The Gospel With The Poor
A collection of excerpts and Bible studies compiled and adapted by Vineyard Justice Network from John Wimber’s teachings. It includes 9 chapters complete with scriptures references, stories, study prompts and outreach actions.
About the Booklet
John Wimber once said that the purpose of the Vineyard could be summed up with two words: worship and compassion. Wimber also regularly highlighted Jesus’ mission on earth to “release the oppressed.” As Kingdom-minded people formed through intimacy in worship and by Jesus’ compassion for us, we then embark on this same mission to set things right, especially for the captive, poor and marginalized. It’s in our roots.
Chapters
Institution or Organism?
Catch God’s Heart
Vain Worship
Your Kingdom Come
God or Mammon?
Here and Now I Give
Justice and Justice Alone
Jesus in Disguise
Servant or Lord?
Gospel With the Poor Cohorts
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Additional Resources
We Are Vineyard Podcast
In this episode of the We Are Vineyard podcast, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Anabeth Morgan. She shares about her journey into pastoring as simply saying yes to the next thing, learning in spaces that were made available to her, and the people who discipled and called out her gifting. Jay and Anabeth remember the process of her joining the Arvada Vineyard, and finally she shares what’s in her heart for Vineyard Worship as officially embarks on a new role.
Anabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter, and one of the staff pastors at the Arvada Vineyard in Colorado since 2011. She has been an integral part of Vineyard Worship as a leader, artist and writer, serving at Vineyard churches in Houston, Columbus, and Kansas City, and now serves as the Interim Lead for Equipping and Leadership for Vineyard Worship.
Anabeth is deeply passionate about God’s presence and loves to lean into the Spirit of God in worship and prayer. Her ability to listen to the Holy Spirit, whether leading worship or groups of people, has given God the opportunity to do wonderful things in people’s lives. She loves sharing her intimate faith in God with others, enjoys being hospitable, and is always sensitive to the people and environment around her.
Anabeth has appeared on many Vineyard albums such as Cultivation Generation, Servant Wide Awake, My Foundation, Breathe In, Sing Out, and more. In December 2017, she finished writing and recording her first studio album A Place Your Glory Dwells. Recently, she has had songs “You Meet Me Here”, “Heaven’s Work” and “King of Heaven” released through Vineyard Worship, and has published other worship songs in collaboration with other songwriters.
She was married to Kyle in 2003, and they have two amazing children, Jovie and Miles.
Watch the video version of this episode here.
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Show Notes:
Vineyard Worship
Emotionally Focused
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship
