Who we are.
We exist to assist the global body of Christ in the evangelization, education, and impartation of spiritual growth to unevangelized peoples, and christian adherents. We’re a flat organization and seek to serve missionaries by helping remove obstacles and empower them to live their God-given vision for how they can contribute to the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Authority structure
As a flat organization that means…
we don’t operate from a top down authority structure. We are guided by a board of experienced ministers who provide guidelines that direct our ministry.
we operate within guidelines which seek to empower each individual missionary while providing accountability.
we take into account specific problems and applying specific solutions to those problems, to empower missionaries to serve without constraint.
We take accountability seriously.
All missionaries are to have authority over them, leaders within a church or other organizational structure, to keep them accountable to the mission they are serving.
Missionaries serving through partnership on a team outside of Venture voluntarily submit themselves to the local team leaders they serve under, as well as under the general management guidelines of Venture.
Missionaries serving on a Venture team
submit themselves to the leadership of a team operating under our organization, as well as the general management of Venture.
Ultimately we are accountable to God and the many donors that give to sustain and support our mission. Our donors are in partnership with us in the mission of God, and as such, we are accountable to them to live virtuous lives, work hard in our mission, and steward our resources with intentionality.
Flexibility & Accoutability
Missionaries, not serving with a partnering organization, or on a specific Venture team, operate more akin to entrepreneurs. They are seasoned missionaries that are serving in a specific context, possibly by themselves, under the general management of Venture, and the spiritual authority of their church. One must display a history of ministry effectiveness, stability, and be in communion with a body of believers in their local context.
Values &
Statement of Faith
Our Values
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Discipleship is about becoming like Jesus. We will look to Jesus as the creator and savior, the smartest man who ever lived, and the supreme authority in morality and godly living. We know it is challenging to navigate how to walk with God. Discipleship is the key to navigating the challenges of life and honoring God.
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We have a character crisis in our society. We look to Christ as the supreme example of character, godliness, generosity, moral uprightness, integrity, and honesty, which are but a few attributes we seek to instill in a generation following God. We do this with an emphesis on orthodox theology, living in authentic community, and a challenge of living for Christ.
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We believe following Jesus is the greatest adventure of our lives. It should be exciting and take you out of the mundane. We use various experiences to help awaken us back to Jesus. Venture, means a risky and daring experience- which we believe is necessary to reach all peoples, nations and tongues for Christ. Adventure is similar, with emphasis on excitement. We believe following Jesus, although a great risk, is of the greatest worth, and should be exciting.
Statement of Faith
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We believe the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament Scriptures alone to be verbally inspired by God, inerrant and infallible in its original text. They alone are of supreme and final authority in moral and spiritual teaching.
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We believe in one eternal God, existing as one substance in three persons: Father, Son, Spirit; each of whom are coequal and co-eternal, possessing all attributes of deity and personality.
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Jesus Christ is God, fully God and fully human, two distinct natures, united in one person, supernaturally conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, a lineal descent of David.
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Jesus lived a sinless life and voluntarily atoned for human sins by dying in our place. He rose bodily from the dead three days later in the same, though glorified, body in which he lived and died.
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After his resurrection, Jesus showed himself, alive, to his disciples, until his ascension into heaven, where he sits at the Father’s right hand, mediating between God the Father, and humanity, continually making intercession for His own. Jesus will literally, and bodily, return to earth to finalize God’s plan for humanity.
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We believe in ex-nilhilo (creation out of nothing) creation of the world, and that Adam and Eve were the literal progenitors of all people, and though Adam and Eve were created without sin, but were seduced by Satan to disobey God, in which came sin, resulting that all people came under divine condemnation, because all sinned.
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We believe that all human life is created by God in His image, including fetuses, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to protect and value all human life
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Human nature is corrupted, with a propensity towards sin. As a result, all people are dead in trespasses and sin, and fall short of the glory of God. We have no ability to save ourselves. The state of the unbeliever is eternal separation from God; death, as a just punishment for sin. This reality awaits us all unless one places their faith into the atoning work of Christ on their behalf before corporal death.
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Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Salvation is not a result of works, in whole or in part, human goodness, or religious ceremony. God imputes His righteousness into everyone who put their faith in Christ, justifying them and giving them the right to become children of God.
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We believe the Holy Spirit, convicts men of sin, applies the saving work of Christ to individuals, regenerates, indwells, baptizes, seals them for the day of redemption, and empowers believers day by day.
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We believe that marriage is a conjugal, covenantal, and non-incestual union ordained by God, of one adult biologically born male and one adult biologically born female, and historically understood by the Church, to be the most basic societal institution and the exclusive institution appointed by God for sexual intimacy.
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We believe primary human identity lies in being made in God’s image and this bestows intrinsic dignity that is worthy of Christian compassion and justice. Sin is the
ultimate problem and Christ’s redemption the ultimate solution. Redeemed people should promote genuine Social Justice within a biblical framework. So-called Critical Social Justice is corrupted by a focus on power and privilege rather than truth as the way to understand human relationships. “Social Justice” corrupted in this way misconstrues justice, grace, and compassion, and ultimately undermines the mission of the church and its gospel. We reject as anti-biblical any interpretation of Social Justice as a metanarrative inspired by the false components of Critical Theory (or Cultural Marxism). This views primary human identity in terms of opposing oppressor/oppressed groups along the axes of race, class, sexuality, gender, etc. granting special knowledge found only in the “lived experience” of the oppressed.
Board of Directors
Venture’s board of directors are passionate about helping men and women know and follow God. With over 100 years of ministry experience between them, they are commited to using their gifts, skills, and experience to help mobilize missionaries to reach the world for Christ.
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Founder and Executive DirectorCorey works in Venture Ministries full time, helping lead and develop men in their faith. He was involved in CRU in college, where he learned to share his faith, develop others to grow in godliness, and developed a passion for reaching men for Christ. He loves problem solving, and creating experiences that open doors for spiritual conversations.
He and his wife, Kaitlyn, along with their two children live in San Marcos where he serves primarily on Texas State University.
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Board MemberWarren and his wife Barbara have served in discipleship ministry for the past 43 years together. His life is captivated by Jesus’ Great Commandment in Matthew 22 to love God with your whole being and love others as yourself. He is a native Texan and graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Civil Engineering and a Doctorate of Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary. He has served both CRU and Warren Culwell Ministries for the last 45 years teaching, leading, and mentoring staff and students around the world in the teaching of the Bible. He is gifted in teaching and helping others to read and study the Bible on their own.
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Board Member
Ryan is a dedicated board member with a diverse background in both military service and ministry. He served as an Infantry Officer and Airborne Ranger, demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment. Currently, he is pursuing an MBA at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to further his professional skills.
Ryan's passion for ministry was ignited during his involvement with CRU at Texas State University, where his faith deepened and he developed a strong desire to support men in their spiritual journeys. His experience in the military revealed to him the profound need for spiritual guidance among men, as he witnessed firsthand the brokenness, challenges, and void of Christ in these young men.
Ryan and his wife, Lauren, live with their two children in North Carolina where his wife still serves on active duty for the Army.
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Board Member
Trey is an activation team member with Generous Giving, interacting with givers and facilitating events. Trey and Julie Kate come to Generous Giving with 25 years of Co-Leading ministry experience with the marketplace and the college Greek system in Texas. Trey is passionate about the biblical message of generosity and helping others make the connection between God’s grace and generosity.
Trey and his wife Julie Kate live in New Braunfels, Texas where they own and operate a beautiful wedding venue, Posey Meadows. Trey and Julie Kate have two grown daughters and their son, Ty, is a senior in college at A&M University.
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Board Member
Shannon and his wife, Susan, served for 25 and 35 years, respectively, with the campus ministry of Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ). The Reeves have been married for 30 years (2022) and live in Austin, Texas. They have two daughters and three grandkids and love camping, hiking, water, mountains, beaches and friends.
Shannon works to create increasing opportunities for connection and mentoring within a relational network of 800-plus men in the Austin area. This network, which began in 2004 with about 10 men who simply wanted to get together to connect about life and faith, has become a monthly gathering for men of all ages, backgrounds, vocations and church affiliations. As men move from isolation to connectedness, hearts are revived, hope is renewed and God’s love and forgiveness are experienced in the home, workplace, and community. Shannon is also the general manager and 'sleep Sherpa' at Austin Premier Mattress.
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Board Member
Ryan serves as a board member, serving from his passion for discipleship and evangelism rooted in his involvement with CRU at Texas State University. As a student leader, Ryan discipled and led others cultivating a deep and enduring faith in Christ. He has a strong desire for young men to experience the world as God intended.
Professionally, Ryan works as a CPA, where he uses his expertise in taxes as a gift to support and bless others. His commitment to helping others extends beyond his professional life, reflecting his dedication to serving God's kingdom. Ryan and his wife recently celebrated the birth of their first child.