Kern County in California is a diverse region with many different religious congregations. Because of its unique geographical location, Kern County has churches from various denominations and faiths. Some notable churches in the area include First Presbyterian Church of Bakersfield, Cornerstone Fellowship, and Valley Baptist Church. Each of these churches provides a place of worship for their local communities and are active members in Kern County's faith-based initiatives. Furthermore, these churches offer numerous programs and activities throughout the year that serve the local community and provide support to those in need.
49.4% of the people in Kern County are religious:
- 3.8% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 30.2% are Catholic
- 0.7% are Lutheran
- 0.6% are Methodist
- 3.0% are Pentecostal
- 0.4% are Presbyterian
- 2.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.5% are an eastern faith
- 0.5% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.