Guy Fox - Lead Pastor

Guy is a California native who loves baseball, ice cream, and hanging out with his family. A graduate of Pacific Christian College, he has traveled all over the world on mission trips, but has never been to the Grand Canyon. He is married to Kathy, the woman of his dreams, and with three boys, their house is rarely quiet. When not coaching his boys or cheering on the Chargers, he is probably scheming how to get rid of the family cat, Samantha. After 14 years in Youth Ministry, God called Guy and his family to Murrieta to plant a great church with many great people like you. He loves reaching out to people with the love of Jesus and would like to meet you some time soon.

Jeff Paschall - Pastor of Spiritual Formation

Jeff grew up in Poway, CA attending Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido.  While completing his degree in pastoral ministry at Corban College in Salem, Oregon, Jeff met and married his wife, Sharon.  After serving as a pastor for six years in Nampa, Idaho, Jeff followed a call to church planting which led him to the Temecula valley in 2002 to team-plant Life Church.  Four years later he set out with a new team to plant Murrieta Community Church (previously Impact Church).  Jeff and Sharon now have six children.  They love camping, fishing, volleyball, snow-skiing and creating memories with the kids.

Shawn Hill - Worship Director

Steve Solorzano - Men's Ministry & Discipleship Director

Chris Ripko - Elementary Director

Growing up, Chris always wanted to work with wildlife. His parents took him to the San Diego Zoo and Sea World frequently. When most kids were watching cartoons, he would be watching animal documentaries. Sadly, he is horribly allergic to animals. With no real career direction, he went to college and got a history degree. Not knowing what career to pursue, he reached out to others for advice concerning his situation. Surprisingly, a number of people thought that he'd make a great elementary school teacher. More than one person told him, "If you like working with wild animals, you should be an elementary school teacher!" With the encouragement of his family, Chris decided to place the situation in God's hands and get a multiple subject teaching credential. Today, he is substitute teaching all over Riverside County. In addition, he has been blessed with the opportunity to serve the kids at Venture with his wife in Blast on Sunday mornings and fulfill numerous obligations as Venture's Elementary Director.

Felice Hill - Early Childhood Director

Felice is a teacher at heart. She has been working with kids of all ages for over 15 years. She loves reading, singing, and spending time with her family. Combining those three at the beach is what she will do any chance she gets. She is married to Shawn, her junior high sweetheart, and has two beautiful children. With a toddler, and infant in the Venture nursery and preschool classes, she feels a strong connection to the KidVenture program. She is committed to having a safe place for kids to feel the love of God, and learn about his promises through fun, and memorable experiences

Denise Ciauri - Women's Ministry Director

Denise is a California native and has lived in Murrieta for 23 years. She is married to her wonderful husband and best friend, Rick, and has a lovely daughter, Kylie, and a son-in-law, Kyle. Denise is a first grade teacher in Murrieta and loves teaching children to read. She enjoys a good cup of coffee or tea, especially when accompanied by a chat with a friend. She likes cooking, decorating and entertaining. Denise enjoys neighborhood walks with her hubby, reading anything by Jane Austen and Jan Karon, and has read almost every book by Elizabeth George. Denise can't remember a time when she didn't have a knowledge of Jesus Christ and His love for her, thanks to her wonderful parents. Denise has a passion for encouraging women in whatever season they are at in life. She believes that women need other women to love, support, and encourage one another in the Lord, to grow in grace and the knowledge of Him

Aaron Bonafede - High School Director

Aaron Bonafede is married to his best friend and high school sweetheart Christa. They have two beautiful daughters Mikayla and Brooklynn. They moved to Menifee about four years ago and love it out here in the I.E. Yes even the summers. As his family and friends will tell you he loves to do anything that involves exercise. You can find Aaron at the gym 5-6 days a week or riding his mountain bike with his brother-in-law Shawn. Aaron also loves mixed martial arts (UFC, ultimate fighting, whatever you know it by). Aaron has a great time getting to know the youth at Venture, this group has continued to grow and he is looking forward to being able to reach out to even more kids. His goal is to help each and every one of them grow as a Christian and see their purpose in this ever-changing world we live in.

Interesting facts about Aaron:
He can grow hair and if he does it is crazy curly
He can juggle
He is the only official Venture Band roadie
He has a few tattoos
He and his wife have been together longer than half their lives

Beau Davis - Jr. High Director

Beau is our resident Texan; evident by his cowboy boots and occasional twang. Beau is involved in multiple ministries with Venture Christian Church as the Junior High Youth Ministry Director and a member of the worship team. For years Beau has been passionate about youth recreation, so much so he went on to graduate from Texas A&M University in Recreation Administration (yes it's a real major). Before moving to California in 2007 he was a Director at a Summer Camp in West Texas Currently Beau works as the Recreation Coordinator of teen and adult programs for the City of Murrieta. Beau is excited to see not only the spiritual growth of these young men and women but the group unity as well

Nicole Jones - Finance

Kristi Parmelee - Communications

Jill Foster - Adventure Island Preschool Director