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Mission Church Grand Opening

On September 23rd, Mission Church celebrated the grand opening of their new worship space in Ventura, California. The building is located right off of the main highway and is visible

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Upcoming in California

BAY CITY CHURCH in San Francisco is launching with their first worship service on Sunday, September 9th. Eddie Williams is leading this team with the goal of making a big

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Values that Shape Culture

By Mike Hickerson, lead pastor of Mission Church in Ventura, CA When we started Mission, I would love to tell you we knew exactly what we were doing…we didn’

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Meet Xochitl

A move to a new city, grief over a miscarriage, and struggles with infertility and adoption left Xochitl feeling isolated and alone. Frustrated dreams brought her to a dark place

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Meet Maricella

"My name is Maricella. I believe that Jesus is the Christ and he has saved my life." Hear Maricella tell her story of faith, forgiveness, and the power of perfect

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Meet Tony

“Mission Church is God handing me a cup of coffee every week.” ☕️ Meet Tony from Mission Church in Ventura, CA. Tony joined Mission because he saw God doing something special through the church. Mission is known throughout their city as a place of grace,

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Meet Melinda

“My struggles with alcoholism took me to places where I never thought I’d be. Mission stood by me and said, ‘We love you anyway.’” Meet Melinda from Mission Church. Melinda came to Mission on Easter Sunday of 2016 when a friend invited her.

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Why Plant Churches? Because People Matter to God.

Mike and Jodi Hickerson at Mission Church in Ventura, California have been amazed at how people's lives are changing as a result of hearing the gospel.

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A Church That Throws Great Parties

What if Christians were known for throwing great parties- no strings attached? That has become the DNA of Mission Church. They have gained a reputation for loving people with openness and grace. Each summer, they host several Free Friday Flicks in a local park

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Mission Church Seeks Good for its Community

What good can one new church do in a community? This compelling video from Mission Church in Ventura, CA shows how one new church community has a real and practical impact on the people of a city. Their generosity is the visible outpouring of

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Five Values that Shape Our Culture

From Mike Hickerson, Lead Pastor at Mission Church I would love to tell you we knew exactly what we were doing when we started Mission Church…we didn’t. I would love to tell you we had values and strategy clearly marked out…we

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Welcoming the Visitor

Mission Church is making a difference in lives in California! Below is excerpt of an email they received from a first time visitor: "I just wanted to say thank you. Today was my first day at Mission Church. Before I even got in the

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Baptisms and New Life at Mission Church

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From Challenge to Opportunity

First year challenges for Mission Church in Ventura become opportunities to see God's provision! In 2011, Mission Church started meeting for Sunday worship in a Ventura, CA movie theatre. They rented the space on Sundays, and the church needed to clear out quickly before