The Steadfast Bible Conference is a ministry of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield. Please contact us with your questions regarding the conference or venue.
Nate Pickowicz is the teaching pastor of Harvest Bible Church in Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire. He has received degrees from Muhlenberg College (B.A.) and Trinity Theological Seminary (M.A.), and has been ordained with the Evangelical Free Church of America. He has also written or edited over a dozen books, including Why We're Protestant, How to Eat Your Bible, R.C. Sproul: Defender of the Reformed Faith, and Christ & Creed. He and his wife, Jess, have three children.
Dr. Brian Fairchild has served as the pastor-teacher of Colonial Bible Church in Midland, Texas since its founding in 2002. Brian is passionate about feeding God’s people through the systematic exposition of Scripture and application of sound doctrine for every area of life. He has been married to Nicole, the love of his life, for 24 years. Together they are the grateful parents of two sons (18 and 16), and one daughter (7). Brian holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Expository Preaching from The Master’s Seminary. In addition to pastoral ministry, Brian also serves alongside Dr. Steve Lawson as Director of The Academy for Expository Preaching, a ministry created for training and equipping expositors around the world.
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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