Grace & Praise Bangladeshi Church

A church family shaped by grace.

Serving the Bangladeshi community in California and welcoming all who seek to worship God with passion and serve people with compassion.

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Bangladeshi roots Southern California Christ-centered community

Worshippers gathered at Grace and Praise Bangladeshi Church — Worship, heritage, and hope—together.

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Who we are

A spiritual home for the Bangladeshi community—and a welcoming church family for all.

We are a vibrant Christian community where people worship, grow, and serve together. Our Bangladeshi roots are part of our story; our welcome is wider than our heritage.

Grace and Praise Bangladeshi Church was founded with a vision to create a spiritual home for the Bangladeshi community in California. We continue to welcome families from all backgrounds who seek to grow in their faith and serve God together.

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A diverse congregation worshipping together at GPBC — Rooted in heritage. Alive in worship.

Where we came from

From a small gathering to a thriving spiritual family.

Our journey began with a small group of believers who gathered to worship God and celebrate their cultural heritage. Over time, GPBC has grown into a community that embraces both Bangladeshi roots and life as followers of Christ.

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A place to gather
Believers found a spiritual home in shared worship.
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A faith to grow in
Families grew together through worship, teaching, and service.
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A welcome to extend
The church continues to welcome people from every background.

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Why we exist

Faith that becomes worship, discipleship, and compassionate service.

We glorify God by making disciples who love Jesus, love each other, and love our community.

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Our commitments

Worship God with all our hearts in English and Bangla.
Build strong, Christ-centered families.
Equip believers for ministry and service.
Reach our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our vision

A church where every person experiences the transforming love of Jesus Christ.

We envision a church where cultural diversity is celebrated and faith is lived out through authentic worship, biblical teaching, and compassionate service.

What we believe

The truths that guide our faith and life together.

Our beliefs are not a checklist; they are the foundation beneath our worship, our teaching, and our hope.

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01 The Bible

We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God and our ultimate authority for faith and life.

02 The Trinity

We believe in one God eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

03 Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died for our sins, rose from the dead, and will return again.

04 Salvation

We believe salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

Who leads us

People who shepherd with wisdom, love, and integrity.

Our church is led by a dedicated team of pastors and leaders who guide us in worship, teaching, and ministry. Meet Rev. Gilbert Simon Baidya, PhD, our founding pastor, and learn more about the calling behind his service.

Rev. Gilbert Simon Baidya, PhDFounding Pastor

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Rev. Gilbert Simon Baidya, founding pastor of Grace and Praise Bangladeshi Church — Serving together for the good of the church family.

What we value

The practices that shape our life together.

These values guide our worship, our relationships, and our service to God and others.

Worship

We worship God with passion and authenticity in both English and Bangla.

Word

We are committed to biblical teaching and learning God’s Word.

Love

We love God with all our hearts and love people unconditionally.

Community

We build authentic relationships and support one another as family.

Outreach

We reach out to our community and the world with the Gospel of Jesus.

Excellence

We honor God by pursuing excellence in all we do.

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How God is working

A church is made of stories.

Hear the stories of faith, hope, and transformation already shared by our GPBC family.

Coming to GPBC has transformed my life. I found not just a church, but a family who speaks my language and understands my culture. The Lord has used this community to strengthen my faith and give me hope during difficult times. Praise God!

Rahul M.Member since 2020

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Resources for the life we share.

Position papers

Detailed statements on key doctrinal and practical positions.

GPBC Song Book

Worship songs in English and Bangla for the songs we carry together.

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There is room for you in this family.

We would love to welcome you to our church family. Come experience worship, fellowship, and God’s love in action.

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