WHAT IS VENTURE 101?

Would you like to learn more about Venture Church and our vision to reach unchurched people? Would you like to learn more about how we actively pursue fulfilling our purpose? Are you curious to know more about what we believe and the values that shape our culture? Do you have a desire to take the next step in your faith journey by partnering with Venture Church as you seek to know, love, and follow Jesus?

If you’re asking yourself any of those questions, then Venture 101 is the answer you’re seeking! Venture 101 is a one-hour, in-person class that teaches more about:

  • our vision to be a church for the unchurched

  • our mission to lead others to know, love, and follow Jesus

  • the foundation of our beliefs

  • our strategy for fulfilling our purpose

  • the values upon which our culture is built

  • what partnership at Venture Church means

    If you plan to attend Venture 101, please let us know by submitting an RSVP below. For more information, check out the FAQs below.

 

WHY IS VENTURE 101 IMPORTANT?

Venture 101 is important for a couple of reasons. First of all, partnership at Venture looks very different from traditional church membership. You may hear someone at Venture even say, “membership has privileges, but partnership has responsibilities.” What that means is that partnership at Venture is not passive. Partnership at Venture means you accept an active role in our faith family that is defined by certain responsibilities designed to reach people who are far from God and lead them deeper in their personal journey of faith.

Before you accept this role, we believe it is vitally important for anyone who partners with us to understand who we are, what we believe, and why we do the things we do - all the important elements that ultimately make up our DNA.

 

WHEN IS VENTURE 101?

Venture 101 will be offered church-wide once a quarter. In the weeks leading up, we will promote the opportunity to attend Venture 101 church-wide. However, if you have an interest in partnership in-between these church-wide offerings, you are encouraged to follow up with a campus staff member.

Please click the button below to filter by campus and find a time that Venture 101 is meeting near you!

 

VENTURE 101 FAQS

1. What is Venture 101 and how will it help me?
Venture 101 is a one-hour, in -person class held on each Venture Church campus for anyone interested in learning more about Venture Church, our DNA (vision, mission, strategy, and core values), and the meaning of partnership at Venture. At the end of Venture 101, there is an opportunity to take the next step in partnership.
Venture 101 will give you a deeper understanding of Venture’s DNA (vision, mission, strategy, and core values). If you feel Venture Church is a good fit for you, you will have an opportunity to take the next step in partnering with Venture to reach people who are far from God and leading them in knowing, loving, and following Jesus.

2. What can I expect when I attend Venture 101?
Venture 101 is an in-person only class that meets on-campus. The class lasts approximately one hour and includes video teaching, and host-led discussion. There is also an opportunity to learn more about and complete the Venture partnership covenant. Class content includes a brief overview of our history, our vision and mission, the foundation of what we believe, our four-part strategy, core values, and the partnership covenant. This is an interactive class, but participation is voluntary.

3. How often is Venture 101 offered?

Venture 101 will be offered church-wide once a quarter. In the weeks leading up, we will promote the opportunity to attend Venture 101 church-wide. However, if you have an interest in partnership in-between these church-wide offerings, you are encouraged to follow up with a campus staff member.

4. What is required to become a partner of Venture Church?

At this time, to partner with Venture Church in reaching people far from God and leading them to know, love, and follow Jesus, you must be a follower of Jesus who has publicly declared their faith in Jesus by being baptized through immersion. You must also complete Venture 101 and sign a partnership covenant.

5. Do I have to be baptized to become a partner of Venture Church?

Yes, to partner with Venture Church in reaching people far from God and leading them to know, love, and follow Jesus, you must be a follower of Jesus who has publicly declared their faith in Jesus by being baptized through immersion. You must also complete Venture 101 and sign a partnership covenant.

6. Do I have to complete Venture 101 before I can become a Venture Church partner?
At this time, unless you are an existing partner or have already signed a partnership covenant, you must complete Venture 101 to become a partner. You must also be a follower of Jesus who has publicly declared their faith in Jesus by being baptized through immersion.

7. Can anyone go through Venture 101?
The short answer is yes. However, if a child is below the age of 15 and wants to go through Venture 101, we ask that a parent or guardian go through Venture 101 alongside them.

8. Is childcare provided during Venture 101?

Yes, at each campus, childcare for birth-PreK will be provided for parents attending Venture 101. For children ages K and up, they are welcomed to attend Venture 101 with their parent.

9. Do I have to RSVP for Venture 101?
No, but by submitting an RSVP, we are better able to gauge an accurate headcount for food and beverage and supplies needed.

10. When I complete Venture 101, will someone follow up with me?
Yes. Once you have completed Venture 101, a campus team leader will follow up.

If you have additional questions, click the button below or stop by the Connection Point at your campus, and a member of Venture’s Impact Team will be happy to talk with you more about Venture 101.