New Venture Christian Fellowship began with Pastor Shawn Mitchell, his wife Laurie, and just five others as a small Bible Study in their home living room in the fall of 1989. With a burden to reach North County’s Oceanside community with the gospel of Jesus Christ, a clear vision that “Church was Never Meant to be Boring,” and great faith in an even greater God, New Venture outgrew its suburban neighborhood, and celebrated its first “official” service October 1st, 1989 at nearby Lincoln Middle School with 52 in attendance. Over the next 2 decades, New Venture would continue to expand, with the addition of a State of the Art facility for children, New Venture Christian Schools, the Palms Christian Store, serving hundreds to help REACH, TEACH & RELEASE people to the things of Christ. Today, New Venture remains committed to building into people who will release their gifts back into the community through a variety of programs, activities and ministries, addressing the needs, hurts and interests that unite all people. Reflecting the ministry’s belief that church should be biblical, enjoyable and relevant, and that all people matter to God, New Venture’s committed and faithful vision remains: “Helping People Find Christ … and Live Life to Its Fullest.”