http://www.sbcdeaf.org/We, Bakersfield Deaf Fellowship Chapel is also affiliated with Southern Baptist Conference of the Deaf, SBC. The Southern Baptist Conference of the Deaf is :
Servants who are
Bible-believing
Christ-centered
Doing God’s mission
Mission Statement
“To reach Deaf persons for Jesus Christ by serving as a cooperative network for Southern Baptist churches and agencies to fulfill the Great Commission by providing training, advocacy, worship, fellowship, missions awareness and mission involvement.”
Southern Baptist Conference of the Deaf (SBCD) is a non-profit organization formed for the following purposes:
To provide a vehicle for obeying the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) with respect to deaf people by personal witnessing, evangelism, home missions, foreign missions, and discipleship.
To provide opportunities for training in local church settings, in state conferences, and on the, national level to help equip people in all aspects of the deaf ministry.
To assist deaf persons with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and deaf persons, interpreting the needs and functions of the one to the other.
To provide a channel of communication within the Southern Baptist deaf community.
To provide an understanding of deafness and of the needs of deaf people to the community at large.
To provide opportunities for inspirational worship experiences.
To provide opportunities for Christian fellowship.
Core Values
We value:
the fact that every person is important to God.
the Deaf as a “people group.”
the unique cultures and communication preferences that are represented in the Deaf Community
reaching each Deaf and hearing person with the gospel of Jesus Christ
the fact that all Christians are called to share their faith.
the Bible as the authoritative, infallible, inerrant Word of God; it is our final authority in all matters of faith and life.
the uniqueness and autonomy of the local church.
http://www.sbcdeaf.org/We, Bakersfield Deaf Fellowship Chapel is also affiliated with Southern Baptist Conference of the Deaf, SBC. The Southern Baptist Conference of the Deaf is :
Servants who are
Bible-believing
Christ-centered
Doing God’s mission
Mission Statement
“To reach Deaf persons for Jesus Christ by serving as a cooperative network for Southern Baptist churches and agencies to fulfill the Great Commission by providing training, advocacy, worship, fellowship, missions awareness and mission involvement.”
Southern Baptist Conference of the Deaf (SBCD) is a non-profit organization formed for the following purposes:
To provide a vehicle for obeying the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) with respect to deaf people by personal witnessing, evangelism, home missions, foreign missions, and discipleship.
To provide opportunities for training in local church settings, in state conferences, and on the, national level to help equip people in all aspects of the deaf ministry.
To assist deaf persons with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and deaf persons, interpreting the needs and functions of the one to the other.
To provide a channel of communication within the Southern Baptist deaf community.
To provide an understanding of deafness and of the needs of deaf people to the community at large.
To provide opportunities for inspirational worship experiences.
To provide opportunities for Christian fellowship.
Core Values
We value:
the fact that every person is important to God.
the Deaf as a “people group.”
the unique cultures and communication preferences that are represented in the Deaf Community
reaching each Deaf and hearing person with the gospel of Jesus Christ
the fact that all Christians are called to share their faith.
the Bible as the authoritative, infallible, inerrant Word of God; it is our final authority in all matters of faith and life.
the uniqueness and autonomy of the local church.
Deaf MinistryOur Deaf Ministry is with a mission of First Southern Baptist Church. Bakersfield Deaf Fellowship Chapel focuses on discipleship, evangelism, and missions. We are encouraged the Deaf people to participate, lead, and grow their spirituals in Bible Study, Prayer, Fellowship, and Worship. The Deaf Ministries are also plan and lead Men’s Breakfast Bible Study meet at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on every the 2nd week of Saturday of the month, Women’s Breakfast Bible Study meet at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on every the 3rd week of Saturday of the month, Wednesday Night Bible Study meet at the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m., and lead many activities of the Deaf Ministries. We are committed to helping new Christians find God’s will at the crossroads of their lives and helping new Christians grow in God’s righteous in their lives.
Our Services & Events
Deaf Sunday School
9:15 a.m.
Deaf Refreshment Breakfast
10:15 a.m.
Deaf Worship Service
10:45 a.m.
Deaf Fellowship
12:00 p.m.
Deaf Sunday Prayer Meeting
5:00 p.m.
Deaf Wed. Night Bible Study
6:30 p.m.
Our Staff
Rev. Gary Hemphill
Deaf Pastor ✤ Cadillac@ocsnet.net
Janice Hemphill
Deaf Pastor’s Wife ✤ Cadillac@ocsnet.net
Almon Trobaugh, Jr.
Deaf Deacon/Senior Citizen Ministry ✤ Timex74971@aol.com
Jennifer Hutchison
Deaf Coordinator of Music Ministry ✤ JenH3crazykids@aol.com
Christine Ontinveros
Deaf Children Sunday School Teacher ✤ Moon118541@aol.com