Values of Vineyard Churches.
We value THE PURSUIT OF GOD. We are hungry to know God's presence, hear His voice and follow hard after Him.
(Psalm 63:1-3)

We value SIMPLICITY. We wish to do nothing for "religious effect" but rather to operate in natural low-key, non-hype patterns. We desire to do the ministry of Christ with joy. (Philippians 4:4)

We value the MERCY OF GOD. We believe that mercy is fundamental to all that God does in salvation. We, therefore, aim to extend mercy to one another and to all to whom we minister. (Colossians 3:12,13)

We value REALITY. We aim to walk in the Spirit and see real supernatural works of God. We aim also to function on the natural plane based on God's leading in conjunction with excellent, rational thinking. (James 1:5)

We value CHRISTLIKENESS. We desire that through the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus' love, mercy, grace, truth, purity, power, and integrity would shine through all that we are and do. (Ephesians 5:2)

We value UNITY. We are convinced that all who belong to Christ are one in His Body, the Church. We aim to maintain unity by honoring all who call on Jesus' name and by seeking reconciliation with all parts of the Church. (John 17:21-23)

We value COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS. We are honored by every person whom God adds to the Vineyard. We aim to work together to build the Church through maintaining mutual respect, open communication, determined cooperation, and believing and speaking the best about each other.
(I Corinthians 13:4-7)

We value PRAYER. We believe that prayer is essential, because it is our primary means of communion with God, and because it is God's primary means of accomplishing His purposes in the world. (1Thess. 5:16-18; Philippians 4:6)

We value BEING SPIRIT-LED. We honor Jesus as our Head and the Holy Spirit as our Counselor. We seek to be responsive to the Holy Spirit in life and ministry. (Galatians 5:5; Romans 8:14)

We value SERVANT LEADERSHIP. We believe that Christ has put significant leadership authority in the hands of the pastor and associates. We aim to exercise that authority with humility, selflessness, grace, care for the sheep, and a sincere desire to build up the Body of Christ. (Mark 10:37,44-45)

The Genetic Code of Vineyard Churches

At a Vineyard Pastor's Conference in 1992, the late John Wimber taught on ten areas that were essential to any Vineyard church. John called these areas the Vineyard Genetic Code because they make up the common denominators that build us as a family. A Vineyard experience typically includes:

• Clear, accurate, Biblical teaching
• Contemporary worship in the freedom of the Holy Spirit
• The gifts of the Holy Spirit in operation
• An active small group ministry
• Ministry to the poor, widows, orphans and those who are broken
• Prayer for physical healing with emphasis on signs and wonders as seen in the book of Acts
• A commitment to Missions - church planting at home and world missions abroad
• Unity within the whole body of Christ; relationship with other local churches
• Evangelistic outreach
• Equipping the saints in areas such as discipleship, ministry, serving, giving, finances, family, etc…

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