The Steadfast Bible Conference is a ministry of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield. Please contact us with your questions regarding the conference or venue.
Dr. Brad Klassen serves as Professor of Bible Exposition and Director of ThM Studies at The Master’s Seminary. He is also an elder at Grace Community Church (Sun Valley, CA), where he teaches in the church’s weekly men’s ministry, “Men of the Word,” and co-pastors the adult fellowship group “Commissioned.” Prior to joining The Master’s Seminary faculty in 2013, Dr. Klassen was involved in pastoral training in the former Soviet Union for over a decade. He and his wife, Heather, have four adult children and one son-in-law.
Dr. Carl Hargrove ministered at Grace Church from 1990–1993, was ordained, and pastored two churches in the Los Angeles area from 1994–2014 before returning to Grace Church. He has a passion for foreign missions and travels internationally each year supporting leaders and volunteers in various countries. Carl serves on several missions boards, holds a certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC), and serves as a board member of the Biblical Counseling and Discipleship Association of Southern California (BCDA SoCal). He also leads the Grace Advance ministry of Grace Church that provides pastoral leadership for developing churches. Carl has earned degrees from The University of Cincinnati and The Master's Seminary (M.Div., Th.M., D.Min.), and he serves as the dean of students, associate professor of pastoral ministries, and director of placement at The Master's Seminary. Currently, Carl co-pastors the Anchored fellowship group. He and his wife, Joanna, have five children.
Dr. Steve Swartz is the senior preaching pastor of Grace Bible Church in Bakersfield, California and the featured speaker on Steadfast in the Faith, a teaching ministry based in expository preaching and writing. Author of Shattered Shepherds, Preparing for Heaven, Strength in the River, and more, Steve's desire is to train men and build up churches to know and teach the Word of God and to equip the local community of believers with impact for the Gospel of Christ. He is a two-time graduate of The Master's Seminary and brings 25 years of seasoned pastoral and counseling experience to the pulpit. Steve lives in Bakersfield with his wife and family.
Grace Bible Church 2301 White Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Phone: (661) 664-7223
www.gbcob.org
Venue Map
Laurelglen Bible Church 2801 Ashe Road
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone: (661) 833-2800
www.laurelglenbible.org
Travel Information
Coming from out of town? We can help!
If you are visiting Bakersfield from out of town and are unfamiliar with the area, we want to make sure you know of a few options to make your stay. The hotels below are close to the conference venue.
Best Western 700 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 327-4064
Hampton Inn, Bakersfield 1017 Oak St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Phone: (661) 633-0333
La Quinta Inn Bakersfield South 3232 Riverside Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: (661) 327-4064
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