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Replacing Fear with Faith
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...
Aug 3, 20173 min read
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New Beginnings at The City Center
A cocoon is a temporary dwelling that provides an environment where God miraculously transforms a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly....
Jul 18, 20173 min read
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Setting Hearts Free
Sometimes we equate freedom with free choice, but not all free choices lead to freedom. Some, in fact, lead to bondage. One ministry that...
Jun 9, 20174 min read
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Unleashing Hope in Mexico
Recently, another YWAM Homes of Hope team from Ventura Missionary spent a weekend using their gifts to share God's love with a family in...
May 24, 20172 min read
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Future Hope
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...
May 3, 20176 min read
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Finding Hope Through Community and Truth
Nicole Gonzales' immense, dark, compassionate eyes magnetize you when she speaks of her passions - her husband, her son, her walk with...
Apr 20, 20173 min read
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Spring 2017 Rooted Celebration
On April 1, the Spring 2017 Rooted Discipleship Experience culminated with a celebration of what God had done in the previous 10 weeks....
Apr 6, 20172 min read
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Sharing God's Love With the Songhai
In 2006, Ventura Missionary Church determined that we were called by God to reach an Unreached, Unengaged People Group (UUPD). We...
Mar 24, 20172 min read
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Sharing the Gospel in a Closed Society
This is a story about some very strong Christians living in an environment that is not conducive to being a Christian. The place is...
Mar 24, 20173 min read
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A Call to Missions Born at VMC
Bob and Dallas Creson have a hard time remembering when they were not a part of Ventura Missionary Church. Bob started attending with his...
Mar 23, 20176 min read
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In Step With God's Interruptions
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...
Mar 16, 20173 min read
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Alex Mills - Worshiping the God Who Heals
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,...
Mar 7, 20174 min read
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Expanding Our Reach
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...
Mar 2, 20173 min read
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God's Grace Through the Messes of Marriage
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...
Feb 13, 20171 min read
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