A Firm Foundation for Church Planting
Have you ever known anyone who has had a crack in the foundation of their home? It can be a very nerve-racking experience waiting for the professionals to give their assessment. A major crack can cost a homeowner around $4,000, and if the homeowner does not address the crack, it can compromise the structural integrity […]
4 Ministry Truths To Keep You Going
We have all heard how hard ministry is on every area of life. People say that there is constant stress, that it is hard on families and marriages, and that you can’t reach financial stability. Sure, there are a million difficult things about ministry, but the truth is it’s an adventure! We get to speak […]
Missions Highlight: Leader Care In Ethiopia
Working In The Context Of Teams We spent the first two days with the two key members of our emerging movement coordinating team. These are the guys who form the backbone of our developing national leadership team. When raising up a movement, we always want to work in the context of teams. It is from […]
Preventing Your Leadership Crash
Planting a new church is exciting and for the most part spiritually and emotionally rewarding. It also comes with a massive cost and a lot of potential breaking points. Understanding not only the call on your life but also your strengths and weaknesses is so beneficial as a church planter, if not life-saving down the […]
Whispers From Immanuel’s Heart
A Note From Vineyard Missions Vineyard is committed to transmitting our values, even as they are expressed differently in another culture. For instance, Partnering with the Holy Spirit will always be a priority. “The Vineyard story is driven by the reality that God eagerly desires us to experience His presence, and then to partner with […]
How to Have A Fruitful Fight
One call. One text. One sentence. One word. It doesn’t take much for a great day to turn into something completely different. Simply put, as we pursue the kingdom and serve faithfully in the local church, conflict happens. It occurs at home, in the board room, with volunteers, staff, church members, and people in the […]
For The Reluctant Flier: My 2017 Experience
I traveled to Ethiopia six years ago with our then 7-year-old son and husband. I had an extraordinary connection with God and myself on the trip. I have been waiting to return, and this past March my dream came true! Two common themes for me in going on both trips were encountering and facing my fear of […]
The VUSA YouTube Channel
The Vineyard USA YouTube Channel has videos that are perfect as Sermon Starters or Small Group Discussion Starters on a wide range of topics. See all our Playlists here and subscribe to the Channel. Ways To Use The Channel There are many powerful ways you can use the hundreds of short video clips on the […]
Pastor Resources
[ytp_playlist source=”PLUDsQg1O9les9hyd2p7oi7dbZeAaKpPPq”] Choose a video above: Why Cynicism Must Be Addressed In A Leader My Dream For Vineyard Pastors The Best Quality In A Pastor Bad Habits Of Pastors The Vineyard Pastor’s Role In The Local Church The Vineyard Pastor’s Role In The Community Thank You For Being A Vineyard Pastor The Pastor And Spouse […]
Getting To Know Phil Strout
[ytp_playlist source=”PLUDsQg1O9let89whma3QoENTuHCUViri5″] Choose a video above: Why I Love The Vineyard Pastoring A Church In A Time Of Civil Unrest What I Learned Through My Heart Attack And Recovery What Is Was Like Having My Kids At My Installation My First Vineyard National Conference My Favorite Memory Of John Wimber Why I Learned Decided To […]
