The New Venture Christian Fellowship was founded in 1989. Senior Pastor Shawn Mitchell founded it with family and friends. This Christian organziation, recently named one of "America's 50 Fastest Growing Churches," incorporates a number of ministries and programs to teach and celebrate the Bible. These include the twice-weekly Action Sports Park for teens, the Exceptional Kids Program for children with special needs, and the First Impressions program for people interested in but wary of joining the church.