Church Planting As Pregnancy

This week we have a very candid and detailed look into the heart and life of a church planter from the initial dreaming and vision stage through to the actual planting. Suhail recounts the many internal leading he felt from the Lord and then also recounts the ways those leadings and dreams were externally confirmed […]

The Vital Importance Of Learning To Rely On The Holy Spirit

On this week’s episode, we have another round with long-time pastor, conference speaker, and church planting guru, Steve Nicholson. Steve and his wife Cindy planted the Evanston Vineyard in the greater Chicago area close to 44 years ago. Steve’s deep experience in the practical theology of local church ministry is an invaluable resource. This a […]

The Practice of Theology Is Vital For Planting Healthy Churches

On this episode, Michael and Liz Moore sit down with Dr. Caleb Maskell, leader of the Society of Vineyard Scholars and the Worship Pastor at Blue Route Vineyard Community Church. Check out this great conversation about a practice of theology that is humble, hospitable, and curious as we seek to plant healthy churches. Resources Vineyard […]

Theology Is Something You Do

We’re kicking off season 2 of the How To Plant A Healthy Church Podcast with Liz Moore. Having recently served for eight years as New England Boarding Schools Field Staff for FOCUS, Liz has just completed her M.Div at Duke Divinity School. Liz is currently planting a Vineyard church in Princeton, New Jersey. Don’t miss this […]

Staying Emotionally Healthy And The Value Of Practice

In this second part of our conversation with Robb Morgan, lead pastor of the Delaware City Vineyard in Delaware, OH, we continue the sports analogy focusing on the value of practice along with giving ourselves and our leaders the freedom to fail. Embracing this freedom will help us stay emotionally healthy as we grow into […]

How to be Coached and Coaching Others Well

John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard, said, “You teach what you know. You reproduce who you are.” Your church plant is going to look like you. Putting ourselves in submitted places to be trained and invested in is essential for both our long personal health and the health of our churches. Being coached well has […]

Creating a Team of Mentors to Stay in the Game

Church planting is not for the faint of heart and we’re not meant to bear the burden alone. Every church planter needs safe people in their life to stay in the game. Who are those safe people around you?  Have you ever wondered how to build the team of mentors you need in order to […]

#ComeHolySpirit2019 Recap

Check out the #ComeHolySpirit2019 RECAP VIDEO! This summer’s 2019 Vineyard USA National Conference was a historic and transformational time together! Check out this recap video and share! [ytp_video source=”QBqctlb8FPM”] Music: Everything © 2019 Vineyard Worship https://bit.ly/2lEdE04 Video By: Meraki Story Resources, Music, & Apparel: Vineyard Resources, 1-800-852-8463, https://bit.ly/2kiAUkk 2019 National Conference Audio (Free) & […]