Since our humble beginning in 1967, Victory Outreach grew from one church to a worldwide network of over 600 churches and ministries, with locations across America and in 30 countries from the Philippines to the Netherlands. We have grown into one of the largest inner-city ministries in the world meeting the needs of people from all walks of life.
For over 40 years, Victory Outreach has trained and equipped men and women to reach their full potential in life, whether it is establishing a church, building a career, or growing and nurturing a family.
The following timeline illustrates the growth and development of Victory Outreach International. In 1967, our vision was to reach Los Angeles. This vision broadened to include California, then all of America, then the entire world.
Reaching Los Angeles
Victory Outreach was founded in 1967 by Sonny and Julie Arguinzoni when they invited people from their local community -- people they did not know -- into their own home. They shared the basic truth of the Gospel: God loves them and has the power to change their lives. Victory Outreach was born and began to flourish.
Reaching California
In the early 1970s, members of Pastor Sonny's church felt an overwhelming sense of destiny: They dared to believe God and stepped out in faith starting Victory Outreach churches across California. They had little financial support, and in some cases, had no friends or contacts in cities they embraced as their own. Faith began to swell in the heart of every Victory Outreach member.
Reaching America
In the 1980s, Victory Outreach emerged to the forefront of mission-focused ministries. Churches were planted across America. Some of the churches began to grow to over 1,000 members. This success spurred the next daring move: A cross-cultural church planted in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Reaching the World
From the 1990s onward, it has been a time of explosive growth for the ministry, both here and abroad. Currently, a full one-third of all Victory Outreach churches planted are overseas which has added a strong international flair to the ministry. However, the primary focus of the ministry continues to be meeting needs within America.
We are poised on the brink of a new era of growth and development. The ministry of Victory Outreach is as exciting today as was the day it was founded 40 years ago.
VO INTERNATIONAL MISSION STATEMENT
Victory Outreach is an international, church-oriented Christian ministry called to the task of evangelizing and discipling the hurting people of the world, with the message of hope and plan of Jesus Christ.
This call involves a commitment to plant and develop churches, rehabilitation homes and training centers, in strategic cities of the world.
Victory Outreach inspires and instills within people the desire to fulfill their potential in life with a sense of dignity, belonging, and destiny.
Victory Outreach works cooperatively with others of mutual purpose in accomplishing the task before us.
The 5 E's
EXALTING CHRIST | John 12:32
Meaning: To raise high, to rise to power, praise and honor.
ENVISIONING PEOPLE | Proverbs 29:18
Meaning: To transmit the vision of Victory Outreach to others through ministry and discipleship
EVANGELIZING THE WORLD FOR CHRIST | Acts 1:8
EQUIPPING THE SAINTS FOR MINISTRY | Ephesians 4:11,12
Meaning: To fit out or furnish as for war, to dress.
ESTABLISHING INDIVIDUALS AND THE LOCAL CHURCH TOWARD SPIRITUAL MATURITY | Ephesians 4:4
Meaning: To set up a firm basis; to make valid.
The 3C's
CAUSE | Isaiah 45:2,3
Victory Outreach is an ARMY. Our cause defines our focus and direction. It answers these questions, "What is our purpose and where are we headed?".
CORPORATION | Isaiah 54:2
Victory Outreach is a BUSINESS. Without the value of corporation, VO would not be able to reach its full potential. Our commitment to financial integrity, effective administration and continued quality advancement, helps establish us as a ministry with a long and dynamic future.
COMMUNITY | Acts 2:44
Victory Outreach is a FAMILY. Community is the adhesive that holds our ministry together. It's the place where we communicate with one another and receive love, acceptance and security.
