Larry & Marla Black,

Lead Pastors of DWC

Our Elders:

DWC is Elder governed; Senior Pastors led, Staff & Volunteer run

Our History:

During the years 1997 to 1999, there was a group in Bakersfield who were praying for an apostolic/prophetic church to be established in the city, where the saints could be activated and equipped to do the work of the ministry with signs and wonders following.  Larry and Marla Black were asked through another ministry if they would be interested in pioneering this new work. Larry & Marla were pastoring a church they planted in Greenville, Pennsylvania and prayers began immediately for direction. As Larry prayed, he heard the Lord say, "They've asked you to come, but I need you to come."  The Black family moved from Pennsylvania to July of 1999 and the Dominion Worship Center church held it's first service on Sunday, October 17, 1999. 

The first location of the church was located on Mohawk and in 2002 the church moved to 4450 Stine road, it’s current location.

In 2024, DWC celebrated 25 years of ministry. The future looks bright as DWC continues to train, equip and restore people. We give Jesus all the glory!