Senior Pastor

Shawn Mitchell is the Founding and Senior Pastor of New Venture Christian Fellowship and Schools in Oceanside, California, a dynamic church which he began with his wife and five others in 1989. More >

Men’s Ministry & Online Pastor

It is an absolute privilege and honor to be serving our Lord, Pastor Shawn and the New Venture Christian Fellowship family. It is such a blessing to have the opportunity to spend every day serving God and His people. More >

Pastor of Worship Ministry

I am humbled and honored to be the Worship Pastor at New Venture Christian Fellowship. It is a privilege to be under the leadership of Pastor Shawn and to be surrounded by such a great team of pastors and administrators. More >

Pastor of Children Ministries

I am your Kids World Pastor, Dan Nixon. I have traveled around the world teaching, training and introducing kids to their best friend, Jesus Christ, and igniting children on their spiritual journey. More >

Pastor of Ministry Productions

I am honored to be the Pastor of Ministry Production for New Venture Christian Fellowship. Never in a million years would I have imagined that I would have ended up in Ministry, but God did! Immediately after college, I began working in the ministry full time… More >

Director of Arts & Advisory Management

I was blessed to join New Venture as the church’s first Director of Communications. I have enjoyed growing in that position through the years, contributing to the development of new ministry under More >

Executive Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor

I was raised in sunny Miami, Florida to loving Cuban parents and an older sister. Shortly before college, I married my high school sweetheart who later joined the Marines and so began our journey. More >

Connections Coordinator and Marketing Assistant

Since attending New Venture’s first ‘Sunrise on the Shore’ service over 20 years ago, I knew this was a remarkable church that I could call home. More >

Creative Manager

I am very blessed to serve New Venture as the Creative Manager and finally be able to use my talents and gifts for the Lord! I never thought I would be able to work with a great team creating all types of graphics for all kinds of media in an environment that is so inspiring and everyone is like-minded.More >

Video Producer

My family and I have been immensely blessed with being placed here by God at New Venture Christian Fellowship. My walk with God has mostly been one of ‘self’ till I met my lovely wife Ruth and she introduced me to a personal Lord and Savior in Jesus Christ.. More >

Office Manager

My husband and I have three beautiful girls, he has two and I have one. I am so grateful for our girls! They add energy into my life and continuously fill me with laughter. Growing up in a close knit family with God being a big focus in our life I knew I wanted to surround myself with More >

Human Resources/Accounts Receivable

Since I joined the New Venture family as a staff member years ago, I have thanked God each day for this blessing in my life. I had begun searching for a church home and followed the recommendations of a couple friends. More >

Accounting Manager

I was looking for a job and found a home instead. I love working for New Venture Christian Fellowship. The people that are working here are truly devoted to Jesus, you can feel the Holy Spirit everywhere you go and I feel that I am with  More >

Cafe Manager

From the first day I started attending and working at New Venture, the thing that impressed me the most was the friendliness and the genuineness of the people. Now I get to serve in one of the friendliest places on campus. More >

Director of Sports & Recreation

As the Director of Venture Sports & Recreation, my goal is to fulfill the church’s mission to Reach, Teach & Release by helping others get fit & active in supportive Christian settings, while bringing Biblical principles into their lives. More >

Counselor

It is very exciting to have the opportunity to be even a small part of the ministry at New Venture. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I have the unique privilege of walking through difficult experiences and seasons of life with my clients. More >

Counselor

I am constantly amazed at how God opens doors of opportunity and is able to use all things for good. Being a part of New Venture and having an opportunity to work with the amazing people on the staff is further proof that God really does have a wonderful plan for my life. More >

Graphics Associate and Print Production Coordinator

Everyday I thank the Lord for the miracle of His bringing me to New Venture. It is a privilege and a joy to be serving God with the New Venture family. Pastor Shawn is an inspiration and all of my co-workers here are sensational. More >

New Venture Christian Schools Principal

What can you learn from a child? I learn lessons of joy, forgiveness, enthusiasm, trust, acceptance, helpfulness, repentance, and encouragement on a daily basis, often before 9am. As Pastor of Christian Education, I get to participate in the lively endeavor of helping our school provide a vibrant place of academic excellence founded on spiritual truths from the Bible. More >