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 […]
Go Fishing | A Story From Pathway Vineyard
“As much as culture changes, I think the broken condition of the heart remains the same ā as does the radical, pursuing, gracious nature of God. He’s going after human beings. He’s knocking on their hearts. I think he is continuing to ask us to play our part in this ā to go fishing once […]
Everyone Is Looking For A Worship Leader
[Original Post By Vineyard Worship] Friends, Iām writing this because of a real change that Iāve noticed in the worship world of the Church over the past couple of years. Itās pretty common when a pastor or church is looking for a worship leader that people reach out to me. Iāve been deeply connected to […]
Often Slow, Never Late
[Original Post By Vineyard Worship] OFTEN SLOW, NEVER LATE Itās been said that God is often slow, but never late – meaning that, for whatever reason, God is perfectly fine letting people wait. I mention this because waiting is such a central part of the Christmas story. Underneath the lights and the decorations, behind the […]
NEW! Resources From Vineyard Kids & A Word From Becky
A Word From Becky Becky Olmstead is the Lead Pastor of the Mountainbrook Church in San Luis Obispo, CA, the National Leader for Vineyard Kids USA, and Leader for the 4/14 Movement. Light Up The World Kids Christmas Lesson GET THE LIGHT UP THE WORLD LESSON FREE! This is a lesson about Jesus, the light […]
Refreshing Or Distracting? Musings From Mark Fields
[Original Post By Vineyard Missions USA] I understand something of the value of keeping a journal to the process of spiritualĀ growth. Itās a place to record significant observations and meaningful verses,Ā and it provides aĀ wonderful opportunity to notice the patterns of Godās working in oneās life. However, I haveĀ never been able to do it consistently. Littered […]
A COVID-19 Q&A For Church Leaders
We are grateful to have partnered once more with Meeting TENTS (Meeting The Everyday Needs To Survive) to share important COVID-19 considerations for pastors and their teamsĀ to help their church communities stay prepared, safe, and feel empowered as they resumeĀ in-person gatherings. In these Q&A videos made in partnership with Meeting TENTS, Dr. Danielle Walker (Co-founder […]
Church Plants Are New Wells Bringing Life to Our Cities
In this episode of the How To Plant A Healthy Church podcast, Corey Garris shares his testimony of salvation and journey towards becoming a pastor, and the scripture the Lord spoke to him about the value of the local church and expanding the number of āwellsā in his city. His story inspires faith in asking […]
Finding Peace & Holding Hope
“The Spirit is hovering over all of this chaos, starting in our own personal lives, our churches, our communities, our nations, and this world. The Spirit is hovering to bring new life out of this present chaos and out of our present struggle.” :: Rose Swetman is a Vineyard pastor who is the founding co-pastor […]
