https://vineyardusa.org/podcasts/we-are-vineyard/ Conversations helping us grow in life with Jesus and each other. A production of Vineyard USA, hosting guests from across the body of Christ and within the Vineyard movement. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:24:49 +0000 en-US © 2025 Vineyard USA Conversations helping us grow in life with Jesus and each other. Vineyard USA episodic Conversations helping us grow in life with Jesus and each other. A production of Vineyard USA, hosting guests from across the body of Christ and within the Vineyard movement. Vineyard USA webmaster@vineyardusa.org false https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/WAV-Podcast-Season-4.jpg https://vineyardusa.org/podcasts/we-are-vineyard/ webmaster@vineyardusa.org Conversations helping us grow in life with Jesus and each other. A production of Vineyard USA, hosting guests from across the body of Christ and within the Vineyard movement. No 5380d1bf-41ab-59e0-88e6-d9529d0d0965 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/your-faith-needs-a-skeleton-with-glenn-packiam-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=your-faith-needs-a-skeleton-with-glenn-packiam-part-1 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:15 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=20022 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Caleb Maskell talks with Glenn Packiam about his new book on the Nicene Creed. Glenn shares how the Creed became an anchoring point for him and his church during a season of crisis, as well as what it provides to spiritual seekers. This is the first half of a two-part conversation, so come back next week to hear the rest! About Glenn: Glenn Packiam is the Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California. Glenn is the author of several books, including The Resilient Pastor, Blessed Broken Given, and the most recent title, co-authored with his wife, Holly, “The Intentional Year”. He earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University, and is a Senior Fellow at Barna Group, a Visiting Fellow at St. John’s College at Durham University, and an ordained priest with the Anglican Church of North America. Glenn has written over 65 worship songs published with Integrity Music, including “Your Name", co-written with Paul Baloche. Glenn and Holly have four children and live in Orange County, California. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show notes: Glenn’s website  What’s a Christian, Anyway? by Glenn Packiam Turning Points by Mark Noll Salvation By Allegiance Alone by Matthew Bates]]> full 13 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Caleb Maskell talks with Glenn Packiam about his new book on the Nicene Creed. Glenn shares how the Creed became an anchoring point for him and his church during a season of crisis, as well as what it provides to spiritual seekers. This is the first half of a two-part conversation, so come back next week to hear the rest! About Glenn: Glenn Packiam is the Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California. Glenn is the author of several books, including The Resilient Pastor, Blessed Broken Given, and the most recent title, co-authored with his wife, Holly, “The Intentional Year”. He earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University, and is a Senior Fellow at Barna Group, a Visiting Fellow at St. John’s College at Durham University, and an ordained priest with the Anglican Church of North America. Glenn has written over 65 worship songs published with Integrity Music, including “Your Name", co-written with Paul Baloche. Glenn and Holly have four children and live in Orange County, California. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show notes: Glenn’s website  What’s a Christian, Anyway? by Glenn Packiam Turning Points by Mark Noll Salvation By Allegiance Alone by Matthew Bates]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Glenn-Packiam-Pt-1-Episode.jpg false no 00:31:23 No no https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/the-thing-that-actually-changes-people-with-jared-boyd-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-thing-that-actually-changes-people-with-jared-boyd-part-2 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:12 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=19997 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Jared Boyd. Jared shares about reimagining the shape of a Vineyard church plant, the process of establishing the Order of the Common Life, and discovering that its specific charism is the experience of the love of God. About Jared: Jared Patrick Boyd is the lead pastor of Central Vineyard Church in Columbus, OH, a spiritual director, and Founding Director of the Order of the Common Life– an ecumenical religious order re-imagining monastic formation into ordinary life. Jared is the author of Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide to Your Child’s Spiritual Formation (IVP 2017) and Finding Freedom in Constraint (IVP 2023). He and his wife have 4 girls and live in the west-side neighborhood of Franklinton in Columbus, OH. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes:  jaredpatrickboyd.com Orderofthecommonlife.org Instagram: @jaredpatrickboyd Take a course from Jared Boyd through Seminary Now: http://seminarynow.co/spiritual-disciplines]]> full 12 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Jared Boyd. Jared shares about reimagining the shape of a Vineyard church plant, the process of establishing the Order of the Common Life, and discovering that its specific charism is the experience of the love of God. About Jared: Jared Patrick Boyd is the lead pastor of Central Vineyard Church in Columbus, OH, a spiritual director, and Founding Director of the Order of the Common Life– an ecumenical religious order re-imagining monastic formation into ordinary life. Jared is the author of Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide to Your Child’s Spiritual Formation (IVP 2017) and Finding Freedom in Constraint (IVP 2023). He and his wife have 4 girls and live in the west-side neighborhood of Franklinton in Columbus, OH. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes:  jaredpatrickboyd.com Orderofthecommonlife.org Instagram: @jaredpatrickboyd Take a course from Jared Boyd through Seminary Now: http://seminarynow.co/spiritual-disciplines]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Jared-Boyd-Pt-2-Episode.jpg false no 00:42:46 No no https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/the-thing-that-actually-changes-people-with-jared-boyd-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-thing-that-actually-changes-people-with-jared-boyd-part-1 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:45 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=19946 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Jared Boyd about experiencing the Holy Spirit as a teenager and some of the early signs that he had a pastoral leadership call on his life. Jared shares about navigating the competing cultures of Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) and the Vineyard, losing his faith at an apologetics conference, and being pastored well through a “spiritual puberty.” This is part one of a two-part conversation, so come back next week to hear the rest!  Jared Patrick Boyd is the lead pastor of Central Vineyard Church in Columbus, OH, a spiritual director, and Founding Director of the Order of the Common Life– an ecumenical religious order re-imagining monastic formation into ordinary life. Jared is the author of Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide to Your Child’s Spiritual Formation (IVP 2017) and Finding Freedom in Constraint (IVP 2023). He and his wife have 4 girls and live in the west-side neighborhood of Franklinton in Columbus, OH. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes:  jaredpatrickboyd.com Orderofthecommonlife.org Instagram: @jaredpatrickboyd Take a course from Jared Boyd through Seminary Now: http://seminarynow.co/spiritual-disciplines]]> full 11 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Jared Boyd about experiencing the Holy Spirit as a teenager and some of the early signs that he had a pastoral leadership call on his life. Jared shares about navigating the competing cultures of Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) and the Vineyard, losing his faith at an apologetics conference, and being pastored well through a “spiritual puberty.” This is part one of a two-part conversation, so come back next week to hear the rest!  Jared Patrick Boyd is the lead pastor of Central Vineyard Church in Columbus, OH, a spiritual director, and Founding Director of the Order of the Common Life– an ecumenical religious order re-imagining monastic formation into ordinary life. Jared is the author of Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide to Your Child’s Spiritual Formation (IVP 2017) and Finding Freedom in Constraint (IVP 2023). He and his wife have 4 girls and live in the west-side neighborhood of Franklinton in Columbus, OH. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes:  jaredpatrickboyd.com Orderofthecommonlife.org Instagram: @jaredpatrickboyd Take a course from Jared Boyd through Seminary Now: http://seminarynow.co/spiritual-disciplines]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Jared-Boyd-Pt-1-Episode.jpg false no 00:30:14 No no https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/the-future-of-church-leadership-and-discipleship-with-brandon-shields-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-church-leadership-and-discipleship-with-brandon-shields-part-2 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:12 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=19902 In this episode of the We Are Vineyard podcast, Jay talks with Brandon Shields about his family’s conversion to Christianity when he was a teenager, an impactful spiritual experience he had on a missions trip to the Philippines, and the transformative power of being with believers in other countries. Brandon shares about his call to church planting, navigating a season of “failure”, the slow process of building a missional community, and when things finally started gaining momentum. This is part one of a two-part episode, so come back next week to hear the rest of the conversation!    About Brandon:  Brandon Shields serves as the Director of Church Formation for Practicing the Way, a ministry that helps churches form lifelong apprentices to Jesus. Brandon has served in pastoral ministry for 25 years, including the last 14 as founding and lead pastor at Soma Midtown in urban Indianapolis. He has also been a contributing author to several books on pastoral ministry, including Perspectives on Family Ministry and Faithful Endurance. He’s written articles and been interviewed for publications like Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and For the Church.  Brandon holds an undergraduate degree in business, a graduate degree in missiology, and a Ph.D in leadership. He currently lives in Indianapolis with Emily, his wife of 22 years, and his four amazing children. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes:  Free Coaching for Pastors - Looking for coaching tailored to your context and challenges? We love walking alongside pastors as they're working to implement spiritual formation in their church. Schedule a free 60-minute online coaching session with an experienced member of our Church Formation team. Practicing The Way  From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks Renovaré Instagram: @brandonshields @practicingtheway]]> full 10 5 In this episode of the We Are Vineyard podcast, Jay talks with Brandon Shields about his family’s conversion to Christianity when he was a teenager, an impactful spiritual experience he had on a missions trip to the Philippines, and the transformative power of being with believers in other countries. Brandon shares about his call to church planting, navigating a season of “failure”, the slow process of building a missional community, and when things finally started gaining momentum. This is part one of a two-part episode, so come back next week to hear the rest of the conversation!    About Brandon:  Brandon Shields serves as the Director of Church Formation for Practicing the Way, a ministry that helps churches form lifelong apprentices to Jesus. Brandon has served in pastoral ministry for 25 years, including the last 14 as founding and lead pastor at Soma Midtown in urban Indianapolis. He has also been a contributing author to several books on pastoral ministry, including Perspectives on Family Ministry and Faithful Endurance. He’s written articles and been interviewed for publications like Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and For the Church.  Brandon holds an undergraduate degree in business, a graduate degree in missiology, and a Ph.D in leadership. He currently lives in Indianapolis with Emily, his wife of 22 years, and his four amazing children. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes:  Free Coaching for Pastors - Looking for coaching tailored to your context and challenges? We love walking alongside pastors as they're working to implement spiritual formation in their church. Schedule a free 60-minute online coaching session with an experienced member of our Church Formation team. Practicing The Way  From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks Renovaré Instagram: @brandonshields @practicingtheway]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Brandon-Shields-Pt-2-Episode.jpg false no 00:39:19 No no https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/the-future-of-church-leadership-and-discipleship-with-brandon-shields-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-church-leadership-and-discipleship-with-brandon-shields-part-1 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:09 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=19891 In this episode of the We Are Vineyard podcast, Jay talks with Brandon Shields about his family’s conversion to Christianity when he was a teenager, an impactful spiritual experience he had on a missions trip to the Philippines, and the transformative power of being with believers in other countries. Brandon shares about his call to church planting, navigating a season of “failure”, the slow process of building a missional community, and when things finally started gaining momentum. This is part one of a two-part episode, so come back next week to hear the rest of the conversation!    About Brandon:  Brandon Shields serves as the Director of Church Formation for Practicing the Way, a ministry that helps churches form lifelong apprentices to Jesus. Brandon has served in pastoral ministry for 25 years, including the last 14 as founding and lead pastor at Soma Midtown in urban Indianapolis. He has also been a contributing author to several books on pastoral ministry, including Perspectives on Family Ministry and Faithful Endurance. He’s written articles and been interviewed for publications like Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and For the Church.  Brandon holds an undergraduate degree in business, a graduate degree in missiology, and a Ph.D in leadership. He currently lives in Indianapolis with Emily, his wife of 22 years, and his four amazing children. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes:  Free Coaching for Pastors - Looking for coaching tailored to your context and challenges? We love walking alongside pastors as they're working to implement spiritual formation in their church. Schedule a free 60-minute online coaching session with an experienced member of our Church Formation team. Practicing The Way  From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks Renovaré Instagram: @brandonshields @practicingtheway]]> full 9 5 In this episode of the We Are Vineyard podcast, Jay talks with Brandon Shields about his family’s conversion to Christianity when he was a teenager, an impactful spiritual experience he had on a missions trip to the Philippines, and the transformative power of being with believers in other countries. Brandon shares about his call to church planting, navigating a season of “failure”, the slow process of building a missional community, and when things finally started gaining momentum. This is part one of a two-part episode, so come back next week to hear the rest of the conversation!    About Brandon:  Brandon Shields serves as the Director of Church Formation for Practicing the Way, a ministry that helps churches form lifelong apprentices to Jesus. Brandon has served in pastoral ministry for 25 years, including the last 14 as founding and lead pastor at Soma Midtown in urban Indianapolis. He has also been a contributing author to several books on pastoral ministry, including Perspectives on Family Ministry and Faithful Endurance. He’s written articles and been interviewed for publications like Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and For the Church.  Brandon holds an undergraduate degree in business, a graduate degree in missiology, and a Ph.D in leadership. He currently lives in Indianapolis with Emily, his wife of 22 years, and his four amazing children. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes:  Free Coaching for Pastors - Looking for coaching tailored to your context and challenges? We love walking alongside pastors as they're working to implement spiritual formation in their church. Schedule a free 60-minute online coaching session with an experienced member of our Church Formation team. Practicing The Way  From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks Renovaré Instagram: @brandonshields @practicingtheway]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Brandon-Shields-Pt-1-Episode.jpg false no 00:32:00 No no https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/how-god-heals-the-hidden-story-with-jay-kim-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-god-heals-the-hidden-story-with-jay-kim-part-2 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:35 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=19874 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Jay Kim, where they talk about engaging in youth ministry, starting a church with young adults, and the two-year succession plan that brought Jay to his current role as lead pastor of WestGate church. Jay also shares beautiful stories about some of the work the Holy Spirit has been leading him through recently. About Jay Kim:  Jay Kim serves as lead pastor at WestGate, a multi-congregational church in Silicon Valley, where he lives with his wife Jenny and their two children. He's the author of Analog Christian, Analog Church, and the forthcoming book The Pace of Peace. Jay also hosts the Digital Examen podcast.  👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes:  Jay Kim's Social Media: instagram.com/jaykimthinks x.com/jaykimthinks facebook.com/jaykimthinks]]> full 8 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Jay Kim, where they talk about engaging in youth ministry, starting a church with young adults, and the two-year succession plan that brought Jay to his current role as lead pastor of WestGate church. Jay also shares beautiful stories about some of the work the Holy Spirit has been leading him through recently. About Jay Kim:  Jay Kim serves as lead pastor at WestGate, a multi-congregational church in Silicon Valley, where he lives with his wife Jenny and their two children. He's the author of Analog Christian, Analog Church, and the forthcoming book The Pace of Peace. Jay also hosts the Digital Examen podcast.  👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes:  Jay Kim's Social Media: instagram.com/jaykimthinks x.com/jaykimthinks facebook.com/jaykimthinks]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Jay-Kim-Pt-2-Episode.jpg false no 00:26:49 No no https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/how-god-heals-the-hidden-story-with-jay-kim-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-god-heals-the-hidden-story-with-jay-kim-part-1 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:56 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=19857 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Jay Kim about his experience of immigrating to the US as a child, feeling at home in a Korean immigrant church, and navigating intercultural social dynamics. Jay shares about the cleverly casual way he was brought back into relationship with Jesus as a young adult, and the seeds that were planted around church leadership and pastoring.  About Jay Kim:  Jay Kim serves as lead pastor at WestGate, a multi-congregational church in Silicon Valley, where he lives with his wife Jenny and their two children. He's the author of Analog Christian, Analog Church, and the forthcoming book The Pace of Peace. Jay also hosts the Digital Examen podcast.  👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes:  Jay Kim's Social Media: instagram.com/jaykimthinks x.com/jaykimthinks facebook.com/jaykimthinks]]> full 7 15 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Jay Kim about his experience of immigrating to the US as a child, feeling at home in a Korean immigrant church, and navigating intercultural social dynamics. Jay shares about the cleverly casual way he was brought back into relationship with Jesus as a young adult, and the seeds that were planted around church leadership and pastoring.  About Jay Kim:  Jay Kim serves as lead pastor at WestGate, a multi-congregational church in Silicon Valley, where he lives with his wife Jenny and their two children. He's the author of Analog Christian, Analog Church, and the forthcoming book The Pace of Peace. Jay also hosts the Digital Examen podcast.  👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes:  Jay Kim's Social Media: instagram.com/jaykimthinks x.com/jaykimthinks facebook.com/jaykimthinks]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Jay-Kim-Pt-1-Episode.jpg false no 00:27:16 No no https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/building-a-church-for-people-who-dont-go-to-church-with-ger-jones-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-a-church-for-people-who-dont-go-to-church-with-ger-jones-part-2 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:46 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=19850 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Ger Jones about creating a church “for the exploring and the following”, what Ger has learned through hosting 47 Alpha courses, and their goal of recreating Zacchaeus’ house in the heart of Pasadena.  👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. About Ger Jones:  Ger Jones is the Senior Pastor of Vintage Church LA. Born into a dynamic ministry context, Ger experienced God moving profoundly throughout his childhood and teenage years and was a leader in the church at a young age. After college, Ger practiced law in London for a few years, during which time he went through a deep crisis of faith and church. It’s a big story, but God used Alpha and a church called Holy Trinity Brompton to help Ger find his way back to Jesus - and fall in love with the church again. Ger later transitioned into a career in brand management, which led him and his wife, Lizzie, to move to Switzerland. After a few years, quite unexpectedly, Ger sensed a clear call into full-time ministry. Following an M.Div at Regent College, Vancouver and then pastoring in an Anglican Church in Raleigh, Ger and Lizzie felt God’s call to plant a church in Los Angeles. The Jones family moved to Santa Monica in 2011 and began the process of planting Vintage Church with a small but mighty team. Vintage has since grown to a few thousand people, with two locations in Santa Monica and the South Bay, and has also seed-planted two additional churches in Pasadena and Malibu. Alpha was a big part of Ger’s journey of rediscovering faith and remains a key focus of his ministry at Vintage, alongside the Alpha and Evangelism Masterclass, which equips Pastors and their teams to see Alpha and Evangelism thrive in their context. In addition, Ger runs Strength to Strength Adventure Co, guiding wilderness adventures for Pastors and Leaders to recharge, renew, and laugh hard with friends.  Ger is ordained in the Anglican Church and is passionate about thoughtful, deep theology, the power of the Holy Spirit, mission to our city, and helping people explore faith and life’s difficult questions. He is married to Lizzie, a fun, laugh-out-loud, keep-it-real Australian hairstylist, and together they have three grown children. Show notes:  Vintage Church LA Alpha and Evangelism Masterclass]]> full 6 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Ger Jones about creating a church “for the exploring and the following”, what Ger has learned through hosting 47 Alpha courses, and their goal of recreating Zacchaeus’ house in the heart of Pasadena.  👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here. About Ger Jones:  Ger Jones is the Senior Pastor of Vintage Church LA. Born into a dynamic ministry context, Ger experienced God moving profoundly throughout his childhood and teenage years and was a leader in the church at a young age. After college, Ger practiced law in London for a few years, during which time he went through a deep crisis of faith and church. It’s a big story, but God used Alpha and a church called Holy Trinity Brompton to help Ger find his way back to Jesus - and fall in love with the church again. Ger later transitioned into a career in brand management, which led him and his wife, Lizzie, to move to Switzerland. After a few years, quite unexpectedly, Ger sensed a clear call into full-time ministry. Following an M.Div at Regent College, Vancouver and then pastoring in an Anglican Church in Raleigh, Ger and Lizzie felt God’s call to plant a church in Los Angeles. The Jones family moved to Santa Monica in 2011 and began the process of planting Vintage Church with a small but mighty team. Vintage has since grown to a few thousand people, with two locations in Santa Monica and the South Bay, and has also seed-planted two additional churches in Pasadena and Malibu. Alpha was a big part of Ger’s journey of rediscovering faith and remains a key focus of his ministry at Vintage, alongside the Alpha and Evangelism Masterclass, which equips Pastors and their teams to see Alpha and Evangelism thrive in their context. In addition, Ger runs Strength to Strength Adventure Co, guiding wilderness adventures for Pastors and Leaders to recharge, renew, and laugh hard with friends.  Ger is ordained in the Anglican Church and is passionate about thoughtful, deep theology, the power of the Holy Spirit, mission to our city, and helping people explore faith and life’s difficult questions. He is married to Lizzie, a fun, laugh-out-loud, keep-it-real Australian hairstylist, and together they have three grown children. Show notes:  Vintage Church LA Alpha and Evangelism Masterclass]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Ger-Jones-Pt-2-Episode.jpg false no 00:24:11 No no https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/building-a-church-for-people-who-dont-go-to-church-with-ger-jones-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-a-church-for-people-who-dont-go-to-church-with-ger-jones-part-1 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:41 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=19845 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Ger Jones about growing up as an obedient pastor’s kid, the weight of that identity and drive, and learning that God loves all of who he is. Ger also reflects on how John 15 shaped his life as he returned to faith and ministry. This is part one of a two-part conversation, so come back next week to hear more!  Watch the video version of this episode here. About Ger Jones: Ger Jones is the Senior Pastor of Vintage Church LA. Born into a dynamic ministry context, Ger experienced God moving profoundly throughout his childhood and teenage years and was a leader in the church at a young age. After college, Ger practiced law in London for a few years, during which time he went through a deep crisis of faith and church. It’s a big story, but God used Alpha and a church called Holy Trinity Brompton to help Ger find his way back to Jesus - and fall in love with the church again. Ger later transitioned into a career in brand management, which led him and his wife, Lizzie, to move to Switzerland. After a few years, quite unexpectedly, Ger sensed a clear call into full-time ministry. Following an M.Div at Regent College, Vancouver and then pastoring in an Anglican Church in Raleigh, Ger and Lizzie felt God’s call to plant a church in Los Angeles. The Jones family moved to Santa Monica in 2011 and began the process of planting Vintage Church with a small but mighty team. Vintage has since grown to a few thousand people, with two locations in Santa Monica and the South Bay, and has also seed-planted two additional churches in Pasadena and Malibu. Alpha was a big part of Ger’s journey of rediscovering faith and remains a key focus of his ministry at Vintage, alongside the Alpha and Evangelism Masterclass, which equips Pastors and their teams to see Alpha and Evangelism thrive in their context. In addition, Ger runs Strength to Strength Adventure Co, guiding wilderness adventures for Pastors and Leaders to recharge, renew, and laugh hard with friends.  Ger is ordained in the Anglican Church and is passionate about thoughtful, deep theology, the power of the Holy Spirit, mission to our city, and helping people explore faith and life’s difficult questions. He is married to Lizzie, a fun, laugh-out-loud, keep-it-real Australian hairstylist, and together they have three grown children. Show notes:  Vintage Church LA ]]> full 5 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Ger Jones about growing up as an obedient pastor’s kid, the weight of that identity and drive, and learning that God loves all of who he is. Ger also reflects on how John 15 shaped his life as he returned to faith and ministry. This is part one of a two-part conversation, so come back next week to hear more!  Watch the video version of this episode here. About Ger Jones: Ger Jones is the Senior Pastor of Vintage Church LA. Born into a dynamic ministry context, Ger experienced God moving profoundly throughout his childhood and teenage years and was a leader in the church at a young age. After college, Ger practiced law in London for a few years, during which time he went through a deep crisis of faith and church. It’s a big story, but God used Alpha and a church called Holy Trinity Brompton to help Ger find his way back to Jesus - and fall in love with the church again. Ger later transitioned into a career in brand management, which led him and his wife, Lizzie, to move to Switzerland. After a few years, quite unexpectedly, Ger sensed a clear call into full-time ministry. Following an M.Div at Regent College, Vancouver and then pastoring in an Anglican Church in Raleigh, Ger and Lizzie felt God’s call to plant a church in Los Angeles. The Jones family moved to Santa Monica in 2011 and began the process of planting Vintage Church with a small but mighty team. Vintage has since grown to a few thousand people, with two locations in Santa Monica and the South Bay, and has also seed-planted two additional churches in Pasadena and Malibu. Alpha was a big part of Ger’s journey of rediscovering faith and remains a key focus of his ministry at Vintage, alongside the Alpha and Evangelism Masterclass, which equips Pastors and their teams to see Alpha and Evangelism thrive in their context. In addition, Ger runs Strength to Strength Adventure Co, guiding wilderness adventures for Pastors and Leaders to recharge, renew, and laugh hard with friends.  Ger is ordained in the Anglican Church and is passionate about thoughtful, deep theology, the power of the Holy Spirit, mission to our city, and helping people explore faith and life’s difficult questions. He is married to Lizzie, a fun, laugh-out-loud, keep-it-real Australian hairstylist, and together they have three grown children. Show notes:  Vintage Church LA ]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Ger-Jones-Pt-1-Episode.jpg false no 00:17:40 No no https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/the-hidden-work-that-sustains-ministry-with-drew-hyun-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hidden-work-that-sustains-ministry-with-drew-hyun-part-2 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:03 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=19821 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we hear part two of Jay’s talk with Drew Hyun about Emotionally Healthy Discipleship. They discuss where to start if you’re interested in engaging this work, the critical process of disorientation and reorientation, and why focusing on emotional health is life-giving at all stages of leadership.  Drew Hyun is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Hope Church NYC, a diverse church with three locations in New York City. Drew is also the Executive Director of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, an organization that aims to transform church culture through the multiplication of deeply changed pastors and leaders. He regularly speaks at churches, conferences, and college campuses throughout the United States and abroad. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div), and Fuller Theological Seminary (DMin) and is the author of the book Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful: How Gratitude, Grief, and Grace Reflect the Christian Story. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show notes:  Register now for 2026 Better Together Emotionally Healthy Discipleship]]> 4 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we hear part two of Jay’s talk with Drew Hyun about Emotionally Healthy Discipleship. They discuss where to start if you’re interested in engaging this work, the critical process of disorientation and reorientation, and why focusing on emotional health is life-giving at all stages of leadership.  Drew Hyun is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Hope Church NYC, a diverse church with three locations in New York City. Drew is also the Executive Director of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, an organization that aims to transform church culture through the multiplication of deeply changed pastors and leaders. He regularly speaks at churches, conferences, and college campuses throughout the United States and abroad. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div), and Fuller Theological Seminary (DMin) and is the author of the book Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful: How Gratitude, Grief, and Grace Reflect the Christian Story. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show notes:  Register now for 2026 Better Together Emotionally Healthy Discipleship]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Drew-Hyun-Pt-2-Episode.jpg false no 00:36:54 No no