Our Beliefs

• We believe the Holy Bible was written by men supernaturally inspired by God.
• We believe there is one, and only one, living and true God.
• We believe the Holy Spirit is a divine person; equal with God the Father and God the Son and of the same nature.
• We believe Satan was once holy, and enjoyed heavenly honors; but he fell and after him a host of angels.
• We believe in the Genesis account of creation, and that it is to be accepted literally, and not allegorically or figuratively.
• We believe man was created in innocence, but by voluntary transgression fell from his sinless and happy state.
• We believe Jesus Christ was born of the Holy Spirit, in a miraculous manner of Mary, a virgin.
• We believe that Jesus was crucified and died a substitutionary death on the cross for the atonement of the sin of mankind.
• We believe that Christ rose bodily the third day.
• We believe that the salvation of sinners is by grace through Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
• We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be born again; that the new birth is a new creation in Christ Jesus.
• The command to give the Gospel to the world is clear and unmistakable and this Commission was given to the churches.
• Scriptural giving is one of the fundamentals of the faith, and we believe tithing is for today.​

Our Core Values

BIBLICAL AUTHORITY

We believe the Scriptures to be the inspired Word of God and our final authority for all Christian faith and life.

WORSHIP

We are committed to expressing our love to God in all that we say, think, and do because He is worthy of all honor and praise.

PRAYER

We pray depending on God with confidence. We believe that prayer is the decisive blow in spiritual warfare, and ministry is the act of harvesting the results.

DISCIPLESHIP

Evangelism – We strive to reach the lost, unchurched, irreligious, disillusioned, and skeptical with the gospel of Jesus Christ so they will see, hear, and understand what it means to be a child of the Living God. Edification – We lead believers into a deeper personal walk with God through worship, prayer, Biblical instruction, and ministry involvement. Equipping – We seek to multiply ourselves by mobilizing competent, surrendered, and Christ-centered champions to minister the Word of God to the world.

RELATIONSHIPS

Compassion and Caring – We love unconditionally, listen with sensitivity, and assist the poor, sick, unlearned, addicted, lonely, helpless, and hurting. Community – We believe accountability, a sense of belonging, personal care, and spiritual growth happen best with relationally connected believers.

CULTURAL RELEVANCE

Practical Teaching – We focus on addressing the needs of people in ways they consider "helpful." We adapt our ministry to current needs and trends in American life, without compromising Biblical absolutes. Diversity – We celebrate the differences found in the South Bay and are a church for all peoples.

MISSIONS

We believe that every believer is called into full time ministry by God and we are intent on taking the Gospel of Christ across the street and around the world.

Steve Boschen, Pastor/Superintendant
2460 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA
92154
619.424.7870
www.OVCSD.com

Steve Johnson, Principal
2460 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA
92154
619.424.7875
www.OVCAPATRIOTS.com

Download OVCA's Statement on Marriage, Gender, & Sexuality here.