About Us
What People Are Saying About Us
Marcos Schultz, Founder Olive Tree Ministries & Pastor of Iglesia Cristiana de Porvenir
“If you are looking to fine-tune your walk with Jesus, while steeping yourself deep in missions, Ventana is the place for you.”
Brittany O’Connell, Ventana Class of 2007
“Ventana is vital for everyone who wants to prepare themselves for the spiritual battles to come in college. One of the biggest challenges that I faced with Ventana was allowing God to break down walls in my heart that were keeping me from truly experiencing Him. I was so calloused from letting the things in the world rule and distort the reality of Christ. Being away from the busyness of life and really listening to what God has to say has been spiritually fulfilling and revitalizing.”
Vicki Lewis, Ventana Class of 2007
“God has tested my faith. He has shown me that I have been standing on a faith that I hadn’t even investigated or made sure it was really true. I’ve learned that I need to stand in faith and not on faith.”
Micah Storkersen, Ventana Class of 2007
“I walked out of Ventana with more friends, more passion, and more patience. It’s all I ever wanted.”
Krsitine Fernandez, Ventana Class of 2008
“Ventana transformed my life by forcing me outside my comfort zone and constantly making me aware of the fact that there is hurt and need all around me if I just look beyond my own selfish agenda. It's allowed me to put my faith in action in ways I didn't know I was able to.”
Julianne Marcuson, Ventana Class of 2008
“Now that I am home working, going to school full-time, and involved in ministry, I have seen the amazing blessings of Ventana. My perspective has changed; it [Ventana] enabled me to see a glimpse of God's heart...Ventana was challenging, but through trials God became more real to me than ever before.”
Jason Chess, Ventana Class of 2009
“Ventana really showed me what Christian community should look like. With constant encouragement from fellow believers I was able to grow in my faith more than I would have in a college environment.”
Elizabeth Roush, Ventana Class of 2009
“Through Ventana, God has become more real to me than He has ever been before. He isn't just a concept, and He's not distant. He's right here with me, and He interacts with me, teaches me and loves me.”