During this seminar we explore the question, "what kind of leaders do people want to follow?” Andy Masters looks at some of the foundational ideas and principles in understanding what leadership is, how we grow in it as a skill and how we express our unique personalities, gifting and story through our leadership.
Racial justice and ethnic diversity are seen as laudable aims by most (though not all!) in our society. What difference does following Jesus make to how we think of this, and more than that, how we pursue it? In this seminar, Damilola explores how the wisdom of 1 Corinthians 12 applies to this crucial objective.
All Christians are filled with the Holy Spirit. But God always wants more for us, more of his power and presence. In this seminar, Debby Wright (VCUKI National Director) explores who the Holy Spirit is, some of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how we can encounter him.
This seminar is all about understanding Genesis 1-3. Tom Thompson unpacks these chapters to help us realise God's intention for us in the beginning, and his answers for an anxious and aching generation.
In the Vineyard, we believe that God speaks today. In this workshop John Wright (VCUKI National Director) explores what prophecy is, the different ways that God speaks to us, and how to grow in this gifting.
Students are waking up across the country and we need to be ready for the missional opportunity that is presenting itself. In this seminar, Luke Smith (Fusion) talks us through the current student landscape, shares insights from recent Fusion research and points us towards the tools we need to bring the harvest into the barn!
“Trying is the first step that releases the power of God” - Steve Bateman. On the Saturday afternoon of Cause 2024 Steve Bateman, Debby Wright and David Nwator shared about the power of prayer, intercession and ‘doing the stuff’ of the Kingdom. Through stories and practical teaching, they encouraged and empowered a generation to go out and try!
Andy Masters closed Cause 2024 by reminding us that whilst we may come up against giants, we can face them head on when we partner with God.
"If we are going to be a generation that stewards a move of God, it's going to be fuelled by a love of God. A hunger and desperation for him and him alone. We are not called to a purpose, but to the person of Jesus. It's in him you will find your purpose." On the Friday evening at Cause 2024, Paul Lowe spoke about our theme ‘Power for a Purpose’.
“If we actually saw Jesus for who he really is, we’d say yes whatever the cost.” A conversation around obedience, purpose, identity and calling. Sharing from their own stories, Steph Lowe & Andy Masters reminded us of the joy that we encounter as we lay our lives down for the sake of the Kingdom and say yes to whatever he asks of us.
"The throne of authority, power and dominion is not vacant!" On the Saturday morning at Cause 2024 Damilola Makinde reminded a generation that in the midst of all of the pain and suffering, Jesus is still on the throne and he is with us in the midst of it. When we align ourselves with the truth that Jesus has already won the victory, and stick with him to the end, we will receive glory.
"Following Jesus is all about learning how to see. When we see as he sees, things are never the same." Andy Masters kicked off Cause 2024 by sharing how the Kingdom of God working in us moves us from seeing problems to possibilities
The Wilderness: Where Our True Calling is Contested and Forged Dan Wilt takes a deep dive into the story of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness from Luke Chapter 4. Vulnerably sharing from his own story, Dan illustrates how the wilderness is where our truest calling as God’s beloved is both contested and forged. When we come through these seasons rooted in our identity we become unshakeable, no matter what storms come our way.
In this talk, recorded live at Riverside Vineyard (June 2024), Dan Wilt talks about what it means to live and worship from the heart. Unpacking learnings from Asbury, he looks at what God seems to be doing across the Church and how we can lean into that wherever possible; with consecration, with young people, and through lingering in his presence. During the talk, Dan referenced a film from the Asbury outpouring. Due to Copyright it has not been included in the recording, but you can watch it he...
In this interview, Paul & Steph (who lead The Cause to Live For) share some of their story and the redeeming work of God in their lives. They share about the joys and challenges of following Jesus and walking in our calling, covering a range of topics including the importance of owning our stuff, saying ‘yes’, immersing yourself in the local church, and standing firm on the truth of God in every season.
At Cause Ireland Morag Stewart spoked from John 21, telling the story of the resurrected Jesus appearing to his disciples on a beach and making them breakfast. She inspired a generation to fix their eyes on Jesus, to be fed and filled by him alone and then to go with a readiness to share his love and light to those around us.
Alan Carson challenged a generation by sharing that it’s not enough to be part of a movement that has stories of “doing the stuff” or to sit in churches week in week out gathering information. He reminded us that we are all called, as followers of Jesus, to carry his power and presence into the everyday circumstances of our lives; to see his Kingdom come and his will be done in thousands of creative ways. For that to be a reality in our generation and for those who come after us, we need to know...
At Cause Ireland, Andy Smith spoke about the impact of a lifetime of obedience, the God-given potential that we carry, and partnering with Jesus to bring about his Kingdom on earth. Recorded live in May 2024 at Cause Ireland in Belfast.
This seminar provides church leaders with some basic orientation and skills for helping individuals and groups engage in evangelism across cultural, ethnic, and racial difference. Participants are given tools to deepen their self-awareness and to help guide church leaders in thinking about how to grow a faithful multiethnic witness.
Parenting as a church leader is filled with amazing opportunities and some unique challenges. We have to parent in a goldfish bowl, navigate the needs of our family and our churches, deal with confidentiality, the pressure of congregational expectations and more. The good news is that church leadership is a context where our families can thrive, not simply survive. Based on years of research and the book "Parenting as a Church Leader", this seminar empowers parents in ministry leadersh...
We live in an increasingly anxious society where lives often feel so overstretched and burdened with expectations. This seminar explores a Biblical understanding of anxiety and helps us in developing a practical Biblical resilience and resistance to anxiety by understanding that our minds can be an arena of conflict where many battles are won and lost.
In this seminar John Wright explores the topic of deliverance. He demystifies some of what being influenced by evil spirits might look like, how to discern whether someone is troubled spiritually, or in some other way, and practical tips on how to minister to someone needing deliverance.
Today's cultural conversations are increasingly complex and confusing. Whether we're sat round the kitchen table, chatting in the workplace, or debating laws in parliament, the stories that shape who we are and how we are to live are often polarised and contradictory. This seminar will help you understand what these stories are, where they're coming from and how we can offer an alternative good, true and beautiful story of what it means to be human today.
We are living in challenging times, where it is becoming increasingly difficult to lead. Jay Pathak (National Director of Vineyard USA) shares practical and helpful insights on how to deal with conflict and crisis in leadership.
Many of us have considered loving our neighbours through bringing in their bins while they’re away on holiday, but have we also considered loving them through our ballot papers? How do we practice neighbour love and witness to gospel truth in this deeply contested cultural moment? How might a church community proactively engage in local and national political conversations, staying steeped in prayer and courageous in action? In this seminar, we dive into 2 Kings 5 to explore the postures and pra...
We know that we're each called to step out and share our faith, but that doesn't make it easy. Ben and a panel of practioners share stories, insights and top tips for how to share Jesus courageously and inspire others to do the same.
Spiritual formation for leaders is framed in the pursuit of healthy leadership. Alexander first describes the importance of healthy leadership for integrity and longevity in fulfilling one's call under God. That has three constituent parts: spiritual formation, psycho-emotional healing, and personal growth. Alexander then focuses on spiritual formation: what that means; why it is critical for leaders; and how we 'do it'... with the heart motivation of learning to lead as Jesus would ...
We know that leadership takes its toll on marriage. There's nothing like ministry to test and expose weaknesses in marriage. The goal is healthy marriage, not only for personal fulfilment, but for integrity and longevity in leadership. Healthy marriage energises ministry and leadership. Dysfunctional marriage comes out in forms of dysfunctional leadership. Alexander & Gilli approach healthy marriage in leadership by defining love, the essence of the marriage bond in God. Then they unpack...
“The issue is not the model. If the Spirit is in it, it doesn’t matter what the model is. It’s his presence that makes the difference.” In this talk, Tope Koleoso called us back to fear the glory of the Lord. To repent of relying on systems and structures instead of the Spirit, and to return to our first love. Recorded live at the Vineyard Leaders’ Gathering 2024 in Nottingham.
"I think we're starting to see a turning of the tide; that skepticism is waning and people are getting ready to hear a story that they can believe in again. We have that story to tell." Justin Brierley explores the surprising rebirth of belief in God. In this cultural moment, people are searching for meaning, purpose and identity and we have that answer - the good news of Jesus. Recorded live at the Vineyard Leaders’ Gathering 2024 in Nottingham.
