First-Time Cross-Cultural Church Planting As Grandparents: The Chilcott Story
Let’s Rewind The Story To The Beginning, The Real Miracle. We had never been to Puerto Rico before, but as we flew the first time into San Juan for a short-term missions trip, as I looked out of the airplane window, suddenly I saw this picture or vision of planting churches in Puerto Rico, setting […]
Living Generously
Of the many words in the English language, some are better-sounding than others. “Generosity” is one of them—it sounds good, it feels good to be generous, and it is wonderful to receive generosity. To make it even better, generosity is part of God’s wonderful plan for Planet Earth. God Is Generous It doesn’t take long […]
Why Is The Bible Important? | Phil Strout (Café Sessions)
In this excerpt from a new short film (releasing June 2018) captured in Maine, Phil Strout (www.vineyardusa.org) talks about why it remains vital for the Scriptures to hold a central place in the life of a believer in Jesus. The entire short film will be featured here at www.vineyardusa.org, a site offering support and encouragement to […]
How To Build A Multi-Generational Church
A very kind, but skeptical man came to our church several weeks in a row. His name was Roger and he was in his fifties and his hair was turning gray. We were church planters in our twenties, and we looked younger than we realized. He usually came with his kids who were just slightly […]
Vineyard Stories: How To Produce A Great Church Service
Church shopping. Soon after transitioning out of a 20-year long church staff position, my family was on the hunt for a new church. Since I have been planning church services for so long, I thought I knew what I was doing, but what I learned as a church spectator/visitor in the next six months transformed how […]
A Letter From Phil: Between The Cross And The Resurrection
Dear Friends, Blessings to you this April. I’d like to offer a brief thought for us this month as we celebrate the Easter season, and move into the Spring of 2018 (it’s hard to believe it’s April already!). The Resurrection has a special place in our Movement’s heart. At the center of our theology is […]
Pastoral Care In The Midst Of Health Crises: In Ministry, A Family Member, Or Yourself
Pastoral Care In The Midst Of Health Crises: In Ministry, A Family Member, Or Yourself After 25 years of pastoral ministry, I have witnessed the pain a health crisis can bring, for those I serve and in my own life. What is the pastoral response to such devastating events, in our communities, in our families, […]
The Ends Of The Earth: Stories Of Healing From The Big Sky Region
The Ends Of The Earth: Stories Of Healing From The Big Sky Region In Acts 1:8, Luke recorded Jesus telling His disciples to “Wait in Jerusalem until you receive power, then you’ll be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the remotest part of the earth.” In Montana, I often joke that we may not […]
How Can Teens “Be The Light” In Their Schools?
Four Practical Suggestions For How Teens Can Share Their Faith High school is one of the most challenging stages of life in which to share your faith. It is already a season full of potential social pitfalls, and then we are asking teens to introduce their friends to Jesus. What happens if they share their […]
Vineyard Stories: Coffee That Cultivates Community
Challenge Accepted We, Justin and Kendal Harden, are thirty-somethings with little life experience. We love and serve our home church, Vineyard Community Church of Campbellsville, Kentucky. We have five exceptional children between the ages of two years and eleven years old. We own and operate a small micro-roastery and espresso bar in the heart of […]