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ENCOUNTER Bible Fellowship Church
Ventura
CA
93003
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Who we are
HELLO!
No matter where you’re at, you’ve probably discovered at times, life is hard. Relationships break down. We lose perspective. We wonder where we fit in this world. Does God really care?
One of the things we're convinced of is in spite of an unpredictable economy, changing politics, or the ups and downs of relationships, there is only one sure certainty in life.
Our Creator loves us. His character never changes. God’s heart for you, your family, this community and the world is focused on inviting people into an intimate relationship with Him.
We’re an gospel-centered, intergenerational church made up of people who want to learn more about God and discover His purposes for our lives. We’re committed to a few essentials.
Encountering God
Encouraging each other
Engaging the world
Come by our weekend ENCOUNTER worship services, if you’re new to Ventura County or passing through. We'd love to meet you!
We're a church defined by grace
If we could grasp the revolutionary aspect of grace, what would our lives look like?
Many people come to believe if they could just be good and try harder, then perhaps they would be loved and accepted by God. This is not the message of the Gospel. Scripture says God loves sinners. There's nothing we can do to earn His unconditional love and acceptance. This is grace.
We're a church made up of people who come from all kinds of experiences, stories, and brokenness—but, we have embraced the grace of Jesus Christ in our lives.
Background
From our beginnings, we've been about communicating the grace of God locally and globally. ENCOUNTER began under the name of Bible Fellowship Church in a home here in Ventura by a group of local families in 1953 who gathered to pray, study, and share the vision of reaching the community with the grace of Jesus Christ.
We moved in to what is now The PLEX in 1967, and in 1999 added the Auditorium where ENCOUNTER meets today. Our church is not connected to any official denomination. We are Gospel-centered and intergenerational. Learn more about what we believe here.
Dr. Daniel Hahn began his ministry here in 2000 and became the Lead Pastor in 2007.
No matter where you’re at, you’ve probably discovered at times, life is hard. Relationships break down. We lose perspective. We wonder where we fit in this world. Does God really care?
One of the things we're convinced of is in spite of an unpredictable economy, changing politics, or the ups and downs of relationships, there is only one sure certainty in life.
Our Creator loves us. His character never changes. God’s heart for you, your family, this community and the world is focused on inviting people into an intimate relationship with Him.
We’re an gospel-centered, intergenerational church made up of people who want to learn more about God and discover His purposes for our lives. We’re committed to a few essentials.
Encountering God
Encouraging each other
Engaging the world
Come by our weekend ENCOUNTER worship services, if you’re new to Ventura County or passing through. We'd love to meet you!
We're a church defined by grace
If we could grasp the revolutionary aspect of grace, what would our lives look like?
Many people come to believe if they could just be good and try harder, then perhaps they would be loved and accepted by God. This is not the message of the Gospel. Scripture says God loves sinners. There's nothing we can do to earn His unconditional love and acceptance. This is grace.
We're a church made up of people who come from all kinds of experiences, stories, and brokenness—but, we have embraced the grace of Jesus Christ in our lives.
Background
From our beginnings, we've been about communicating the grace of God locally and globally. ENCOUNTER began under the name of Bible Fellowship Church in a home here in Ventura by a group of local families in 1953 who gathered to pray, study, and share the vision of reaching the community with the grace of Jesus Christ.
We moved in to what is now The PLEX in 1967, and in 1999 added the Auditorium where ENCOUNTER meets today. Our church is not connected to any official denomination. We are Gospel-centered and intergenerational. Learn more about what we believe here.
Dr. Daniel Hahn began his ministry here in 2000 and became the Lead Pastor in 2007.
Street Address
6950 Ralston Street
Ventura,
CA
93003
United States
Phone: (805) 656-7766, x222
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Church Pastor
Daniel Hahn
Lead Pastor
6950 Ralston Street
Ventura,
CA
93003
United States
Phone: (805) 656-7766 x270
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Quote of the Day
Psalms 34:19
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
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Daniel Hahn
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Jack Monroe - Executive Pastor
Mark Riggins - Community Life Pastor
Ryan Axtell - Worship Pastor
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Lori Keebler
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ENCOUNTER Bible Fellowship Church Ventura Service Times
SERVICE TIMES
Saturday | 6 pm
Sunday | 9 or 10:45 am
ASL (Hearing Impaired Service) Sunday 9 am
Children's Programs at every gathering
Middle School meets Sunday 10:30 am in The PLEX and Wednesday 7 pm in The PLEX
High School meets Sunday 10:30 am in The PLEX and Tuesday 7 pm in The PLEX
We have three weekend gatherings (known as ENCOUNTER) on Saturday at 6 pm and Sunday at 9 or 10:45 am. Each service has the same speaker and worship team. We have children's programs at all three services.
When you arrive, there are people wearing yellow 'host” name tags to help you find your way. There is also a 'welcome' banner on our patio with a host there to meet you and show you around.
Our ENCOUNTER service starts with singing some songs of worship led by a team of musicians. There is a brief welcome and update about what’s happening. The pastor will give a relevant, Bible-based talk. We end by singing together. The whole service lasts an hour and 15 minutes.
After ENCOUNTER, hang out and enjoy a cup of coffee on our patio. We look forward to meeting you!
Service Times last updated on the 9th of November, 2017
Saturday | 6 pm
Sunday | 9 or 10:45 am
ASL (Hearing Impaired Service) Sunday 9 am
Children's Programs at every gathering
Middle School meets Sunday 10:30 am in The PLEX and Wednesday 7 pm in The PLEX
High School meets Sunday 10:30 am in The PLEX and Tuesday 7 pm in The PLEX
We have three weekend gatherings (known as ENCOUNTER) on Saturday at 6 pm and Sunday at 9 or 10:45 am. Each service has the same speaker and worship team. We have children's programs at all three services.
When you arrive, there are people wearing yellow 'host” name tags to help you find your way. There is also a 'welcome' banner on our patio with a host there to meet you and show you around.
Our ENCOUNTER service starts with singing some songs of worship led by a team of musicians. There is a brief welcome and update about what’s happening. The pastor will give a relevant, Bible-based talk. We end by singing together. The whole service lasts an hour and 15 minutes.
After ENCOUNTER, hang out and enjoy a cup of coffee on our patio. We look forward to meeting you!
Service Times last updated on the 9th of November, 2017
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We want to help kids go deep with God!
We believe church should be fun! This is a place to sing loud, ask questions, and make friends.
Each weekend at Kids' Cove, your children will learn how the Bible fits into their lives. They'll discover how to talk to Jesus through prayer, stories, music and crafts. And they'll build some lasting friendships!
At Kids' Cove, we focus on small groups so that kids can get to know each other and their small group leader. It's important to make sure your child connects with the same friends and same leader at the same hour every weekend.
We have an incredible team of staff and volunteers who are ready to serve your kids. We can't wait to meet your children!
We believe church should be fun! This is a place to sing loud, ask questions, and make friends.
Each weekend at Kids' Cove, your children will learn how the Bible fits into their lives. They'll discover how to talk to Jesus through prayer, stories, music and crafts. And they'll build some lasting friendships!
At Kids' Cove, we focus on small groups so that kids can get to know each other and their small group leader. It's important to make sure your child connects with the same friends and same leader at the same hour every weekend.
We have an incredible team of staff and volunteers who are ready to serve your kids. We can't wait to meet your children!
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ENCOUNTER Bible Fellowship Church History
From our beginnings, we've been about communicating the grace of God locally and globally. ENCOUNTER began under the name of Bible Fellowship Church in a home here in Ventura by a group of local families in 1953 who gathered to pray, study, and share the vision of reaching the community with the grace of Jesus Christ.
We moved in to what is now The PLEX in 1967, and in 1999 added the Auditorium where ENCOUNTER meets today. Our church is not connected to any official denomination. We are Gospel-centered and intergenerational. Learn more about what we believe here.
Dr. Daniel Hahn began his ministry here in 2000 and became the Lead Pastor in 2007.
We moved in to what is now The PLEX in 1967, and in 1999 added the Auditorium where ENCOUNTER meets today. Our church is not connected to any official denomination. We are Gospel-centered and intergenerational. Learn more about what we believe here.
Dr. Daniel Hahn began his ministry here in 2000 and became the Lead Pastor in 2007.
ENCOUNTER Bible Fellowship Church Historical Photos
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