Ojai Valley Community Church Ministries. Click on the ministries listed below for information and details for contacts, ministry content, and everything you’ll need to know to get ‘plugged-in’ at OVCC.

 

Adult Education

        Ministry Leader - Kurt Sowa                   

 

Children’s Ministries.

        Ministry Leader - Amy & John Johnston

 

 Hospital Visitation

        Ministry Leader – Pastor Paul Bergmann

 

 Life Design

        Ministry Leader - Cindy Wachter   

 

Men’s Ministries

        Ministry Leader - David Gonzales and Don Smith

                                                                                                                                                            

Prayer Chain

      Ministry Leader -  Maria David

 

Shut-in Ministry

        Ministry Leader – Pastor Paul Bergmann

 

Small Group

        Ministry Leader - Bill O'Brien

 

Women’s Retreat

        Ministry Leader – Beth Bratton                                            

 

Youth Ministries.

        Ministry Leader – Pastor Ryan Smith

 

 

 

Children’s Ministries

Ministry Leader: Amy and John Johnston (646.4324)

 

Children’s Ministries offer a variety of programs including Nursery, Baby Bibleland, All Stars (our mid-week program, Promiseland (our Sunday program), special events, Vacation Bible School and other children’s ministry opportunities throughout the year.

 

Children’s Ministries are in constant need for volunteers, some long term as teachers and aid’s, some short term as in Kid’s Night Out and Vacation Bible School.

 

Volunteers for Children’s Ministries need to be creative, energetic and have a love and understanding of children.

 

Promiseland: For children birth to 6th grade.

When. Sundays 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (during regular Worship service).

Where. Promiseland rooms next to the sanctuary.

 

Family Fun Nights: All Ages

When: 3rd Wednesdays of the month 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Where: We utilize the whole property.

 

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact the church office.

 

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Youth Ministries

Ministry Leader: Pastor Ryan Smith (646.4324)

 

Visit webpage for more info or contact Pastor Ryan Smith or  at 646.4324.

 

  

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Hospital Visitation

Ministry Leader: Pastor Paul Bergmann (646.4324)

 

Hospital Visitation Ministries. Ministering to those who are hospitalized. 

 

 

For more information on the Hospital Visitation Ministries, please contact Pastor Paul Bergmann via email at pastorpb@ovcc.org, or call 646.4324.

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Shut-in Ministry

Ministry Leader: Pastor Paul Bergmann (646.4324)

 

Shut In Ministries. Our purpose is to encourage, comfort, counsel and express love and concern for those unable to attend church for any reason what so ever, and especially to offer the Lord’s supper (communion).

 

Our objective is to let these people know that we at OVCC love them and we care!

 

For more information on the Shut-In Ministries, please contact Paul Bergmann (646-4324).

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Prayer Chain

Ministry Leader: Maria David (646.4324).

 

Prayer Chain Ministry. Prayer chain ministry is a group of people educated to serving the church family and others in their time of need through intercessory prayer. As prayer requests are made known, the group prays individually and collectively for the specific needs of the church body.

 

For more information on the Prayer Chain Ministries, please contact Maria David at  646.4324 or e-mail missmaria@ovcc.org

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Life Design

Ministry Leader: Cindy Wachter(646.4324) Randi McAfee (646.4042)

 

Life Design Ministry. A topical Bible study which addresses the needs of the whole woman. Free Bibles are given to those who request them. There is a fee for the class but scholarships are available. Electives include such classes as exercise, cooking, craft’s, photography, gardening, book studies, knitting etc. (Every session, there are three different classes to choose from).

A children’s program is offered for ages 9 mos. – 4 years. It is free and the children learn a lesson, which at times correlates with the women’s study.

Babies 9 mos. And younger stay with their mom’s in “The New Mom’s Class.”

 

Mission: Bring people to Jesus Christ and teach them in His way of life.

 

When: Wednesdays @ 9:15 AM.

Where: Ojai Valley Community Church

              Fall   –    10 weeks                                                                                

              Winter – 10 weeks

              Spring – 6 weeks

For more information on the Life’s Design Ministries, please contact Kari Rodems 646.0818.

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Small Groups Ministry

Ministry Leader: Bill O'Brien

 

Small Groups Ministry. Small groups gather at various homes throughout the week for fellowship and Bible study. Ranging in size from 4 to 12 people each, these groups study different books of the Bible or Christian topics according to the peoples’ interests and needs.

 

 

For more information on the Small Group Ministries, please contact the church office via email at missmaria@ovcc.org, or call 646.4324.

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Adult Education (Sunday School)

Ministry Leader: Kurt Sowa (646.9817)

 

 Vision. Our vision is to educate adults in the Word of God and to apply the Scriptures to our everyday lives.

 

Goal. Our goal is to reach out to more adults within the congregation and educate them about the Word of God.

 

Belief. The world today can be a confusing, frustrating, and intimidating place.  To feel secure in such an environment requires that we get to know God and learn to discern truth from fiction.  Spending time in the Word of God and studying the examples provided by Scripture helps us to know God, His character, His truth, and His love.  It is our belief that as people gain a better understanding of the Bible, as Christians, they’ll be better equipped to deal with the day-to-day issues confronting them.

 

When. Sunday mornings, 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM

Where. Leis Hall

 

For more information on the Sunday school program, please contact Kurt Sowa via email at ksowa@deckers.com, or call 646.9817.

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Men’s Ministries

Ministry Leader: David Gonzales (805) 302-4669 Don Smith (746.3172)

 

Men’s Ministries. Includes Saturday breakfasts, with special guest speakers that offer a time for fellowship and growing. Plus there are other activities such as Promise Keepers, Missions trips, etc.

 

When. Call Don Smith or David Gonzales for times and location.

 

 

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Women’s Retreat

Ministry Leader:  Beth Bratton 

Women’s Retreat Ministries. Each spring, women gather together for a refreshing spiritual retreat.

 

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