Hashim LaFond is more than passionate about using his creative gifts for God. He says, "God is our Creator, and since we are made in His...

Brie Ananias was a pastor's wife during her early adult years, but that marriage ended and she began a season where her primary focus was...

Jody Dunham grew up in a family that didn't know Christ. Her exposure to church came through the invitation of friends. Jody encountered...

One of the priorities of Ventura Missionary School is to create a vibrant and challenging academic environment with the highest of...

George Casarez grew up in a good home. During his early years, he was involved in school and sports, especially baseball which his dad...

I was raised by a redheaded preacher's daughter. I still remember hearing my grandfather shake the rafters in that white clapboard...

Ventura Missionary Preschool loves to provide opportunities for its young students to learn the blessing of extending the gift of grace...

Last week at Ventura Missionary can be summed up in one word, "Celebrations!" On Friday, November 18, Rooted ended their 10-week Fall...

Rooted is a ten-week discipleship experience that provides the opportunity to connect with God, the church community and your purpose....

This month's Men's Dinner speaker is a walking miracle. This past summer, life was humming along for George and Tracy Maxson. They were...

Family life can often resemble a circus. We walk the financial tightrope, try to ignore the elephant in the room and struggle to keep the...

Our first annual Fall Fest was a tremendous success! Hundreds of people of all ages participated in a wide variety of activities and...

Sometimes the reason we pretend that we are better than we are is because we think that our friends and family won't love us if they knew...

In 1973, Ellie Austin was asked to be a 2nd grade Sunday school teacher. She said yes, and 43 years later, she is still serving in...

Our mission at Ventura Missionary is to live and share the transforming love of Jesus. It's as we connect with God, His church community...

My name is TEE and I am one of the volunteer youth leaders, as well as one of the smiling faces you see at The Connection Center. I have...

I've been attending Ventura Missionary Church for over 16 years. Ventura MISSIONARY Church. It's in the name, and yet all I was doing was...

On May 15, Pastor Chad invited three volunteers from each of our services to a "Beat the Odds Challenge." These participants were given...

My name is Jose Barron. I am 37 years old. I left home at age 15 and had no knowledge of God, of being a responsible person or of life. I...

If Bobby and Will didn't know God cares deeply for the needs of children in foster care, this truth became very evident after a weekend...