience while there, click the buttons below.