Five Discussions To Have Before Meeting In Person With Your Teens
Is it really possible? Could we actually have a meeting with our teens not on Zoom? Dare to dream! For many of us, things are changing rapidly again. New rules, loosened restrictions, articles (like this one) about how to best do this reopening thing. It can honestly feel even more overwhelming than when things began […]
Reopening Your Kids’ Ministries
We couldn’t have ever predicted that 2020 would hold huge changes for the Church. I never imagined that I’d be watching church on Sunday morning at home in my pj’s! Did you ever dream that we would be given the opportunity to completely reimagine how we can structure a ministry to kids? These have not […]
The Reality Of Racism
:: Geno Olison is the Pastor of the South Suburban Vineyard, a Vineyard USA Executive Team Member, and Leadership Team Member of the Vineyard USA Diversity Initiative.
Embracing A New Normal, Just Like The Disciples
Over the past three months we’ve all learned lots of new words and phrases like coronavirus, Covid-19, social distancing, and flatten the curve. An old phrase is being reused a lot these days: the new normal. I recently saw a cartoon of a husband and wife having their morning coffee. The husband apparently just said […]
COVID-19 Musings From A Vineyard Pastor
We have heard it time and time again. We have thought about it. We have dreamed about. Normal. . I can’t wait to get back to normal. . A meal at your favorite restaurant. A date night with your spouse. A ball game with friends. You know… normal. . Sunday morning with your church family. […]
A Pastoral Letter From Phil (English & Español)
Dear Vineyard Leaders, Wow, 2020 – and we are not halfway through it yet. How is that for a positive greeting? Right now, there are so many feelings, thoughts, laments, ideas, and convictions being expressed through many venues, and in the end, we will be better for them. If you would, allow me just a […]
Diversity Resources For Local Churches
Here is a library of resources for pastors, congregations, and Christians ready to become part of the answer to healing our nations. RESOURCES Vineyard USA Resources Video | Diversity In The Kingdom Of God Is Like A Potluck (Ruben Quintero) Article | Responding To Racism From An Asian American Perspective (Dennis Liu) Article | Being […]
When We Gather: Public Health Considerations For Reopening
Dr. Danielle and Joey Walker grew up in the Vineyard family and are members at Vineyard Anaheim. Dr. Walker is a professor of public health and health science and Director of Lifetime Wellness at Biola University. She is also a certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), and recently certified in COVID-19 Emergency Response. Prior to being […]
Pastoring Through A Pandemic
I am the lead pastor of the North Jersey Vineyard. My wife Norma and I planted the church 23 years ago right outside of New York City. I enjoy the challenges and opportunities of pastoring a church in this region of the country. I love the diversity, enjoy the hustle and bustle, and even like […]
Into The Desert: Consenting To What We Did Not Choose And Fighting The Right Enemy
On this episode, return guest Jared Boyd provides a counter-intuitive posture for those seeking spiritual formation in a time of global pandemic. Knowing how and what to fight against begins only when we can move from thinking we are in isolation to embracing solitude. This is very personal look into what God has been doing […]
