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Gospel With the Poor: VJN’s First Publication

Gospel With the Poor: VJN’s First Publication

We’re excited to announce a special collaboration with Vineyard Resources: an updated edition of John Wimber’s “The Gospel with the Poor”! John Wimber once said that the purpose of the Vineyard could be summed up with two words: worship and compassion. Wimber also regularly highlighted Jesus’ mission on earth to “release the oppressed.” As Kingdom-minded people formed through intimacy in worship and by Jesus’ compassion for us, we then embark on this same mission to set things right, especially for the captive, poor and marginalized.

SPOTLIGHT: Migrant Family Border Ministry

SPOTLIGHT: Migrant Family Border Ministry

Recently, Joel Bidderman, worship pastor at Gilbert Vineyard (AZ), shared with VJN about how they’ve responded to the migrant crisis at the border with compassion. AT THE BORDER Since February, Gilbert Vineyard (Gilbert, AZ) has served about 1,450 people through their migrant family ministry. During …

Restorative Circle Recordings: How to Navigate Tension

Restorative Circle Recordings: How to Navigate Tension

Hey folks, if you missed our 2-part webinar with Multiply Vineyard on how to use the restorative circle tool, you can now watch both recordings! RESTORATIVE CIRCLE INTRODUCTION As a leader, do you feel the tension of trying to help people become disciples toward Jesus, …

WEBINAR: How to Navigate Tension in Your Community With Restorative Circles

WEBINAR: How to Navigate Tension in Your Community With Restorative Circles

A PRACTICAL PROCESS FOR HAVING EFFECTIVE CONVERSATIONS ON CHALLENGING TOPICS

PART 1 | Wednesday, August 28 at 7pm CDT
PART 2 | Wednesday, September 4 at 7pm CDT

As a leader, do you feel the tension of trying to help people become disciples toward Jesus, not simply hold the beliefs of current culture?

WATCH: Dismantling Barriers in Our Churches | Ethnic, Cultural and Socio/Economic

WATCH: Dismantling Barriers in Our Churches | Ethnic, Cultural and Socio/Economic

Session 4: Dismantling Barriers in Our Churches: Ethnic, Cultural and Socio/Economic, Beth Wood and Panel Beth Wood shares her approach to naming and dismantling the barriers that create “otherness” in our churches. She incorporates wisdom from her work with NAIITS, an Indigenous Learning Community. Recorded …