How to Win at Church Succession
The Desert Vineyard is a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church in Southern California. 5 years ago, Senior Pastor David Parker began to consider transitioning leadership of the church. This year, they completed the transition and he passed the church to Jonathan Rue. Below they share some of the key things they’ve learned from the process. From Outgoing […]
7 Ways To Thank Your Pastor(s)
October is “Pastor Appreciation Month,” and we can all communicate our thanks to those men and women leading our church communities all year long, faithfully, with the heart of a servant. 7 Ways To Thank Your Pastor(s) Here are 7 quick ideas to make October a special month for your pastors. Consider going all out […]
From Short-Term Missionary To Church-Planter In Puerto Rico
My mentor, pastor, and friend Ray Maldonado and I go way back to the 1990’s when I was the youth pastor and church administrator at the then Humboldt Park Vineyard (now known as Urban Vineyard). It All Started With A Missions Trip By 2004, I was living in Tampa, Florida, and then speaking to Ray […]
Vineyard USA And Disaster Relief
Vineyard churches are known around the world for our compassionate response to those who are at their deepest point of need. We have a long history caring for those impacted by natural disasters, meeting both physical and spiritual needs in communities needing immediate help. UPDATE 10.30.2017 As relief work continues in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, […]
An Update On TX Vineyards Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
[To read about Vineyard USA & Disaster Relief, click here.] Hurricane Harvey Update: South Central Region Phil Jeansonne is our South Central Regional Leader, overseeing and encouraging Area Leaders and pastors in that part of the country. He is also the pastor of Vineyard New Orleans, which hosts their mercy response ministry – now receiving teams from […]
Join Us In Prayer For Vineyards Impacted By Hurricane Irma
UPDATE ON HURRICANE IRMA VINEYARD IMPACT FROM KEVIN FISCHER, RL Florida/Puerto Rico 09.18.2017 As you know, Hurricane Irma was an unwelcome guest for the state of Florida. Its winds covered the entire state and affected everyone in the state in one way or another. Most, if not all Florida Vineyards, canceled their weekend services in anticipation of […]
VIDEO: How Can You Help? Phil Strout On Hurricane Harvey
Want To Download This Video To Show Your Church? YouTube: http://bit.ly/2wKX1ns Vimeo (download): http://bit.ly/2ekSbCK Vineyard Digital Membership (download): http://bit.ly/2wljzKM How You And Your Church Can Help We have two options here for connection. 1. CONVOY OF HOPE is our VUSA Disaster Relief Partner, on the ground with first-response supplies and aid. Vineyard USA partners with Convoy […]
Vineyard USA Checks In With Convoy Of Hope
[ytp_video source=”DxNdNpeJDdQ”] James Menephee, serving with Vineyard USA, talks with our disaster relief partner Convoy Of Hope on their work during #HurricaneHarvey in the state of Texas. For how to help, see Phil Strout’s video here: http://bit.ly/2wjJRwO. Current Convoy Relief Stats (09.01.2017) [Represents just the Southern Texas coast] Individuals served: 32,970 Volunteers: 917 Loads Delivered […]
Vineyard Church Seeks To Partner With Community
Original Publication: Moultrie County News • Progress The Vineyard Church of Sullivan in Illinois expanded with the purchase of the 35,000 sq. ft Shopko building last week. Now they have room to dream. “We are unique in our mission,” Pastor Jim Plank began. “We as a congregation would like to give back to the community, […]
Are You Experiencing “Mission” Drift?
Multiplication starts with a vision for the whole Kingdom of God, the entire way God is working and transforming the world. And the kingdom of God, well it’s way bigger than just the church, and for us, the church is so much bigger than only the Vineyard. And this is where multiplication starts. God is […]