Our Mission: To know Christ and make Him known

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The Known Ranger

Grace, Grit, and Gospel Community

 When school starts back, everything ramps up - schedules, stress, and the pressure to perform. It’s easy to drift into isolation, to tighten our grip on self-reliance, and to believe the lie that we’re meant to handle life on our own - But the gospel tells a better story.

“The Known Ranger” is a three-week series about trading Lone Ranger faith for something richer: grace-powered, gospel-centered community. Inspired by the grit of cowboy life and the truth of Scripture, this series reminds us that while cowboys may ride solo, Christians don’t. The rugged individualism our culture celebrates isn’t the way of Jesus. Grace doesn’t just save us—it joins us to a people.

Bara believes everyone should be known, loved, and belong. During this series, you'll have the chance to find your circle—whether that’s a group, a team, or a shared space to grow in faith. It’s time to stop riding alone and start living the life you were made for: life together.

This August, saddle up—not for a solo journey, but for a life where you're seen, supported, and surrounded. Let’s ride the trail of faith together.

Bara is heading to the Ballpark!

Let’s gather in fellowship to cheer on the Rangers!

We have a block of tickets in the outfield (Section 132) available for purchase.

Game Time: September 7th at 1:35pm

Parking not included. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation.

GENESIS is a great way to get started with the Bara Church family.

At GENESIS you will:

  • Discover who we are: our mission, vision, values, and core commitments

  • Hear about our journey: Our past, present, and future

  • Learn what we do: How we connect and serve

  • Get your questions answered

Build your champion family with these tools and learn how to use each tool effectively in your home.

  • Beating Parental Anger

  • Knowing and speaking your child's love language

  • Instilling core values and establishing boundaries

  • Living flexibly while staying consistent

  • Developing healthy communication

  • “Despite relocating after initially attending services in person, Bara continues to be a cherished part of my spiritual journey through its online platform. The warm embrace of the community, Pastor Joel’s impactful messages, and the numerous avenues for involvement and service have left a lasting impression. Bara not only fosters a sense of belonging but also facilitates meaningful connections that transcend physical boundaries. It’s a testament to the church’s dedication to spreading Christ’s love making everyone feel at home, regardless of their location.”

    -Emily Merrick

  • Bara is everything we have prayed for in a church. There is a real sense of connection there. Pastor Joel and Kim have been supportive of my past ministries and welcomed them to Bara. My husband is a part of the worship team and loves it. So there are many opportunities to get involved and serve. We love Bara and what they stand for!

    -Jennifer Todd

  • “Bara is a place that you feel seen and receive great Jesus teachings. They love the lord and their love is shown in actions. Bara Church is the real deal!”

    -Patricia Hornbaker

  • After my parent’s death we were sorting through items in their home and I pulled a bible study book off of a shelf. The following day I began reading it and after turning a few pages I saw that my Mother had written “Love 1 4 God” on top of a page. Loving one for God was a BARA Church theme from many years ago and my parents could only attend BARA the one time a year they would come and visit us. My Mother was so touched by the thought of Loving One Person For God that she felt compelled to write it in a study book. After I completed reading the book I decided that I needed to be back at BARA Church where a person can” Love 1 4 God” while also feeling God’s love through others.

    -Paul Glaser

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