New To The Church

Welcome to The City Church, we are honored to have you exploring our church. Whether you’re new to the church thing or just new to this church, we want to help introduce you to a closer relationship with Jesus and this local church.

1. Meet Jesus

The greatest thing you can do in life is to get to know the one who created you. Jesus came to earth, died for our sins, and rose again, to set us free from sin. In accepting Jesus and believing in the work He did on the cross, He gives us power to live in this life and eternal life in heaven. We all need a savior, the Bible says, “…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Jesus is the only one who sets us free from our life of sin and gives us joy unexplainable. If you haven’t confessed your belief in Jesus as your savior, we encourage you to pray this prayer and “believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31).

Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you boldly in the name of Jesus and by virtue of His shed blood. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that he died on the cross for my sins and rose again from the dead for a new life and a fresh start. I thank you for your mercy and grace and for forgiving my sins. I give up all my rebellion and all my sin and I submit myself to You as my Savior and Lord. By your grace effectually at work in my will and desires, I forgive all who have harmed me or wronged me. I renounce all evil and resist the devil and submit to God. Lord Jesus, I believe that on the cross you took upon yourself every addiction and sin that could ever come upon me and I now declare that I am favored by God’s grace. I declare I have a desire for God and His righteousness.

If you prayed this prayer and want more information about Jesus and the relationship you have started, please contact us at info@thecityventura.org.

We also encourage you to attend our next Encounter Retreat where you will experience a new depth of understanding about Jesus. Our next Encounter is September 23rd-24th. It is a free retreat with childcare provided for those pre-registered.

2. Water Baptism

Baptism has been a vital part of the Christian life since the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. The pattern in the New Testament is to repent, believe then be baptized. An individual should be baptized after they have put their own faith in Jesus, repented and believed. Repentance is a change of heart and mind, disowning a former lifestyle and turning toward Jesus.

If you have never been water baptized since you put your faith in Jesus we invite you to join us for our next water baptism. Register online and we will contact you with more information.

3. The Church

The church you involve yourself with is the community you choose to connect yourself with. It imparts a greater sense of purpose to hearts and minds as we pursue Jesus. Every believer needs a church to be part of. If you feel like The City Church is your community there are several ways to become more connected.

Join a City Group and start “doing life together” with other believers in The City Church. We have groups ranging from motorcycles to young marrieds, generation church to book clubs.

Start going through the Training Classes of The City Church. Encounters, Members, Disciples, and Leaders are classes designed to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus and involve you in The City Church.