An Encouragement From Phil Strout: God is Preparing Us
Friends, Jan and I have been able to take a bit of time off and are getting ready to celebrate my mother’s 88th birthday. I hope you have had a chance to take some vacation time with your loved ones. I’ve been reflecting on the journey our VineyardUSA family has made and is making through 2021. […]
A Letter From Phil: Looking Forward (English and Spanish)
“But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today’…” (Hebrews 3:13a). Friends, I have never met a fellow pastor who said, “I receive too much encouragement.” If we have a problem with anything as pastors, it’s that we don’t receive enough encouragement to keep our hearts fueled and burning along the way! […]
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A Word From Phil Strout: The Post-Resurrection Work Of The Gospel
The Best Deal In Town: A Story Of Transformation
[This an excerpt from The Greatness of the Gospel – an exhortation from Phil Strout to anyone who wants to re-center on the power of the Gospel for today’s world.] The Gospel And “Everything Else” Everything else we add on to that power, that good news, is superfluous. The “everything else” may be wonderful and […]
A Message From Phil: Easter & The Greatness Of The Gospel (English & Spanish)
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Encouragement For New “Working Priests” | The Practical (Part 2)
Click here to read Part 1. Embrace Your Story No matter why, if you have found yourself in a new role as a Vineyard Working Priest, own it! There is no reason to hide. This is 2021 and there is no guilt or shame in earning an income outside of the church you pastor. The […]
Encouragement For New “Working Priests” | Part 1
. Fifteen years ago, my life and ministry changed. We were two years into our plant, The Hub Vineyard Church in Sunland, CA, and we were growing enough for me to cut back at my high school to just part time. We were planning on me officially leaving the teaching profession in the next year […]
A March Greeting From Phil Strout (English & Spanish)
Leaders are called forward to bring direction and guidance to God’s people, for the fruitful longevity of a body of believers, and for the Gospel to be expressed, with love and power (Rom. 1:16), through the Church in every generation. Friends, As we anticipate the changing of the seasons here in Maine and celebrate old […]
A Response To The Rise Of Anti-Asian Racism In America
I pray for God’s hope and healing for you, me, our communities, and our land. And I commit myself to champion reconciliation, advocate diversity, repent when needed, and stand with those who are committed to doing the same. Will you join us? On behalf of the Asian American Network of the Vineyard Movement, I first […]
