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Responding to the Atlanta Mass Shooting

Responding to the Atlanta Mass Shooting

#VJNEDUCATE: “I’m so sorry. I didn’t know.” A helpful resource from Asian American Christian Collaborative on how to process and respond to the mass shooting in Atlanta on Tuesday night. This article was originally posted on March 17, 2021, https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/article/responding-to-anti-asian-violence-with-creativity-from-the-margins Responding to anti-Asian Violence with 

VJN Equip: Recommended Reads for Black History Month 2021 #BHM

VJN Equip: Recommended Reads for Black History Month 2021 #BHM

VJN coach Stephanie Snow shares her must reads: “Black History Month 2021 is here and, although I have always loved reading about and celebrating Black history and culture, this year it feels especially crucial to do so. Here are a few of my book recommendations 

#VJNEQUIP: Leading in a Post-Truth World Webinar

#VJNEQUIP: Leading in a Post-Truth World Webinar

Rich Nathan, (Founding Pastor of Columbus Vineyard), David Ruis, (National Director Vineyard Canada), Rose Madrid Swetman (Regional Leader, Northwest Region) and Caleb Maskell (Chair, Steering Committee Society of Vineyard Scholars), and Geno Olison (Pastor of South Suburban Vineyard, Vineyard Diversity Team) engaged in a roundtable 

Lord, have mercy. How do we respond to mob violence?

Lord, have mercy. How do we respond to mob violence?

In light of the historic and horrific display of harmful leadership and mob violence on Wednesday, we offer this prayer and blessing. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 There is anger. So much anger. And frustration. And weariness. May 

VJN Online Learning Cohorts: Who Could Be Your Coach?

We’re just 2 weeks away from launching our first online learning cohorts! Who could be your VJN Coach? We’ve got an incredible team of Vineyard coaches who have decades of experience with pastoral ministry, hands-on community building and advocacy, and leadership development. Deadline to register