Dustin Sullivan has been nominated as one of those among us who is living a well-crafted life. His nomination card lists him as a leader...

I would characterize my youth as a mix of chaos, pain, lawlessness, God and love. Though my parents are living for God now, there was a...

People began arriving on the scene early for our Beach Baptism on the afternoon of October 1. There was an excitement in the air. Deacons...

Matthew 5:16 says, "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in...

Jesus said, "Let the little children come unto Me." And that's what we say, "Let the children come!" We are continually looking for ways...

All of us have been wired by a Master Designer to shine. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:14 that we are "the light of the world." The more we...

A root is defined as "the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and...

On September 19, we launch our fifth Rooted Discipleship Experience at Ventura Missionary. What are people saying about this 10-week...

Julie Crist loves children, so it's no surprise that she is a teacher and that she has four of her own, two of which are twins! Her eyes...

David Hogan was exposed to church on and off as he grew up. Various people spoke into his life about God. His grandmother read him...

A cocoon is a temporary dwelling that provides an environment where God miraculously transforms a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly....

Gordon Griffith was dedicated to the Lord at VMC on October 19, 1986. He is one example of how the partnership between parents and the...

Nicole Gonzales' immense, dark, compassionate eyes magnetize you when she speaks of her passions - her husband, her son, her walk with...

On April 1, the Spring 2017 Rooted Discipleship Experience culminated with a celebration of what God had done in the previous 10 weeks....

Bob and Dallas Creson have a hard time remembering when they were not a part of Ventura Missionary Church. Bob started attending with his...

Ezekiel is our full-time missionary in the village we have adopted in Nigeria. He lives on-site and shares the love of Christ with the...

Alex Mills was recently hired to be our new part-time Worship Leader at the 9:30 and 11:00am worship services and at Youth Group. In May,...

When Jesus lived on earth, every encounter He had with people was powerful and impacting. In the stories we read about Jesus, we see His...

Seven years ago, Linda Selvey's 83 year-old mother left the hospital and came to live in the Selvey home for long term care. Linda, her...

Ryan and Melissa had been dating for three years and contemplating engagement when their friends and mentors, George and Tracy Maxson,...