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We believe the Christian life is best lived in the context of community.

We believe the Christian life is best lived in the context of community.

We believe the Christian life is best lived in the context of community.

MEN'S MINISTRY

All ages are welcome in this community of men who are gaining the wisdom and tools needed to fight the good fight. Men meet in groups around tables during weekly Men’s Ministry gatherings. No registration is needed. Newcomers can just show up, and leaders will help you get plugged in with a group.

On the Modesto campus, Men’s Ministry meets in the Worship Center Mondays at 7PM and Tuesdays at 6AM.

On the Ceres campus, Men’s Ministry meets Wednesdays in the Ceres Community Center at 6AM.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Join with other women who are deepening their relationships with Jesus by connecting with each other and studying the Word of God together. Women meet in groups around tables during mid-week gatherings, which are scheduled on a semester basis and include topical studies. While it is possible to join a study at any time, registering at the beginning of each semester and attending from the start will give you the greatest opportunity for connection and spiritual growth. 

In Modesto, women meet in The Venue Mondays at 6:30PM and Thursdays at 9:30AM.

In Ceres, women meet Wednesdays in the Ceres Community Center at 6:30PM.

LIFE GROUPS

Choose a Life Group for a more cozy setting. Groups consist of mixed genders and ages, just men, just women, just couples, and everything in between! Most groups meet in a home, weekly or biweekly, for 1.5 to 2 hours, on different days and at different times. They are located throughout the greater Modesto area, including Ceres, Manteca, Ripon, and Riverbank. Most groups have a regular time of fellowship, Bible study and prayer with occasional opportunities for community service or just having fun together.

YOUNG ADULTS 18/24

If you are single, in college or not, living at home or on your own, working or still exploring career paths, Young Adults 18-24 Singles Ministry is designed to provide a place where you can grow in your faith and connect with others who are in the same stage of life! 

YA 18-24’s meet on the Patio of the Modesto campus Wednesdays at 7PM, beginning as a large group and splitting into smaller groups during their time together.

YOUNG MARRIED

BVG’s Young Married ministry is a place where married men and women ages 18-35 can come and fellowship together with other Christian couples in a similar life stage. In YM groups, you can meet others who will walk alongside you in your pursuit of the Lord, in working through challenging times, or celebrating relational wins. 

Young Married meets in Modesto and Ceres on Sundays at 5PM. In Modesto, we meet in Cafe Istoria as a large group and break into small groups during the evening. In Ceres, we meet at a private residence. New couples are always welcome!

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Celebrate Recovery is a safe and welcoming space for those on the recovery journey to share experiences, strength, and hope. CR meets Tuesdays evenings on the Modesto campus.

Tuesday nights begin with an optional dinner at 5:30PM under the Sails, followed by a large group gathering. The large group time offers a great opportunity to gather as a Recovery community. We worship God, led by our CR band, receive teaching on the 12 steps and their biblical comparisons, and hear testimonies from those who have walked the road of recovery.

After the large group time, we go into gender-based and issue-specific groups. These groups provide an opportunity to share our experience, strength, and hope from our own recovery journey.