Hey! We are starting a new tradition in VJN. Here we are all about promoting resources and content that directly ties in with justice, mercy and compassion. Therefor, on Mondays we will be sharing some amazing sermons that Vineyard churches are sharing either on their websites or respective podcasts.
This week we have Anaheim’s Senior Pastor Lance Pittluck view on compassion.
Here are some links the link to listen to it:
BIOGRAPHY
Lance grew up on Long Island in New York, at 18 he moved to California and began preparation by studying Bible at Pepperdine University in Malibu and graduated with a BA in religion. Feeling a need for further study, he enrolled in Fuller Seminary and graduated with a Master of Divinity degree in 1979.
He spent 1 year on staff with John Wimber at Vineyard Ministries International to prepare to return to New York after he had a clear vision from the Lord. During this year, he worked in the area of church planting, church renewal, writing, pastor training and teaching seminars and classes. In May of 1984 Lance left the VMI staff to begin a new Vineyard on Long Island .There he became Regional Director for the Association of Vineyard Churches on the East Coast of the U.S.A. for 13 years.
In 1997 the Lord made it clear to him that he was to leave New York and move with his family back to California where he was to become the senior pastor at The Vineyard Anaheim.
COMPASSION MINIESTRIES
Their food pantry gives free food and clothes to individuals during their time of need. Along with these each week the ministry delivers a biblical message to the homeless. Currently, they visit five local motels in Anaheim, where they distribute food too. Also they tend creation through fair trade and recycling initiatives.