Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Non-Denominational
Service Times
Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not surfaced in this round.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not surfaced in this round.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not surfaced in this round.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not surfaced in this round.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Lundy (male) senior pastor; no female senior pastors surfaced. Restoration-Movement churches vary — verify local practice.
Non-Denominational — verify local stance
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Elder structure present (implied by RM tradition); not confirmed for this congregation.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not described on available sources.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Share a message of hope in the Bay Area.'
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
ECFA-accredited — financial accountability; theological positions not surfaced.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Independent Christian Church (Restoration Movement orbit); non-denominational branding.
Caution
Assessment
Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos (Silicon Valley). Restoration Movement heritage. Generally evangelical. Verify specifics.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
Pastor name outdated in directory. Keep yellow; RM tradition varies widely on women elders.
These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.
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[1] Live source
venturechristian.com
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[2] Live source
venture.cc
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[3] Live source
ecfa.org/MemberProfile.aspx
Transparency note: MOOP ratings are researcher judgments about publicly available theological and ecclesial evidence. They are not infallible. If a church's public posture has changed since our review, or if we've mis-read evidence, tell us — we publish corrections.
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
Los Gatos, CA
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