EDLD: An Introduction
We have all been given, by God Himself, the gift of one short hour on the earth. Deep in our bones, we know that people need to experience the overwhelming, transforming love of God. We also know that we have the opportunity to participate with God in bringing His Good News to every last person […]
A Pastoral Letter From Phil (English & Español)
Dear Vineyard Leaders, Wow, 2020 – and we are not halfway through it yet. How is that for a positive greeting? Right now, there are so many feelings, thoughts, laments, ideas, and convictions being expressed through many venues, and in the end, we will be better for them. If you would, allow me just a […]
EDLD – Evangelism
[ytp_playlist source=”PLUDsQg1O9leukLNqdu1YdNIfiGvYraHyx”] Watch the complete Evangelism YouTube playlist above, or select videos below: Video | We Share What We Love (Jay Pathak) Video | How Your Church Can Save Lives (Brian Anderson) Video | How A Pastor Can Get Better At Evangelism (Brian Anderson) Video |What Does It Mean To Share The Good News? (Phil […]
EDLD – Diversity
[ytp_playlist source=”PLUDsQg1O9levh6-oam8orAtSS7jRE8WFF”] Watch the complete Diversity YouTube playlist above, or select videos below: Video | Diversity Is A Kingdom Ideal (Geno Olison) Video | Paul’s Mustard Seed Revolution (Kathy Maskell) Video | Cultural Competence In The Bible (Josh Williams) Video | We Are Called To Tear Down Walls (Geno Olison) Video | Paying A Price […]
EDLD – Leadership
[ytp_playlist source=”PLUDsQg1O9les98SArFGMl0GWkzdcdi1Ox”] Watch the complete Leadership YouTube playlist above, or select videos below: Video | The 3 P’s Of Leadership (Phil Strout) Video | The 3 P’s The Presence Of God (Phil Strout) Video | The 3 P’s The Proclamation Of The Gospel (Phil Strout) Video | The 3 P’s All Things Practical (Phil Strout) […]
EDLD – Discipleship
[ytp_playlist source=”PLUDsQg1O9letgOyV6HZI7AvGfA5Xo8BpC”] Watch the complete Discipleship YouTube playlist above, or select videos below: Video | What I Learned Through My Heart Attack And Recovery (Phil Strout) Video | How Is Your Soul? (Phil Strout) Video | Duty, Discipline, And Delight (Phil Strout) Video | Learning To Care For Your Soul (Phil Strout) Video | How […]
An Unlikely Brother
I spent the second half of the trip on the north shore of of this island, where I’m excited to say, we now have our first official La Viña in this nation! Although Vineyard is not a recognized denomination there, the congregation has started to call themselves, La Viña Casa de Amor. On one of […]
Discerning A Local Church’s Work In Global Missions
Vineyard Missions has asked me to share how our church, the Red Bluff Vineyard, is discerning and working toward joining a Missions Partnership. Our goal is to spend the next two years (or less) exploring where God is calling us, who God is calling us to, and how to best engage in global missions! I […]
At Home Or Abroad, Posture Is Everything
In Mozambique, most places we visit lack running water, restrooms, etc. But Mozambicans understand the need for hygiene, so the custom is to offer a pitcher of water and a basin to wash your hands. The water is usually warmed over an open fire. Before any meal, when you enter a home, or even sometimes […]
Brakes, Brakes, Transmission, And Tires In Côte D’Ivoire
Before we arrived in Africa, the other half of our team from the Vineyard Church of Central Illinois arrived in Côte d’Ivoire several days before we joined them. They had experienced mechanical problems with their vehicle, not to mention managing the complications caused by incredible flooding in their area. Days later, after we arrived, three […]
