General Info

The Oildale Church of Christ was established in February of 1948. Original members worshiped with the Central Church of Christ. Realizing the need for a Bible based church in the Oildale area of Bakersfield, several families put their homes up for collateral, purchasing property on the corner of Warren and Wisteria. It had a seating capacity of 125. J.E. Wainright conducted the first service.Within one year, the congregation grew and more seating was needed. The basement was converted to a worship room. Women and young children used this room. They could view and listen to the sermon through a periscope device.