Joel Seymour on Peacemaking, Leadership, and the Vineyard’s Call
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Joel Seymour about peacemaking, what it has to do with his role as a Super Regional Leader for Vineyard USA, and how he sees it shaping the future of the Vineyard Movement. Joel Seymour is a Super Regional Leader for Vineyard USA. His passion for […]
Andy Crouch: Why Most Systems Drift And How Leaders Can Intervene
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and return guest Andy Crouch discuss the use of 2×2 grids as a framework for finding balance between synergistic values that often seem in competition with one another, and how Andy uses it as a tool in leadership development. They also discuss the effects of technology on […]
Order & Abundance: Building the Future Vineyard with Robb Morgan
In this episode of the We Are Vineyard podcast, Jay talks with Robb Morgan about the principles of order and abundance and how they apply to organizational health and flourishing. They also discuss Vineyard USA’s ReOrg and the ways in which we are working towards ensuring the Vineyard is a vibrant association of churches that […]
A Generation That Changes History — Vineyard Kids with Becky Olmstead and Karen George
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Becky Olmstead and Karen George about how they started working together, and why they took on the enormous task of hosting National Kids Conferences. They discuss cultivating volunteer teams, what keeps them invested in the work, and what they dream about for kids, kids ministries, […]
20 Years of Vineyard Events: Behind the Scenes with Christian Weber
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Christian Weber about her experience of change over the past 20 years with Vineyard USA. They talk about some of the logistics involved in hosting large events, the Kingdom components of event planning, and her desire to balance the spiritual and relational elements with the […]
Bridging the Divide: Glenn Packiam on Spirit, Formation, and the Local Church
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Glenn Packiam about growing up in Malaysia and his parents’ path into ministry. Glenn shared about his awakening to different layers of spiritual formation and how deep reflection enhances theological and Kingdom practices. They discuss leading as a bridge builder, pursuing the “radical middle”, and […]
Dreaming Big, Discipling Deep: Christina Lowery on Leadership, Legacy & the Next Gen
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Christina Lowery discuss last week’s episode with Mark Batterson, including what Christina loves about their ministry approach. They also talk about why leadership development and succession plans are vital for the Vineyard today, how and why they created Vineyard Leadership Essentials, and some other effective pathways […]
Planting, Failing, Growing: Mark Batterson on Urban Ministry and Prayer-Fueled Vision
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Mark Batterson about the value of failing as a church planter, some of the realities of building a church in a transient city, and the things they would tell their younger selves about church leadership. Mark also shares about using their church property to engage […]
What AI Means for the Future of the Church: A Talk with John Kim
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with John Kim about the ways in which generative AI are impacting our world, and the potential for impacting our future. John shares about a perspective shift in viewing AI in terms of Genesis instead of Revelation, how to get started using AI constructively, and some […]
Comms, Culture & the Kingdom: Navigating Change in the Vineyard with Nicole Dill
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Nicole Dill about how she came to the role of Communications Director for Vineyard USA, and the ways in which the role is different than she expected. Nicole shares some of the complexities of resourcing such a diverse movement, the ways that advancements in technology […]
