A Note From Phil On Long Obedience (English & Español)
Dear Vineyard Leaders, Last week, Jan and I celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary. 45 years! We have been married longer than some of you have been alive – oh my. I have been reflecting on our marriage, and while it took all of five minutes for the pastor to proclaim us husband and wife, we […]
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 […]
Back To Church Sunday
Back To Church Sunday By Vineyard Digital Membership Many churches aim their efforts, every September, at a special Sunday called “Back To Church Sunday.” Kids are back in school, university programs are starting up, and the vacation patterns that have taken such a toll on your summer offerings are quieting down. Then, once Labor Day […]
Discover New Video Courses & Small Group Studies!
NEW Courses & Studies On The Vineyard Digital Membership In response to the need for our growing number of churches and church plants to have access to high quality, Kingdom-themed digital tools, the www.VineyardDigitalMembership.com now hosts new Course technology, enabling leadership teams and church staff to grow through curated video lessons on various topics that matter to […]
First-Time Cross-Cultural Church Planting As Grandparents: The Chilcott Story
Let’s Rewind The Story To The Beginning, The Real Miracle. We had never been to Puerto Rico before, but as we flew the first time into San Juan for a short-term missions trip, as I looked out of the airplane window, suddenly I saw this picture or vision of planting churches in Puerto Rico, setting […]
7 Ways To Thank Your Pastor(s)
October is “Pastor Appreciation Month,” and we can all communicate our thanks to those men and women leading our church communities all year long, faithfully, with the heart of a servant. 7 Ways To Thank Your Pastor(s) Here are 7 quick ideas to make October a special month for your pastors. Consider going all out […]
A Pastoral Letter From Phil: Leading In Racial Reconciliation
Friends and Fellow Pastors, Many of you had a challenging weekend and past few days, speaking into current events with the wisdom of Christ. What we just witnessed in Charlottesville, VA is one of the great evils that stalk our nation. Many of you as pastors had to lead your church while at the same […]
Releasing A New AVC In Brazil
In May 2016, Vineyard pastors and members from all over Brazil welcomed Vineyard representatives from the U.K., Canada, and the U.S. to a moving conference celebration as the Vineyard churches of Brasilia were released to become their own Association of Vineyard Churches (AVC) in Brazil. Luke Huber, the founder of PAZ Mission, first introduced me […]
Discover The Vineyard Digital Membership
The Vineyard Digital Membership A Website Resource For Vineyard Churches In response to the need for our growing number of churches and church plants to have access to high quality, Vineyard-specific digital tools, Vineyard Resources & Vineyard Communications have collaborated to create a resource product for the movement. The www.VineyardDigitalMembership.com website provides our churches and leaders […]
One In Christ: Men & Women Together In Ministry
Women are serving in growing numbers as leaders in Vineyard churches. In some cases, women serve as the sole senior pastor of a church. In others, husbands and wives are teaming together to share the role of senior pastor. Women also serve as staff pastors, ministry leaders, volunteers, elders, small group leaders, and church board […]
