December 23, 1973, the church had the privilege of occupying their own building.  In 1976 a second building was completed to house the church and school ministries. 

In 1985 the gymnasium was completed.  Since the auditorium was too small by this time to accommodate the people coming, the services were moved into the gym.

Pastor Golden retired from the pastorate January 4, 1998, and the church called Lewis McClendon to become the second Senior Pastor of Ventura Baptist Church.  Pastor McClendon has been part of the Ventura Baptist Church staff since 1976.  He was assistant pastor from 1976 to 1982 when he moved to the San Bernardino Mountains to be the executive director of our church's camp.  He returned to Ventura in 1995 to be the co-pastor of the church.  Then upon Pastor Golden's retirement, he was elected Senior Pastor.

On January 8, 2006 the church occupied the new Sanctuary and moved out of the gym. The new Sanctuary provides a place totally dedicated to the worship of God. We are excited to fill all 588 seats for the glory of God.

Our church offers exciting opportunities for Christian fellowship and growth as well as opportunities for Christian service to every person of every age.

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