Anyone who has set out to follow Jesus’ call to serve his church as a leader has doubtless realised quickly that it can be wonderful and also that it is sometimes discouraging, confusing and lonely. There is always a temptation to look for an easier road. Eleanor and Cindy have spent the entirety of their adult lives in ministry and have stories to tell about the choices along the way that made it possible to stay the course with Jesus for the whole distance. Different personalities, different s...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min
We have a rich heritage of Worship in the Vineyard, and in this seminar, Susanne Courtney interviews a panel of worship leaders as they reflect on what God birthed in the Vineyard and what he is now cultivating in this season. As well as Harmony Smith, Jon Solway and Olu Meduoye, we were privileged to welcome Eddie Espinosa to this panel. Eddie is a Vineyard worship leader who worked with John Wimber in the early Vineyard churches in California and recorded worship songs through Vineyard Music G...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min
The moment we are in does not pause the mission we are on. Yet, we live in turbulent and tumultuous times. So, what does that mean for followers of Jesus. How do we engage the culture, stay on mission, and show and share the love of Jesus in the midst of a cultural convulsion. Missiologist Ed Stetzer looks at the cultural moment across the English-speaking western world, and how the church can respond in faithful and fruitful ways.
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min
God has a heart for the nations! However, many Pastors and leaders don’t understand how to navigate cultural differences and it is costing them. Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the ability to effectively manage, work, and operate in intercultural settings. This seminar explores strategies to develop our cultural intelligence so we can be more effective in making disciples of Jesus Christ.
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Being a church leader affects every part of our lives, including our children. We all want to be good parents and good leaders. We want to see our children flourish spiritually and emotionally. But how? Parenting as a church leader requires unique skills and choices, and it can feel like a lonely journey. In this seminar, Becky Stamps interviews Rosie McNeil, Lesley Thompson and Becky Stewart on their experiences. Listen to be encouraged that church leadership can be a beneficial adventure for y...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Part case-study, part gold-mine of practical tips, in this seminar we hear from the 10 years of experience of Croydon Vineyard in seeing rapid church growth in the midst of a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic community. With a church that is close to 80% non-white in the under 18s and which has over 50% of team members and leaders who are non-white, Lara, Tom and a panel will share things they've found helpful in getting more diversity into their teams, and then getting those teams to thrive as t...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr
In this talk, Harmony Smith goes through Isaiah 6 and urges us to keep looking for the Lord and keep intimacy with him at the centre. She shares how we must keep returning to scripture to reawaken our imaginations and to really see Jesus; to be captivated by his beauty, glory and majesty. Recorded live at the Vineyard Worship Gathering ‘Come Holy Spirit’ in June 2023.
Jul 21, 2023•40 min
In this talk, Damilola Makinde (KXC, London) shares what it means for us to host the Holy Spirit in the home of our hearts, giving him total access, not just the highlights. Recorded live at the Vineyard Worship Gathering ‘Come Holy Spirit’ in June 2023.
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr
In this talk, Adam Russell (Director of Vineyard Worship USA) unpacks what it looks like to lead well, using Jesus as our model for leadership. Speaking from John 10:11-18, he reminds us to be like the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep, who knows them by name and is on guard against the wolf who comes to attack. We must be pastors who exist for our sheep with a desire to see them flourish. Recorded live at the Vineyard Worship Gathering ‘Come Holy Spirit’ in June 2023....
Jul 19, 2023•53 min
In this talk Charles Montgomery speaks about what we can learn from Paul about living with a thorn, whether that’s emotional, relational or physical, and reminded us that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. Recorded live in Nottingham at the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2023.
Jul 18, 2023•47 min
At the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2023 Jordan Seng spoke to us about how we can receive more power in supernatural ministry and how God partners with us to bring the order of Heaven on earth.
Jul 17, 2023•45 min
"The moment we're in doesn't pause the mission that we're on." At the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering, Ed Stetzer spoke to us about what the current state of culture tells us about the future of the church. He shared how the turbulent times we're facing can actually give opportunities for Kingdom advancement and how crises can often lead people to look to Jesus.
Jul 17, 2023•49 min
"As the Church we are simply Jesus' company, his people, his friends." Eleanor Mumford speaks about her love of the local church and what it looks like to be the glorious bride of Christ. She shares her longing for Vineyard churches to be full of devoted worshippers who are obedient to the teachings of scripture, full of kindness and compassion and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be "mischief makers", dangerous to the kingdom of darkness! Recorded live in Nottingham at th...
Jul 12, 2023•27 min
"Something is rumbling, something is coming, and it’s going to start with young people." Sharing stories from Asbury and our own nations here in the UK & Ireland, Debby Wright and Steve Nicholson share what they've been noticing in the under 25s - that there is a deep hunger in our young people and the Spirit is on the move. They urge us to pay attention to what God is doing in this generation and to play our part wherever we can. Recorded live in Nottingham at the Vineyard Lea...
Jul 03, 2023•44 min
Charles Montgomery teaches about the dangers of sloth and how diligence and decisive action will allow us to do God’s will. “God doesn't give you fruit, he gives you the seeds and you have to work it.” Recorded live in Nottingham at the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2023.
Jun 28, 2023•37 min
John Wright shares about the missing Vineyard churches around the UK and Ireland and how, as we enter an exciting period of growth, God is inviting every single one of us, with all our different skills, and gifts to be part of what he is doing across our nations. Recorded live in Nottingham at the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2023.
Jun 20, 2023•41 min
“To walk in the kingdom of God with faith means trying. Faith isn’t what you believe, it’s what you do with what you believe.” Jordan Seng speaks on how to build a culture of ‘try’ in our churches. He reminds us that we shouldn’t be afraid of failing; what matters is that we try. Recorded live in Nottingham at the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2023.
Jun 12, 2023•48 min
Laying down your life for God's Kingdom and his cause — the adventure of pioneering and church planting. In the book of Acts, Luke describes the incredible story of the explosion and expansion of the early Church. The apostles are accused of 'filling the city of Jerusalem with the teaching of Jesus' and 'day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news'. Empowered by the Spirit, this small group of disciples turned a city upsi...
Jan 11, 2023•54 min
Throughout history, generations have been marked and transformed by men and women who are possessed by a simple willingness to say yes to the things of God. The Holy Spirit is on the move in our time, and once again he is searching for 'yes' people. People who lay it all at his feet in surrender, and simply say yes to the next thing. This seminar explores what it looks like to embark on the adventure of ‘Yes’, unpacking what it looks like to step into God's purpose and plan for your life - to mo...
Jan 11, 2023•54 min
What are we here for? What’s the purpose of where God has placed us in our universities, workplaces, neighbourhood and city? This seminar explores the mission God invites us all to participate in, delving further into how we can love and serve those around us in practical ways, to seek justice for the poor, and step out in faith to invite people to know more of Jesus. Be equipped and inspired to play your part in God’s mission today wherever he has placed you. Recorded at The Cause to Live For 2...
Jan 11, 2023•53 min
Misdirected loves lead to misdirected lives. What is the role of spiritual disciplines in redirecting our hearts and desires towards the Kingdom of God? How did Jesus go about discipleship, and what can we learn about how we do discipleship in our current cultural moment? This seminar was recorded at The Cause to Live For 2022.
Jan 11, 2023•46 min
“The Word and the Spirit co-operate to bring structure from chaos, life where there is death and light out of darkness. When we partner with the Holy Spirit today, we’re doing exactly that.” Putty Putman shares how we walk in God’s will through partnering with the Holy Spirit. Recorded in Nottingham at The Cause to Live For 2022.
Dec 22, 2022•57 min
“Save yourself some time and stop fighting it, lean into what Jesus has planned for you.” Unpacking the theme of this year’s conference, ‘not my will but yours’, Hetal, Abbie and Emily shared some of their stories and what surrender has looked like for them - placing Jesus back on the throne and giving him first place. Recorded in Nottingham at The Cause to Live For 2022.
Dec 22, 2022•42 min
“If Christ isn’t the centre of the story then it’s not the Kingdom story. Our task right now is to wake up.” In this talk Pete Hughes called a generation to return to the submission and the authority of the scripture; to have our thinking and our worldview shaped by the Bible and not by the narratives of our age. Recorded in Nottingham at The Cause to Live For 2022.
Dec 22, 2022•42 min
“If you want to praise the artist you don’t try and define their art, you accept the art, praise it and recognise the artist within the art” In this talk Putty reminded us of our identity; that it’s not up to us to figure out who we are but instead recognise that our identity is defined by our creator. Recorded in Nottingham at The Cause to Live For 2022.
Dec 22, 2022•49 min
Putty shares some of his journey with supernatural ministry, and talks about the importance of gathered environments and being a part of the whole body. Recorded in Nottingham for the Cause to Live For 2022.
Dec 22, 2022•38 min
“Obedience is not just transactional but formational. God calls us to an obedience that’s beyond us and forms us whilst we’re living out the mission.” In this talk Putty Putman encouraged a generation that regardless of what the Kingdom asks of you, it is always worth it. Recorded in Nottingham for the Cause to Live For 2022.
Dec 22, 2022•54 min
Dreaming the Impossible is our annual youth festival for young people aged 11-18 from churches and youth organisations everywhere. At DTI 2022, Susie Aldridge interviewed Eleanor Mumford and Paul Lowe who shared some of their stories of coming to know Jesus, their love for the local church and passion for the works of the Kingdom.
Nov 03, 2022•46 min
Dreaming the Impossible is our annual youth festival for young people aged 11-18 from churches and youth organisations everywhere. At DTI 2022, Pete Hughes speaks from the parable of the Prodigal Son, unpacking the history and cultural context to help demonstrate the love of the Father and the lengths he would go to embrace us. “When the love of the Father moves from simply being head knowledge to heart knowledge it transforms you from the inside out.”
Nov 03, 2022•37 min
Dreaming the Impossible is our annual youth festival for young people aged 11-18 from churches and youth organisations everywhere. On the final night of Dreaming the Impossible 2022, Ben McCalla shared how we can continue running the race once we’re away from DTI, unpacking how we can take what we’ve learned and make decisions that help keep our faith alive.
Nov 03, 2022•31 min
