Our Mission: To know Christ and make Him known

Join us this Sunday at 9:30am and 11:00am


If you've accepted Christ in a Bara gathering, somewhere else altogether and you've never been baptized, we believe you should be. To anyone who has made a decision to follow Christ, but has never been baptized, let's do it! 


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


To follow Jesus is to be with Himbecome like Him, and do what He did.

This year is an invitation to deeper discipleship, lasting transformation, and a joyful apprenticeship to Jesus—together.


Click the photo to find resources, recommendations, and scriptures that follow our yearly series.

  • “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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