Funeral Planning During COVID-19
The following was written to provide guidance to anyone faced with the unique dynamics of gathering people to honor a loved one during this season in which social gathering is limited. Consider what may best serve two needs at different times. When we lose the earthly presence of a loved one, there are two things […]
An Illusion Of Control
The last few months of âsheltering inâ due the COVID-19 pandemic have awakened all of us to the limitations inherent in being human. Iâve commented often in conversations with directees that I experience this season of limitations as more an opportunity than a crisis. What kind of opportunity, you ask? Many of the people I […]
Into The Desert: Consenting To What We Did Not Choose & Fighting The Right Enemy
[A Note From The Author: This is a chapter-length long-form essay. Brew a cup of tea.] The whole world has been led into the desert and we must confront the demons. While previous moments in history have taught Christians to be salt and light through darkness and plague, I fear we may still miss out […]
Neighboring In The Wake Of COVID-19 | A Conversation With Jay Pathak & Phil Strout
In this video, Phil Strout (National Director, Vineyard USA) has a conversation with Jay Pathak (Vineyard Pastor and Author of The Art Of Neighboring) on we can love our neighbors well in the wake of COVID-19.
Caring For Caregivers | A Conversation With Kris Miller & Phil Strout
In this video, Phil Strout (National Director, Vineyard USA) has a conversation with Kris Miller (Founder of Flourishing Leaders) on what it looks like to both lament the limits and embrace the gifts of this distinctive time.
Caring For Caregivers | A Conversation With Todd Hunter & Phil Strout
In this video, Phil Strout (National Director, Vineyard USA) has a conversation with Todd Hunter (Founding Bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others, and Former National Director of Vineyard USA) on what it looks like to care for yourself while you’re caring for others. .
A COVID-19 Encouragement From Phil Strout
Friends, We hope that wherever you are in the world, that you and your family are well, and that you sense the Holy Spirit near as you navigate these strange times we are in. We remember John 16:33 in which Jesus says, âI have told you these things, so that in me you may have […]
5 Ideas For Overcoming Anxiety During The COVID-19 Pandemic
5 Ideas For Overcoming Anxiety During The COVID-19 Pandemic [This post was originally shared on the Vineyard Digital Membership Blog.] As man-made constructs begin to crumble around us, itâs easy to get caught up in fearful thinking that spreads faster than any virus. We can find ourselves stressing out about issues and details that we […]
An Easter Greeting From Phil Strout
An Easter Greeting From Phil Strout (English) An Easter Greeting From Phil Strout (Spanish)
Opportunities In The Interruptions: How To Serve Young Adults During COVID
Opportunities In The Interruptions: How to Serve Young Adults During COVID (Vineyard Pilgrimage) [This post was originally shared on the Vineyard Digital Membership Blog. Vineyard Digital Membership Blog Posts are all about resources that can serve you. Now may be the perfect time to run one or more of these studies with the Young Adults in […]
