ENCOUNTER
Ventura, California
Contact & Location for ENCOUNTER
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Service Times for ENCOUNTER
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday Service
Sunday 10:45 AM
Sunday Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Kids check-in
Children check in before the service
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Check-in and print your labels at the designated station
ASL interpretation
Leadership
Jon Field
Lead Pastor
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Jon Field Lead Pastor
Programs & Ministries at ENCOUNTER
About ENCOUNTER
ENCOUNTER is a gospel-centered, intergenerational church in Ventura with contemporary worship. The church began as Bible Fellowship Church in 1953, and its stated mission is “Transforming LIVES with hope and healing through Christ.” Sunday gatherings are offered at 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM. Families can use ENCOUNTER Kids for nursery through preteen during both services, and middle school and high school students meet on Sundays at 10:30 AM under the Youth Tent. ASL interpretation is available during the 9:00 AM service.
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Care & support
Counseling Resources
Counseling
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Counseling Resources PDF GUIde
Encourager Ministry
Grief support
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help walking through grief
Real Talk
Mental health support
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mental health and faith intersects with real life challenges
Widows Ministry
Widows & singles
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Widows Ministry
Celebrate Recovery
Addiction recovery
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Celebrate Recovery
GriefshareGriefShare
Grief support
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Griefshare is a 14-week class
Grief Coaching
Counseling
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Grief Coaching involves one-on-one support
Helping Hands Ministry
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helping hands
Prayer
Mental health support
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Serving the community
Meals Ministry
Meals
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provide meals to those who have recently experienced a life-altering event
Helping Hands Ministry
Benevolence & assistance
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we can help with
Funerals
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we are able to provide a pastor and reception coordination if needed
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Groups & programs
Celebrate Recovery
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Celebrate Recovery (CR)
GriefShare
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Griefshare is a 14-week class
History & building
Founded in 1953
ENCOUNTER began under the name of Bible Fellowship Church in Ventura in 1953. It became ENCOUNTER Preschool in November 2017.
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ENCOUNTER began under the name of Bible Fellowship Church in Ventura in 1953.
ENCOUNTER Preschool
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Welcome to ENCOUNTER Preschool
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