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Non-Denominational / ARC

Mission Church

Ventura, CA
ARC-network; denomination-level concerns
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Mike Hickerson (Lead Pastor)
Founded Unknown
Denomination Non-Denominational (ARC)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.missionventura.com/
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
ARC Statement of Faith affirms Nicene Creed.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
ARC affirms inspiration and infallibility of Scripture.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not verifiable from parent site.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
ARC-network WoF/prosperity concerns — red pending local verification.
WARNING!
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
ARC does not require complementarianism; local policy unknown.
Local pastor and gender composition not verified
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
ARC single-visionary-pastor model — red.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
ARC typically seeker-sensitive — red.
WARNING!
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
ARC church-plant oriented.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not verifiable at network level.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
ARC network — no confessional accountability — red.
WARNING!
Assessment
Mission Church in Ventura. ARC-affiliated. Seeker-sensitive.
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Enrichment Notes

Need local church URL. | URL research: Mission Church at 5353 Walker St Ventura CA; founded 2011; ARC affiliation plausible

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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