Who We Are
Vision | Mission | Value
We were made to glorify God through our hearts and actions
"…everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” Isaiah 43:7
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." Matt. 5:16
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corin. 10:31
We believe in glorifying God by…
Amplifying
our relationship with God.
Building
our relationships as a church family.
Cultivating
relationships in our local and global communities.
Statement of Faith
To learn more about what Victory Fellowship believes about God, His Word, and the church,
please click the link below.
Leadership
Elders
Teaching Pastor
Rick Matsuda
Rick has been at Victory Fellowship since its inception in 1998. He served as Associate Pastor at that time, becoming the Senior Pastor in 2005. Rick graduated from Cal State Northridge with a degree in Physical Education with a teaching credential. He also attended Fuller Theological Seminary. Rick loves spending time with his wife, Wendy, and sons Micah, Jared and Riley. He enjoys the people who attend and visit Victory, and the food that is available at every service.
Teaching Pastor
Lon Murata
Lon first planted Generations Covenant in Torrance in the fall of 2003 where he served as the lead pastor. In October 2017, Generations Covenant merged with Victory Fellowship. He is a former law enforcement officer and received his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Literature from Azusa Pacific University and his Masters of Divinity from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. Lon enjoys early Saturday morning runs on the Strand with his wife Jenna. Lon and Jenna have four children, Madison, Robbie, Bennett, and Trenton. He loves road trips and any exploring any restaurant shown on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Lon loves the Dodgers, Rams, Lakers, and USC football. Lon’s very excited about the merger of Generations and Victory, as he has a passion to see the Lord redeem and restore the broken.
Click HERE for Pastor Lon’s testimony.
Youth/Young Adult Pastor
Kevin Matsuguma
Kevin started at Victory in September 2014 as an Associate Pastor for youth and young adults. He has lived in the South Bay all his life and attended Casimir Middle School and North High School. Kevin graduated from UCLA with a degree in Economics, but did not get much use out of it, as God called him into full time ministry a few years out of college. He received an M. Div from Talbot School of Theology and served for many years as a youth director before coming to Victory. Kevin is excited to be here working with the youth and young adults. He, along with his wife, Ayumi, and their two children Klay and Sadie love the friendly family atmosphere at Victory.
Staff
Kris Tanaka &
Wendy Matsuda
Co-Directors of
Children's Ministry
