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Leadership Under Pressure: Dr. Henry Cloud Nov 20, 2024

In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Dr. Henry Cloud about his early life and how he became interested in psychology and leadership development. Dr. Cloud shares about helping people to build leadership muscles in a variety of environments, the role gaps serve in training, and developing leaders in their personhood. He also describes the factors involved in the makeup of a good leader and what happens when some of those elements aren’t as developed as others. Finally, he talks about how to grow in self-awareness as a leader and shares some thoughts specific to the Vineyard. Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. He has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time to working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture. Dr. Cloud founded and built a healthcare company starting in 1987, which operated inpatient, and outpatient treatment centers in forty markets in the Western U.S. There, he served as Clinical Director and principal for ten years. In the context of hands-on clinical experience, he developed and researched many of the treatment principles and methods that he communicates to audiences now. After selling the company, he devoted his time to consulting and coaching, spreading principles of hope and life change through speaking, writing, and media. Throughout the same years and until the present, he has devoted much of his career to leadership performance and development, blending the disciplines of leadership and human functioning to help CEOs, teams, organizations, and family entities. Dr. Cloud also hosted a national radio show for 15 years airing in 200 markets in the U.S. Dr. Cloud completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Methodist University, his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Biola University, and his clinical internship at Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. He is an avid golfer, and actively involved in philanthropic efforts focusing on poverty and holistic relief in the U.S. and the Developing World. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tori, and their two daughters, Olivia and Lucy. Show Notes: Hear more from Dr. Cloud and Jay at Vineyard USA’s 2024 National Conference Henry Cloud's website Why I Believe by Dr. Henry Cloud 1973 US Open Vineyard USA’s Pastoral Health webpage Vineyard History and Identity Resources: The Way It Was by Carol Wimber The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson “I’m a Fool For Christ”- John Wimber’s testimony

Leadership Under Pressure: Jim Herrington Nov 13, 2024

In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Jim Herrington about reconciling his call to ministry with some traumatic early experiences, and the career path that led him to leadership coaching and starting The Leader’s Journey. Jim shares about some of the ideas they’ve further cultivated since writing the first version of The Leader’s Journey and some of the things he learned throughout the process that changed the way he sees the world. Jay and Jim also discuss the difference between discipleship and spiritual formation, and the value of counselors and pastors having a counselor to talk to. Finally, Jim shares some insight for the Vineyard based on his involvement with the 2020 Reorg process. Jim Herrington has been a pastor for 48 years and served as a denominational executive, pastor to pastors, and congregational coach since 1989. He has worked with hundreds of congregations from a variety of traditions around the challenges of personal and congregational transformation. He is the co-founder of The Leader’s Journey: Coaching for Wholehearted Leadership. He and cofounder, Trisha Taylor, help leaders and organizations grow their emotional intelligence so that they can be the healthiest, most effective versions of themselves by offering three key services: coaching, leadership development, and organizational consulting. Dr. Herrington speaks regularly in conferences on the topics of spiritual formation, adaptive leadership, family systems, and missional theology. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Houston Graduate School of Theology with a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction and Formation. Herrington lives in Houston and has been married to his best friend, Betty, for 47 years. They have five children and six grandchildren. Show Notes: The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard The Fifth Discipline by Peter M. Senge Family Therapy in Clinical Practice by Murray Bowen The Leader's Journey website Faithwalking Tod Bolsinger’s books Vineyard USA’s Pastoral Health webpage Vineyard History and Identity Resources: The Way It Was by Carol Wimber The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson “I’m a Fool For Christ”- John Wimber’s testimony

Leadership Under Pressure: Michael Cusick Nov 06, 2024

In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Michael Cusick about being raised in a family with an extensive history of addiction, the circumstances that brought his brokenness and trauma to the forefront of his life, and how God rescued his marriage. Michael shares about starting the Restoring The Soul ministry, engaging people’s brokenness, and why sin management is not the best approach. Finally, Michael shares a profound story of redemption and he and Jay talk about how pastors can support each other. Michael Cusick is a Licensed Professional Counselor, spiritual director, speaker, and author of two books including Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle and Somebody's Daughter: An Experiential Guide. Having experienced the restoring touch of God in a deeply broken life and marriage, Michael’s passion is to connect life’s broken realities with the reality of the gospel. In addition to leading Restoring the Soul and equipping Christian organizations around the world, Michael formerly served as an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary and full-time professor at Colorado Christian University. He holds an MA in Biblical Counseling from Colorado Christian University and an MA from the College of Education at the University of Denver. Michael lives with his wife Julianne in the foothills of Colorado where he enjoys the Rocky Mountains and a host of other outdoor activities with friends and family. Michael is also the host of the popular Restoring the Soul podcast which reached over 300,000 downloads in 2022 alone, with listeners in over 81 countries, totaling over 1.8 million downloads in just 6 years of podcasting. Show Notes: Sacred Attachment by Michael Cusick (releasing January 2025) The Ascent Of A Leader by Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol, and Ken McElrath Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald Rebuilding Your Broken World by Gordon MacDonald The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch

Leadership Under Pressure: Trisha Taylor Oct 30, 2024

In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Trisha Taylor about navigating her call to ministry as a woman and how she found her "in" as a counselor. They chat about the role of authenticity in transformation, some of the common internal issues that pastors need to explore for change to occur, and ways to support your pastor as a leader. Trisha also shares some of the unique gifts and challenges that she’s noticed among Vineyard people. Trisha Taylor is a counselor, author, consultant, and speaker based in Houston, TX. Counseling is a key component of Trisha's ministry and she enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families. She works to provide a safe place where people who are hurting or confused can find God's grace and wisdom. Trisha is a co-author of The Leader's Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation, which challenges leaders to see their congregations as living systems and to respond to leadership challenges with emotional maturity, leading as Jesus did, from the inside out. She is available to lead workshops and seminars or to provide consultation and coaching to help individuals and teams find a new way of thinking and leading in the contemporary church. As both a minister and a counselor, Trisha holds a Texas state license as a professional counselor and is a fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. She graduated from Baylor University (Psychology, 1985) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Counseling, 1988). She has been married to Craig since 1985 and they have two adult children. Show Notes: The Leader's Journey website Faithwalking Tod Bolsinger’s books Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss A Failure of Nerve by Edwin Friedman Vineyard USA’s Pastoral Health webpage Vineyard History and Identity Resources: The Way It Was by Carol Wimber The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson “I’m a Fool For Christ”- John Wimber’s testimony

Leadership Under Pressure: Chuck DeGroat Oct 23, 2024

In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Chuck DeGroat about his entrance to ministry and when his interests started turning toward psychology and people’s lives. Chuck talks about the intersection between narcissism and pastoral health and the pitfall of pastors turning inside themselves in self-protection. Jay and Chuck discuss the policies and structures Vineyard USA is beginning to implement to help keep pastors connected and healthy, and the importance of resourcing and relationship in preventing pastoral implosion. Chuck DeGroat is a follower of Jesus, a husband to Sara for 30 years, and father to two amazing daughters. He serves as Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality and Executive Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Western Theological Seminary Holland, MI. He is also a faculty member for the Soul Care Institute. Chuck is a licensed therapist, a spiritual director, an author of five books, and a retreat leader/speaker. As a therapist, he has specialized in issues of abuse and trauma, pastoral (and leadership) health, and navigating issues of doubt and dark nights on the faith journey. He’s also a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Reformed Church in America. Chuck pastored in Orlando and San Francisco before transitioning to training and forming pastors. He also trains clergy in issues of abuse and trauma, conducts pastor and planter assessments, and facilitates church consultations and investigations of abuse among pastors and within congregations. Show Notes: When Narcissism Comes To Church by Chuck DeGroat Healing What’s Within by Chuck DeGroat Vineyard USA’s reporting hotline Redeeming Power by Diane Langberg

**Leadership Under Pressure: Dr. Jim Wilder** Oct 16, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Dr. Jim Wilder about being raised in Colombia, South America in a high-stakes religious environment, and the point at which he had to accept that God is bigger than the one he was raised to believe in. Dr. Wilder shares about exploring trauma through the lenses of faith and psychology, the difference between education and anointing (and the need for maturity in both), and some typical factors involved in ministry failure. He also talks about the role of joy in safeguarding one’s life and ministry and the need for a separation of performance and personhood in the repair process.

Jim Wilder has extensive clinical counseling experience and is the chief neurotheologian of Life Model Works, a nonprofit working at the intersection of brain science and theology. He is also the lead developer of the Life Model, which is building contagiously healthy Christian communities through equipping existing networks with the skills to thrive.

Wilder (PhD, Clinical Psychology, and MA, Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary) has been training leaders and counselors for thirty years on five continents. He is the author of over twenty books with a strong focus on maturity and relational skills. His co-authored book, Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You has sold over 100,000 copies in eleven languages. Wilder has published numerous articles and developed four sets of video and relational leadership training called THRIVE.

Show Notes:

Jim’s website: lifemodelworks.org

The Other Half Of Church by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks

More books by Jim Wilder

**Leadership Under Pressure: Dr. Jim Wilder** Oct 16, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Dr. Jim Wilder about being raised in Colombia, South America in a high-stakes religious environment, and the point at which he had to accept that God is bigger than the one he was raised to believe in. Dr. Wilder shares about exploring trauma through the lenses of faith and psychology, the difference between education and anointing (and the need for maturity in both), and some typical factors involved in ministry failure. He also talks about the role of joy in safeguarding one’s life and ministry and the need for a separation of performance and personhood in the repair process.

Jim Wilder has extensive clinical counseling experience and is the chief neurotheologian of Life Model Works, a nonprofit working at the intersection of brain science and theology. He is also the lead developer of the Life Model, which is building contagiously healthy Christian communities through equipping existing networks with the skills to thrive.

Wilder (PhD, Clinical Psychology, and MA, Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary) has been training leaders and counselors for thirty years on five continents. He is the author of over twenty books with a strong focus on maturity and relational skills. His co-authored book, Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You has sold over 100,000 copies in eleven languages. Wilder has published numerous articles and developed four sets of video and relational leadership training called THRIVE.

Show Notes:

Jim’s website: lifemodelworks.org

The Other Half Of Church by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks

More books by Jim Wilder

**Leadership Under Pressure: Jay and Danielle Pathak** Oct 09, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Danielle Pathak kick off a new series titled “Leadership Under Pressure.” They discuss all things related to Danielle’s world as Vineyard USA’s Associate National Director of Pastoral Health and Formation, touching on physical, financial, relational, emotional, and spiritual areas of health. Danielle shares about her process of assessing resources for personal or pastoral health that will soon be offered to Vineyard USA pastors, some of the current programs we’re testing out to address the data coming out of surveys taken by our pastors, and the many opportunities currently available to Vineyard pastors through various partnerships.

**Show Notes:**

Pastoral Health website

Lilly Endowment

VUSA’s Guidepost Institutional Assessment & Report

PastorServe

AG Financial

Clergy Advantage

FreeWill

Soul Shepherding

Leadership Transformations

**Recommended Books:**

Embracing The Body by Tara M. Owens

Sustaining Ministry by Sondra Wheeler

Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss

Leader’s Journey by Jim Herrington, Trisha Taylor and Robert Creech

Growing Yourself Up by Jenny brown

Extraordinary Relationship by Dr. Roberta Gilbert

Connecting With Our Children by Dr. Roberta Gilbert

Failure Of Nerve by Edwin Friedman

Generation to Generation by Edwin Friedman

Friedman’s Fables by Edwin Friedman

**Leadership Under Pressure: Jay and Danielle Pathak** Oct 09, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Danielle Pathak kick off a new series titled “Leadership Under Pressure.” They discuss all things related to Danielle’s world as Vineyard USA’s Associate National Director of Pastoral Health and Formation, touching on physical, financial, relational, emotional, and spiritual areas of health. Danielle shares about her process of assessing resources for personal or pastoral health that will soon be offered to Vineyard USA pastors, some of the current programs we’re testing out to address the data coming out of surveys taken by our pastors, and the many opportunities currently available to Vineyard pastors through various partnerships.

**Show Notes:**

Pastoral Health website

Lilly Endowment

VUSA’s Guidepost Institutional Assessment & Report

PastorServe

AG Financial

Clergy Advantage

FreeWill

Soul Shepherding

Leadership Transformations

**Recommended Books:**

Embracing The Body by Tara M. Owens

Sustaining Ministry by Sondra Wheeler

Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss

Leader’s Journey by Jim Herrington, Trisha Taylor and Robert Creech

Growing Yourself Up by Jenny brown

Extraordinary Relationship by Dr. Roberta Gilbert

Connecting With Our Children by Dr. Roberta Gilbert

Failure Of Nerve by Edwin Friedman

Generation to Generation by Edwin Friedman

Friedman’s Fables by Edwin Friedman

**A Story of the Vineyard in Song – Anabeth Morgan** Oct 02, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we complete our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Anabeth Morgan. Anabeth expands on the story she shared during the session via video about being invited to a Vineyard church, feeling like she found a sense of home, and what that experience meant to her. She also talks about what she does now as a worship pastor to prepare for those who come to church needing an encounter similar to what she experienced all those years ago.

Anabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter, and one of the staff pastors at the Mile High Vineyard neighborhood churches since 2011. She has been an integral part of Vineyard Worship as a leader, artist and writer, serving at Vineyard churches in Houston, Columbus, and Kansas City.

Anabeth is deeply passionate about God’s presence and loves to lean into the Spirit of God in worship and prayer. Her ability to listen to the Holy Spirit, whether leading worship or groups of people, has given God the opportunity to do wonderful things in people’s lives. She loves sharing her intimate faith in God with others, enjoys being hospitable, and is always sensitive to the people and environment around her.

Anabeth has appeared on many Vineyard albums such as Cultivation Generation, Servant Wide Awake, My Foundation, Breathe In, Sing Out and more. In December 2017 she finished writing and recording her first studio album A Place Your Glory Dwells. Recently, she has had songs “You Meet Me Here”, “Heaven’s Work” and “King of Heaven”, released through Vineyard Worship, and has published other worship songs in collaboration with other songwriters.

She was married to Kyle in 2003 and they have two amazing children, Jovie and Miles.

**Show Notes:**

Watch “A Story of the Vineyard in Song”

**A Story of the Vineyard in Song – Anabeth Morgan** Oct 02, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we complete our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Anabeth Morgan. Anabeth expands on the story she shared during the session via video about being invited to a Vineyard church, feeling like she found a sense of home, and what that experience meant to her. She also talks about what she does now as a worship pastor to prepare for those who come to church needing an encounter similar to what she experienced all those years ago.

Anabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter, and one of the staff pastors at the Mile High Vineyard neighborhood churches since 2011. She has been an integral part of Vineyard Worship as a leader, artist and writer, serving at Vineyard churches in Houston, Columbus, and Kansas City.

Anabeth is deeply passionate about God’s presence and loves to lean into the Spirit of God in worship and prayer. Her ability to listen to the Holy Spirit, whether leading worship or groups of people, has given God the opportunity to do wonderful things in people’s lives. She loves sharing her intimate faith in God with others, enjoys being hospitable, and is always sensitive to the people and environment around her.

Anabeth has appeared on many Vineyard albums such as Cultivation Generation, Servant Wide Awake, My Foundation, Breathe In, Sing Out and more. In December 2017 she finished writing and recording her first studio album A Place Your Glory Dwells. Recently, she has had songs “You Meet Me Here”, “Heaven’s Work” and “King of Heaven”, released through Vineyard Worship, and has published other worship songs in collaboration with other songwriters.

She was married to Kyle in 2003 and they have two amazing children, Jovie and Miles.

**Show Notes:**

Watch “A Story of the Vineyard in Song”

**A Story of the Vineyard in Song – Ed Piorek** Sep 25, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Ed Piorek about the childhood experiences that provoked him to seek the Lord. They also discuss how the Father’s love shaped his life, leadership and church, as well as his own parenting. Finally, Ed talks about pioneering intimate language in worship and shares a fatherly word for Vineyard pastors and leaders.

Ed Piorek, known as Eddie to his friends, is a Pastor Emeritus, speaker, and author who helps people connect with the Father’s Love. With over 50 years in ministry, Eddie has a deep connection to the Father’s Love and the enormous impact it can have in people’s lives, including his own. He and his wife Janet (who has been his partner in ministry for the past half-century) embody and live out the message of the Father’s Love in their lives.

In recent years, Eddie has discovered the treasures of monastic contemplation, which has shown him how to find rest in the Father’s love amidst the ongoing rigors of kingdom ministry. His new book The Eclectic Contemplative (2020) shares his adventures on this ancient path. When he isn’t preaching, speaking or writing, Eddie can be found surfing, gardening, reading, or spending time with his wife Janet in sunny San Clemente, California.

Notes:

Hear more from Ed on The Ferment

**A Story of the Vineyard in Song – Ed Piorek** Sep 25, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Ed Piorek about the childhood experiences that provoked him to seek the Lord. They also discuss how the Father’s love shaped his life, leadership and church, as well as his own parenting. Finally, Ed talks about pioneering intimate language in worship and shares a fatherly word for Vineyard pastors and leaders.

Ed Piorek, known as Eddie to his friends, is a Pastor Emeritus, speaker, and author who helps people connect with the Father’s Love. With over 50 years in ministry, Eddie has a deep connection to the Father’s Love and the enormous impact it can have in people’s lives, including his own. He and his wife Janet (who has been his partner in ministry for the past half-century) embody and live out the message of the Father’s Love in their lives.

In recent years, Eddie has discovered the treasures of monastic contemplation, which has shown him how to find rest in the Father’s love amidst the ongoing rigors of kingdom ministry. His new book The Eclectic Contemplative (2020) shares his adventures on this ancient path. When he isn’t preaching, speaking or writing, Eddie can be found surfing, gardening, reading, or spending time with his wife Janet in sunny San Clemente, California.

Notes:

Hear more from Ed on The Ferment

**A Story of the Vineyard in Song – Cindy Rethmeier** Sep 18, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Cindy Rethmeier about the early days of the Vineyard, how new songs were introduced, and some of the stories behind the original Vineyard songs. Cindy shares about how relationships influence songwriting, and navigating the balance of family life with leading worship.

Cindy Rethmeier is one of the pioneering female worship leaders and songwriters of the modern worship era. She wrote some of Vineyard’s most well-known anthems (Exalt the Lord, I Bow Down) and served an integral role in children’s worship, penning the songs I Want to be Like Jesus and Good News. Cindy spent 7 years in an Anglican Church writing musical settings for prayers and seasonal antiphons for the liturgy, and her most-recent song — co-written with Vineyard pastor and worship leader Ted Kim — is Kyrie Eléison, a lament based on a prayer of petition used in ancient Christian liturgies translating as “Lord, have mercy.” After many years in Southern California, Cindy currently lives in Tennessee with her husband of over 40 years, Steve. She has 2 children & 11 grandchildren who are the inspiration for her name songs & lighthearted, everyday-life songs.

**Show Notes:**

Hear more from Cindy on The Ferment

I Want To Be Like Jesus

**A Story of the Vineyard in Song – Cindy Rethmeier** Sep 18, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Cindy Rethmeier about the early days of the Vineyard, how new songs were introduced, and some of the stories behind the original Vineyard songs. Cindy shares about how relationships influence songwriting, and navigating the balance of family life with leading worship.

Cindy Rethmeier is one of the pioneering female worship leaders and songwriters of the modern worship era. She wrote some of Vineyard’s most well-known anthems (Exalt the Lord, I Bow Down) and served an integral role in children’s worship, penning the songs I Want to be Like Jesus and Good News. Cindy spent 7 years in an Anglican Church writing musical settings for prayers and seasonal antiphons for the liturgy, and her most-recent song — co-written with Vineyard pastor and worship leader Ted Kim — is Kyrie Eléison, a lament based on a prayer of petition used in ancient Christian liturgies translating as “Lord, have mercy.” After many years in Southern California, Cindy currently lives in Tennessee with her husband of over 40 years, Steve. She has 2 children & 11 grandchildren who are the inspiration for her name songs & lighthearted, everyday-life songs.

**Show Notes:**

Hear more from Cindy on The Ferment

I Want To Be Like Jesus

**A Story of the Vineyard in Song – Brian Doerksen** Sep 11, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Brian Doerksen about his first encounter with the Vineyard and the doors it opened for him to pursue the faith his heart longed for. Brian shares the history behind the album “Changed By Your Glory” and the stories of how some of his most well-known songs came to be. They also discuss how he discerns his songwriting assignments, what makes a song evergreen, and some advice for newer Vineyard songwriters.

Brian is a songwriter, recording artist, and songwriting instructor (founder of ‘Unlocking Your Songs’), but most of all he loves spending time with his high-school sweetheart Joyce (they have been married for 38 years.) Brian & Joyce have 4 adult daughters and 2 adult sons with Fragile X Syndrome. His songs are known and sung internationally in faith communities of all kinds including ‘Come Now is the Time to Worship’, ‘Refiner’s Fire’, ‘Hope Of The Nations’ and ‘The River.’

Show notes:

Hear more from Brian on The Ferment

Changed By Your Glory

**A Story of the Vineyard in Song – Brian Doerksen** Sep 11, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Brian Doerksen about his first encounter with the Vineyard and the doors it opened for him to pursue the faith his heart longed for. Brian shares the history behind the album “Changed By Your Glory” and the stories of how some of his most well-known songs came to be. They also discuss how he discerns his songwriting assignments, what makes a song evergreen, and some advice for newer Vineyard songwriters.

Brian is a songwriter, recording artist, and songwriting instructor (founder of ‘Unlocking Your Songs’), but most of all he loves spending time with his high-school sweetheart Joyce (they have been married for 38 years.) Brian & Joyce have 4 adult daughters and 2 adult sons with Fragile X Syndrome. His songs are known and sung internationally in faith communities of all kinds including ‘Come Now is the Time to Worship’, ‘Refiner’s Fire’, ‘Hope Of The Nations’ and ‘The River.’

Show notes:

Hear more from Brian on The Ferment

Changed By Your Glory

**A Story of the Vineyard in Song – The Making Of** Sep 04, 2024
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Welcome back to the We Are Vineyard podcast! In today’s episode we are kicking off a mini-series about a very special session of this summer’s National Conference called “A Story of the Vineyard in Song.” In this episode, you will hear from the planning team (Adam Russell, Casey Corum, Melisa Keller, Caleb Maskell, and Nicole Dill) about why they decided to create this session and some behind-the-scenes stories about the planning process. Different members of the team also share why songs are such a cornerstone of the Vineyard Movement, how songs serve as a marker for us of time and place, and some of the songs that have been especially formational in each of their lives.

Show notes:

Vineyard Worship Essentials

**A Story of the Vineyard in Song – The Making Of** Sep 04, 2024
A Story of the Vineyard in Song – The Making OfShow Podcast Information
Welcome back to the We Are Vineyard podcast! In today’s episode we are kicking off a mini-series about a very special session of this summer’s National Conference called “A Story of the Vineyard in Song.” In this episode, you will hear from the planning team (Adam Russell, Casey Corum, Melisa Keller, Caleb Maskell, and Nicole Dill) about why they decided to create this session and some behind-the-scenes stories about the planning process. Different members of the team also share why songs are such a cornerstone of the Vineyard Movement, how songs serve as a marker for us of time and place, and some of the songs that have been especially formational in each of their lives.

Show notes:

Vineyard Worship Essentials

**Pastoral Succession Part 4: Pathway Vineyard with Phil Strout and Allen Austin** Jul 31, 2024
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This episode of We Are Vineyard is the final in our mini-series on pastoral successions. Super Regional Leader John Elmer interviews Phil Strout and Allen Austin about how they each felt called in this transition, some of the things that were successful in transitioning, and the value of raising someone up from within the church. Allen shares some thoughts on those who are feeling a call to senior leadership, and Phil shares some advice to lead pastors and boards who are looking towards an upcoming transition.

We’re taking a summer break for the month of August, but we’ll be back with some incredible new episodes in September! We’ll see you then!

Phil Strout is a committed leader and communicator in the 21st-century church. He brings over fifty years of experience in the areas of church planting and cross-cultural missions. Referred to as a “quintessential practitioner” for his work in Latin America and globally, Phil is not afraid to think outside the box and challenges others to do the same. Phil is a leadership coach and the author of God’s Relentless Pursuit: Discovering His Heart for Humanity and THRIVE: How to Successfully Navigate the S-Turns of Leadership. Phil is the previous senior pastor of Pathway Vineyard in Maine, and the previous National Director of Vineyard USA.

Allen Austin is the senior pastor of Pathway Vineyard, a multi-site church with locations in Brunswick, Gray, and Lewiston Maine. Allen has called the Vineyard his home since 1991. Allen’s faith journey and pastoral experience has been primarily dedicated to what John Wimber called “the main and the plain” – doing the simple work of loving God, loving neighbors, and sharing the Gospel. Allen and his wife Darlin have two adult children, Jennah and Erik, one son-in-law, KP, and two grandchildren, Kai and Mae – all of whom they adore.

**Show Notes:**

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Pastoral Succession Part 4: Pathway Vineyard with Phil Strout and Allen Austin** Jul 31, 2024
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This episode of We Are Vineyard is the final in our mini-series on pastoral successions. Super Regional Leader John Elmer interviews Phil Strout and Allen Austin about how they each felt called in this transition, some of the things that were successful in transitioning, and the value of raising someone up from within the church. Allen shares some thoughts on those who are feeling a call to senior leadership, and Phil shares some advice to lead pastors and boards who are looking towards an upcoming transition.

We’re taking a summer break for the month of August, but we’ll be back with some incredible new episodes in September! We’ll see you then!

Phil Strout is a committed leader and communicator in the 21st-century church. He brings over fifty years of experience in the areas of church planting and cross-cultural missions. Referred to as a “quintessential practitioner” for his work in Latin America and globally, Phil is not afraid to think outside the box and challenges others to do the same. Phil is a leadership coach and the author of God’s Relentless Pursuit: Discovering His Heart for Humanity and THRIVE: How to Successfully Navigate the S-Turns of Leadership. Phil is the previous senior pastor of Pathway Vineyard in Maine, and the previous National Director of Vineyard USA.

Allen Austin is the senior pastor of Pathway Vineyard, a multi-site church with locations in Brunswick, Gray, and Lewiston Maine. Allen has called the Vineyard his home since 1991. Allen’s faith journey and pastoral experience has been primarily dedicated to what John Wimber called “the main and the plain” – doing the simple work of loving God, loving neighbors, and sharing the Gospel. Allen and his wife Darlin have two adult children, Jennah and Erik, one son-in-law, KP, and two grandchildren, Kai and Mae – all of whom they adore.

**Show Notes:**

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Pastoral Succession Part 3: Branches Vineyard with Amanda Clark** Jul 24, 2024
Pastoral Succession Part 3: Branches Vineyard with Amanda ClarkShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series around pastoral succession with Super Regional Leader Joel Seymour interviewing Amanda Clark. Amanda shares about being born into a hyper-charismatic healing cult, navigating her relationship with Jesus after leaving that religious group, and her journey into ministry. Amanda and Joel talk through the things her pastor did to prepare the church for her to step into the lead pastor role, some of the challenges in her pastoral transition, and how she cared for her soul during that time.

Amanda Clark pastors Branches Church in Northern Indiana. She loves Jesus and hands-on culturally relevant ministry. She’s passionate about sharing meals around the table and building community through meaningful relationships. Amanda has been privileged to study the Bible at Northern Seminary and holds a Masters in New Testament Theology.

Amanda is married to Justin, who is a talented video producer, artist, and musician. Justin and Amanda have served in ministry together since 2007, previously serving at Vineyard Community Church in Syracuse, Indiana, and The Vine in Goshen, Indiana.

When she isn’t prepping for a sermon, you might find her in the kitchen, or at the Farmer’s Market. Amanda enjoys spending time with her parents and her seven siblings, or anyone, really – she’s a people person!

**Show Notes:**

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

The Gospel People Don’t Want to Hear: Preaching Challenging Messages, Lisa Cressman

Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church, Nijay Gupta

We Are Vineyard: Tell Her Story podcast interview with Jay Pathak and Nijay Gupta

Women’s Association Mentoring Opportunities

VineyardUSA Pastoral Health: Coaches & Spiritual Directors

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Pastoral Succession Part 3: Branches Vineyard with Amanda Clark** Jul 24, 2024
Pastoral Succession Part 3: Branches Vineyard with Amanda ClarkShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series around pastoral succession with Super Regional Leader Joel Seymour interviewing Amanda Clark. Amanda shares about being born into a hyper-charismatic healing cult, navigating her relationship with Jesus after leaving that religious group, and her journey into ministry. Amanda and Joel talk through the things her pastor did to prepare the church for her to step into the lead pastor role, some of the challenges in her pastoral transition, and how she cared for her soul during that time.

Amanda Clark pastors Branches Church in Northern Indiana. She loves Jesus and hands-on culturally relevant ministry. She’s passionate about sharing meals around the table and building community through meaningful relationships. Amanda has been privileged to study the Bible at Northern Seminary and holds a Masters in New Testament Theology.

Amanda is married to Justin, who is a talented video producer, artist, and musician. Justin and Amanda have served in ministry together since 2007, previously serving at Vineyard Community Church in Syracuse, Indiana, and The Vine in Goshen, Indiana.

When she isn’t prepping for a sermon, you might find her in the kitchen, or at the Farmer’s Market. Amanda enjoys spending time with her parents and her seven siblings, or anyone, really – she’s a people person!

**Show Notes:**

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

The Gospel People Don’t Want to Hear: Preaching Challenging Messages, Lisa Cressman

Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church, Nijay Gupta

We Are Vineyard: Tell Her Story podcast interview with Jay Pathak and Nijay Gupta

Women’s Association Mentoring Opportunities

VineyardUSA Pastoral Health: Coaches & Spiritual Directors

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Pastoral Succession Part 2: Pearland Vineyard with Alan Allen and Kurt Attaway** Jul 17, 2024
Pastoral Succession Part 2: Pearland Vineyard with Alan Allen and Kurt AttawayShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series around pastoral succession with Super Regional Leader Joel Seymour interviewing Alan Allen and Kurt Attaway. Alan shares his story of planting the church, and Kurt shares about being raised in the Vineyard and finding his way into ministry through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. They talk about Alan calling out what he saw the Lord doing in Kurt and walking with him as they explored that calling, how they managed the family component of their relationship, and the role humility played in their transition. Finally, Alan and Kurt describe the nuts and bolts and heart work of their transition process and share some of the pain points they encountered along the way.

Alan Allen is the founding pastor of the Vineyard Church of Pearland, Texas, and currently serves as the Pastor of Care and Community.

Kurt Attaway stepped into the Lead Pastor role at Pearland Vineyard after serving on staff for 12 years. Kurt earned a BA in Psychology from The University of Texas San Antonio, which he attended on a full athletic scholarship. In 2012 he completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Houston Clear Lake and spent 10 years being trained and practicing as a clinician. In addition to his role at Pearland Vineyard, Kurt currently serves on the Multiply Vineyard Team. He is married to Lauren and they have 4 children.

Show Notes:

Pearland Vineyard

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

Vineyard History and Identity Resources:

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Pastoral Succession Part 2: Pearland Vineyard with Alan Allen and Kurt Attaway** Jul 17, 2024
Pastoral Succession Part 2: Pearland Vineyard with Alan Allen and Kurt AttawayShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series around pastoral succession with Super Regional Leader Joel Seymour interviewing Alan Allen and Kurt Attaway. Alan shares his story of planting the church, and Kurt shares about being raised in the Vineyard and finding his way into ministry through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. They talk about Alan calling out what he saw the Lord doing in Kurt and walking with him as they explored that calling, how they managed the family component of their relationship, and the role humility played in their transition. Finally, Alan and Kurt describe the nuts and bolts and heart work of their transition process and share some of the pain points they encountered along the way.

Alan Allen is the founding pastor of the Vineyard Church of Pearland, Texas, and currently serves as the Pastor of Care and Community.

Kurt Attaway stepped into the Lead Pastor role at Pearland Vineyard after serving on staff for 12 years. Kurt earned a BA in Psychology from The University of Texas San Antonio, which he attended on a full athletic scholarship. In 2012 he completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Houston Clear Lake and spent 10 years being trained and practicing as a clinician. In addition to his role at Pearland Vineyard, Kurt currently serves on the Multiply Vineyard Team. He is married to Lauren and they have 4 children.

Show Notes:

Pearland Vineyard

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

Vineyard History and Identity Resources:

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Pastoral Succession Part 1: Matt Massey and Vineyard Cincinnati Church** Jul 10, 2024
Pastoral Succession Part 1: Matt Massey and Vineyard Cincinnati ChurchShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is the launch of a mini-series around pastoral succession. In this episode, Jay talks with Matt Massey about giving up his moralistic life to live how he wanted to in college and the ways his dad stayed engaged with him throughout his season of searching. Matt shares about his natural entrance to ministry in college, leaving a lucrative career to pursue pastoring, planting a church and then leaving it to take over a church in crisis, and refocusing the church on Kingdom ministry. Finally, Matt shares some advice both to people who are considering stepping into a lead pastor role at an existing church, and current lead pastors who are starting to plan for succession.

Matt is the lead pastor at Vineyard Cincinnati. He started his career at Procter & Gamble while at the same time volunteering with a youth ministry at Lakota High School. Following his graduation from Trinity Evangelical, he transitioned into full-time ministry.

A few things that Matt enjoys include golf, learning people’s stories, mentoring young people, fantasy football, craft beer, and laughing a ton. He and his wife Kim live in Loveland, OH and have three adult daughters.

**Show notes:**

Old Paths, New Power by Daniel Henderson

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Pastoral Succession Part 1: Matt Massey and Vineyard Cincinnati Church** Jul 10, 2024
Pastoral Succession Part 1: Matt Massey and Vineyard Cincinnati ChurchShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is the launch of a mini-series around pastoral succession. In this episode, Jay talks with Matt Massey about giving up his moralistic life to live how he wanted to in college and the ways his dad stayed engaged with him throughout his season of searching. Matt shares about his natural entrance to ministry in college, leaving a lucrative career to pursue pastoring, planting a church and then leaving it to take over a church in crisis, and refocusing the church on Kingdom ministry. Finally, Matt shares some advice both to people who are considering stepping into a lead pastor role at an existing church, and current lead pastors who are starting to plan for succession.

Matt is the lead pastor at Vineyard Cincinnati. He started his career at Procter & Gamble while at the same time volunteering with a youth ministry at Lakota High School. Following his graduation from Trinity Evangelical, he transitioned into full-time ministry.

A few things that Matt enjoys include golf, learning people’s stories, mentoring young people, fantasy football, craft beer, and laughing a ton. He and his wife Kim live in Loveland, OH and have three adult daughters.

**Show notes:**

Old Paths, New Power by Daniel Henderson

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**The Law and The Gospel with David Zahl** Jul 03, 2024
The Law and The Gospel with David ZahlShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Caleb Maskell, Associate National Director of Theology and Education, talks with David Zahl about being raised in a family where faith and reliance on God was modeled and they had freedom to find their own path with God. They also talk through three topics that have marked David’s life and writing: mercy, the law and the gospel, and low anthropology.

David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website, and co-host of both The Mockingcast and The Brothers Zahl podcasts. He and his family live in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. Zahl is the author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It and Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself). His next book, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World comes out in April 2025 from Brazos Press. His writing has been featured in The Washington Post, Christianity Today, and The Guardian, among other venues.

Show Notes:

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

Mockingbird website

Mockingbird podcast

Low Anthropology by David Zahl

Seculosity by David Zahl

Law and the Gospel by William McDavid, Ethan Richardson, and David Zahl

Social Media:

Instagram: @mockingbirdnyc

X/Twitter: @mockingbirdmin

Facebook: @mockingbirdmin

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**The Law and The Gospel with David Zahl** Jul 03, 2024
The Law and The Gospel with David ZahlShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Caleb Maskell, Associate National Director of Theology and Education, talks with David Zahl about being raised in a family where faith and reliance on God was modeled and they had freedom to find their own path with God. They also talk through three topics that have marked David’s life and writing: mercy, the law and the gospel, and low anthropology.

David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website, and co-host of both The Mockingcast and The Brothers Zahl podcasts. He and his family live in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. Zahl is the author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It and Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself). His next book, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World comes out in April 2025 from Brazos Press. His writing has been featured in The Washington Post, Christianity Today, and The Guardian, among other venues.

Show Notes:

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

Mockingbird website

Mockingbird podcast

Low Anthropology by David Zahl

Seculosity by David Zahl

Law and the Gospel by William McDavid, Ethan Richardson, and David Zahl

Social Media:

Instagram: @mockingbirdnyc

X/Twitter: @mockingbirdmin

Facebook: @mockingbirdmin

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**The Substance of Our Faith: Foundations for the History of Christian Doctrine with Douglas Sweeney** Jun 26, 2024
The Substance of Our Faith: Foundations for the History of Christian Doctrine with Douglas SweeneyShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Caleb Maskell, Associate National Director of Theology and Education, talks with Douglas Sweeney about experiencing the church over the course of his academic journey, breaking down the word “doctrine”, and discovering it through our daily walk with Christ. Doug shares why he started his project on the history of doctrine with the coming of the Holy Spirit, the right and best way to draw on the riches of scripture, and how to navigate a world where so many teachers are offering different ways of thinking about scripture. Finally, Doug shares some resource suggestions for pastors who want to continue growing in their understanding of scripture.

Douglas Sweeney became the second dean of Beeson Divinity School in 2019. In this role, he shepherds the institution by providing strategic leadership and facilitating its work to prepare men and women for gospel ministry. Before coming to Beeson, Sweeney taught Aquinas College, Yale Divinity School, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, the University of Heidelberg, and several other schools in the United States and abroad. He is the author or editor of more than 20 books on the history of Christian doctrine, early modern Protestant history, American church history, Christology and global evangelicalism. His latest book is called The Substance of Our Faith: Foundations for the History of Christian Doctrine (Baker Academic). It is the first of two volumes on the global history of doctrine, or the history of the teaching of the Christian faith in churches all around the world since the time of the apostles. Sweeney is an evangelical Lutheran affiliated with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ. He is married to Wilma, and they have one adult son, David, and daughter-in-law, Stephanie.

**Show Notes:**
The Substance of Our Faith by Douglas Sweeney

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**The Substance of Our Faith: Foundations for the History of Christian Doctrine with Douglas Sweeney** Jun 26, 2024
The Substance of Our Faith: Foundations for the History of Christian Doctrine with Douglas SweeneyShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Caleb Maskell, Associate National Director of Theology and Education, talks with Douglas Sweeney about experiencing the church over the course of his academic journey, breaking down the word “doctrine”, and discovering it through our daily walk with Christ. Doug shares why he started his project on the history of doctrine with the coming of the Holy Spirit, the right and best way to draw on the riches of scripture, and how to navigate a world where so many teachers are offering different ways of thinking about scripture. Finally, Doug shares some resource suggestions for pastors who want to continue growing in their understanding of scripture.

Douglas Sweeney became the second dean of Beeson Divinity School in 2019. In this role, he shepherds the institution by providing strategic leadership and facilitating its work to prepare men and women for gospel ministry. Before coming to Beeson, Sweeney taught Aquinas College, Yale Divinity School, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, the University of Heidelberg, and several other schools in the United States and abroad. He is the author or editor of more than 20 books on the history of Christian doctrine, early modern Protestant history, American church history, Christology and global evangelicalism. His latest book is called The Substance of Our Faith: Foundations for the History of Christian Doctrine (Baker Academic). It is the first of two volumes on the global history of doctrine, or the history of the teaching of the Christian faith in churches all around the world since the time of the apostles. Sweeney is an evangelical Lutheran affiliated with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ. He is married to Wilma, and they have one adult son, David, and daughter-in-law, Stephanie.

**Show Notes:**
The Substance of Our Faith by Douglas Sweeney

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**God Gave Rock & Roll to You: a History of Contemporary Christian Music with Dr. Leah Payne** Jun 19, 2024
God Gave Rock & Roll to You: a History of Contemporary Christian Music with Dr. Leah PayneShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Associate National Director of Theology and Education Caleb Maskell talks with Leah Payne about worship music. They discuss the difference between contemporary Christian music (CCM) and contemporary worship and the impact of Vineyard Worship on church music at large. They also talk about how worship music has been used outside of the church, and Leah shares a pastoral word for pastors and worship leaders.

Leah Payne is Associate Professor of American Religious History at Portland Seminary and a 2023–2024 Public Fellow at the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). She holds a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University and her research explores the intersection of religion, politics, and popular culture. Payne is author of God Gave Rock & Roll to You: a History of Contemporary Christian Music (Oxford University Press, 2024), and co-host of Rock That Doesn’t Roll, a Public Radio Exchange (PRX) podcast about Christian rock and its listeners and Weird Religion, a religion and pop culture podcast. Her writing and research has appeared in The Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, and Christianity Today.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

Vineyard Worship

Leah’s website

God Gave Rock and Roll To You by Leah Payne

Worshipping With The Anaheim Vineyard by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, and Cindy Rethmeier

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**God Gave Rock & Roll to You: a History of Contemporary Christian Music with Dr. Leah Payne** Jun 19, 2024
God Gave Rock & Roll to You: a History of Contemporary Christian Music with Dr. Leah PayneShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Associate National Director of Theology and Education Caleb Maskell talks with Leah Payne about worship music. They discuss the difference between contemporary Christian music (CCM) and contemporary worship and the impact of Vineyard Worship on church music at large. They also talk about how worship music has been used outside of the church, and Leah shares a pastoral word for pastors and worship leaders.

Leah Payne is Associate Professor of American Religious History at Portland Seminary and a 2023–2024 Public Fellow at the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). She holds a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University and her research explores the intersection of religion, politics, and popular culture. Payne is author of God Gave Rock & Roll to You: a History of Contemporary Christian Music (Oxford University Press, 2024), and co-host of Rock That Doesn’t Roll, a Public Radio Exchange (PRX) podcast about Christian rock and its listeners and Weird Religion, a religion and pop culture podcast. Her writing and research has appeared in The Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, and Christianity Today.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

Day of Giving: Seed & Soil

Vineyard Worship

Leah’s website

God Gave Rock and Roll To You by Leah Payne

Worshipping With The Anaheim Vineyard by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, and Cindy Rethmeier

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**We Are Vineyard Church Story: Hub City Vineyard interview with Chris Schlotterbeck** Jun 12, 2024
We Are Vineyard Church Story: Hub City Vineyard interview with Chris SchlotterbeckShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Super Regional Leader John Elmer talks with Chris Schlotterbeck about hearing from the Lord before he had a relationship with God, being delivered from addiction, and being asked to preach on a missions trip before he had ever read the Bible. Chris talks about finding the Vineyard through Vineyard Worship and his journey from youth ministry to planting a church. Finally, John and Chris talk about prioritizing outreach in the community, and how the Hub City Vineyard became known as the “Hippie Church.”

Chris grew up in Hagerstown, Maryland, and had a radical encounter with Jesus in 1995 that totally changed the direction of his life. After graduating from Shepherd College with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary education, Chris was hired at a local church as their youth & children’s pastor where he served for 3 years. Chris came into the Vineyard under the guidance of John Elmer in Syracuse, NY. While at the Syracuse Vineyard, he learned everything about “church”, from cleaning toilets to pastoring kids, teens, & young adults. After earning his degree from VLI & serving several years in Syracuse, Chris planted the Hub City Vineyard in Hagerstown, Maryland in 2006. After 18 years the small living room gatherings have grown into a vibrant tie-dyed community of faith. Chris is the lead pastor and enjoys Baltimore Ravens football, baseball, and the Maryland Terrapins. He has a passion for the Vineyard and seeing all people in the Tri-State Area accepted and shown the unconditional love of Jesus. Chris loves to spend time with his wife Jessica, and their six children: Isaac, Trinity, Zoe, Lily, Nolan & Phoenix.

Show Notes:

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil
Hub City Vineyard

Power Evangelism by John Wimber

Steve Sjogren’s books

Chris’ email: chris@hcv.church

Social Account Links for Church

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HCV.church

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hubcityvineyard/

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@HCVHubCityVineyard

TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@hcvhubcityvineyard

Messages – https://linktr.ee/hcvpodcast

Vineyard History and Identity Resources:

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**We Are Vineyard Church Story: Hub City Vineyard interview with Chris Schlotterbeck** Jun 12, 2024
We Are Vineyard Church Story: Hub City Vineyard interview with Chris SchlotterbeckShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Super Regional Leader John Elmer talks with Chris Schlotterbeck about hearing from the Lord before he had a relationship with God, being delivered from addiction, and being asked to preach on a missions trip before he had ever read the Bible. Chris talks about finding the Vineyard through Vineyard Worship and his journey from youth ministry to planting a church. Finally, John and Chris talk about prioritizing outreach in the community, and how the Hub City Vineyard became known as the “Hippie Church.”

Chris grew up in Hagerstown, Maryland, and had a radical encounter with Jesus in 1995 that totally changed the direction of his life. After graduating from Shepherd College with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary education, Chris was hired at a local church as their youth & children’s pastor where he served for 3 years. Chris came into the Vineyard under the guidance of John Elmer in Syracuse, NY. While at the Syracuse Vineyard, he learned everything about “church”, from cleaning toilets to pastoring kids, teens, & young adults. After earning his degree from VLI & serving several years in Syracuse, Chris planted the Hub City Vineyard in Hagerstown, Maryland in 2006. After 18 years the small living room gatherings have grown into a vibrant tie-dyed community of faith. Chris is the lead pastor and enjoys Baltimore Ravens football, baseball, and the Maryland Terrapins. He has a passion for the Vineyard and seeing all people in the Tri-State Area accepted and shown the unconditional love of Jesus. Chris loves to spend time with his wife Jessica, and their six children: Isaac, Trinity, Zoe, Lily, Nolan & Phoenix.

Show Notes:

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil
Hub City Vineyard

Power Evangelism by John Wimber

Steve Sjogren’s books

Chris’ email: chris@hcv.church

Social Account Links for Church

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HCV.church

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hubcityvineyard/

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@HCVHubCityVineyard

TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@hcvhubcityvineyard

Messages – https://linktr.ee/hcvpodcast

Vineyard History and Identity Resources:

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Preaching In The Vineyard: Women Who Preach with Melanie Forsythe-Lee** Jun 05, 2024
Preaching In The Vineyard: Women Who Preach with Melanie Forsythe-LeeShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our miniseries on preaching hosted by Adam Russell (Lead Pastor of Vineyard Campbellsville in KY and Director of Vineyard Worship) and Ted Kim (Lead Pastor of Evanston Vineyard in IL). Today’s guest is Melanie Forsythe-Lee, Lead Pastor of LIFE Vineyard Church in Columbus, OH and leader of Vineyard USA’s Women’s Association. In this episode, Melanie shares about finding her voice as a young female pastor and how that was influenced by becoming a mother, the differing approach to female pastors in Australia vs. the US, and some of the practical barriers to women preaching. Melanie talks about the changes she’s seen in Vineyard USA over the past 30 years regarding female pastors, and she shares some advice both to women who feel called to preach and men who are in a position to mentor and platform female preachers.

Show Notes:

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

Vineyard USA’s Women’s Association

Vineyard History and Identity Resources:

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Preaching In The Vineyard: Women Who Preach with Melanie Forsythe-Lee** Jun 05, 2024
Preaching In The Vineyard: Women Who Preach with Melanie Forsythe-LeeShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our miniseries on preaching hosted by Adam Russell (Lead Pastor of Vineyard Campbellsville in KY and Director of Vineyard Worship) and Ted Kim (Lead Pastor of Evanston Vineyard in IL). Today’s guest is Melanie Forsythe-Lee, Lead Pastor of LIFE Vineyard Church in Columbus, OH and leader of Vineyard USA’s Women’s Association. In this episode, Melanie shares about finding her voice as a young female pastor and how that was influenced by becoming a mother, the differing approach to female pastors in Australia vs. the US, and some of the practical barriers to women preaching. Melanie talks about the changes she’s seen in Vineyard USA over the past 30 years regarding female pastors, and she shares some advice both to women who feel called to preach and men who are in a position to mentor and platform female preachers.

Show Notes:

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

Vineyard USA’s Women’s Association

Vineyard History and Identity Resources:

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Preaching In The Vineyard: Preaching as a Team with Julia Pickerill** May 29, 2024
Preaching In The Vineyard: Preaching as a Team with Julia PickerillShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our miniseries on preaching hosted by Adam Russell (Lead Pastor of Vineyard Campbellsville in KY and Director of Vineyard Worship) and Ted Kim (Lead Pastor of Evanston Vineyard in IL). Today’s guest is Julia Pickerill, co-Senior Pastor of Vineyard Columbus. In this episode, Julia shares about the unique teaching team approach employed by Vineyard Columbus, and how it fulfills their desire to provide their church with a diverse set of teaching voices. Julia talks about the pros and cons of the team approach, how they ensure the church is hearing a cohesive voice, and how a church might approach developing a teaching team.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

Listen to Julia’s talk at the 2021 National Conference: The Way On

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Preaching In The Vineyard: Preaching as a Team with Julia Pickerill** May 29, 2024
Preaching In The Vineyard: Preaching as a Team with Julia PickerillShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our miniseries on preaching hosted by Adam Russell (Lead Pastor of Vineyard Campbellsville in KY and Director of Vineyard Worship) and Ted Kim (Lead Pastor of Evanston Vineyard in IL). Today’s guest is Julia Pickerill, co-Senior Pastor of Vineyard Columbus. In this episode, Julia shares about the unique teaching team approach employed by Vineyard Columbus, and how it fulfills their desire to provide their church with a diverse set of teaching voices. Julia talks about the pros and cons of the team approach, how they ensure the church is hearing a cohesive voice, and how a church might approach developing a teaching team.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

Listen to Julia’s talk at the 2021 National Conference: The Way On

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Preaching In The Vineyard: Preaching The Gospel with Rich Nathan** May 22, 2024
Preaching In The Vineyard: Preaching The Gospel with Rich NathanShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our miniseries on preaching hosted by Adam Russell (Lead Pastor of Vineyard Campbellsville in KY and Director of Vineyard Worship) and Ted Kim (Lead Pastor of Evanston Vineyard in IL). Today’s guest is Rich Nathan, founding pastor of Vineyard Columbus and Director of their Pastors Residency Program. In this episode, Rich shares some of his preaching journey and some ways in which his preaching has changed over the last 45 years. Rich also talks about the role of empathetic imagination in preaching to a diverse audience, why whole-person communication is the heart of preaching, and how the Good News informs the shape of his sermons.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

Preaching by Tim Keller

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Preaching In The Vineyard: Preaching The Gospel with Rich Nathan** May 22, 2024
Preaching In The Vineyard: Preaching The Gospel with Rich NathanShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our miniseries on preaching hosted by Adam Russell (Lead Pastor of Vineyard Campbellsville in KY and Director of Vineyard Worship) and Ted Kim (Lead Pastor of Evanston Vineyard in IL). Today’s guest is Rich Nathan, founding pastor of Vineyard Columbus and Director of their Pastors Residency Program. In this episode, Rich shares some of his preaching journey and some ways in which his preaching has changed over the last 45 years. Rich also talks about the role of empathetic imagination in preaching to a diverse audience, why whole-person communication is the heart of preaching, and how the Good News informs the shape of his sermons.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

Preaching by Tim Keller

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Preaching In The Vineyard: What’s A Good Sermon with Jay Pathak** May 15, 2024
Preaching In The Vineyard: What’s A Good Sermon with Jay PathakShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our miniseries on preaching hosted by Adam Russell (Lead Pastor of Vineyard Campbellsville in KY and Director of Vineyard Worship) and Ted Kim (Lead Pastor of Evanston Vineyard in IL). Today’s guest is none other than…Jay Pathak! That’s right, Jay is on the other end of the questions today, and he has some great things to say about what makes a good sermon and some key questions to ask yourself while you prepare. Jay also shares his opinion on what specifically makes a good **Vineyard** semon, why being a skilled speaker is not the ultimate goal, and the difference between regular Sunday sermons and the “big moment” sermons for things like holidays or community events.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Preaching In The Vineyard: What’s A Good Sermon with Jay Pathak** May 15, 2024
Preaching In The Vineyard: What’s A Good Sermon with Jay PathakShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our miniseries on preaching hosted by Adam Russell (Lead Pastor of Vineyard Campbellsville in KY and Director of Vineyard Worship) and Ted Kim (Lead Pastor of Evanston Vineyard in IL). Today’s guest is none other than…Jay Pathak! That’s right, Jay is on the other end of the questions today, and he has some great things to say about what makes a good sermon and some key questions to ask yourself while you prepare. Jay also shares his opinion on what specifically makes a good **Vineyard** semon, why being a skilled speaker is not the ultimate goal, and the difference between regular Sunday sermons and the “big moment” sermons for things like holidays or community events.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Preaching In The Vineyard: Finding Your Voice** May 08, 2024
Preaching In The Vineyard: Finding Your VoiceShow Podcast Information
For the next several weeks of the We Are Vineyard podcast, we are launching a miniseries on preaching hosted by Adam Russell (Lead Pastor of Vineyard Campbellsville in KY and Director of Vineyard Worship) and Ted Kim (Lead Pastor of Evanston Vineyard in IL). In this introductory episode, Adam and Ted each share their early journey as a pastor, how they realized they were called to preach, and the insecurities they faced while finding their unique voice. They talk about how to learn from influential pastors without mimicking them, how they approach sermon prep each week, and each of their superpowers and kryptonite as pastors.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Preaching In The Vineyard: Finding Your Voice** May 08, 2024
Preaching In The Vineyard: Finding Your VoiceShow Podcast Information
For the next several weeks of the We Are Vineyard podcast, we are launching a miniseries on preaching hosted by Adam Russell (Lead Pastor of Vineyard Campbellsville in KY and Director of Vineyard Worship) and Ted Kim (Lead Pastor of Evanston Vineyard in IL). In this introductory episode, Adam and Ted each share their early journey as a pastor, how they realized they were called to preach, and the insecurities they faced while finding their unique voice. They talk about how to learn from influential pastors without mimicking them, how they approach sermon prep each week, and each of their superpowers and kryptonite as pastors.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**We Are Vineyard Church Story: Travis and Jennica Conklin – The Vine Church – Goshen, IN** May 01, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Super Regional Leader Joel Seymour talks with Travis and Jennica Conklin about their early experiences with Jesus, marrying young, and joining a tiny church plant in Montana. Travis and Jennica share about discerning a call to plant in Goshen, IN, the season of preparation they used to get themselves and their finances in order before planting, and the growth the church experienced before and after COVID. Finally, they share some of the cool stories that have happened in their church in recent years.

Travis Conklin is the Lead Pastor of The Vine Church in Goshen, IN. He grew up in the mountains of Montana and has been serving in ministry since his youth, and spent most of the first decade of marriage helping church plants. It was through helping other pastors with church planting that they discerned their calling to plant The Vine Church in 2014. Travis is a natural-born entrepreneur and often dreams up business ideas he’ll never use, just for the fun of it. In his free time, he prefers any activity that gets him outside and into the woods. He is passionate about helping people connect to God and each other through intentional relationships.

Jennica Conklin serves as the Discipleship and First Impressions Pastor at The Vine Church. Passionate about discipleship, Jennica loves helping others to know, love, and follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Fun and joy for her come through things like jumping and screaming at concerts, dominating at game nights, playing in the waves of Lake Michigan, worship nights, or time with family.

Travis and Jennica have three children: Ezekiel, Elliet and Judah.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**We Are Vineyard Church Story: Travis and Jennica Conklin – The Vine Church – Goshen, IN** May 01, 2024
We Are Vineyard Church Story: Travis and Jennica Conklin – The Vine Church – Goshen, INShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Super Regional Leader Joel Seymour talks with Travis and Jennica Conklin about their early experiences with Jesus, marrying young, and joining a tiny church plant in Montana. Travis and Jennica share about discerning a call to plant in Goshen, IN, the season of preparation they used to get themselves and their finances in order before planting, and the growth the church experienced before and after COVID. Finally, they share some of the cool stories that have happened in their church in recent years.

Travis Conklin is the Lead Pastor of The Vine Church in Goshen, IN. He grew up in the mountains of Montana and has been serving in ministry since his youth, and spent most of the first decade of marriage helping church plants. It was through helping other pastors with church planting that they discerned their calling to plant The Vine Church in 2014. Travis is a natural-born entrepreneur and often dreams up business ideas he’ll never use, just for the fun of it. In his free time, he prefers any activity that gets him outside and into the woods. He is passionate about helping people connect to God and each other through intentional relationships.

Jennica Conklin serves as the Discipleship and First Impressions Pastor at The Vine Church. Passionate about discipleship, Jennica loves helping others to know, love, and follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Fun and joy for her come through things like jumping and screaming at concerts, dominating at game nights, playing in the waves of Lake Michigan, worship nights, or time with family.

Travis and Jennica have three children: Ezekiel, Elliet and Judah.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling with Nijay Gupta** Apr 24, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talks with return guest Nijay Gupta about his new book Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling. They discuss the hierarchy of the Roman gods, the dynamics of Roman faith, and how the infrastructure of Roman life was disrupted when Christians showed up. Nijay also describes how Jesus broke the mold of religious culture and disrupted dynamics of power and control.

Nijay K. Gupta is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He has written several books including A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies, Paul and the Language of Faith, 15 New Testament Words of Life, and Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church. He is a senior translator of the New Living Translation and co-hosts the Slow Theology Podcast with Dr. A.J. Swoboda.

Show Notes:

Strange Religion by Nijay Gupta

Tell Her Story by Nijay Gupta

Vineyard History and Identity Resources:

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling with Nijay Gupta** Apr 24, 2024
Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling with Nijay GuptaShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talks with return guest Nijay Gupta about his new book Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling. They discuss the hierarchy of the Roman gods, the dynamics of Roman faith, and how the infrastructure of Roman life was disrupted when Christians showed up. Nijay also describes how Jesus broke the mold of religious culture and disrupted dynamics of power and control.

Nijay K. Gupta is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He has written several books including A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies, Paul and the Language of Faith, 15 New Testament Words of Life, and Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church. He is a senior translator of the New Living Translation and co-hosts the Slow Theology Podcast with Dr. A.J. Swoboda.

Show Notes:

Strange Religion by Nijay Gupta

Tell Her Story by Nijay Gupta

Vineyard History and Identity Resources:

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Know The Theologians with Jennifer and David McNutt** Apr 17, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talks with Jennifer and David McNutt. Jennifer shares about growing up as the daughter of two pastors, receiving her call to ministry at the age of ten, and experiencing a time of discovery in college. David talks about growing up in the Church of Christ and eventually attending Princeton Seminary where he met Jennifer. David and Jennifer share their desire to bridge the academy and the church in an accessible way, and how their book “Know the Theologians” is like a family reunion. They talk about what we can learn from all who came before us, the value in discovering that the big issues of our day rhyme with the past, and why humanizing historical figures really matters.

Jennifer Powell McNutt (PhD, University of St Andrews) is Franklin S. Dyrness Chair of Biblical and Theological Studies and associate professor of theology and history of Christianity at Wheaton College. She is the author of the forthcoming The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the Apostles Teaches the Church Today (Brazos, 2024) and award-winning author of Calvin Meets Voltaire: The Clergy of Geneva in the Age of Enlightenment, 1685-1798 (Routledge, 2014) and the co-editor of the forthcoming The Oxford Handbook of the Bible and the Reformation (OUP, 2024) and The People’s Book(IVP Academic, 2017).

David W. McNutt (PhD, University of Cambridge) is senior acquisitions editor at Zondervan Academic, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. He is also an associate lecturer of Core Studies at Wheaton College, where he teaches courses in theology, theology and the arts, and philosophical aesthetics.

They are the co-authors of Know the Theologians (Zondervan, 2024), they are both ordained ministers in the Presbyterian Church, and they are the co-founders of McNuttshell Ministries, a teaching, preaching, and writing ministry that bridges the church and the academy by sharing the Christian faith “in a nutshell.”

**Show Notes:**
Know The Theologians by Jennifer Powell McNutt and David W. McNutt

McNuttshell Ministries

The Know Series by Zondervan

Strange Religion by Nijay K. Gupta

**Social Media:**

insta/X/threads: jpowellmcnutt

X: McNuttShell_Min

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Know The Theologians with Jennifer and David McNutt** Apr 17, 2024
Know The Theologians with Jennifer and David McNuttShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talks with Jennifer and David McNutt. Jennifer shares about growing up as the daughter of two pastors, receiving her call to ministry at the age of ten, and experiencing a time of discovery in college. David talks about growing up in the Church of Christ and eventually attending Princeton Seminary where he met Jennifer. David and Jennifer share their desire to bridge the academy and the church in an accessible way, and how their book “Know the Theologians” is like a family reunion. They talk about what we can learn from all who came before us, the value in discovering that the big issues of our day rhyme with the past, and why humanizing historical figures really matters.

Jennifer Powell McNutt (PhD, University of St Andrews) is Franklin S. Dyrness Chair of Biblical and Theological Studies and associate professor of theology and history of Christianity at Wheaton College. She is the author of the forthcoming The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the Apostles Teaches the Church Today (Brazos, 2024) and award-winning author of Calvin Meets Voltaire: The Clergy of Geneva in the Age of Enlightenment, 1685-1798 (Routledge, 2014) and the co-editor of the forthcoming The Oxford Handbook of the Bible and the Reformation (OUP, 2024) and The People’s Book(IVP Academic, 2017).

David W. McNutt (PhD, University of Cambridge) is senior acquisitions editor at Zondervan Academic, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. He is also an associate lecturer of Core Studies at Wheaton College, where he teaches courses in theology, theology and the arts, and philosophical aesthetics.

They are the co-authors of Know the Theologians (Zondervan, 2024), they are both ordained ministers in the Presbyterian Church, and they are the co-founders of McNuttshell Ministries, a teaching, preaching, and writing ministry that bridges the church and the academy by sharing the Christian faith “in a nutshell.”

**Show Notes:**
Know The Theologians by Jennifer Powell McNutt and David W. McNutt

McNuttshell Ministries

The Know Series by Zondervan

Strange Religion by Nijay K. Gupta

**Social Media:**

insta/X/threads: jpowellmcnutt

X: McNuttShell_Min

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Miracles Today with Craig Keener** Apr 10, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Caleb Maskell talk with Craig Keener. Craig shares about growing up as an atheist, asking the big questions when he was a small child, and having a physical experience of the Holy Spirit when he prayed to accept Jesus at fifteen. Craig talks about why he chose to be a Biblical scholar instead of an astrophysicist, how he got started writing books about miracles, and he shares some stories of miracles and opportunities he’s had for his faith to be strengthened.

Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University) is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of thirty-five books, together 19,000 pages, with some 1.4 million copies of his books in circulation. The books have won fifteen national or international awards, including six in Christianity Today. At a popular level, these include The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. He has also authored roughly one hundred academic articles, seven booklets, and roughly two hundred popular-level articles. In 2020 Craig was president of the Evangelical Theological Society. Craig is married to Dr. Médine Moussounga Keener, who was a refugee in her home country of Congo for eighteen months; her experience and their romance appear in Impossible Love (Chosen, 2016). They attend a Vineyard church where Médine is an elder.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

Craig’s Blog

Craig’s Youtube Channel

Miracles Today by Craig S. Keener

Miracles: The Credibility of New Testament Accounts by Craig S. Keener

Testing Prayer by Candy Gunther Brown

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Miracles Today with Craig Keener** Apr 10, 2024
Miracles Today with Craig KeenerShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Caleb Maskell talk with Craig Keener. Craig shares about growing up as an atheist, asking the big questions when he was a small child, and having a physical experience of the Holy Spirit when he prayed to accept Jesus at fifteen. Craig talks about why he chose to be a Biblical scholar instead of an astrophysicist, how he got started writing books about miracles, and he shares some stories of miracles and opportunities he’s had for his faith to be strengthened.

Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University) is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of thirty-five books, together 19,000 pages, with some 1.4 million copies of his books in circulation. The books have won fifteen national or international awards, including six in Christianity Today. At a popular level, these include The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. He has also authored roughly one hundred academic articles, seven booklets, and roughly two hundred popular-level articles. In 2020 Craig was president of the Evangelical Theological Society. Craig is married to Dr. Médine Moussounga Keener, who was a refugee in her home country of Congo for eighteen months; her experience and their romance appear in Impossible Love (Chosen, 2016). They attend a Vineyard church where Médine is an elder.

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

Craig’s Blog

Craig’s Youtube Channel

Miracles Today by Craig S. Keener

Miracles: The Credibility of New Testament Accounts by Craig S. Keener

Testing Prayer by Candy Gunther Brown

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**We Are Vineyard Church Story: Vineyard Church at Trash Bar** Apr 03, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Super Regional Leader John Elmer chats with Mike Turrigiano about growing up in South Bronx and looking for approval and leadership, getting involved in drugs, and ending up at Teen Challenge where he met Jesus. Mike shares about planting a church and meeting John Wimber, and watching from the East Coast as the Vineyard was established. He talks about starting a church in a bar and creating a stereotype-breaking community where people felt loved and welcomed.

Mike Turrigiano serves as the Pastor of Leadership Development at North Jersey Vineyard and is a valuable resource to their staff, offering support and coaching in both professional and spiritual contexts. Mike is a veteran of over four decades of ministry and a Vineyard pioneer on the East Coast. He spent thirty-eight of those years church planting and pastoring in New York City. Mike is also the Director and Senior Missional Coach for the Main & Plain, a ministry that provides coaching and care for pastors and ministry leaders as well as equipping for local churches. He lives with his wife Char in Brooklyn, NY. They have two sons, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

How I Got There by Mike Turrigiano

Teen Challenge

Roots Worship- Live at the Trash Bar

Church at Trash Bar#1, 2010

Church at Trash Bar #2: Interviews

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**We Are Vineyard Church Story: Vineyard Church at Trash Bar** Apr 03, 2024
We Are Vineyard Church Story: Vineyard Church at Trash BarShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Super Regional Leader John Elmer chats with Mike Turrigiano about growing up in South Bronx and looking for approval and leadership, getting involved in drugs, and ending up at Teen Challenge where he met Jesus. Mike shares about planting a church and meeting John Wimber, and watching from the East Coast as the Vineyard was established. He talks about starting a church in a bar and creating a stereotype-breaking community where people felt loved and welcomed.

Mike Turrigiano serves as the Pastor of Leadership Development at North Jersey Vineyard and is a valuable resource to their staff, offering support and coaching in both professional and spiritual contexts. Mike is a veteran of over four decades of ministry and a Vineyard pioneer on the East Coast. He spent thirty-eight of those years church planting and pastoring in New York City. Mike is also the Director and Senior Missional Coach for the Main & Plain, a ministry that provides coaching and care for pastors and ministry leaders as well as equipping for local churches. He lives with his wife Char in Brooklyn, NY. They have two sons, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren

**Show Notes:**

Register for the 2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

How I Got There by Mike Turrigiano

Teen Challenge

Roots Worship- Live at the Trash Bar

Church at Trash Bar#1, 2010

Church at Trash Bar #2: Interviews

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Worship, Justice, and Immigration Law with Tina Colón Williams** Mar 27, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Associate National Director of Justice and Evangelism Josh Williams chats with Tina Colón Wiliams about how she experiences God as an immigration lawyer. They talk about whether the migrant issue at the Texas border is as bad as the media makes it seem, and Tina paints a picture of what the majority of migrants actually look like. They discuss the calling of the church in this situation, the impact of this work on Tina personally and how she meets Jesus in it, how she cares for her own soul, and some of the God stories she’s seen over the years.

Tina Colón Williams is an immigration attorney, worship pastor and vocalist based in New Haven, Connecticut. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Tina moved to New Haven in 2005 to attend Yale University. She graduated from the University of Connecticut school of law in 2014, and she currently leads an immigration litigation practice at Esperanza Attorneys at Law, a small low-bono law firm based in New Haven that represents immigrants from countries around the world in humanitarian immigration applications, removal proceedings and immigration appeals. She and her husband Josh lead the Elm City Vineyard church in New Haven, where Tina serves as the Worship Pastor. Tina has also served as a vocalist and songwriter for a number of Vineyard Worship releases over the past several years. Tina and Josh have two young girls, Zoe and Joy. They love the city of New Haven, beaches, eating new foods, singing and dancing, and following Jesus in community with others.

**Show Notes:**

**Become a Volunteer– Executive Office for Immigration Review**

Register for Vineyard USA’s National Conference: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Worship, Justice, and Immigration Law with Tina Colón Williams** Mar 27, 2024
Worship, Justice, and Immigration Law with Tina Colón WilliamsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Associate National Director of Justice and Evangelism Josh Williams chats with Tina Colón Wiliams about how she experiences God as an immigration lawyer. They talk about whether the migrant issue at the Texas border is as bad as the media makes it seem, and Tina paints a picture of what the majority of migrants actually look like. They discuss the calling of the church in this situation, the impact of this work on Tina personally and how she meets Jesus in it, how she cares for her own soul, and some of the God stories she’s seen over the years.

Tina Colón Williams is an immigration attorney, worship pastor and vocalist based in New Haven, Connecticut. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Tina moved to New Haven in 2005 to attend Yale University. She graduated from the University of Connecticut school of law in 2014, and she currently leads an immigration litigation practice at Esperanza Attorneys at Law, a small low-bono law firm based in New Haven that represents immigrants from countries around the world in humanitarian immigration applications, removal proceedings and immigration appeals. She and her husband Josh lead the Elm City Vineyard church in New Haven, where Tina serves as the Worship Pastor. Tina has also served as a vocalist and songwriter for a number of Vineyard Worship releases over the past several years. Tina and Josh have two young girls, Zoe and Joy. They love the city of New Haven, beaches, eating new foods, singing and dancing, and following Jesus in community with others.

**Show Notes:**

**Become a Volunteer– Executive Office for Immigration Review**

Register for Vineyard USA’s National Conference: Seed & Soil

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Love 146: Telling The Whole Story with Rob Morris** Mar 20, 2024
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Josh Williams (Associate National Director of Justice & Evangelism) talks to Rob Morris about how his family came to Christ one at a time while he was growing up, and how getting burnt out in ministry led him back to Jesus and eventually to work with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and Mercy Ships. Rob shares about becoming aware of the human trafficking industry, his first experience in an undercover investigation, and how that launched the work of Love146. Rob talks about the effectiveness of maintaining a posture of humility and learning, how defiant hope keeps them going, and some practical ways that you can help support the work.

Rob Morris is the CEO and co-founder of Love146, an international human rights organization working to end child trafficking and exploitation. Prior to co-founding Love146, Rob worked with Mercy Ships International directing training schools at the International Operations Center. He has lectured and taught in over 20 countries on issues of justice, compassion, and human rights, and has been featured in the Huffington Post, the CNN Freedom Project, Forbes, WNPR, Alec Baldwin’s “Here’s the Thing” podcast on WNYC, Fox News, and more.

**Show notes:**
Learn more about Love146 and support their work!

Register for Vineyard USA’s National Conference: Seed & Soil

Vineyard History and Identity Resources:

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Love 146: Telling The Whole Story with Rob Morris** Mar 20, 2024
Love 146: Telling The Whole Story with Rob MorrisShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Josh Williams (Associate National Director of Justice & Evangelism) talks to Rob Morris about how his family came to Christ one at a time while he was growing up, and how getting burnt out in ministry led him back to Jesus and eventually to work with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and Mercy Ships. Rob shares about becoming aware of the human trafficking industry, his first experience in an undercover investigation, and how that launched the work of Love146. Rob talks about the effectiveness of maintaining a posture of humility and learning, how defiant hope keeps them going, and some practical ways that you can help support the work.

Rob Morris is the CEO and co-founder of Love146, an international human rights organization working to end child trafficking and exploitation. Prior to co-founding Love146, Rob worked with Mercy Ships International directing training schools at the International Operations Center. He has lectured and taught in over 20 countries on issues of justice, compassion, and human rights, and has been featured in the Huffington Post, the CNN Freedom Project, Forbes, WNPR, Alec Baldwin’s “Here’s the Thing” podcast on WNYC, Fox News, and more.

**Show notes:**
Learn more about Love146 and support their work!

Register for Vineyard USA’s National Conference: Seed & Soil

Vineyard History and Identity Resources:

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**From MIT to Full Time Ministry: James Choung from Intervarsity** Mar 13, 2024
From MIT to Full Time Ministry: James Choung from IntervarsityShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with James Choung about being raised in a Korean immigrant church and how he experienced justice growing up in an inner-city community. James shares how God disrupted his plans at MIT, directed him to reinvest in his fraternity, and called him to full-time ministry. James talks about his transition to InterVaristy Christian Fellowship after seminary, and then he and Jay talk about Vineyard’s relationship with InterVarsity.

Rev. Dr. James Choung serves as Vice President of Strategy & Innovation — overseeing evangelism, discipleship & leadership development, planting, global engagement & justice, multiethnic initiatives, and the Creative Labs — at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA. He is also ordained with Vineyard USA and has written three books — the latest being a co-written book titled Longing for Revival.

James wrote his D. Min. dissertation on postmodern leadership development also at Fuller Theological Seminary, received his M. Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and studied management science and marketing at MIT. He has previously served on the pastoral staff of a Boston-area urban church plant, of a megachurch in Seoul, and led an LA-adjacent house church. As for other interests, he has led worship at various national conferences including the Urbana Student Missions Conference, and serves on boards for higher education and overseas for-profit and non-profit startups. For fun, he likes to travel with his wife, laugh with his two sons, spoil his daughter, bask in Los Angeles’ endless summer, and swing a racket in hopes of playing something like tennis.

**Show Notes:**

Hear more from James at Better Together!

2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

James’ Website

Longing for Revival by James Choung and Ryan Pfeiffer

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**From MIT to Full Time Ministry: James Choung from Intervarsity** Mar 13, 2024
From MIT to Full Time Ministry: James Choung from IntervarsityShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with James Choung about being raised in a Korean immigrant church and how he experienced justice growing up in an inner-city community. James shares how God disrupted his plans at MIT, directed him to reinvest in his fraternity, and called him to full-time ministry. James talks about his transition to InterVaristy Christian Fellowship after seminary, and then he and Jay talk about Vineyard’s relationship with InterVarsity.

Rev. Dr. James Choung serves as Vice President of Strategy & Innovation — overseeing evangelism, discipleship & leadership development, planting, global engagement & justice, multiethnic initiatives, and the Creative Labs — at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA. He is also ordained with Vineyard USA and has written three books — the latest being a co-written book titled Longing for Revival.

James wrote his D. Min. dissertation on postmodern leadership development also at Fuller Theological Seminary, received his M. Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and studied management science and marketing at MIT. He has previously served on the pastoral staff of a Boston-area urban church plant, of a megachurch in Seoul, and led an LA-adjacent house church. As for other interests, he has led worship at various national conferences including the Urbana Student Missions Conference, and serves on boards for higher education and overseas for-profit and non-profit startups. For fun, he likes to travel with his wife, laugh with his two sons, spoil his daughter, bask in Los Angeles’ endless summer, and swing a racket in hopes of playing something like tennis.

**Show Notes:**

Hear more from James at Better Together!

2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

James’ Website

Longing for Revival by James Choung and Ryan Pfeiffer

**Vineyard History and Identity Resources:**

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**We Are Vineyard Church Story: Jeff Faust and Vineyard of the Rockies** Mar 06, 2024
We Are Vineyard Church Story: Jeff Faust and Vineyard of the RockiesShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Super Regional Leader Joel Seymour chats with Jeff Faust about growing up in a dysfunctional home, how his family changed after his mom had a powerful encounter with the Lord, and the spiritual experience he had in college that changed the trajectory of his life. Jeff shares about starting a ministry to the most overlooked people in Kansas City, finding the Vineyard, and being discipled into leadership. Finally, Joel and Jeff talk about Jeff’s call to Fort Collins, the gift of a pastoral transition marked by honor and respect, and the changes they’ve seen in their church since they started incorporating a salvation call each Sunday.

Growing up far from God with a life marked by wild living and selfish ambition, Jeff was drifting further and further away from the purposes of Christ for the first two decades of his life.

But everything changed when out of God’s abundant grace, he encountered Jesus after a spring break trip to Cancun. In this encounter, Jeff received the freedom and forgiveness he desperately needed and received a calling to spend his life leading people to Christ. Shortly after, he was introduced to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, where his encounter was matched with intentional discipleship as a student leader.

After meeting Natalie on the same IVCF leadership team (now married for 15 years with three amazing children), he launched a Christian parachurch ministry focused on serving inner-city youth.

During their time in KC, Jeff & Natalie found Vineyard Community Church and immediately felt at home. After serving KC’s youth for a number of years, Jeff transitioned onto staff at Vineyard Community Church where Mark Warner’s leadership prepared him for pastoring in the Vineyard Movement.

After navigating a fruitful succession plan with Rick Olmstead, Jeff now leads Vineyard Church of the Rockies in Fort Collins, CO. He continues to lead with the same passion for helping people experience God matched with an ongoing process of discipleship.

Show Notes:

2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

Hear more of Jeff and Rick Olmstead’s pastoral succession story

Hero Maker by Dave Ferguson and Warren Bird

Vineyard History and Identity Resources:

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**We Are Vineyard Church Story: Jeff Faust and Vineyard of the Rockies** Mar 06, 2024
We Are Vineyard Church Story: Jeff Faust and Vineyard of the RockiesShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Super Regional Leader Joel Seymour chats with Jeff Faust about growing up in a dysfunctional home, how his family changed after his mom had a powerful encounter with the Lord, and the spiritual experience he had in college that changed the trajectory of his life. Jeff shares about starting a ministry to the most overlooked people in Kansas City, finding the Vineyard, and being discipled into leadership. Finally, Joel and Jeff talk about Jeff’s call to Fort Collins, the gift of a pastoral transition marked by honor and respect, and the changes they’ve seen in their church since they started incorporating a salvation call each Sunday.

Growing up far from God with a life marked by wild living and selfish ambition, Jeff was drifting further and further away from the purposes of Christ for the first two decades of his life.

But everything changed when out of God’s abundant grace, he encountered Jesus after a spring break trip to Cancun. In this encounter, Jeff received the freedom and forgiveness he desperately needed and received a calling to spend his life leading people to Christ. Shortly after, he was introduced to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, where his encounter was matched with intentional discipleship as a student leader.

After meeting Natalie on the same IVCF leadership team (now married for 15 years with three amazing children), he launched a Christian parachurch ministry focused on serving inner-city youth.

During their time in KC, Jeff & Natalie found Vineyard Community Church and immediately felt at home. After serving KC’s youth for a number of years, Jeff transitioned onto staff at Vineyard Community Church where Mark Warner’s leadership prepared him for pastoring in the Vineyard Movement.

After navigating a fruitful succession plan with Rick Olmstead, Jeff now leads Vineyard Church of the Rockies in Fort Collins, CO. He continues to lead with the same passion for helping people experience God matched with an ongoing process of discipleship.

Show Notes:

2024 Vineyard USA National Conference: Seed & Soil

Hear more of Jeff and Rick Olmstead’s pastoral succession story

Hero Maker by Dave Ferguson and Warren Bird

Vineyard History and Identity Resources:

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**Building Multi-Ethnic Communities and Bringing Your Whole Self with Gary Dawkins** Feb 28, 2024
Building Multi-Ethnic Communities and Bringing Your Whole Self with Gary DawkinsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Gary Dawkins about growing up in a Black Baptist Church in Baltimore and the practical intersection of church and neighborhood. Gary talks about the Holy Spirit encounter that convinced him Jesus was real, the roundabout way he found himself in a Vineyard Church, and the powerful moment he fell in love with the Vineyard Movement. Finally, Gary shares where he’s seen progress in the Vineyard regarding racial equity and where he still sees the need for breakthrough.

Gary Dawkins is a pastor, public communicator, and community leader who earned his MBA from Syracuse University and Master of Science in Communications Management from Morgan State University, a historically black university (HBCU). He serves as Lead Pastor of the Mercy Vineyard Church in Minneapolis, MN.

He is also passionate about justice for the marginalized and uplifting his community. Gary cares and wants to see the marginalized flourish in every area of life.

Gary is a former media professional and educator, who is now captivated by helping people grow in their faith and relationships. He is especially passionate about developing a lasting discipleship culture that includes acts of service, social justice, and cultural competency.

He is the husband of the beautiful LeKita Scott Dawkins and father to the brilliant Grace. They love cooking together and playing Monopoly. Game on!

Show notes:

Better Together Conference

Vineyard Worship’s Sound Lab

Vineyard USA’s 2024 National Conference: Seed & Soil

Vineyard USA Associations

Vineyard USA’s Financial Well-being of Pastors Initiative

**Building Multi-Ethnic Communities and Bringing Your Whole Self with Gary Dawkins** Feb 28, 2024
Building Multi-Ethnic Communities and Bringing Your Whole Self with Gary DawkinsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Gary Dawkins about growing up in a Black Baptist Church in Baltimore and the practical intersection of church and neighborhood. Gary talks about the Holy Spirit encounter that convinced him Jesus was real, the roundabout way he found himself in a Vineyard Church, and the powerful moment he fell in love with the Vineyard Movement. Finally, Gary shares where he’s seen progress in the Vineyard regarding racial equity and where he still sees the need for breakthrough.

Gary Dawkins is a pastor, public communicator, and community leader who earned his MBA from Syracuse University and Master of Science in Communications Management from Morgan State University, a historically black university (HBCU). He serves as Lead Pastor of the Mercy Vineyard Church in Minneapolis, MN.

He is also passionate about justice for the marginalized and uplifting his community. Gary cares and wants to see the marginalized flourish in every area of life.

Gary is a former media professional and educator, who is now captivated by helping people grow in their faith and relationships. He is especially passionate about developing a lasting discipleship culture that includes acts of service, social justice, and cultural competency.

He is the husband of the beautiful LeKita Scott Dawkins and father to the brilliant Grace. They love cooking together and playing Monopoly. Game on!

Show notes:

Better Together Conference

Vineyard Worship’s Sound Lab

Vineyard USA’s 2024 National Conference: Seed & Soil

Vineyard USA Associations

Vineyard USA’s Financial Well-being of Pastors Initiative

**Alpha: Sharing Jesus’ Love Through Hospitality with Jessica Gatton** Feb 21, 2024
Alpha: Sharing Jesus’ Love Through Hospitality with Jessica GattonShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Jessica Gatton. Jess shares about the profound experience she had with Jesus as a young child, being immersed in ministry as a teenager while her dad was her youth pastor and the decision she made in college to stay the course in her faith. Jess talks about how studying social work helped her make sense of her observations of the world, and the grace of coming to the end of herself in ministry, slowing down and doing some internal work. Finally, Jess and Jay discuss the incredible ongoing partnership between Alpha and the Vineyard, the turnkey evangelism course Alpha provides, and the profound gift of bringing churches back to the basics of hospitality, Jesus’ love, and experiencing the Holy Spirit.

Jessica Gatton has been in the Vineyard for 30 years and is now on staff as VP of Ministry with Alpha USA.

Show Notes:

Alphausa.org

Emotionally Focused

Watch Nicky Gumbel’s interview at the 2023 Vineyard USA National Conference!

**Alpha: Sharing Jesus’ Love Through Hospitality with Jessica Gatton** Feb 21, 2024
Alpha: Sharing Jesus’ Love Through Hospitality with Jessica GattonShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Jessica Gatton. Jess shares about the profound experience she had with Jesus as a young child, being immersed in ministry as a teenager while her dad was her youth pastor and the decision she made in college to stay the course in her faith. Jess talks about how studying social work helped her make sense of her observations of the world, and the grace of coming to the end of herself in ministry, slowing down and doing some internal work. Finally, Jess and Jay discuss the incredible ongoing partnership between Alpha and the Vineyard, the turnkey evangelism course Alpha provides, and the profound gift of bringing churches back to the basics of hospitality, Jesus’ love, and experiencing the Holy Spirit.

Jessica Gatton has been in the Vineyard for 30 years and is now on staff as VP of Ministry with Alpha USA.

Show Notes:

Alphausa.org

Emotionally Focused

Watch Nicky Gumbel’s interview at the 2023 Vineyard USA National Conference!

**John Mark Comer: Finding A More Biblical View Of Discipleship** Feb 14, 2024
John Mark Comer: Finding A More Biblical View Of DiscipleshipShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with John Mark Comer about starting in ministry at a young age, the gifts he received from the staunch evangelical worldview in which he was raised, and the life circumstances that inspired him to learn a more biblical model of discipleship and spiritual formation. John Mark shares about the ancient practices that have helped him feel unstuck, the changes he noticed in his church during a season of extreme growth, and how their metrics of success had to change once they altered the social contract of their church.

John Mark Comer is the New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, Live No Lies, and four previous books. He’s also the Founder and Teacher of Practicing the Way, a simple, beautiful way to integrate spiritual formation into your church or small group. Prior to starting Practicing the Way, he spent almost twenty years pastoring Bridgetown Church in Portland, OR, and working out apprenticeship to Jesus in the post-Christian West. He lives in Los Angeles.

Show Notes:

John Mark Comer’s Website

**John Mark Comer: Finding A More Biblical View Of Discipleship** Feb 14, 2024
John Mark Comer: Finding A More Biblical View Of DiscipleshipShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with John Mark Comer about starting in ministry at a young age, the gifts he received from the staunch evangelical worldview in which he was raised, and the life circumstances that inspired him to learn a more biblical model of discipleship and spiritual formation. John Mark shares about the ancient practices that have helped him feel unstuck, the changes he noticed in his church during a season of extreme growth, and how their metrics of success had to change once they altered the social contract of their church.

John Mark Comer is the New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, Live No Lies, and four previous books. He’s also the Founder and Teacher of Practicing the Way, a simple, beautiful way to integrate spiritual formation into your church or small group. Prior to starting Practicing the Way, he spent almost twenty years pastoring Bridgetown Church in Portland, OR, and working out apprenticeship to Jesus in the post-Christian West. He lives in Los Angeles.

Show Notes:

John Mark Comer’s Website

**50 Years Of The Vineyard: The Story Of The Westside Vineyard with Brad Bailey and John Elmer** Feb 07, 2024
50 Years Of The Vineyard: The Story Of The Westside Vineyard with Brad Bailey and John ElmerShow Podcast Information
Welcome to season 3 of the We Are Vineyard podcast! This year marks the 50th anniversary of Vineyard churches in the US, and to celebrate we will be highlighting stories of local churches throughout the country. In today’s episode, Jay talks with John Elmer and Brad Bailey about Westside Vineyard Church. John and Brad share stories of how the church was formed, the approach to learning leadership lessons as they were figuring things out in the early days, and some characteristics and values of the Vineyard that have remained through all these years.

Brad Bailey serves as the Lead Pastor of the Westside Vineyard Church (on the Westside of Los Angeles). He began attending the church in 1985 and became the Lead Pastor in 1991, the second to follow Kenn Gulliksen who had initially planted the church. Brad is also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has valued serving the Vineyard movement as an Area Leader and Missional Partnership Leader for India. Brad’s wife Leah is a Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator at UCLA. They have four young adult children, having left the “nest” to Buddy…the Golden Retriever.

Show Notes:

Listen to John Elmer’s episode of We Are Vineyard (season 1, episode 14)

The Ferment Podcast by Vineyard Worship

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**50 Years Of The Vineyard: The Story Of The Westside Vineyard with Brad Bailey and John Elmer** Feb 07, 2024
50 Years Of The Vineyard: The Story Of The Westside Vineyard with Brad Bailey and John ElmerShow Podcast Information
Welcome to season 3 of the We Are Vineyard podcast! This year marks the 50th anniversary of Vineyard churches in the US, and to celebrate we will be highlighting stories of local churches throughout the country. In today’s episode, Jay talks with John Elmer and Brad Bailey about Westside Vineyard Church. John and Brad share stories of how the church was formed, the approach to learning leadership lessons as they were figuring things out in the early days, and some characteristics and values of the Vineyard that have remained through all these years.

Brad Bailey serves as the Lead Pastor of the Westside Vineyard Church (on the Westside of Los Angeles). He began attending the church in 1985 and became the Lead Pastor in 1991, the second to follow Kenn Gulliksen who had initially planted the church. Brad is also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has valued serving the Vineyard movement as an Area Leader and Missional Partnership Leader for India. Brad’s wife Leah is a Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator at UCLA. They have four young adult children, having left the “nest” to Buddy…the Golden Retriever.

Show Notes:

Listen to John Elmer’s episode of We Are Vineyard (season 1, episode 14)

The Ferment Podcast by Vineyard Worship

The Way It Was by Carol Wimber

The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson

Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson

“I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony

**2023 In Review with Jay and Danielle Pathak** Dec 27, 2023
2023 In Review with Jay and Danielle PathakShow Podcast Information In the final episode of the We Are Vineyard podcast for 2023, Jay and Danielle Pathak chat about some things they’re excited about from this year, some things they were surprised by, and what they’re looking forward to in 2024. You’ll hear about some initiatives through Vineyard USA, such as Financial Health cohorts for pastors and the partnerships happening with our Associate National Directors on the regional level, and get more information about opportunities to gather together in 2024. As a reminder, we’ll take a break for January, but we have some awesome plans for Season 3, which launches February 7th!
Show Notes:

Listen to sessions from some of our Regional gatherings: https://vineyardusa.org/2023-regional-conferences/

Financial Well-being of Pastors Initiative: https://vineyardusa.org/financial-well-being-of-pastors-initiative/

Evangelical Covenant Church: https://covchurch.org/

2024 Better Together Conference: https://bettertogether.vineyardusa.org/

**2023 In Review with Jay and Danielle Pathak** Dec 27, 2023
2023 In Review with Jay and Danielle PathakShow Podcast Information In the final episode of the We Are Vineyard podcast for 2023, Jay and Danielle Pathak chat about some things they’re excited about from this year, some things they were surprised by, and what they’re looking forward to in 2024. You’ll hear about some initiatives through Vineyard USA, such as Financial Health cohorts for pastors and the partnerships happening with our Associate National Directors on the regional level, and get more information about opportunities to gather together in 2024. As a reminder, we’ll take a break for January, but we have some awesome plans for Season 3, which launches February 7th!
Show Notes:

Listen to sessions from some of our Regional gatherings: https://vineyardusa.org/2023-regional-conferences/

Financial Well-being of Pastors Initiative: https://vineyardusa.org/financial-well-being-of-pastors-initiative/

Evangelical Covenant Church: https://covchurch.org/

2024 Better Together Conference: https://bettertogether.vineyardusa.org/

**Advent – LOVE with Geno Olison** Dec 20, 2023
Advent – LOVE with Geno OlisonShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Geno Olison, leader of our VUSA Black Pastors and Leaders Association, shares a devotion he has prepared on the theme of Love from 1 John 4:7-14, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, followed by the song “Behold,” the title track of Vineyard Worship’s newest album release, created in partnership with Heaven and Earth, Vineyard Columbus’s worship and songwriting community.

We’ll see you in February 2024 with new episodes!

Show Notes:

Behold

Heaven and Earth Worship

Vineyard Worship

Vineyard USA Associations

**Advent – LOVE with Geno Olison** Dec 20, 2023
Advent – LOVE with Geno OlisonShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Geno Olison, leader of our VUSA Black Pastors and Leaders Association, shares a devotion he has prepared on the theme of Love from 1 John 4:7-14, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, followed by the song “Behold,” the title track of Vineyard Worship’s newest album release, created in partnership with Heaven and Earth, Vineyard Columbus’s worship and songwriting community.

We’ll see you in February 2024 with new episodes!

Show Notes:

Behold

Heaven and Earth Worship

Vineyard Worship

Vineyard USA Associations

**Advent – JOY with Kirk Yamaguchi** Dec 13, 2023
Advent – JOY with Kirk YamaguchiShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Kirk Yamaguchi, leader of our VUSA Asian American Pacific Islander Association, shares a devotion he has prepared for the third week of Advent on the theme of Joy from Philippians 4:4-5. We’ll then hear the song “This Joy” from Vineyard Worship!

As a reminder, we’ll be taking off the month of January, but we’ll be back in February with our regular interviews!

Show Notes:

This Joy

Vineyard Worship

Vineyard USA Associations

**Advent – JOY with Kirk Yamaguchi** Dec 13, 2023
Advent – JOY with Kirk YamaguchiShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Kirk Yamaguchi, leader of our VUSA Asian American Pacific Islander Association, shares a devotion he has prepared for the third week of Advent on the theme of Joy from Philippians 4:4-5. We’ll then hear the song “This Joy” from Vineyard Worship!

As a reminder, we’ll be taking off the month of January, but we’ll be back in February with our regular interviews!

Show Notes:

This Joy

Vineyard Worship

Vineyard USA Associations

**Advent – PEACE with Rubén Quintero** Dec 06, 2023
Advent – PEACE with Rubén QuinteroShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Rubén Quintero, leader of our VUSA Hispanic Association, will be sharing a devotion he has prepared for the second week of Advent on the theme of Peace from Luke 2:13-14, followed by the song “Shalom” from Vineyard Worship’s album “This Joy.”

As a reminder, we’ll be taking off the month of January, but we’ll be back in February with our regular interviews!

Show Notes:

This Joy

Vineyard Worship

Vineyard USA Associations

**Advent – PEACE with Rubén Quintero** Dec 06, 2023
Advent – PEACE with Rubén QuinteroShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Rubén Quintero, leader of our VUSA Hispanic Association, will be sharing a devotion he has prepared for the second week of Advent on the theme of Peace from Luke 2:13-14, followed by the song “Shalom” from Vineyard Worship’s album “This Joy.”

As a reminder, we’ll be taking off the month of January, but we’ll be back in February with our regular interviews!

Show Notes:

This Joy

Vineyard Worship

Vineyard USA Associations

**Advent – HOPE with Melanie Forsythe-Lee** Nov 29, 2023
Advent – HOPE with Melanie Forsythe-LeeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Melanie Forsythe-Lee, leader of our VUSA Women’s Association, shares a devotion she has prepared on the theme of Hope from Isaiah 11:1-10, followed by the song, “O Come O Come Emmanuel” from Vineyard Worship’s newest album release “Behold,” created in partnership with Heaven and Earth, Vineyard Columbus’s worship and songwriting community.

As a reminder, we’ll be taking off the month of January, but we’ll be back in February with our regular interviews!

Show Notes:

Behold

Heaven and Earth Worship

Vineyard Worship

Vineyard USA Associations

**Advent – HOPE with Melanie Forsythe-Lee** Nov 29, 2023
Advent – HOPE with Melanie Forsythe-LeeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Melanie Forsythe-Lee, leader of our VUSA Women’s Association, shares a devotion she has prepared on the theme of Hope from Isaiah 11:1-10, followed by the song, “O Come O Come Emmanuel” from Vineyard Worship’s newest album release “Behold,” created in partnership with Heaven and Earth, Vineyard Columbus’s worship and songwriting community.

As a reminder, we’ll be taking off the month of January, but we’ll be back in February with our regular interviews!

Show Notes:

Behold

Heaven and Earth Worship

Vineyard Worship

Vineyard USA Associations

**Tish Harrison Warren: Advent – The Season Of Hope** Nov 22, 2023
Tish Harrison Warren: Advent – The Season Of HopeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Tish Harrison Warren about Advent. They discuss the beautiful ways that observing the church calendar provides intentional points of connection with the Holy Spirit, and how it affords the chance to learn the entirety of Scripture by working within the story communally throughout the year. Tish also talks about how the season of Advent not only connects us with the waiting of the past and the places where we’re still waiting for Jesus to come today.

Tish Harrison Warren is a priest in the Anglican Church in North America. She is the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life (Christianity Today‘s 2018 Book of the Year) and Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep (Christianity Today‘s 2022 Book of the Year).

Currently, Tish writes a weekly newsletter for The New York Times and is a columnist for Christianity Today. Her articles and essays have appeared in Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Comment Magazine, The Point Magazine, The New York Times, and elsewhere.

For over a decade, Tish has worked in ministry settings as a campus minister with InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries, as an associate rector, and with addicts and those in poverty through various churches and non-profit organizations. Now, Tish serves as Writer in Residence at Resurrection South Austin. She is a founding member of The Pelican Project and a Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum. She lives with her husband and three children in the Austin, Texas area.

Show Notes:

Advent: The Season of Hope by Tish Harrison Warren

Register now for Better Together!

**Tish Harrison Warren: Advent – The Season Of Hope** Nov 22, 2023
Tish Harrison Warren: Advent – The Season Of HopeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Tish Harrison Warren about Advent. They discuss the beautiful ways that observing the church calendar provides intentional points of connection with the Holy Spirit, and how it affords the chance to learn the entirety of Scripture by working within the story communally throughout the year. Tish also talks about how the season of Advent not only connects us with the waiting of the past and the places where we’re still waiting for Jesus to come today.

Tish Harrison Warren is a priest in the Anglican Church in North America. She is the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life (Christianity Today‘s 2018 Book of the Year) and Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep (Christianity Today‘s 2022 Book of the Year).

Currently, Tish writes a weekly newsletter for The New York Times and is a columnist for Christianity Today. Her articles and essays have appeared in Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Comment Magazine, The Point Magazine, The New York Times, and elsewhere.

For over a decade, Tish has worked in ministry settings as a campus minister with InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries, as an associate rector, and with addicts and those in poverty through various churches and non-profit organizations. Now, Tish serves as Writer in Residence at Resurrection South Austin. She is a founding member of The Pelican Project and a Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum. She lives with her husband and three children in the Austin, Texas area.

Show Notes:

Advent: The Season of Hope by Tish Harrison Warren

Register now for Better Together!

**David Parker: Jesus Is Anything But Boring** Nov 15, 2023
David Parker: Jesus Is Anything But BoringShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with David Parker about growing up as a troublemaker in an irreligious home and the backward way he came to know Jesus. David shares about building a church where people feel comfortable bringing their loved ones, some practical ways to make your church more welcoming to unchurched people, and why he loves having a church filled with non-Christians.

David Parker is Pastor Emeritus of the Desert Vineyard Christian Fellowship, an outward-focused church in the high desert of Southern California. Over its 45-year history, the Desert Vineyard has pursued a vision to connect with its community and culture in a way that has produced a diverse and fruitful congregation.

David has a B.A. in Ancient History from the University of Missouri and an M.A. in Theology from Regent College, Canada. He has been a featured speaker for the past 35 years at worldwide Vineyard and New Wine conferences. David and his wife Nancy have a loving marriage of 47 years and a close family of four adult children and five grandchildren who live in the western parts of Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

Show Notes:

David Parker’s sermon at Arvada Vineyard 11/5

Knowing God by J.I. Packer

Register Now for Better Together!

**David Parker: Jesus Is Anything But Boring** Nov 15, 2023
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with David Parker about growing up as a troublemaker in an irreligious home and the backward way he came to know Jesus. David shares about building a church where people feel comfortable bringing their loved ones, some practical ways to make your church more welcoming to unchurched people, and why he loves having a church filled with non-Christians.

David Parker is Pastor Emeritus of the Desert Vineyard Christian Fellowship, an outward-focused church in the high desert of Southern California. Over its 45-year history, the Desert Vineyard has pursued a vision to connect with its community and culture in a way that has produced a diverse and fruitful congregation.

David has a B.A. in Ancient History from the University of Missouri and an M.A. in Theology from Regent College, Canada. He has been a featured speaker for the past 35 years at worldwide Vineyard and New Wine conferences. David and his wife Nancy have a loving marriage of 47 years and a close family of four adult children and five grandchildren who live in the western parts of Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

Show Notes:

David Parker’s sermon at Arvada Vineyard 11/5

Knowing God by J.I. Packer

Register Now for Better Together!

**Christian Dunn: Do For The One What You Wish You Could Do For The Many** Nov 08, 2023
Christian Dunn: Do For The One What You Wish You Could Do For The ManyShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Christian Dunn about how well the church cared for his family during a hard time in his childhood, being empowered to lead a youth group as a teenager, and launching a youth conference that drew hundreds of teens. They discuss the value of fluid spaces that church members can move in and out of for connection and training and the relational magic that happens before and after structured church meetings. Christian talks about the biggest changes he’s noticed in youth ministry over the last years, the things he’s praying for right now in Vineyard Youth, and some thoughts for senior pastors.

Christian, and his wife Mandy, live with their four amazing kids in southeastern Pennsylvania. He worked in youth ministry for 20+ years before planting CityLight Vineyard Church in 2017. He has had the pleasure of serving as the leader of the East Region for over a decade, and is currently serving as the National Youth Director. He is the author of “Finding the One: How Dating Prepares You For Marriage” and “More Than Spectators: Empowering Teens for Ministry.”

Show Notes:

Redpoint Podcast

**Christian Dunn: Do For The One What You Wish You Could Do For The Many** Nov 08, 2023
Christian Dunn: Do For The One What You Wish You Could Do For The ManyShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Christian Dunn about how well the church cared for his family during a hard time in his childhood, being empowered to lead a youth group as a teenager, and launching a youth conference that drew hundreds of teens. They discuss the value of fluid spaces that church members can move in and out of for connection and training and the relational magic that happens before and after structured church meetings. Christian talks about the biggest changes he’s noticed in youth ministry over the last years, the things he’s praying for right now in Vineyard Youth, and some thoughts for senior pastors.

Christian, and his wife Mandy, live with their four amazing kids in southeastern Pennsylvania. He worked in youth ministry for 20+ years before planting CityLight Vineyard Church in 2017. He has had the pleasure of serving as the leader of the East Region for over a decade, and is currently serving as the National Youth Director. He is the author of “Finding the One: How Dating Prepares You For Marriage” and “More Than Spectators: Empowering Teens for Ministry.”

Show Notes:

Redpoint Podcast

**Marshal Prewitt: Coming Full Circle** Nov 01, 2023
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Marshal Prewitt about growing up in an enthusiastically Christian household in the early 90s and the positive ways that shaped him. Marshal shares an experience where he decidedly dedicated his life to serving the Lord, following a prophetic word to an internship in New Zealand, and learning quiet intimacy with the Lord in prayer rooms. Marshal talks about discovering the need for pastoring and relationships to accompany the prophetic and finding his home in a Vineyard church where he was further shaped by the faithful steadiness of his community and leaders. Finally, Marshal shares some thoughts on the full-circle moment he finds himself in.

Marshal Prewitt is the lead pastor of Vancouver Vineyard Church in southwest Washington and is the VUSA Regional Leader for the Northwest Region.

Show Notes:

Vancouver Vineyard Church

**Marshal Prewitt: Coming Full Circle** Nov 01, 2023
Marshal Prewitt: Coming Full CircleShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Marshal Prewitt about growing up in an enthusiastically Christian household in the early 90s and the positive ways that shaped him. Marshal shares an experience where he decidedly dedicated his life to serving the Lord, following a prophetic word to an internship in New Zealand, and learning quiet intimacy with the Lord in prayer rooms. Marshal talks about discovering the need for pastoring and relationships to accompany the prophetic and finding his home in a Vineyard church where he was further shaped by the faithful steadiness of his community and leaders. Finally, Marshal shares some thoughts on the full-circle moment he finds himself in.

Marshal Prewitt is the lead pastor of Vancouver Vineyard Church in southwest Washington and is the VUSA Regional Leader for the Northwest Region.

Show Notes:

Vancouver Vineyard Church

**Raymond McDonald: From Blues Guitarist To Vineyard Pastor** Oct 25, 2023
Raymond McDonald: From Blues Guitarist To Vineyard PastorShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Raymond McDonald about being born to teenage parents, how the race issues in his church taught him that Jesus is not limited by the beliefs of humans, and the influence of his praying grandmother who continually reminded him of the pastoral call on his life. Raymond shares about wrestling between a life of rock’n’roll and pastoring, the Lord’s relentless pursuit of him, and the prophetic occurrences that finally made him decide for the Kingdom. Raymond also talks about some of the ups and downs he’s experienced during his years in the Vineyard and why he’s sticking with it.

Raymond McDonald is the new Regional Leader for the Gulf Coast Region and has previously served Multiply Vineyard as a Regional Representative and a Church Planting Coach.

Raymond has been part of the Vineyard since 1991 when he came to Anaheim Christian Fellowship as a guitar player involved with Vineyard Music. After leaving the Anaheim Vineyard in 1996, Raymond and his wife, Teresa, planted the Vineyard Church of Conroe in January 2001. Raymond has been very involved in the city, serving on many boards as well as City Council.

He is also known in the Christian music world by the stage name the “Hon. Rev. Sleepy Ray”, and has toured and recorded albums with his band “Sleepy Ray and The Mighty Blood.” Raymond and Teresa have been married for 30 years and have raised their 3 children and adopted 8 more and now have 7 grandchildren.

Show Notes:
Vineyard Church of Conroe

Hon. Rev. Sleepy Ray on Spotify

**Raymond McDonald: From Blues Guitarist To Vineyard Pastor** Oct 25, 2023
Raymond McDonald: From Blues Guitarist To Vineyard PastorShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Raymond McDonald about being born to teenage parents, how the race issues in his church taught him that Jesus is not limited by the beliefs of humans, and the influence of his praying grandmother who continually reminded him of the pastoral call on his life. Raymond shares about wrestling between a life of rock’n’roll and pastoring, the Lord’s relentless pursuit of him, and the prophetic occurrences that finally made him decide for the Kingdom. Raymond also talks about some of the ups and downs he’s experienced during his years in the Vineyard and why he’s sticking with it.

Raymond McDonald is the new Regional Leader for the Gulf Coast Region and has previously served Multiply Vineyard as a Regional Representative and a Church Planting Coach.

Raymond has been part of the Vineyard since 1991 when he came to Anaheim Christian Fellowship as a guitar player involved with Vineyard Music. After leaving the Anaheim Vineyard in 1996, Raymond and his wife, Teresa, planted the Vineyard Church of Conroe in January 2001. Raymond has been very involved in the city, serving on many boards as well as City Council.

He is also known in the Christian music world by the stage name the “Hon. Rev. Sleepy Ray”, and has toured and recorded albums with his band “Sleepy Ray and The Mighty Blood.” Raymond and Teresa have been married for 30 years and have raised their 3 children and adopted 8 more and now have 7 grandchildren.

Show Notes:
Vineyard Church of Conroe

Hon. Rev. Sleepy Ray on Spotify

**Van & Laurie Cochrane: Our Journey Into The Vineyard** Oct 18, 2023
Van & Laurie Cochrane: Our Journey Into The VineyardShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Van and Laurie Cochrane about their family backgrounds and how the Lord orchestrated their relationship. Van shares his process of unlearning the cessationist teachings of his seminary, their emotional and spiritual adjustment to beginning to feel and witness the moves of the Holy Spirit, and their journey into the Vineyard.

Van and Laurie Cochrane are the founding and senior pastors of Vineyard Northwest in Ohio and serve Vineyard USA as Regional Leaders for the Great Lakes Region.

After pastoring cessationist churches for 15 years, God opened Van’s heart to the full ministry of the Holy Spirit in 1994. He and Laurie eventually launched Vineyard Northwest in 2001. In 2011-2012, they began to lead the church into a renewed passion for the Holy Spirit, focusing on presence-driven worship, healing, and prophetic ministry. In the past ten years, the Lord has brought dynamic young leaders, dynamic older leaders, in-house prophets, and more Holy Spirit power and ministry than they had seen before. School of Kingdom Ministry has had a big impact on Vineyard Northwest. Van’s heart is to see young leaders raised up and empowered and older leaders renewed and empowered. He deeply appreciates healthy prophetic ministry and has a special call to restore wounded prophets. They have been married for 48 years and have four married children and ten grandchildren.

Show notes:

Vineyard Northwest on Youtube

Surprised By The Power Of The Spirit by Jack Deere

**Van & Laurie Cochrane: Our Journey Into The Vineyard** Oct 18, 2023
Van & Laurie Cochrane: Our Journey Into The VineyardShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Van and Laurie Cochrane about their family backgrounds and how the Lord orchestrated their relationship. Van shares his process of unlearning the cessationist teachings of his seminary, their emotional and spiritual adjustment to beginning to feel and witness the moves of the Holy Spirit, and their journey into the Vineyard.

Van and Laurie Cochrane are the founding and senior pastors of Vineyard Northwest in Ohio and serve Vineyard USA as Regional Leaders for the Great Lakes Region.

After pastoring cessationist churches for 15 years, God opened Van’s heart to the full ministry of the Holy Spirit in 1994. He and Laurie eventually launched Vineyard Northwest in 2001. In 2011-2012, they began to lead the church into a renewed passion for the Holy Spirit, focusing on presence-driven worship, healing, and prophetic ministry. In the past ten years, the Lord has brought dynamic young leaders, dynamic older leaders, in-house prophets, and more Holy Spirit power and ministry than they had seen before. School of Kingdom Ministry has had a big impact on Vineyard Northwest. Van’s heart is to see young leaders raised up and empowered and older leaders renewed and empowered. He deeply appreciates healthy prophetic ministry and has a special call to restore wounded prophets. They have been married for 48 years and have four married children and ten grandchildren.

Show notes:

Vineyard Northwest on Youtube

Surprised By The Power Of The Spirit by Jack Deere

**Alexia Salvatierra: Compassion And The Spiritual Gift Of Justice** Oct 11, 2023
Alexia Salvatierra: Compassion And The Spiritual Gift Of JusticeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Alexia Salvatierra about being born with a sense of justice in her gut, and then meeting Christ and experiencing a hope that power and love can coexist. Alexia shares about wrestling through the obstacles of being a woman in ministry, the scriptural basis for why she believes women can be pastors and preachers, and the many facets of how she sees her call as a person of justice. Alexia also provides some insight into current immigration issues in the US and some easy on-ramps to befriending people in your community who are different than you.

Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra is the Academic Dean for Centro Latino at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is the co-author of “Faith-Rooted Organizing: Mobilizing the Church in Service to the World” and “Buried Seeds: Learning from the Resilience of Vibrant Marginalized Christian Communities”, and as part of a team, “God’s Resistance: Mobilizing Faith to Defend Immigrants”. She is a Lutheran Pastor with over 40 years of experience in congregational (English and Spanish) and community ministry, including church-based service and community development programs, congregational/community organizing and legislative advocacy.

Dr. Salvatierra is a consultant for a variety of organizations, including World Vision, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and the Christian Community Development Association. She has been a national leader in the areas of working poverty and immigration for over 25 years and has founded multiple programs and organizations both in the US and overseas. These included a gang prevention program for at-risk immigrant youth, a community computer center, and an intergenerational community garden where the elderly taught at-risk youth to grow produce for sale as well as a collaborative of UC students, homeless leaders, and congregation members providing emergency services in the streets of Santa Cruz and the migrant farmworker camps in Watsonville. In the Philippines, she trained urban poor women in Manila to serve as chaplains to their neighbors.

Show Notes:

Faith-Rooted Organizing by Alexia Salvatierra and Peter Heltzel

Buried Seeds by Alexia Salvatierra and Brandon Wrencher

God’s Resistance by Brad Christerson, Alexia Salvatierra, Robert Chao Romero and Nancy Wang Yuen

Centro Latino de Fuller Seminary

**Alexia Salvatierra: Compassion And The Spiritual Gift Of Justice** Oct 11, 2023
Alexia Salvatierra: Compassion And The Spiritual Gift Of JusticeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Alexia Salvatierra about being born with a sense of justice in her gut, and then meeting Christ and experiencing a hope that power and love can coexist. Alexia shares about wrestling through the obstacles of being a woman in ministry, the scriptural basis for why she believes women can be pastors and preachers, and the many facets of how she sees her call as a person of justice. Alexia also provides some insight into current immigration issues in the US and some easy on-ramps to befriending people in your community who are different than you.

Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra is the Academic Dean for Centro Latino at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is the co-author of “Faith-Rooted Organizing: Mobilizing the Church in Service to the World” and “Buried Seeds: Learning from the Resilience of Vibrant Marginalized Christian Communities”, and as part of a team, “God’s Resistance: Mobilizing Faith to Defend Immigrants”. She is a Lutheran Pastor with over 40 years of experience in congregational (English and Spanish) and community ministry, including church-based service and community development programs, congregational/community organizing and legislative advocacy.

Dr. Salvatierra is a consultant for a variety of organizations, including World Vision, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and the Christian Community Development Association. She has been a national leader in the areas of working poverty and immigration for over 25 years and has founded multiple programs and organizations both in the US and overseas. These included a gang prevention program for at-risk immigrant youth, a community computer center, and an intergenerational community garden where the elderly taught at-risk youth to grow produce for sale as well as a collaborative of UC students, homeless leaders, and congregation members providing emergency services in the streets of Santa Cruz and the migrant farmworker camps in Watsonville. In the Philippines, she trained urban poor women in Manila to serve as chaplains to their neighbors.

Show Notes:

Faith-Rooted Organizing by Alexia Salvatierra and Peter Heltzel

Buried Seeds by Alexia Salvatierra and Brandon Wrencher

God’s Resistance by Brad Christerson, Alexia Salvatierra, Robert Chao Romero and Nancy Wang Yuen

Centro Latino de Fuller Seminary

**Paul Zahl: Thriving In Life, Ministry, and The Last Third Of Life** Oct 04, 2023
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Paul Zahl about soul care as we transition through different life stages. Paul shares how our internal life changes as we move from the busyness of mid-life into a slower third stage of life, why it’s crucial to deal with unhealed trauma and the harmful effects of habitually suppressing feelings. Jay and Paul discuss the difference between meddling and helping in mentoring relationships, the necessity of finding ways to have fun and laugh, and the life-changing opportunities in real listening. Finally, Paul shares some encouragement for Vineyard Pastors.

Paul Zahl is a retired Episcopal minister with 48 years of ordained service. He attended Harvard College, the University of Nottingham, and Tuebingen University in Germany, where he received his doctorate in systematic theology in 1993. He has served parishes in Washington, D.C.; New York City and Westchester County, NY; Charleston, S.C.; and Birmingham, AL, where he was Dean of the Episcopal Cathedral. He later became Dean/President of Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Ambridge, PA. He has written 11 books.

Paul and his wife of almost 50 years, Mary, have three adult sons, all of whom are in full-time Christian service.

Show Notes:

Peace in the Last Third of Life by Paul Zahl

More of Paul’s books

PZ’s Podcast by Mockingbird Ministries (directed by Paul’s son David)

**Paul Zahl: Thriving In Life, Ministry, and The Last Third Of Life** Oct 04, 2023
Paul Zahl: Thriving In Life, Ministry, and The Last Third Of LifeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Paul Zahl about soul care as we transition through different life stages. Paul shares how our internal life changes as we move from the busyness of mid-life into a slower third stage of life, why it’s crucial to deal with unhealed trauma and the harmful effects of habitually suppressing feelings. Jay and Paul discuss the difference between meddling and helping in mentoring relationships, the necessity of finding ways to have fun and laugh, and the life-changing opportunities in real listening. Finally, Paul shares some encouragement for Vineyard Pastors.

Paul Zahl is a retired Episcopal minister with 48 years of ordained service. He attended Harvard College, the University of Nottingham, and Tuebingen University in Germany, where he received his doctorate in systematic theology in 1993. He has served parishes in Washington, D.C.; New York City and Westchester County, NY; Charleston, S.C.; and Birmingham, AL, where he was Dean of the Episcopal Cathedral. He later became Dean/President of Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Ambridge, PA. He has written 11 books.

Paul and his wife of almost 50 years, Mary, have three adult sons, all of whom are in full-time Christian service.

Show Notes:

Peace in the Last Third of Life by Paul Zahl

More of Paul’s books

PZ’s Podcast by Mockingbird Ministries (directed by Paul’s son David)

**Marvin and Carmen Suarez: The Birth Of The Vineyard In Puerto Rico** Sep 27, 2023
Marvin and Carmen Suarez: The Birth Of The Vineyard In Puerto RicoShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Marvin and Carmen Suarez about each of their early life experiences, first encounters with the Holy Spirit, and dedicating their life to serving the Lord and the church. Marvin and Carmen recount their journey of faith, moving to Colorado to attend Seminary while struggling to find a church community and the welcome they received at the Fort Collins Vineyard that changed everything. They talk about navigating God’s call to return to Puerto Rico to plant a Vineyard church and some of what they have experienced over their years in the Vineyard as Hispanic leaders.

Marvin and Carmen Suarez are the founders and Senior Pastors of La Viña Church in the west side of Puerto Rico, Area Leaders for the Puerto Rico area, and serve on the core team of Vineyard USA’s Hispanic Association. They just completed a Two Year Bilingual Program on Spiritual Direction from Sustainable Faith.

Carmen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico. She worked as a Supply Chain Manager and other Project Management Positions in Hewlett Packard (in PR and CO) for over 28 years. She left the business world to become a full-time pastor in Dec 2012. Marvin graduated with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Systems from the Engineering School of the University of Puerto Rico and worked in this vocation for over ten years. He also completed an M.Div from Denver Seminary, CO.

They have been married since 1985 and have two adult children.

Show Notes:

Pastors at Risk by H.B. London and Neil B. Wiseman

Marvin & Carmen’s Church

Watch Tuesday’s session of the National Conference, hosted by the Hispanic Association!

Vineyard Worship resources in español

Denver Seminary

**Marvin and Carmen Suarez: The Birth Of The Vineyard In Puerto Rico** Sep 27, 2023
Marvin and Carmen Suarez: The Birth Of The Vineyard In Puerto RicoShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Marvin and Carmen Suarez about each of their early life experiences, first encounters with the Holy Spirit, and dedicating their life to serving the Lord and the church. Marvin and Carmen recount their journey of faith, moving to Colorado to attend Seminary while struggling to find a church community and the welcome they received at the Fort Collins Vineyard that changed everything. They talk about navigating God’s call to return to Puerto Rico to plant a Vineyard church and some of what they have experienced over their years in the Vineyard as Hispanic leaders.

Marvin and Carmen Suarez are the founders and Senior Pastors of La Viña Church in the west side of Puerto Rico, Area Leaders for the Puerto Rico area, and serve on the core team of Vineyard USA’s Hispanic Association. They just completed a Two Year Bilingual Program on Spiritual Direction from Sustainable Faith.

Carmen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico. She worked as a Supply Chain Manager and other Project Management Positions in Hewlett Packard (in PR and CO) for over 28 years. She left the business world to become a full-time pastor in Dec 2012. Marvin graduated with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Systems from the Engineering School of the University of Puerto Rico and worked in this vocation for over ten years. He also completed an M.Div from Denver Seminary, CO.

They have been married since 1985 and have two adult children.

Show Notes:

Pastors at Risk by H.B. London and Neil B. Wiseman

Marvin & Carmen’s Church

Watch Tuesday’s session of the National Conference, hosted by the Hispanic Association!

Vineyard Worship resources in español

Denver Seminary

**Danny & Letty Mercado: Letting Our Identity In Christ Be Our Main Motivation** Sep 20, 2023
Danny & Letty Mercado: Letting Our Identity In Christ Be Our Main MotivationShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Dany and Letty Mercado about each of their immigration stories and how they met in a Catholic church choir in Chicago. Dany shares how his life was derailed by his parents’ divorce and how the Lord orchestrated his path to repentance. Dany and Letty describe their journey in bi-vocational ministry while raising a family, doing Holy Spirit ministry in the Catholic church, attending Moody Bible Insitute while ministering in a Baptist church, and their introduction to the Vineyard through worship, and they share about how continually saying yes to the Lord has impacted their marriage and ministry.

Dany and Letty pastor La Viña Gurnee in Illinois. In 2009 the Mercados joined the Vineyard, and after working for more than 15 years in youth ministry (and Dany leading worship), they were challenged to plant a bilingual Hispanic Church. This is how La Viña Gurnee was founded (with 6 other people) in November 2013.

Currently, Dany and Letty serve as the Midwest North Regional Leaders as well as Area Leaders for the Southern Wisconsin Vineyard Churches/Chicago Las Viñas. Dany is also part of Ruben Quintero’s team for the Hispanic Association (Las Viñas).

Dany and Letty have been married for 29 years and have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

Show Notes:

Register for the Personal Development Course through the Hispanic Association or email hispanicassociation@vineyardusa.org for more info!

Vineyard Worship resources en español

**Danny & Letty Mercado: Letting Our Identity In Christ Be Our Main Motivation** Sep 20, 2023
Danny & Letty Mercado: Letting Our Identity In Christ Be Our Main MotivationShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Dany and Letty Mercado about each of their immigration stories and how they met in a Catholic church choir in Chicago. Dany shares how his life was derailed by his parents’ divorce and how the Lord orchestrated his path to repentance. Dany and Letty describe their journey in bi-vocational ministry while raising a family, doing Holy Spirit ministry in the Catholic church, attending Moody Bible Insitute while ministering in a Baptist church, and their introduction to the Vineyard through worship, and they share about how continually saying yes to the Lord has impacted their marriage and ministry.

Dany and Letty pastor La Viña Gurnee in Illinois. In 2009 the Mercados joined the Vineyard, and after working for more than 15 years in youth ministry (and Dany leading worship), they were challenged to plant a bilingual Hispanic Church. This is how La Viña Gurnee was founded (with 6 other people) in November 2013.

Currently, Dany and Letty serve as the Midwest North Regional Leaders as well as Area Leaders for the Southern Wisconsin Vineyard Churches/Chicago Las Viñas. Dany is also part of Ruben Quintero’s team for the Hispanic Association (Las Viñas).

Dany and Letty have been married for 29 years and have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

Show Notes:

Register for the Personal Development Course through the Hispanic Association or email hispanicassociation@vineyardusa.org for more info!

Vineyard Worship resources en español

**Paul Watson: God Works Through Broken People** Sep 13, 2023
Paul Watson: God Works Through Broken PeopleShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Paul Watson about the little neighbor lady who introduced his whole family to Christ, being pursued by the Lord as a mischievous teenager, and the life choices that seemingly disrupted the call he felt on his life. Paul describes the relentless pursuit of the Lord in bringing about that calling, and what has kept him faithful to the ministry despite the trials he has experienced in the church. Jay and Paul also talk discuss the power of invitation.

Paul Watson is the new regional leader for the Mountain Region and is the founding Pastor of the Downtown Vineyard Church in Grand Junction, Colorado. He and his wife Linnea planted the Downtown Vineyard Church in 2008 after feeling a very strong invitation from the Lord, and seven years ago, they purchased the very same building they both committed their lives to Christ while in High School. This year marks 35 years of church ministry as a Vineyard Pastor.

Paul and his wife Linnea have been happily married for 35 years, and they are incredibly proud of her and their kids Brian (Bonnie) and Brittany (Andy). They have been together since they were both in middle school. Paul is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys biking, fly fishing, camping, golfing, and other sports. He also loves baking bread, playing guitar, reading and writing poetry.

Show Notes:

Check out the 2023 National Conference Resource Package

Timothy Keller by Collin Hansen

**Paul Watson: God Works Through Broken People** Sep 13, 2023
Paul Watson: God Works Through Broken PeopleShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Paul Watson about the little neighbor lady who introduced his whole family to Christ, being pursued by the Lord as a mischievous teenager, and the life choices that seemingly disrupted the call he felt on his life. Paul describes the relentless pursuit of the Lord in bringing about that calling, and what has kept him faithful to the ministry despite the trials he has experienced in the church. Jay and Paul also talk discuss the power of invitation.

Paul Watson is the new regional leader for the Mountain Region and is the founding Pastor of the Downtown Vineyard Church in Grand Junction, Colorado. He and his wife Linnea planted the Downtown Vineyard Church in 2008 after feeling a very strong invitation from the Lord, and seven years ago, they purchased the very same building they both committed their lives to Christ while in High School. This year marks 35 years of church ministry as a Vineyard Pastor.

Paul and his wife Linnea have been happily married for 35 years, and they are incredibly proud of her and their kids Brian (Bonnie) and Brittany (Andy). They have been together since they were both in middle school. Paul is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys biking, fly fishing, camping, golfing, and other sports. He also loves baking bread, playing guitar, reading and writing poetry.

Show Notes:

Check out the 2023 National Conference Resource Package

Timothy Keller by Collin Hansen

**Mike Safford: Yielding To God’s Leadership In Our Life’s Story** Sep 06, 2023
Mike Safford: Yielding To God’s Leadership In Our Life’s StoryShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Mike Safford about growing up as a baseball fanatic in San Diego with a faithful grandmother who spoke prophetically into his life during weekly phone calls. Mike shares about discovering that he made a terrible missionary, the strong word the Lord spoke to him at an Anaheim Vineyard conference, and the way suffering has shaped his ministry.

Mike Safford was born in San Diego. It was there, at the age of 18, that he came to know Jesus through a powerful encounter with his presence. At 21 years of age, Mike relocated to Orange County where he went on staff as an intern pastor at the Anaheim Vineyard. It was here that he met his wife-to-be, Liz Fredericks, who at the time was an administrative assistant to the then National Director of The Association of Vineyard Churches (later to become Vineyard USA), Todd Hunter. After they were married, Mike and Liz moved to Los Angeles County where Mike became an Associate Pastor on staff at the Santa Clarita Vineyard. After two years of leadership there, they returned to Mike’s hometown to plant the Point Loma Vineyard Church in San Diego. During their time establishing this church they would navigate some traumatic family health issues and eventually return to Anaheim where Mike went back on staff at the Anaheim Vineyard. Mike would eventually assume the role of Senior Associate Pastor serving with his longtime friend and mentor Lance Pittluck. In 2018 during a tumultuous transition of leadership at the Anaheim Vineyard, the Saffords moved to Tehachapi, CA to lead the Tehachapi Vineyard Church where they currently continue to lead. Mike also serves the Vineyard USA movement as Regional Leader of the SoCal Region. Mike and Liz have three grown children: Alexa who lives, works and studies in Los Angeles, Jacob who is a student and worship leader at Vanguard University and Paige who is a high school student and keeps mom & dad in line. Liz works for the city of Tehachapi. In his free time, Mike can usually be found reading, golfing or boisterously cheering on the Chargers. As a family, the Saffords are fiercely committed to authentic Kingdom ministry where everyone truly gets to play.

Show Notes:
Check out the 2023 National Conference Resource Package!
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/2023-resource-package/

Bruchko by Bruce Olson
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Tehachapi Vineyard
Tehachapivineyard.org

**Mike Safford: Yielding To God’s Leadership In Our Life’s Story** Sep 06, 2023
Mike Safford: Yielding To God’s Leadership In Our Life’s StoryShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Mike Safford about growing up as a baseball fanatic in San Diego with a faithful grandmother who spoke prophetically into his life during weekly phone calls. Mike shares about discovering that he made a terrible missionary, the strong word the Lord spoke to him at an Anaheim Vineyard conference, and the way suffering has shaped his ministry.

Mike Safford was born in San Diego. It was there, at the age of 18, that he came to know Jesus through a powerful encounter with his presence. At 21 years of age, Mike relocated to Orange County where he went on staff as an intern pastor at the Anaheim Vineyard. It was here that he met his wife-to-be, Liz Fredericks, who at the time was an administrative assistant to the then National Director of The Association of Vineyard Churches (later to become Vineyard USA), Todd Hunter. After they were married, Mike and Liz moved to Los Angeles County where Mike became an Associate Pastor on staff at the Santa Clarita Vineyard. After two years of leadership there, they returned to Mike’s hometown to plant the Point Loma Vineyard Church in San Diego. During their time establishing this church they would navigate some traumatic family health issues and eventually return to Anaheim where Mike went back on staff at the Anaheim Vineyard. Mike would eventually assume the role of Senior Associate Pastor serving with his longtime friend and mentor Lance Pittluck. In 2018 during a tumultuous transition of leadership at the Anaheim Vineyard, the Saffords moved to Tehachapi, CA to lead the Tehachapi Vineyard Church where they currently continue to lead. Mike also serves the Vineyard USA movement as Regional Leader of the SoCal Region. Mike and Liz have three grown children: Alexa who lives, works and studies in Los Angeles, Jacob who is a student and worship leader at Vanguard University and Paige who is a high school student and keeps mom & dad in line. Liz works for the city of Tehachapi. In his free time, Mike can usually be found reading, golfing or boisterously cheering on the Chargers. As a family, the Saffords are fiercely committed to authentic Kingdom ministry where everyone truly gets to play.

Show Notes:
Check out the 2023 National Conference Resource Package!
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/2023-resource-package/

Bruchko by Bruce Olson
bit.ly/3RhyUWe

Tehachapi Vineyard
Tehachapivineyard.org

**Greg Surratt: President and Co-Founder of the Association of Related Churches** Aug 30, 2023
Greg Surratt: President and Co-Founder of the Association of Related ChurchesShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Greg Surratt about growing up as the son of a minister, his journey to planting a church in Charleston, and not living up to his own expectations in starting a church. Greg shares how his church became a multi-site before turning into an association of churches, some approaches to church planting that he’s learned along the way, and finally an encouragement for Vineyard Pastors.

Greg Surratt is the founding pastor of Seacoast Church, one of the early adopters of the multi-site model. Located in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, Seacoast has been recognized by various media as an innovative and influential thought leader in future strategies for church growth and development.

Greg is the president and founding board member of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), a church-planting network that has given birth to 1000+ churches in the last 20 years. Greg and his wife Debbie have 4 children, 14 grandchildren and enjoys reading, photography, fishing, golfing, and rooting for the Cubs, Broncos and Gamecocks.

Show Notes:

Association of Related Churches (ARC)

**Greg Surratt: President and Co-Founder of the Association of Related Churches** Aug 30, 2023
Greg Surratt: President and Co-Founder of the Association of Related ChurchesShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Greg Surratt about growing up as the son of a minister, his journey to planting a church in Charleston, and not living up to his own expectations in starting a church. Greg shares how his church became a multi-site before turning into an association of churches, some approaches to church planting that he’s learned along the way, and finally an encouragement for Vineyard Pastors.

Greg Surratt is the founding pastor of Seacoast Church, one of the early adopters of the multi-site model. Located in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, Seacoast has been recognized by various media as an innovative and influential thought leader in future strategies for church growth and development.

Greg is the president and founding board member of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), a church-planting network that has given birth to 1000+ churches in the last 20 years. Greg and his wife Debbie have 4 children, 14 grandchildren and enjoys reading, photography, fishing, golfing, and rooting for the Cubs, Broncos and Gamecocks.

Show Notes:

Association of Related Churches (ARC)

**Adam Russell: The Personal Call Of God** Aug 23, 2023
Adam Russell: The Personal Call Of GodShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Adam Russell about growing up in a rural, blue-collar Kentucky town where his family has lived for generations. Adam shares about knowing he wanted to be a preacher since he was young, the youth pastors who nurtured his love for the Bible, and some events that occurred during his years in Bible school that radically changed his faith and his relationship with his hometown. Jay and Adam talk about the things pastors should know that aren’t learned through a theology degree, and how the Lord can use hard seasons to shape a pastor’s heart and character.

Adam Russell is the Director of Vineyard Worship (USA), and Lead Pastor of his home church, Vineyard Campbellsville. In his role as Director, Adam brings his experience as a songwriter, worship leader and senior pastor together to help guide and direct Vineyard Worship in living out its core purpose, which is to gather the worship community, train worship leaders, and make compelling records of the songs that God births in our wider movement. Additionally, Adam serves on the Vineyard Executive Team.

As a writer of many well-known songs in the Vineyard movement (“Let Your Kingdom Come,” “High King of Heaven,” “Name Above All Names,” “Folks Like Us”), Adam has also produced several records for Vineyard Worship (Promises of Wonder, All Things Rise, Kyrie Eleison, Wear The Crown). In addition, he has traveled extensively inside and outside the Vineyard training and encouraging worship leaders, songwriters and creatives.

Adam and his wife Heather live with their four children on a small farm in rural Kentucky where they also grow grapes and make wine.
Show Notes:
The Ferment Podcast
https://www.thefermentpodcast.com/ Cornbread Mafia by James Higdon
bit.ly/3P6uQXz Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation by Collin Hansen
bit.ly/3sqGALO

**Adam Russell: The Personal Call Of God** Aug 23, 2023
Adam Russell: The Personal Call Of GodShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Adam Russell about growing up in a rural, blue-collar Kentucky town where his family has lived for generations. Adam shares about knowing he wanted to be a preacher since he was young, the youth pastors who nurtured his love for the Bible, and some events that occurred during his years in Bible school that radically changed his faith and his relationship with his hometown. Jay and Adam talk about the things pastors should know that aren’t learned through a theology degree, and how the Lord can use hard seasons to shape a pastor’s heart and character.

Adam Russell is the Director of Vineyard Worship (USA), and Lead Pastor of his home church, Vineyard Campbellsville. In his role as Director, Adam brings his experience as a songwriter, worship leader and senior pastor together to help guide and direct Vineyard Worship in living out its core purpose, which is to gather the worship community, train worship leaders, and make compelling records of the songs that God births in our wider movement. Additionally, Adam serves on the Vineyard Executive Team.

As a writer of many well-known songs in the Vineyard movement (“Let Your Kingdom Come,” “High King of Heaven,” “Name Above All Names,” “Folks Like Us”), Adam has also produced several records for Vineyard Worship (Promises of Wonder, All Things Rise, Kyrie Eleison, Wear The Crown). In addition, he has traveled extensively inside and outside the Vineyard training and encouraging worship leaders, songwriters and creatives.

Adam and his wife Heather live with their four children on a small farm in rural Kentucky where they also grow grapes and make wine.
Show Notes:
The Ferment Podcast
https://www.thefermentpodcast.com/ Cornbread Mafia by James Higdon
bit.ly/3P6uQXz Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation by Collin Hansen
bit.ly/3sqGALO

**Sharon McCarter: Your Call To Ministry Is Not Just An Exception** Aug 16, 2023
Sharon McCarter: Your Call To Ministry Is Not Just An ExceptionShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Sharon McCarter about hearing a specific call from the Lord as a teenager to be a pastor, being told she couldn’t pastor because she was a woman, and what she learned from trusting the Lord and doing it anyway. Sharon recounts the Lord’s faithfulness in speaking to them about planting a Vineyard before she had ever attended one, how their life has progressed by being faithful with each new step as it came, and their naturally supernatural process of planting their church. Sharon also shares about the different levels of leadership she’s served in with the Vineyard, and her excitement and trust for Vineyard USA’s reorg process.

Sharon McCarter is a co-pastor of the Vineyard Church in Maryville, Tennessee, which she planted with her husband, Aaron when they were in their early 20s. She earned her Pastoral Ministry degree from Lee University in 2001. She married Aaron McCarter in 2003 and they planted a Vineyard Church in 2004. They were both incredibly drawn to the Vineyard because of the radical middle, Kingdom theology, and the practice of being naturally supernatural. Throughout the years of their church plant, Sharon has been the co-pastor, the associate pastor, the kids’ pastor, the youth pastor, and she was even a campus pastor at one of their venues during a period of transition. She loves to start new things, build great teams, and help other people recognize and use their gifts for the glory of God and the good of others. Sharon has served on the VUSA Women in Ministry Team and has served on the VUSA Executive Team. Sharon is now serving as the Vineyard Southeast Regional Leader and feels compelled to advocate for health and unity – both at the local church level and at the national level. Sharon and Aaron have 2 beautiful and fun-loving teenagers, Bryce and Breonna.

Show Notes:
Slaves, Women & Homosexuals by William J. Webb
bit.ly/3L4SnG7

**Sharon McCarter: Your Call To Ministry Is Not Just An Exception** Aug 16, 2023
Sharon McCarter: Your Call To Ministry Is Not Just An ExceptionShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Sharon McCarter about hearing a specific call from the Lord as a teenager to be a pastor, being told she couldn’t pastor because she was a woman, and what she learned from trusting the Lord and doing it anyway. Sharon recounts the Lord’s faithfulness in speaking to them about planting a Vineyard before she had ever attended one, how their life has progressed by being faithful with each new step as it came, and their naturally supernatural process of planting their church. Sharon also shares about the different levels of leadership she’s served in with the Vineyard, and her excitement and trust for Vineyard USA’s reorg process.

Sharon McCarter is a co-pastor of the Vineyard Church in Maryville, Tennessee, which she planted with her husband, Aaron when they were in their early 20s. She earned her Pastoral Ministry degree from Lee University in 2001. She married Aaron McCarter in 2003 and they planted a Vineyard Church in 2004. They were both incredibly drawn to the Vineyard because of the radical middle, Kingdom theology, and the practice of being naturally supernatural. Throughout the years of their church plant, Sharon has been the co-pastor, the associate pastor, the kids’ pastor, the youth pastor, and she was even a campus pastor at one of their venues during a period of transition. She loves to start new things, build great teams, and help other people recognize and use their gifts for the glory of God and the good of others. Sharon has served on the VUSA Women in Ministry Team and has served on the VUSA Executive Team. Sharon is now serving as the Vineyard Southeast Regional Leader and feels compelled to advocate for health and unity – both at the local church level and at the national level. Sharon and Aaron have 2 beautiful and fun-loving teenagers, Bryce and Breonna.

Show Notes:
Slaves, Women & Homosexuals by William J. Webb
bit.ly/3L4SnG7

**Meet Jason George, Chief Development Officer for Vineyard USA** Aug 09, 2023
Meet Jason George, Chief Development Officer for Vineyard USAShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Jason George about growing up in a Christian Indian family, drifting into a partying lifestyle in college and his family’s intervention, saying yes to the Lord in college, and engaging in overseas missions with some of his friends. Jason shares about finding healing and community at a Vineyard during a particularly difficult time in his life, and how he began working in the fundraising field. He and Jay discuss donor development and discipling people in a posture of generosity.

Jason George is the Chief Development Officer for Vineyard USA. Jason was born in Toledo, Ohio but considers himself a Columbus kid because that’s where he survived & sometimes thrived during middle school & high school. Deciding to stay in Columbus, he earned a B.A. in Journalism from The Ohio State University. On December 31, 1995, Jason made a decision to follow Jesus. That decision has shaped all of Jason’s life since. Following Christ led him to full-time vocational ministry for 14 years after graduation. Along the way, he graduated from the Vineyard Leadership Institute (VLI) and spent 5 years in Central Asia focusing on bringing the Gospel to local communities so that churches could be raised up.

After returning from his last stint overseas in 2015 Jason went through a very difficult season of change and needed growth. That’s when he found his current church home, Delaware City Vineyard (in Delaware, Ohio), and learned how to transfer that Kingdom paradigm along with his skills to a career in fundraising. Jason feels that all his experience in ministry and educational fundraising has uniquely equipped him for this role to help support the vision of Vineyard USA to see more churches planted that “Embrace the Kingdom and engage the world.”

Jason is married to Jill and has 4 kids – Vera, Jonah, Seva & Coen. They keep life busy, full, and mostly fun. Lately, their goal together as a family is to choose to cultivate a posture of learning, laughing, and loving… not necessarily in that order.

Show Notes:

Read more about Jason George

**Meet Jason George, Chief Development Officer for Vineyard USA** Aug 09, 2023
Meet Jason George, Chief Development Officer for Vineyard USAShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Jason George about growing up in a Christian Indian family, drifting into a partying lifestyle in college and his family’s intervention, saying yes to the Lord in college, and engaging in overseas missions with some of his friends. Jason shares about finding healing and community at a Vineyard during a particularly difficult time in his life, and how he began working in the fundraising field. He and Jay discuss donor development and discipling people in a posture of generosity.

Jason George is the Chief Development Officer for Vineyard USA. Jason was born in Toledo, Ohio but considers himself a Columbus kid because that’s where he survived & sometimes thrived during middle school & high school. Deciding to stay in Columbus, he earned a B.A. in Journalism from The Ohio State University. On December 31, 1995, Jason made a decision to follow Jesus. That decision has shaped all of Jason’s life since. Following Christ led him to full-time vocational ministry for 14 years after graduation. Along the way, he graduated from the Vineyard Leadership Institute (VLI) and spent 5 years in Central Asia focusing on bringing the Gospel to local communities so that churches could be raised up.

After returning from his last stint overseas in 2015 Jason went through a very difficult season of change and needed growth. That’s when he found his current church home, Delaware City Vineyard (in Delaware, Ohio), and learned how to transfer that Kingdom paradigm along with his skills to a career in fundraising. Jason feels that all his experience in ministry and educational fundraising has uniquely equipped him for this role to help support the vision of Vineyard USA to see more churches planted that “Embrace the Kingdom and engage the world.”

Jason is married to Jill and has 4 kids – Vera, Jonah, Seva & Coen. They keep life busy, full, and mostly fun. Lately, their goal together as a family is to choose to cultivate a posture of learning, laughing, and loving… not necessarily in that order.

Show Notes:

Read more about Jason George

**Bob and Penny Fulton: A Deep Dive Into The Origin Story Of The Vineyard** Jul 26, 2023
Bob and Penny Fulton: A Deep Dive Into The Origin Story Of The VineyardShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Bob and Penny Fulton about Penny’s early years growing up in a Catholic family where she learned to be tough and self-sufficient, and Bob’s experiences as a mischievous latchkey kid who found himself drawn to the Marines. Bob and Penny share about the people placed in their lives who faithfully lead them to the Lord and their early years in ministry. They recount growing in intimacy with the Holy Spirit, the emotions and internal oppositions they had to process through as the Lord worked in their lives, and the natural evangelism that was happening in the early days of the Vineyard.

Bob & Penny Fulton were some of the founding leaders of the Vineyard Movement. Much of the Vineyard’s DNA was established in a small group that Bob & Penny started in the 1970s, a group that eventually became the Anaheim Vineyard. Bob has been the International Coordinator for the Vineyard movement and helped plant churches in more than 50 nations. This past year Bob and Penny planted a Vineyard in Anaheim Hills and raised up a young couple and a worship team to take over. They are proud parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.
Show Notes: 2023 National Conference: Register for the FREE Livestream!
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/livestream-rsvp/
Peace with God by Billy Graham
amzn.to/3KgO3CZ Jesus Revolution
https://jesusrevolution.movie/

**Bob and Penny Fulton: A Deep Dive Into The Origin Story Of The Vineyard** Jul 26, 2023
Bob and Penny Fulton: A Deep Dive Into The Origin Story Of The VineyardShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Bob and Penny Fulton about Penny’s early years growing up in a Catholic family where she learned to be tough and self-sufficient, and Bob’s experiences as a mischievous latchkey kid who found himself drawn to the Marines. Bob and Penny share about the people placed in their lives who faithfully lead them to the Lord and their early years in ministry. They recount growing in intimacy with the Holy Spirit, the emotions and internal oppositions they had to process through as the Lord worked in their lives, and the natural evangelism that was happening in the early days of the Vineyard.

Bob & Penny Fulton were some of the founding leaders of the Vineyard Movement. Much of the Vineyard’s DNA was established in a small group that Bob & Penny started in the 1970s, a group that eventually became the Anaheim Vineyard. Bob has been the International Coordinator for the Vineyard movement and helped plant churches in more than 50 nations. This past year Bob and Penny planted a Vineyard in Anaheim Hills and raised up a young couple and a worship team to take over. They are proud parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.
Show Notes: 2023 National Conference: Register for the FREE Livestream!
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/livestream-rsvp/
Peace with God by Billy Graham
amzn.to/3KgO3CZ Jesus Revolution
https://jesusrevolution.movie/

**Bishop Todd Hunter: From Calvary To Vineyard To Anglican Bishop** Jul 19, 2023
Bishop Todd Hunter: From Calvary To Vineyard To Anglican BishopShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Bishop Todd Hunter about growing up in Orange County, CA, meeting the Lord at a Calvary Chapel service, and feeling like he was radically changed overnight. Todd recounts his experience of the early days of the Vineyard, the tumultuous circumstances that coincided with starting his role as National Director of the Vineyard, and how he came to be an Anglican Bishop. Jay and Todd talk about the discussions that led to him accepting a role on Vineyard USA’s Board of Trustees and then Todd shares what he’s currently seeing from this vantage point.

Bishop Todd Hunter’s lifelong passion is to help others heed the call of Jesus to “come follow me” and thus live their life in the kingdom of God as Jesus embodied, taught, and demonstrated it. Bishop Hunter’s vision for such a life entails being the cooperative friend of Jesus, seeking to live a life of constant creative goodness, for the sake of others, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Bishop Hunter has expressed his kingdom-Spirit-formation-church-culture focus in various settings. He is the founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others, a diocese of the Anglican Church in North America. He writes a weekly newsletter: “The Gospel of the Kingdom.” Bishop Hunter is past President of Alpha USA, former National Director for the Association of Vineyard Churches, and retired founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, California. He is the author of Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others, Giving Church Another Chance, The Outsider Interviews, The Accidental Anglican, Our Favorite Sins and Our Character at Work. His forthcoming book What Jesus Intended: Finding Faith in the Rubble of Bad Religion is now available for preorder.
Bishop Hunter is also the founder of the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace. The Center’s interdenominational community seeks to develop the Christlike character necessary to activate justice, leading to a life of deep peace for all people. Alongside trauma-informed spiritual director Vanessa Sadler, Bishop Todd hosts Peace Talks, a podcast that spotlights women and men who are working to undo oppression, leading to lives of deeper peace for all.
Bishop Hunter holds a Doctor of Ministry degree and has served as an adjunct professor of evangelism, leadership in contemporary culture and spiritual formation at George Fox University, Fuller Seminary, Western Seminary, Vanguard University, Azusa Pacific University, Northern Seminary, and Wheaton College. He has been a Distinguished Lecturer at several institutions of higher learning. Bishop Hunter has written articles for study Bibles, dictionaries and encyclopedias.
Bishop Hunter and his wife Debbie live in Franklin, Tennessee. They have two adult children.

Show Notes:
**2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”**
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

Jesus Revolution
https://jesusrevolution.movie/

Center For Formation, Justice and Peace
@centerfjp, www.centerfjp.org

What Jesus Intended: Finding True Faith in the Rubble of Bad Religion by Todd Hunter
What Jesus Intended

**Bishop Todd Hunter: From Calvary To Vineyard To Anglican Bishop** Jul 19, 2023
Bishop Todd Hunter: From Calvary To Vineyard To Anglican BishopShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Bishop Todd Hunter about growing up in Orange County, CA, meeting the Lord at a Calvary Chapel service, and feeling like he was radically changed overnight. Todd recounts his experience of the early days of the Vineyard, the tumultuous circumstances that coincided with starting his role as National Director of the Vineyard, and how he came to be an Anglican Bishop. Jay and Todd talk about the discussions that led to him accepting a role on Vineyard USA’s Board of Trustees and then Todd shares what he’s currently seeing from this vantage point.

Bishop Todd Hunter’s lifelong passion is to help others heed the call of Jesus to “come follow me” and thus live their life in the kingdom of God as Jesus embodied, taught, and demonstrated it. Bishop Hunter’s vision for such a life entails being the cooperative friend of Jesus, seeking to live a life of constant creative goodness, for the sake of others, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Bishop Hunter has expressed his kingdom-Spirit-formation-church-culture focus in various settings. He is the founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others, a diocese of the Anglican Church in North America. He writes a weekly newsletter: “The Gospel of the Kingdom.” Bishop Hunter is past President of Alpha USA, former National Director for the Association of Vineyard Churches, and retired founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, California. He is the author of Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others, Giving Church Another Chance, The Outsider Interviews, The Accidental Anglican, Our Favorite Sins and Our Character at Work. His forthcoming book What Jesus Intended: Finding Faith in the Rubble of Bad Religion is now available for preorder.
Bishop Hunter is also the founder of the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace. The Center’s interdenominational community seeks to develop the Christlike character necessary to activate justice, leading to a life of deep peace for all people. Alongside trauma-informed spiritual director Vanessa Sadler, Bishop Todd hosts Peace Talks, a podcast that spotlights women and men who are working to undo oppression, leading to lives of deeper peace for all.
Bishop Hunter holds a Doctor of Ministry degree and has served as an adjunct professor of evangelism, leadership in contemporary culture and spiritual formation at George Fox University, Fuller Seminary, Western Seminary, Vanguard University, Azusa Pacific University, Northern Seminary, and Wheaton College. He has been a Distinguished Lecturer at several institutions of higher learning. Bishop Hunter has written articles for study Bibles, dictionaries and encyclopedias.
Bishop Hunter and his wife Debbie live in Franklin, Tennessee. They have two adult children.

Show Notes:
**2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”**
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

Jesus Revolution
https://jesusrevolution.movie/

Center For Formation, Justice and Peace
@centerfjp, www.centerfjp.org

What Jesus Intended: Finding True Faith in the Rubble of Bad Religion by Todd Hunter
What Jesus Intended

**Tom Campion: Ministry Is A Very Personal Occupation** Jul 12, 2023
Tom Campion: Ministry Is A Very Personal OccupationShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Tom Campion about growing up in small-town Illinois and being raised by a psychologist in a Christian family before psychology was really accepted in the church. Tom and Jay discuss whether advances in the field are in line with scripture, some pitfalls of pastors trying to act as therapists for their congregation, and the value of outsourcing this type of care. Tom shares some thoughts on proactive pastoral self-care, the tricky parts of navigating personal relationships with those in your church, and the need for ministry partners who share the load. Finally, Tom identifies some common signs of burnout and life rhythms that safeguard pastors for the long haul.

Dr. Thomas Campion, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist. He has completed his PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Organization Psychology. He has been working with ministries and government agencies for over 20 years providing psychological evaluations and consulting/ clinical services nationally and internationally. He and his team currently work with over 50 different ministries, seminaries and missionary organizations as well as 165 different government agencies across the globe. His specialty focuses on providing comprehensive, foundational evaluations to assess compatibility and readiness for high-stress and leadership positions. The goal is to help guide organizations to equip individuals for success and longevity in the positions they are seeking. He has specifically assisted the Vineyard nationally and internationally in providing evaluations for church planters, pastoral development, succession planning, team building, and counseling services for multiple decades. He has been a part of the Urbana, IL Vineyard Church since the late 80s and he has continued attending with his family and children. He has enjoyed the opportunity to bring the science of psychological evaluations to faith-based organizations to provide a proactive approach to equip and support individuals in fulfilling God’s call on their lives.

Show Notes:

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

Books by Ruth Haley Barton

Campion Barrow & Associates

**Tom Campion: Ministry Is A Very Personal Occupation** Jul 12, 2023
Tom Campion: Ministry Is A Very Personal OccupationShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Tom Campion about growing up in small-town Illinois and being raised by a psychologist in a Christian family before psychology was really accepted in the church. Tom and Jay discuss whether advances in the field are in line with scripture, some pitfalls of pastors trying to act as therapists for their congregation, and the value of outsourcing this type of care. Tom shares some thoughts on proactive pastoral self-care, the tricky parts of navigating personal relationships with those in your church, and the need for ministry partners who share the load. Finally, Tom identifies some common signs of burnout and life rhythms that safeguard pastors for the long haul.

Dr. Thomas Campion, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist. He has completed his PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Organization Psychology. He has been working with ministries and government agencies for over 20 years providing psychological evaluations and consulting/ clinical services nationally and internationally. He and his team currently work with over 50 different ministries, seminaries and missionary organizations as well as 165 different government agencies across the globe. His specialty focuses on providing comprehensive, foundational evaluations to assess compatibility and readiness for high-stress and leadership positions. The goal is to help guide organizations to equip individuals for success and longevity in the positions they are seeking. He has specifically assisted the Vineyard nationally and internationally in providing evaluations for church planters, pastoral development, succession planning, team building, and counseling services for multiple decades. He has been a part of the Urbana, IL Vineyard Church since the late 80s and he has continued attending with his family and children. He has enjoyed the opportunity to bring the science of psychological evaluations to faith-based organizations to provide a proactive approach to equip and support individuals in fulfilling God’s call on their lives.

Show Notes:

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

Books by Ruth Haley Barton

Campion Barrow & Associates

**Hannah Nation: Lessons From The Chinese House Church** Jul 05, 2023
Hannah Nation: Lessons From The Chinese House ChurchShow Podcast Information
In the final episode of our ordination series, Jay and Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talk with Hannah Nation about being raised in a home where questions were encouraged, and the moment when she decided to relinquish control of her life to the Lord. Hannah also shares about visiting China as a college student and evading the call she was feeling to move there as a young adult. She provides an education about Chinese house churches and the movement of the gospel across the country, the historical background of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement, what we have to learn from Christians in China, and what she observed about the difference between the approach to the COVID pandemic in the Chinese church vs. American churches.

Hannah serves as the Managing Director for the Center for House Church Theology and as Content Director for China Partnership. She is also a co-host of the new House Church in China Podcast. She received her Master of Arts in Church History from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Her books include Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church (Kirkdale, 2022) and Wang Yi’s Faithful Disobedience: Writings on Church and State from a Chinese House Church Movement (IVP Academic, 2022). As a student of global Christianity, she is inspired by this historical moment and the opportunity to witness church history unfolding across China.

Show Notes:

The Center For House Church Theology

Faithful Disobedience by Wang Yi and Others

Faith In The Wilderness edited by Hannah Nation and Simon Liu

China Partnership

House Church China Podcast

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”

https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

**Hannah Nation: Lessons From The Chinese House Church** Jul 05, 2023
Hannah Nation: Lessons From The Chinese House ChurchShow Podcast Information
In the final episode of our ordination series, Jay and Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talk with Hannah Nation about being raised in a home where questions were encouraged, and the moment when she decided to relinquish control of her life to the Lord. Hannah also shares about visiting China as a college student and evading the call she was feeling to move there as a young adult. She provides an education about Chinese house churches and the movement of the gospel across the country, the historical background of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement, what we have to learn from Christians in China, and what she observed about the difference between the approach to the COVID pandemic in the Chinese church vs. American churches.

Hannah serves as the Managing Director for the Center for House Church Theology and as Content Director for China Partnership. She is also a co-host of the new House Church in China Podcast. She received her Master of Arts in Church History from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Her books include Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church (Kirkdale, 2022) and Wang Yi’s Faithful Disobedience: Writings on Church and State from a Chinese House Church Movement (IVP Academic, 2022). As a student of global Christianity, she is inspired by this historical moment and the opportunity to witness church history unfolding across China.

Show Notes:

The Center For House Church Theology

Faithful Disobedience by Wang Yi and Others

Faith In The Wilderness edited by Hannah Nation and Simon Liu

China Partnership

House Church China Podcast

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”

https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

**Mark Noll: No One Ever Reads The Bible Alone** Jun 28, 2023
Mark Noll: No One Ever Reads The Bible AloneShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our series on ordination! Jay and Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talk to Mark Noll about cultivating the life of the mind in a way that is honoring to the Lord. Mark gives some of the historical background of American evangelicalism and describes the widening gap between the evangelical church and critical thinking about the world and theology. Mark shares about why we need to read the Bible in community and with insight from people throughout history and across a variety of cultures and gives his thoughts on the impulses of evangelicalism that are worth preserving.

Mark Noll is a historian who is retired after teaching at Wheaton College and the University of Notre Dame. His research has focused on earlier American history with books that include America’s God from Jonathan Edwards to Abraham Lincoln, A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada, and most recently America’s Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911. He has also tried to assess the recent transformations in Christianity around the world in books like The New Shape of World Christianity: How American Experience Reflects Global Faith and (as co-author with Carolyn Nystrom) Clouds of Witnesses: Christian Voices from Africa and Asia.

Show Notes:

Read Mark’s Books: bit.ly/3CT2LMx

The Democratization of American Christianity by Nathan O. Hatch: bit.ly/46ttKMm

Religion and the American Revolution by Katherine Carté: amzn.to/46qQLPF

Broken Churches, Broken Nation by C.C. Goen: bit.ly/3Pxb7Rk

Mark’s article in Comment- “Spiritual Renewal and Social Transformation”: https://comment.org/spiritual-renewal-and-social-transformation/

Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley: bit.ly/3X6PuJi

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

**Mark Noll: No One Ever Reads The Bible Alone** Jun 28, 2023
Mark Noll: No One Ever Reads The Bible AloneShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our series on ordination! Jay and Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talk to Mark Noll about cultivating the life of the mind in a way that is honoring to the Lord. Mark gives some of the historical background of American evangelicalism and describes the widening gap between the evangelical church and critical thinking about the world and theology. Mark shares about why we need to read the Bible in community and with insight from people throughout history and across a variety of cultures and gives his thoughts on the impulses of evangelicalism that are worth preserving.

Mark Noll is a historian who is retired after teaching at Wheaton College and the University of Notre Dame. His research has focused on earlier American history with books that include America’s God from Jonathan Edwards to Abraham Lincoln, A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada, and most recently America’s Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911. He has also tried to assess the recent transformations in Christianity around the world in books like The New Shape of World Christianity: How American Experience Reflects Global Faith and (as co-author with Carolyn Nystrom) Clouds of Witnesses: Christian Voices from Africa and Asia.

Show Notes:

Read Mark’s Books: bit.ly/3CT2LMx

The Democratization of American Christianity by Nathan O. Hatch: bit.ly/46ttKMm

Religion and the American Revolution by Katherine Carté: amzn.to/46qQLPF

Broken Churches, Broken Nation by C.C. Goen: bit.ly/3Pxb7Rk

Mark’s article in Comment- “Spiritual Renewal and Social Transformation”: https://comment.org/spiritual-renewal-and-social-transformation/

Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley: bit.ly/3X6PuJi

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

**Nijay Gupta: Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church** Jun 21, 2023
Nijay Gupta: Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early ChurchShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our series on ordination! Jay and Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talk to Nijay Gupta about his origin story of faith and how his love for Piper and Grudem evolved into a critical study of egalitarianism. Nijay talks about learning to read the Bible in 3D, why we’ve historically overlooked female leaders in the Bible, and how we can best engage in the dialogue about the “trouble passages” relating to female pastors. Nijay also shares the historical context of Paul’s teaching about women.

Nijay K. Gupta is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He has written several books including A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies, Paul and the Language of Faith, 15 New Testament Words of Life, and Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church. He is a senior translator of the New Living Translation and co-hosts the Slow Theology Podcast with Dr. A.J. Swoboda.

Show Notes:

Tell Her Story by Nijay Gupta

Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman

Remember the Poor by Bruce W. Longenecker

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”

**Nijay Gupta: Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church** Jun 21, 2023
Nijay Gupta: Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early ChurchShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our series on ordination! Jay and Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talk to Nijay Gupta about his origin story of faith and how his love for Piper and Grudem evolved into a critical study of egalitarianism. Nijay talks about learning to read the Bible in 3D, why we’ve historically overlooked female leaders in the Bible, and how we can best engage in the dialogue about the “trouble passages” relating to female pastors. Nijay also shares the historical context of Paul’s teaching about women.

Nijay K. Gupta is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He has written several books including A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies, Paul and the Language of Faith, 15 New Testament Words of Life, and Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church. He is a senior translator of the New Living Translation and co-hosts the Slow Theology Podcast with Dr. A.J. Swoboda.

Show Notes:

Tell Her Story by Nijay Gupta

Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman

Remember the Poor by Bruce W. Longenecker

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”

**Carmen Imes: Bearing God’s Name** Jun 14, 2023
Carmen Imes: Bearing God’s NameShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our series on ordination! Jay and Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talk to Dr. Carmen Imes about understanding how our story directly connects to the story of the Old Testament. Carmen shares about her rich experience in various expressions of Christian faith, both domestically and internationally, the aspects of the Old Testament that capture her attention, and how she gets her students to care. She illustrates how the principles in the Old Testament apply to our current context and the gift of allowing ourselves to be trained by praying through the Psalms.

Dr. Carmen Imes serves as associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Carmen is passionate about helping students and other laypeople engage the Old Testament and discover its relevance for Christian identity and mission. She is best known for her books Bearing God’s Name: Why Sinai Still Matters (IVP 2019) and Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters (IVP 2023). Imes has appeared on over 100 podcasts and radio shows and releases weekly “Torah Tuesday” videos on her own YouTube channel. She writes for Christianity Today, the Politics of Scripture blog, and The Well (InterVarsity). Imes is also a frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and retreats. Before arriving at Biola in 2021, she served as professor of Old Testament at Prairie College in Alberta, Canada. Her academic journey began when Carmen and her husband served as missionaries in the Philippines with SIM International, reaching out to ethnic minorities. Imes loves introducing students to the rich insights of the global church.

Show Notes:

Read Carmen’s Books

Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley

Lectio 365 app

Socials:

Carmen’s Youtube Channel

Carmen’s Facebook

Carmen’s Twitter

Carmen’s Blog

**Carmen Imes: Bearing God’s Name** Jun 14, 2023
Carmen Imes: Bearing God’s NameShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is a continuation of our series on ordination! Jay and Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talk to Dr. Carmen Imes about understanding how our story directly connects to the story of the Old Testament. Carmen shares about her rich experience in various expressions of Christian faith, both domestically and internationally, the aspects of the Old Testament that capture her attention, and how she gets her students to care. She illustrates how the principles in the Old Testament apply to our current context and the gift of allowing ourselves to be trained by praying through the Psalms.

Dr. Carmen Imes serves as associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Carmen is passionate about helping students and other laypeople engage the Old Testament and discover its relevance for Christian identity and mission. She is best known for her books Bearing God’s Name: Why Sinai Still Matters (IVP 2019) and Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters (IVP 2023). Imes has appeared on over 100 podcasts and radio shows and releases weekly “Torah Tuesday” videos on her own YouTube channel. She writes for Christianity Today, the Politics of Scripture blog, and The Well (InterVarsity). Imes is also a frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and retreats. Before arriving at Biola in 2021, she served as professor of Old Testament at Prairie College in Alberta, Canada. Her academic journey began when Carmen and her husband served as missionaries in the Philippines with SIM International, reaching out to ethnic minorities. Imes loves introducing students to the rich insights of the global church.

Show Notes:

Read Carmen’s Books

Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley

Lectio 365 app

Socials:

Carmen’s Youtube Channel

Carmen’s Facebook

Carmen’s Twitter

Carmen’s Blog

**Bruce Hindmarsh: Can A Movement Be More Than The Work Of One Generation?** Jun 07, 2023
Bruce Hindmarsh: Can A Movement Be More Than The Work Of One Generation?Show Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is the first in a series on ordination! Jay and Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talk to Bruce Hindmarsh about what evangelical spirituality is, its context in the historic and global church, and how it’s relevant to our current world. As Vineyard USA is in a moment of grappling with questions of identity and history, Bruce helps us to understand the traditional roots of evangelicalism and offers some wisdom on remaining faithful to the founding charism of a movement.

Bruce Hindmarsh took his D.Phil. degree in theology at Oxford University in 1993. From 1995 to 1997 he was also a research fellow at Christ Church, Oxford. He has since published and spoken widely to international audiences on the history of early British evangelicalism. His articles have appeared in respected academic journals such as Church History, the Journal of Ecclesiastical History, and the Huntington Library Quarterly.

The recipient of numerous teaching awards and research grants, he has also been a research fellow at the Huntington Library and recipient of the Henry Luce III Theological Fellowship. He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a past-president of the American Society of Church History. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by Crandall University in 2022.

He teaches the history of Christianity and spiritual theology, and speaks often to lay audiences as well as preaching in his own church and elsewhere. A former staff worker for Youth for Christ and founding director of Camp Cedarwood, he is an active lay member of an Anglican Church. He is married to Carolyn, and they have three children: Bethany, Matthew and Sam.

Show Notes:

John Wesley’s Christian Library: https://scriptoriumdaily.com/so-many-good-books-wesleys-christian-library/

John Wimber’s Pastoral Letters by Derek Morphew & John Wimber: https://www.amazon.com/Wimbers-Pastoral-Letters-Derek-Morphew/dp/B085RTT7G7

Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind His Song by Bruce Hindmarsh and Craig Borlase: https://tinyurl.com/bdfhms6r

Bruce’s website: https://www.brucehindmarsh.com/

Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church by Hannah Nation: https://tinyurl.com/mr2cwzu6

Fundamentalism and American Culture by George M. Marsden: https://tinyurl.com/bdemeene

Christ and Culture by H. Richard Niebuhr: https://tinyurl.com/4z67pep5

**Bruce Hindmarsh: Can A Movement Be More Than The Work Of One Generation?** Jun 07, 2023
Bruce Hindmarsh: Can A Movement Be More Than The Work Of One Generation?Show Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is the first in a series on ordination! Jay and Caleb Maskell (Associate National Director of Theology and Education) talk to Bruce Hindmarsh about what evangelical spirituality is, its context in the historic and global church, and how it’s relevant to our current world. As Vineyard USA is in a moment of grappling with questions of identity and history, Bruce helps us to understand the traditional roots of evangelicalism and offers some wisdom on remaining faithful to the founding charism of a movement.

Bruce Hindmarsh took his D.Phil. degree in theology at Oxford University in 1993. From 1995 to 1997 he was also a research fellow at Christ Church, Oxford. He has since published and spoken widely to international audiences on the history of early British evangelicalism. His articles have appeared in respected academic journals such as Church History, the Journal of Ecclesiastical History, and the Huntington Library Quarterly.

The recipient of numerous teaching awards and research grants, he has also been a research fellow at the Huntington Library and recipient of the Henry Luce III Theological Fellowship. He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a past-president of the American Society of Church History. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by Crandall University in 2022.

He teaches the history of Christianity and spiritual theology, and speaks often to lay audiences as well as preaching in his own church and elsewhere. A former staff worker for Youth for Christ and founding director of Camp Cedarwood, he is an active lay member of an Anglican Church. He is married to Carolyn, and they have three children: Bethany, Matthew and Sam.

Show Notes:

John Wesley’s Christian Library: https://scriptoriumdaily.com/so-many-good-books-wesleys-christian-library/

John Wimber’s Pastoral Letters by Derek Morphew & John Wimber: https://www.amazon.com/Wimbers-Pastoral-Letters-Derek-Morphew/dp/B085RTT7G7

Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind His Song by Bruce Hindmarsh and Craig Borlase: https://tinyurl.com/bdfhms6r

Bruce’s website: https://www.brucehindmarsh.com/

Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church by Hannah Nation: https://tinyurl.com/mr2cwzu6

Fundamentalism and American Culture by George M. Marsden: https://tinyurl.com/bdemeene

Christ and Culture by H. Richard Niebuhr: https://tinyurl.com/4z67pep5

**Ranjo Clements: Our Faith Is Not Meant To Be Homogenous** May 31, 2023
Ranjo Clements: Our Faith Is Not Meant To Be HomogenousShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Ranjo Clements about traveling from Bombay, India to the US with his parents at age 5, the disconnect he felt moving back as a young teenager, and his experience of re-learning how to be Indian. They discuss some cultural values and norms that are strengths, and others that require navigation in a mixed-culture environment. Ranjo shares about the life events that led him to taking diversity issues seriously, some of the challenges and benefits he has found in being a part of the Vineyard, and what he finds valuable about Vineyard USA Associations.

Ranjo joined the Vineyard in 2013. Although originally from India, he is a card-carrying “third culture kid,” having spent multiple stints in India and the US. He is passionate about equipping worship leaders, building multiethnic communities, and creating “safe spaces” where people encounter God and operate in their gifting. Ranjo served as a worship pastor in India before returning to the US in 2008 to pursue an M.Div. in worship studies at Asbury Theological Seminary (ATS). He has since served as Associate Pastor at GCF Vineyard in Wilmore, KY, and is on the core team for Vineyard USA’s AAPI association. He is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Asian American studies at ATS. His research interests include Asian American identity and theology, worship, ethnodoxology, and missiology. Ranjo and his wife, Aletha, have five beautiful daughters. They love hosting people, singing, sharing stories, laughing, and eating all kinds of ethnic food, especially spicy food.

Show Notes:

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”

Learning Our Names by Sabrina S. Chan, Linson Daniel, E. David de Leon, and La Thao

Asbury University

**Ranjo Clements: Our Faith Is Not Meant To Be Homogenous** May 31, 2023
Ranjo Clements: Our Faith Is Not Meant To Be HomogenousShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Ranjo Clements about traveling from Bombay, India to the US with his parents at age 5, the disconnect he felt moving back as a young teenager, and his experience of re-learning how to be Indian. They discuss some cultural values and norms that are strengths, and others that require navigation in a mixed-culture environment. Ranjo shares about the life events that led him to taking diversity issues seriously, some of the challenges and benefits he has found in being a part of the Vineyard, and what he finds valuable about Vineyard USA Associations.

Ranjo joined the Vineyard in 2013. Although originally from India, he is a card-carrying “third culture kid,” having spent multiple stints in India and the US. He is passionate about equipping worship leaders, building multiethnic communities, and creating “safe spaces” where people encounter God and operate in their gifting. Ranjo served as a worship pastor in India before returning to the US in 2008 to pursue an M.Div. in worship studies at Asbury Theological Seminary (ATS). He has since served as Associate Pastor at GCF Vineyard in Wilmore, KY, and is on the core team for Vineyard USA’s AAPI association. He is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Asian American studies at ATS. His research interests include Asian American identity and theology, worship, ethnodoxology, and missiology. Ranjo and his wife, Aletha, have five beautiful daughters. They love hosting people, singing, sharing stories, laughing, and eating all kinds of ethnic food, especially spicy food.

Show Notes:

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”

Learning Our Names by Sabrina S. Chan, Linson Daniel, E. David de Leon, and La Thao

Asbury University

**John Kim: Hedge Funds and the Holy Spirit** May 24, 2023
John Kim: Hedge Funds and the Holy SpiritShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with John Kim about growing up in an industrious immigrant family on Long Island, encountering the Lord through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and getting connected with the Vineyard. John shares about living a life of continuity between work and church by intentionally bringing his spiritual self to the workplace and his business mind to the church, and explains how this is an asset to both.

John Kim pastors the166, a Vineyard church plant in the Hell’s Kitchen section of midtown Manhattan, along with his wife Kara. He is a principal of Karamaan Group, an investing firm that takes passive and active interests in both public and private companies. On the active side, he is a founder of Bored Room Ventures, a web3 agency and investment fund, and a strategic advisor to Wise Rock Software, a provider of intelligence amplification software. Prior to this, he was a partner at MSD Capital. He received his PhD from MIT in 1998, and his AB from Harvard in 1995. He resides in Manhattan with his wife Kara and son Samuel. He is one of the founding families of Coram Deo: A House of Worship, Prayer and Entrepreneurship located in midtown Manhattan, and serves on the board of Vineyard USA.

Show Notes:

VUSA Empowered series: https://vineyardusa.org/pentecost2023/

Use #vusaempowered when you share on social media so we can see it!

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

Order of the Common Life: https://www.orderofthecommonlife.org/

**John Kim: Hedge Funds and the Holy Spirit** May 24, 2023
John Kim: Hedge Funds and the Holy SpiritShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with John Kim about growing up in an industrious immigrant family on Long Island, encountering the Lord through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and getting connected with the Vineyard. John shares about living a life of continuity between work and church by intentionally bringing his spiritual self to the workplace and his business mind to the church, and explains how this is an asset to both.

John Kim pastors the166, a Vineyard church plant in the Hell’s Kitchen section of midtown Manhattan, along with his wife Kara. He is a principal of Karamaan Group, an investing firm that takes passive and active interests in both public and private companies. On the active side, he is a founder of Bored Room Ventures, a web3 agency and investment fund, and a strategic advisor to Wise Rock Software, a provider of intelligence amplification software. Prior to this, he was a partner at MSD Capital. He received his PhD from MIT in 1998, and his AB from Harvard in 1995. He resides in Manhattan with his wife Kara and son Samuel. He is one of the founding families of Coram Deo: A House of Worship, Prayer and Entrepreneurship located in midtown Manhattan, and serves on the board of Vineyard USA.

Show Notes:

VUSA Empowered series: https://vineyardusa.org/pentecost2023/

Use #vusaempowered when you share on social media so we can see it!

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

Order of the Common Life: https://www.orderofthecommonlife.org/

**Becky Olmstead: The Vineyard’s Love For Kids** May 17, 2023
Becky Olmstead: The Vineyard’s Love For KidsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Becky Olmstead about growing up in the church, her resistance towards living a life of formal ministry, and finding that God had specifically prepared her to lead a Children’s Ministry. Becky shares some advice she would give to her younger self, her unique priorities in leading a Children’s Ministry, and her approach to raising kids who would grow up to love God, the church, and each other.

Becky Olmstead and her husband, Rick, started Vineyard Church of the Rockies in 1982. She has been passionately involved in ministry to kids since the beginning of their church. Having come into relationship with Jesus as a child, Becky has been a voice for kids, not just in their local church, but in the Vineyard USA and internationally. God has given Becky a passion for equipping and encouraging kids’ ministry leaders.

In 1998, she started networking Vineyard kids’ ministry leaders through Kid*Net conferences. This led to the development of the Vineyard Kids Task Force. Becky and Rick have twin boys who are each happily married. They have travelled to 6 out of 7 continents. She loves bicycling, roasting her own coffee beans, eating chocolate, and reading mystery novels.

She is the 4/14 Movement Global Leader and the National Kids Task Force Leader for Vineyard USA.

Show Notes:

VUSA Empowered series: https://vineyardusa.org/pentecost2023/

Use #vusaempowered when you share on social media so we can see it!

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

**Becky’s website:** https://www.beckyolmstead.net/

**Vineyard Kids:** Vineyardkidsusa.com

**Becky Olmstead: The Vineyard’s Love For Kids** May 17, 2023
Becky Olmstead: The Vineyard’s Love For KidsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Becky Olmstead about growing up in the church, her resistance towards living a life of formal ministry, and finding that God had specifically prepared her to lead a Children’s Ministry. Becky shares some advice she would give to her younger self, her unique priorities in leading a Children’s Ministry, and her approach to raising kids who would grow up to love God, the church, and each other.

Becky Olmstead and her husband, Rick, started Vineyard Church of the Rockies in 1982. She has been passionately involved in ministry to kids since the beginning of their church. Having come into relationship with Jesus as a child, Becky has been a voice for kids, not just in their local church, but in the Vineyard USA and internationally. God has given Becky a passion for equipping and encouraging kids’ ministry leaders.

In 1998, she started networking Vineyard kids’ ministry leaders through Kid*Net conferences. This led to the development of the Vineyard Kids Task Force. Becky and Rick have twin boys who are each happily married. They have travelled to 6 out of 7 continents. She loves bicycling, roasting her own coffee beans, eating chocolate, and reading mystery novels.

She is the 4/14 Movement Global Leader and the National Kids Task Force Leader for Vineyard USA.

Show Notes:

VUSA Empowered series: https://vineyardusa.org/pentecost2023/

Use #vusaempowered when you share on social media so we can see it!

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

**Becky’s website:** https://www.beckyolmstead.net/

**Vineyard Kids:** Vineyardkidsusa.com

**Steve Nicholson: Being A Church That Lives Beyond Human Explanation** May 10, 2023
Steve Nicholson: Being A Church That Lives Beyond Human ExplanationShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with return guest Steve Nicholson about some common practices of pastors who see the Holy Spirit move in their churches, and how pastors can begin to train and lead Holy Spirit ministry. Steve also shares about moving through windows of discouragement and what he’s seeing the Holy Spirit doing right now.

Steve Nicholson began ministering as a college student through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the early 1970s. After graduation, he moved to the Chicago area where he and several other twenty-something leaders founded a church. That fellowship, begun in 1976 in Evanston, Illinois, placed a high priority on contemporary worship, biblical teaching, openness to the Holy Spirit, and committed relationships as a church family.

In 1981, Steve and a team from the fellowship established a new church in Humboldt Park, a neighborhood in Chicago’s inner city. Both churches joined Vineyard USA in August of 1985, and Steve transferred leadership of the Humboldt Park Vineyard to one of his team members in 1986.

The Evanston Vineyard has since planted nine other congregations in the Chicago area, and another fifteen in other cities or countries. Steve led Vineyard USA’s church planting task force for over twenty years. Steve has ministered to and trained church leaders in India, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Turkey, Lebanon, Brazil, Chile and several Central Asian countries as well as in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The Evanston Vineyard is a diverse congregation from over 50 nations of the world with no majority racial or cultural group. Since 1986 the ministry of the Holy Spirit has been a regular and ongoing strength and emphasis of the Evanston Vineyard.

Steve and his wife, Cindy, live in Chicago. They have three adult children and eight grandchildren.

Show notes:

VUSA Empowered series:

https://vineyardusa.org/pentecost2023/

Use #vusaempowered when you share on social media so we can see it!

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”:

https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

Holy Spirit ministry training resources (free but you’ll need to enter an email for access):

https://vineyarddigital.org/item/john-wimber-signs-wonders/

https://vineyarddigital.org/holy-spirit/

**Hear more teaching from Steve Nicholson on Holy Spirit ministry:**

Vineyard’s Legacy of The Spirit’s Power | Steve Nicholson

**Steve Nicholson: Being A Church That Lives Beyond Human Explanation** May 10, 2023
Steve Nicholson: Being A Church That Lives Beyond Human ExplanationShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with return guest Steve Nicholson about some common practices of pastors who see the Holy Spirit move in their churches, and how pastors can begin to train and lead Holy Spirit ministry. Steve also shares about moving through windows of discouragement and what he’s seeing the Holy Spirit doing right now.

Steve Nicholson began ministering as a college student through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the early 1970s. After graduation, he moved to the Chicago area where he and several other twenty-something leaders founded a church. That fellowship, begun in 1976 in Evanston, Illinois, placed a high priority on contemporary worship, biblical teaching, openness to the Holy Spirit, and committed relationships as a church family.

In 1981, Steve and a team from the fellowship established a new church in Humboldt Park, a neighborhood in Chicago’s inner city. Both churches joined Vineyard USA in August of 1985, and Steve transferred leadership of the Humboldt Park Vineyard to one of his team members in 1986.

The Evanston Vineyard has since planted nine other congregations in the Chicago area, and another fifteen in other cities or countries. Steve led Vineyard USA’s church planting task force for over twenty years. Steve has ministered to and trained church leaders in India, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Turkey, Lebanon, Brazil, Chile and several Central Asian countries as well as in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The Evanston Vineyard is a diverse congregation from over 50 nations of the world with no majority racial or cultural group. Since 1986 the ministry of the Holy Spirit has been a regular and ongoing strength and emphasis of the Evanston Vineyard.

Steve and his wife, Cindy, live in Chicago. They have three adult children and eight grandchildren.

Show notes:

VUSA Empowered series:

https://vineyardusa.org/pentecost2023/

Use #vusaempowered when you share on social media so we can see it!

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”:

https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

Holy Spirit ministry training resources (free but you’ll need to enter an email for access):

https://vineyarddigital.org/item/john-wimber-signs-wonders/

https://vineyarddigital.org/holy-spirit/

**Hear more teaching from Steve Nicholson on Holy Spirit ministry:**

Vineyard’s Legacy of The Spirit’s Power | Steve Nicholson

**Mary Anne De La Torre: A Deeper Level of Coming Home** May 03, 2023
Mary Anne De La Torre: A Deeper Level of Coming HomeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Mary Anne De La Torre about being born in the Philippines during the Marcos era, her parents leaving to immigrate to the US when she was very young, and the motivation in many cultures to pursue certain degrees and career goals in order to open doors and expand opportunities. Mary Anne shares about her first experience of racism in college, and feeling like she stood out and was invisible at the same time. They talk about the adjustment of attending a Vineyard church, how she got started in ministry, and the considerations required in a multiethnic community. Finally, Mary Anne talks about how her experience of the Vineyard has changed since joining the AAPI Association, and the value in ethnically diverse people having the opportunity to be in proximity with each other.

Mary Anne was born in the Philippines and immigrated to NJ when she was almost 7 years old. After attending college in Pennsylvania, she began her teaching career but was quickly called into ministry. Mary Anne now serves as the Senior Associate Pastor at North Jersey Vineyard. She oversees the Children’s Ministry and also supervises some staff members and serves on the Senior Leadership Team. Mary Anne also joyfully serves with the AAPI and Women’s Associations.

Mary Anne and her husband Rich have two kids, Marcus and Noemi. She loves to travel, spend time with her family, and works part-time as a donut connoisseur. She tries to run to offset all the donuts in her spare time.

Show Notes:

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

VUSA AAPI Association: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/asian-american-pacific-islander-association/

Read more from Mary Anne: vineyardusa.org/aapimonth

Listen to Mary Anne’s talk at the AAPI Summit:

**Mary Anne De La Torre: A Deeper Level of Coming Home** May 03, 2023
Mary Anne De La Torre: A Deeper Level of Coming HomeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Mary Anne De La Torre about being born in the Philippines during the Marcos era, her parents leaving to immigrate to the US when she was very young, and the motivation in many cultures to pursue certain degrees and career goals in order to open doors and expand opportunities. Mary Anne shares about her first experience of racism in college, and feeling like she stood out and was invisible at the same time. They talk about the adjustment of attending a Vineyard church, how she got started in ministry, and the considerations required in a multiethnic community. Finally, Mary Anne talks about how her experience of the Vineyard has changed since joining the AAPI Association, and the value in ethnically diverse people having the opportunity to be in proximity with each other.

Mary Anne was born in the Philippines and immigrated to NJ when she was almost 7 years old. After attending college in Pennsylvania, she began her teaching career but was quickly called into ministry. Mary Anne now serves as the Senior Associate Pastor at North Jersey Vineyard. She oversees the Children’s Ministry and also supervises some staff members and serves on the Senior Leadership Team. Mary Anne also joyfully serves with the AAPI and Women’s Associations.

Mary Anne and her husband Rich have two kids, Marcus and Noemi. She loves to travel, spend time with her family, and works part-time as a donut connoisseur. She tries to run to offset all the donuts in her spare time.

Show Notes:

2023 VUSA National Conference “Making All Things New”: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

VUSA AAPI Association: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/asian-american-pacific-islander-association/

Read more from Mary Anne: vineyardusa.org/aapimonth

Listen to Mary Anne’s talk at the AAPI Summit:

Josh and Candy Brown: Brain Science, Faith, And A Personal Testimony of Healing Apr 26, 2023

In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with return guests Josh and Candy Brown about their personal experience with physical healing and finding freedom from demonic oppression. Josh shares about how experiencing demonic activity challenged his theology, and how his intimate knowledge of brain science allowed him to assess the situation as it was happening. They also talk about traveling around the world with a healing ministry and watching miraculous things happen while not receiving their own breakthrough, some of the conclusions they’ve come to about the need for regular deliverance ministry in the church, and their goal of demystifying the whole process. Joshua Brown (PhD, Boston University) is Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University. He directs the Cognitive Control laboratory at IU, which focuses on functional brain imaging, higher cognitive function, addiction, psychopathology, transcranial electrical neurostimulation, computational neural modeling, and artificial intelligence. He has authored over 79 peer-reviewed scientific papers in all of these areas, and his work has been featured on the Discovery Channel, NPR, the New York Times, Fox news, and numerous other national and international media. He also directs the graduate program in Neuroscience at Indiana University and serves as the Director of the Global Medical Research Institute, whose work has been featured recently in the documentary film Send Proof. Candy Gunther Brown (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Professor of Religious Studies, Indiana University, and author or editor of six books, including Testing Prayer: Science and Healing and Debating Yoga and Mindfulness in Public Schools: Reforming Secular Education or Reestablishing Religion? Media coverage includes The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Religion Dispatches, The Conversation, Huffington Post Live, Psychology Today, Mindful Leader, National Catholic Register, Atheist Yoga, Interfaith Voices, and Tricycle: The Buddhist Review. Show notes: Register now for the 2023 VUSA National Conference this summer: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/ “Empowered” Pentecost series – http://vineyardusa.org/pentecost2023 Hear Josh and Candy on a previous episode of We Are Vineyard!: New York Times Article about Josh and Candy: https://nyti.ms/3oKrH5b Christ The Healer by F.F. Bosworth: https://amzn.to/41UA8sM Pablo Bottari deliverance materials: https://globalawakeningstore.com/product/deliverance/

**John and Debby Wright: National Directors for Vineyard UK and Ireland** Apr 19, 2023
John and Debby Wright: National Directors for Vineyard UK and IrelandShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with John and Debby Wright about growing up in Chile and the UK during times of outpouring of the Holy Spirit, finding each other in their older teen years, and how their lives came apart while at University. John and Debby remember John Wimber’s arrival at St Andrew’s, the signs and wonders that began sweeping through the area, and how it changed their lives and relationship. They describe the incredible supernatural experiences they had at their business and home, and how that led them to serve alongside John and Eleanor Mumford. Debby shares about a tragic incident that occurred and how Jesus spoke to her in the midst of her heartbreak, the providence of God in leading them to plant in Nottingham, and some ways you can be praying for Vineyard UK.

John & Debby are the National Directors of the Vineyard movement in the UK & Ireland and have been serving together in pastoral ministry since 1990. John initially trained and worked for a number of years as a jeweler before studying at London Bible College. Debby lived in Chile until she was 14 and later moved to Nottingham to train as a dancer and artist.

They first got involved with the Vineyard movement in 1982 and in 1987 they spent 8 months as interns at Anaheim Vineyard (under John Wimber, the leader of the Vineyard Movement in the USA). Following their time at Anaheim, they returned to England to help John and Eleanor Mumford start the first UK Vineyard in London. They worked at South West London Vineyard for 9 years before moving back to Nottingham to set up Trent Vineyard.

In January 2015 it was announced that they would take over as the National Directors of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland from John & Eleanor Mumford, whilst continuing to lead Trent Vineyard. Their commissioning took place on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

They have two sons, Zack and Jordan, two daughters-in-law, Lizzie and Sarah, and two grandsons, Jesse and Woody.

Show Notes:

Nicky will be a speaker via video at the 2023 VUSA National Conference this summer: Making All Things New! Register Now!

Participate in our “Empowered” Pentecost series!

Vineyard UK

Trent Vineyard

Social Media:

@vineyardusa

**John and Debby Wright: National Directors for Vineyard UK and Ireland** Apr 19, 2023
John and Debby Wright: National Directors for Vineyard UK and IrelandShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with John and Debby Wright about growing up in Chile and the UK during times of outpouring of the Holy Spirit, finding each other in their older teen years, and how their lives came apart while at University. John and Debby remember John Wimber’s arrival at St Andrew’s, the signs and wonders that began sweeping through the area, and how it changed their lives and relationship. They describe the incredible supernatural experiences they had at their business and home, and how that led them to serve alongside John and Eleanor Mumford. Debby shares about a tragic incident that occurred and how Jesus spoke to her in the midst of her heartbreak, the providence of God in leading them to plant in Nottingham, and some ways you can be praying for Vineyard UK.

John & Debby are the National Directors of the Vineyard movement in the UK & Ireland and have been serving together in pastoral ministry since 1990. John initially trained and worked for a number of years as a jeweler before studying at London Bible College. Debby lived in Chile until she was 14 and later moved to Nottingham to train as a dancer and artist.

They first got involved with the Vineyard movement in 1982 and in 1987 they spent 8 months as interns at Anaheim Vineyard (under John Wimber, the leader of the Vineyard Movement in the USA). Following their time at Anaheim, they returned to England to help John and Eleanor Mumford start the first UK Vineyard in London. They worked at South West London Vineyard for 9 years before moving back to Nottingham to set up Trent Vineyard.

In January 2015 it was announced that they would take over as the National Directors of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland from John & Eleanor Mumford, whilst continuing to lead Trent Vineyard. Their commissioning took place on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

They have two sons, Zack and Jordan, two daughters-in-law, Lizzie and Sarah, and two grandsons, Jesse and Woody.

Show Notes:

Nicky will be a speaker via video at the 2023 VUSA National Conference this summer: Making All Things New! Register Now!

Participate in our “Empowered” Pentecost series!

Vineyard UK

Trent Vineyard

Social Media:

@vineyardusa

**Nicky Gumbel: The Alpha Course Became Our Operating System** Apr 12, 2023
Nicky Gumbel: The Alpha Course Became Our Operating SystemShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Reverend Nicky Gumbel about his recently discovered heritage, when his atheism turned to faith, and how a decision for faith preempted his understanding of the Gospel. Nicky shares about the start of Alpha in 1977, the impact of John Wimber’s visit on his community and friends at Alpha, and how Alpha more recently exploded into the worldwide evangelism catalyst it is today. Finally, Nicky shares the advice he would want to give himself as a new Christian.

Revd Nicky Gumbel is the pioneer of Alpha, an introduction to the Christian faith running in churches of all denominations in 140 countries. He has written several best-selling books including Why Jesus?, Questions of Life, and The Jesus Lifestyle. Having initially trained as a barrister, Nicky went on to be Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton – a large central London church – for 17 years. Married to Pippa, they now work to support Alpha globally. They are also the authors of a daily Bible commentary called the ‘Bible in One Year’ which has over two million global subscribers.

Show Notes:

Nicky will be a speaker via video at the 2023 VUSA National Conference this summer: Making All Things New! Register Now!

Get involved with Alpha!

Participate in our “Empowered” Pentecost series

Social Media:

@vineyardusa

Twitter: @nickygumbel

Insta: @nickygumbel

**Nicky Gumbel: The Alpha Course Became Our Operating System** Apr 12, 2023
Nicky Gumbel: The Alpha Course Became Our Operating SystemShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Reverend Nicky Gumbel about his recently discovered heritage, when his atheism turned to faith, and how a decision for faith preempted his understanding of the Gospel. Nicky shares about the start of Alpha in 1977, the impact of John Wimber’s visit on his community and friends at Alpha, and how Alpha more recently exploded into the worldwide evangelism catalyst it is today. Finally, Nicky shares the advice he would want to give himself as a new Christian.

Revd Nicky Gumbel is the pioneer of Alpha, an introduction to the Christian faith running in churches of all denominations in 140 countries. He has written several best-selling books including Why Jesus?, Questions of Life, and The Jesus Lifestyle. Having initially trained as a barrister, Nicky went on to be Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton – a large central London church – for 17 years. Married to Pippa, they now work to support Alpha globally. They are also the authors of a daily Bible commentary called the ‘Bible in One Year’ which has over two million global subscribers.

Show Notes:

Nicky will be a speaker via video at the 2023 VUSA National Conference this summer: Making All Things New! Register Now!

Get involved with Alpha!

Participate in our “Empowered” Pentecost series

Social Media:

@vineyardusa

Twitter: @nickygumbel

Insta: @nickygumbel

**Caleb Maskell: Left Foot Scholarship, Right Foot Church Life** Apr 05, 2023
Caleb Maskell: Left Foot Scholarship, Right Foot Church LifeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Caleb Maskell about immigrating to the US as a child, the disorientation of self he experienced, and how this manifested socially and academically. Caleb shares about failing classes in high school, how he eventually discovered his love for learning and critical thinking, and how that was entwined with the frequent experiences he was having with the Holy Spirit. Finally, Jay and Caleb talk about the direction of the Vineyard relating to theology and education.

Caleb Maskell is the Associate National Director of Theology and Education for Vineyard USA. Born in London, he immigrated with his family to New Jersey in 1986, at the age of nine.

Caleb has been involved in leadership in the Vineyard movement for twenty-five years. After spending a gap year at the Toronto Airport Vineyard School of Ministry in 1995, he went to the University of Chicago to study theology, philosophy, and literature in the interdisciplinary undergraduate Fundamentals program. While there, he joined the core planting team of the Hyde Park Vineyard Church, where he served as a worship leader, a small group leader, a setter-up of chairs, and whatever else Rand Tucker asked him to do.

After college, full of questions that had emerged from the beautiful collision of serious academic study and the practical realities of church planting, Caleb enrolled in the M.Div. program at Yale Divinity School. For four years, he immersed himself in the study of theology, church history, and scripture, while also leading worship and working with middle school and high school youth groups. After graduating in 2004, he worked for three years as the Associate Director of the Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University.

In 2007, along with his wife Kathy and their friends Matt and Hannah Croasmun, Caleb planted Elm City Vineyard Church in New Haven, Connecticut. That year, he also began a Ph.D. program at Princeton University, focusing on the history of American religion, with an additional emphasis in African-American Studies. After moving to Manhattan for four years while Kathy went to seminary, the Maskells ended up in suburban Philadelphia, where Caleb completed his Ph.D, while teaching regularly at Princeton Theological Seminary, and serving as the Worship Pastor at Blue Route Vineyard Church.

Since 2010, Caleb has led the Society of Vineyard Scholars, which exists to foster and sustain a community of theological discourse in and for the Vineyard movement. Caleb is passionate about developing leaders and institutions that will help to produce a healthy, courageous, and hospitable future for the church in the twenty-first century. Caleb and Kathy now live with their two kids, Josiah and Emmanuelle, in the heart of Denver, where Kathy pastors East Denver Vineyard Church.

Show Notes:
Register for Vineyard USA’s National Conference “Making All Things New”: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

Power Healing by John Wimber: https://amzn.to/3G7OEVr

Let Us Dream by Pope Francis and Austen Ivereigh: https://amzn.to/3Gcn5uf

**Caleb Maskell: Left Foot Scholarship, Right Foot Church Life** Apr 05, 2023
Caleb Maskell: Left Foot Scholarship, Right Foot Church LifeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Caleb Maskell about immigrating to the US as a child, the disorientation of self he experienced, and how this manifested socially and academically. Caleb shares about failing classes in high school, how he eventually discovered his love for learning and critical thinking, and how that was entwined with the frequent experiences he was having with the Holy Spirit. Finally, Jay and Caleb talk about the direction of the Vineyard relating to theology and education.

Caleb Maskell is the Associate National Director of Theology and Education for Vineyard USA. Born in London, he immigrated with his family to New Jersey in 1986, at the age of nine.

Caleb has been involved in leadership in the Vineyard movement for twenty-five years. After spending a gap year at the Toronto Airport Vineyard School of Ministry in 1995, he went to the University of Chicago to study theology, philosophy, and literature in the interdisciplinary undergraduate Fundamentals program. While there, he joined the core planting team of the Hyde Park Vineyard Church, where he served as a worship leader, a small group leader, a setter-up of chairs, and whatever else Rand Tucker asked him to do.

After college, full of questions that had emerged from the beautiful collision of serious academic study and the practical realities of church planting, Caleb enrolled in the M.Div. program at Yale Divinity School. For four years, he immersed himself in the study of theology, church history, and scripture, while also leading worship and working with middle school and high school youth groups. After graduating in 2004, he worked for three years as the Associate Director of the Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University.

In 2007, along with his wife Kathy and their friends Matt and Hannah Croasmun, Caleb planted Elm City Vineyard Church in New Haven, Connecticut. That year, he also began a Ph.D. program at Princeton University, focusing on the history of American religion, with an additional emphasis in African-American Studies. After moving to Manhattan for four years while Kathy went to seminary, the Maskells ended up in suburban Philadelphia, where Caleb completed his Ph.D, while teaching regularly at Princeton Theological Seminary, and serving as the Worship Pastor at Blue Route Vineyard Church.

Since 2010, Caleb has led the Society of Vineyard Scholars, which exists to foster and sustain a community of theological discourse in and for the Vineyard movement. Caleb is passionate about developing leaders and institutions that will help to produce a healthy, courageous, and hospitable future for the church in the twenty-first century. Caleb and Kathy now live with their two kids, Josiah and Emmanuelle, in the heart of Denver, where Kathy pastors East Denver Vineyard Church.

Show Notes:
Register for Vineyard USA’s National Conference “Making All Things New”: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

Power Healing by John Wimber: https://amzn.to/3G7OEVr

Let Us Dream by Pope Francis and Austen Ivereigh: https://amzn.to/3Gcn5uf

**Phil Chorlian: Church Planting Requires Grit** Mar 29, 2023
Phil Chorlian: Church Planting Requires GritShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Phil Chorlian about the series of events that led him to Jesus as a teenager and when the Holy Spirit knocked him off a fence, his passionate pursuit of the Lord in high school, and how everything fell apart as a young adult. Phil shares about coming back to Christ in his car, getting involved in the Vineyard, and his story as a church planting pastor. They also talk about healing ministry and training, and the importance of pursuing the Holy Spirit with on-ramps.

Phil is the founding pastor of the North Jersey Vineyard Church, which he planted in 1997. By God’s grace, the NJV is a growing, diverse community that sees lots of salvations and baptisms.

As Lead Pastor, Phil is responsible for preaching and teaching, but his role goes beyond just delivering sermons. Phil is also committed to leading the pastoral staff, raising up new leaders, and casting and communicating vision for the church.

During the years Phil has served the wider Vineyard movement in a variety of ways. Currently, Phil is the Vineyard East Regional Leader, serving the almost 80 churches that make up the Vineyard East Region.

Phil is happily married to Norma, his wife of over 30 years, and together they have raised four children.

Show notes
Register now for Vineyard USA’s 2023 National Conference!
The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
Surprised By The Power Of The Spirit by Jack Deere

social:
VUSA Instagram: @Vineyardusa
Instagram: @pchorlian
Facebook: philchorlian
twitter: @philchorlian

**Phil Chorlian: Church Planting Requires Grit** Mar 29, 2023
Phil Chorlian: Church Planting Requires GritShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Phil Chorlian about the series of events that led him to Jesus as a teenager and when the Holy Spirit knocked him off a fence, his passionate pursuit of the Lord in high school, and how everything fell apart as a young adult. Phil shares about coming back to Christ in his car, getting involved in the Vineyard, and his story as a church planting pastor. They also talk about healing ministry and training, and the importance of pursuing the Holy Spirit with on-ramps.

Phil is the founding pastor of the North Jersey Vineyard Church, which he planted in 1997. By God’s grace, the NJV is a growing, diverse community that sees lots of salvations and baptisms.

As Lead Pastor, Phil is responsible for preaching and teaching, but his role goes beyond just delivering sermons. Phil is also committed to leading the pastoral staff, raising up new leaders, and casting and communicating vision for the church.

During the years Phil has served the wider Vineyard movement in a variety of ways. Currently, Phil is the Vineyard East Regional Leader, serving the almost 80 churches that make up the Vineyard East Region.

Phil is happily married to Norma, his wife of over 30 years, and together they have raised four children.

Show notes
Register now for Vineyard USA’s 2023 National Conference!
The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
Surprised By The Power Of The Spirit by Jack Deere

social:
VUSA Instagram: @Vineyardusa
Instagram: @pchorlian
Facebook: philchorlian
twitter: @philchorlian

**Dianne Leman: The Ministry Of Jesus Is For Everybody** Mar 22, 2023
Dianne Leman: The Ministry Of Jesus Is For EverybodyShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Diane Leman about growing up with strong leadership skills in a legalistic religious community where women were to be silent, reconnecting with the Lord as a young adult, and the medical disruption that opened the door for new faith experiences and curiosity. Di shares about her first experience with the Holy Spirit, joining the Vineyard, and what it was like for female leaders in the early years. Finally, Di offers an encouragement about how people might think through the topic of women in leadership.

Dianne Leman, M.Ed., left her career in education after encountering the Holy Spirit and experiencing God’s miraculous healing from infertility. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Vineyard Leadership Institute, and Vineyard Bible Institute, Dianne entered full-time ministry with her husband, Happy, and together they have pastored The Vineyard Church of Central Illinois, Urbana, IL. while raising their family of four sons and one daughter. Over the past forty years, Dianne has served on the Vineyard USA Executive Team, led the Women in Leadership and Renewal Teams, and traveled widely sharing God’s love and healing power. She is the author of four books that reflect her passions: We’re Pregnant! How to Receive God’s Cure for Infertility, Hello Holy Spirit: God’s Gift of Live-in Help, Jesus Heals Today: God’s Prescription for a Hurting World, and Wrecked for God: The Surprising Secret to True Transformation. While she continues to mentor many young people, her greatest joy is sharing Jesus’ love with her 12 granddaughters and 7 grandsons.

Show Notes:

Register for VUSA’s 2023 National Conference!: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

Women’s Association: vineyardusa.org/associations

**Dianne Leman: The Ministry Of Jesus Is For Everybody** Mar 22, 2023
Dianne Leman: The Ministry Of Jesus Is For EverybodyShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Diane Leman about growing up with strong leadership skills in a legalistic religious community where women were to be silent, reconnecting with the Lord as a young adult, and the medical disruption that opened the door for new faith experiences and curiosity. Di shares about her first experience with the Holy Spirit, joining the Vineyard, and what it was like for female leaders in the early years. Finally, Di offers an encouragement about how people might think through the topic of women in leadership.

Dianne Leman, M.Ed., left her career in education after encountering the Holy Spirit and experiencing God’s miraculous healing from infertility. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Vineyard Leadership Institute, and Vineyard Bible Institute, Dianne entered full-time ministry with her husband, Happy, and together they have pastored The Vineyard Church of Central Illinois, Urbana, IL. while raising their family of four sons and one daughter. Over the past forty years, Dianne has served on the Vineyard USA Executive Team, led the Women in Leadership and Renewal Teams, and traveled widely sharing God’s love and healing power. She is the author of four books that reflect her passions: We’re Pregnant! How to Receive God’s Cure for Infertility, Hello Holy Spirit: God’s Gift of Live-in Help, Jesus Heals Today: God’s Prescription for a Hurting World, and Wrecked for God: The Surprising Secret to True Transformation. While she continues to mentor many young people, her greatest joy is sharing Jesus’ love with her 12 granddaughters and 7 grandsons.

Show Notes:

Register for VUSA’s 2023 National Conference!: https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

Women’s Association: vineyardusa.org/associations

**Dennae Pierre: Building City-Wide Church Movements** Mar 15, 2023
Dennae Pierre: Building City-Wide Church MovementsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Dennae Pierre about growing up in a close but chaotic household and the stability she found in the church, pursuing mentors, and being identified as a leader early on in life. Dennae shares how she’s navigated issues of race, as well as her call to ministry as a woman. They also talk about her passion for empowering laity and cultivating multidenominational, multiethnic, and multicultural communities through the Surge Network, and what God is forming in her through this process.

Dennae was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the Executive Director the Surge Network in Arizona. She is also a co-director for City to City North America and for The Crete Collective, which grows churches in communities of color. She planted Roosevelt Community Church with her husband Vermon, who is the lead pastor. Dennae has her M.A. from Covenant Theological Seminary and her DMin from Western Theological Seminary.

Dennae’s passion is to equip churches and Christians to cross cultures and boundaries to unite in love for Jesus, deepen their love for one another and to advocate for justice with the poor and marginalized.

She speaks, writes, and consults about reconciliation, justice, healthy leadership and developing multi-ethnic teams. Dennae and Vermon have two sons and three daughters: Marcel, Mya, Judah, Jovanna, and Rosa. The Pierre family lives in Downtown Phoenix.

Show Notes:

Healing Prayers And Meditations To Resist A Violent World: https://www.restorativeleaders.com/

Surge Network: https://www.surgenetwork.com/

Tempered Resilience by Tod Bolsinger: https://amzn.to/3lf35jq

**Dennae Pierre: Building City-Wide Church Movements** Mar 15, 2023
Dennae Pierre: Building City-Wide Church MovementsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Dennae Pierre about growing up in a close but chaotic household and the stability she found in the church, pursuing mentors, and being identified as a leader early on in life. Dennae shares how she’s navigated issues of race, as well as her call to ministry as a woman. They also talk about her passion for empowering laity and cultivating multidenominational, multiethnic, and multicultural communities through the Surge Network, and what God is forming in her through this process.

Dennae was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the Executive Director the Surge Network in Arizona. She is also a co-director for City to City North America and for The Crete Collective, which grows churches in communities of color. She planted Roosevelt Community Church with her husband Vermon, who is the lead pastor. Dennae has her M.A. from Covenant Theological Seminary and her DMin from Western Theological Seminary.

Dennae’s passion is to equip churches and Christians to cross cultures and boundaries to unite in love for Jesus, deepen their love for one another and to advocate for justice with the poor and marginalized.

She speaks, writes, and consults about reconciliation, justice, healthy leadership and developing multi-ethnic teams. Dennae and Vermon have two sons and three daughters: Marcel, Mya, Judah, Jovanna, and Rosa. The Pierre family lives in Downtown Phoenix.

Show Notes:

Healing Prayers And Meditations To Resist A Violent World: https://www.restorativeleaders.com/

Surge Network: https://www.surgenetwork.com/

Tempered Resilience by Tod Bolsinger: https://amzn.to/3lf35jq

**Asbury Special Report with Pastor Jason Duncan** Mar 08, 2023
Asbury Special Report with Pastor Jason DuncanShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay sits down with Jason Duncan and Caleb Maskell to talk about Jason’s experience as a pastor of a Vineyard Church in Wilmore, KY, home of Asbury University. Jason shares about growing up as the son of a United Methodist preacher and how God disrupted his life plans by directing him toward ministry, eventually leading him to become the lead pastor of GCF and being adopted as a Vineyard Church. Jason recollects the day the outpouring began at Asbury, from the unplugged worship to the great wave of repentance and reconciliation amongst the students, and the evidence of the fruits of the Spirit in the rooms and the surrounding city. Jay, Jason, and Caleb also discuss the realities of providing pastoral care and equipping during an outpouring of the Spirit, and what comes after the crowds leave.

Originally from West Virginia, Jason Duncan has lived in Kentucky for the last 25 years and has spent 17 of those years as a pastor at GCF in Wilmore. He is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary and is currently working on a Doctoral of Ministry at Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan University. Jason has been married for 23 years and has 3 kids, ages 22, 20, and 10. He loves reading theology and history, bourbon-tasting, and trekking the Kentucky countryside.
Show notes: Asbury University https://www.asbury.edu/outpouring/ Empowered Pentecost Series 2023 https://vineyardusa.org/pentecost2023/ GCF Vineyard- Jason’s church https://www.gcfvineyard.church/
The Great Awakening by Thomas Kidd https://amzn.to/3F3t2t8 Taking Heaven By Storm by John Wigger https://amzn.to/3YvpMNT American Saint: Francis Asbury and the Methodists by John Wigger https://amzn.to/3ykqTW8
The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson https://amzn.to/3IWJnAL
St. Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton https://amzn.to/3l1mhRv
The Korean Pentecost And The Sufferings Which Followed https://amzn.to/3kN3tpj

**Asbury Special Report with Pastor Jason Duncan** Mar 08, 2023
Asbury Special Report with Pastor Jason DuncanShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay sits down with Jason Duncan and Caleb Maskell to talk about Jason’s experience as a pastor of a Vineyard Church in Wilmore, KY, home of Asbury University. Jason shares about growing up as the son of a United Methodist preacher and how God disrupted his life plans by directing him toward ministry, eventually leading him to become the lead pastor of GCF and being adopted as a Vineyard Church. Jason recollects the day the outpouring began at Asbury, from the unplugged worship to the great wave of repentance and reconciliation amongst the students, and the evidence of the fruits of the Spirit in the rooms and the surrounding city. Jay, Jason, and Caleb also discuss the realities of providing pastoral care and equipping during an outpouring of the Spirit, and what comes after the crowds leave.

Originally from West Virginia, Jason Duncan has lived in Kentucky for the last 25 years and has spent 17 of those years as a pastor at GCF in Wilmore. He is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary and is currently working on a Doctoral of Ministry at Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan University. Jason has been married for 23 years and has 3 kids, ages 22, 20, and 10. He loves reading theology and history, bourbon-tasting, and trekking the Kentucky countryside.
Show notes: Asbury University https://www.asbury.edu/outpouring/ Empowered Pentecost Series 2023 https://vineyardusa.org/pentecost2023/ GCF Vineyard- Jason’s church https://www.gcfvineyard.church/
The Great Awakening by Thomas Kidd https://amzn.to/3F3t2t8 Taking Heaven By Storm by John Wigger https://amzn.to/3YvpMNT American Saint: Francis Asbury and the Methodists by John Wigger https://amzn.to/3ykqTW8
The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson https://amzn.to/3IWJnAL
St. Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton https://amzn.to/3l1mhRv
The Korean Pentecost And The Sufferings Which Followed https://amzn.to/3kN3tpj

**Melanie Forsythe-Lee: What The Lord Is Doing In Our Lives Is Never Just For Us** Mar 01, 2023
Melanie Forsythe-Lee: What The Lord Is Doing In Our Lives Is Never Just For UsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Melanie Forsythe-Lee about her family’s introduction to the Holy Spirit through her dad’s miraculous healing and their experience of church planting without much support. Melanie shares about coming to the US for her husband’s ministry job and finding out that their new church didn’t believe in female pastors, the personal growth she developed through this experience and the dramatic changes God made in her senior pastor through her faithfulness. Finally, Melanie talks about navigating the world and ministry after her husband died and all the insecurities that came as a single, female pastor, and how the things that made her feel like a liability turned out to be her most significant asset.

Melanie is the leader of the Women’s Association for Vineyard USA, giving voice, encouragement and support to women throughout the movement.

Melanie was born and raised in the post-Christian landscape of Australia. Her parents were church planters, and it was in that context that her love of local church was cultivated. Her passion for Jesus and people led her and her now late husband to start a youth ministry that saw hundreds of teens come to Christ, as well as leading the 24/7 prayer base in Australia.

They moved to Ohio in 2003 to work as Youth Pastors, and in 2009 they were sent out to plant LIFE Vineyard Church. Thirteen years later, LIFE has grown into a vibrant faith community, a sheltering tree in the heart of Columbus. This community also extends to Cambodia and India, where, through a partnership with Asia’s Hope, LIFE supports two family-style orphan care homes for at-risk children. Visiting the children in India each year is one of the deep loves of Melanie’s life and ministry.

Melanie has been a Pastor’s daughter, Pastor’s wife, a co-lead Pastor, and now solo lead Pastor. This unique perspective has developed a passion to see women empowered and released into their callings at every level of ministry leadership and she is excited about serving the women of the Vineyard in her new role.

Melanie is married to Andrew and is the proud mother of three incredible teenagers. In her free time you’ll find her growing her own vegetables in her rather large garden, baking in her kitchen, or listening to live music.

Show notes:

Join us for VUSA’s 2023 National Conference “Making All Things New”

https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

**Melanie Forsythe-Lee: What The Lord Is Doing In Our Lives Is Never Just For Us** Mar 01, 2023
Melanie Forsythe-Lee: What The Lord Is Doing In Our Lives Is Never Just For UsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Melanie Forsythe-Lee about her family’s introduction to the Holy Spirit through her dad’s miraculous healing and their experience of church planting without much support. Melanie shares about coming to the US for her husband’s ministry job and finding out that their new church didn’t believe in female pastors, the personal growth she developed through this experience and the dramatic changes God made in her senior pastor through her faithfulness. Finally, Melanie talks about navigating the world and ministry after her husband died and all the insecurities that came as a single, female pastor, and how the things that made her feel like a liability turned out to be her most significant asset.

Melanie is the leader of the Women’s Association for Vineyard USA, giving voice, encouragement and support to women throughout the movement.

Melanie was born and raised in the post-Christian landscape of Australia. Her parents were church planters, and it was in that context that her love of local church was cultivated. Her passion for Jesus and people led her and her now late husband to start a youth ministry that saw hundreds of teens come to Christ, as well as leading the 24/7 prayer base in Australia.

They moved to Ohio in 2003 to work as Youth Pastors, and in 2009 they were sent out to plant LIFE Vineyard Church. Thirteen years later, LIFE has grown into a vibrant faith community, a sheltering tree in the heart of Columbus. This community also extends to Cambodia and India, where, through a partnership with Asia’s Hope, LIFE supports two family-style orphan care homes for at-risk children. Visiting the children in India each year is one of the deep loves of Melanie’s life and ministry.

Melanie has been a Pastor’s daughter, Pastor’s wife, a co-lead Pastor, and now solo lead Pastor. This unique perspective has developed a passion to see women empowered and released into their callings at every level of ministry leadership and she is excited about serving the women of the Vineyard in her new role.

Melanie is married to Andrew and is the proud mother of three incredible teenagers. In her free time you’ll find her growing her own vegetables in her rather large garden, baking in her kitchen, or listening to live music.

Show notes:

Join us for VUSA’s 2023 National Conference “Making All Things New”

https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

**Geno Olison: Faith Is The Bridge** Feb 22, 2023
Geno Olison: Faith Is The BridgeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Geno Olison about growing up as the son of church planters in the south side of Chicago, being raised in an exclusively Black community, and how he was formed by his involvement in church as a young boy. Geno shares how the Lord protected him from a lot of things his neighborhood offered, the culture shock he experienced after joining a small group with white kids at college, and his journey of trying to find himself as an adult while not losing himself as a Black man in a predominately white space. They discuss what it’s like to attend a church where the table has not been set with you in mind, the ways he found to meet his cultural needs while attending the Vineyard, and why he decided to stay even though it was often painful. Finally, Geno shares about how his expectations of church planting compared to reality, and why he’s hopeful about Vineyard USA’s Black Pastors and Leaders Association.

Geno Olison is the leader of the Black Pastors and Leaders Association for Vineyard USA and lead pastor of the South Suburban Vineyard Church just outside of Chicago.

Geno grew up on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, where he came to faith in the Full Gospel church founded by his parents. In 1999, he moved to Urbana, Illinois to attend the University of Illinois and began attending the Vineyard Church of Central Illinois in 2001.

After graduating from the University of Illinois with a B.A. in Communications, Geno worked in the TV news business and spent several years in sales and marketing while attending and serving at the Vineyard Church of Central Illinois. Sensing a call to plant a multicultural, multi-ethnic Vineyard, Geno and his wife, Shannon, began the process of preparing to plant a church, serving in various roles and positions at church, attending trainings, and building an intentionally diverse team.

The South Suburban Vineyard Church officially landed in the south suburbs of Chicago in June 2009. Since that time, the church has become a picture of the vision given to Geno and Shannon – a beautiful, multicultural expression of a Vineyard church. He desires to help other pastors, leaders, and church communities see the value and importance of being a diverse church on mission.

Geno has served on the Vineyard USA Executive Team and has worked with teams of talented people to create the Better Together conference which focuses on race, reconciliation, and the multiethnic church. As a musician, producer and songwriter, Geno’s worked with Vineyard Worship to develop Vineyard Soul, a multi-cultural, gospel-leaning expression of worship music in the Vineyard.

Geno’s most important role, though, is parenting his four awesome boys and husband to his wife, Shannon.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA’s 2023 National Conference “Making All Things New”
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

South Suburban Vineyard Church
https://southsuburbanvineyard.org/

Insider Outsider by Bryan Loritts
https://amzn.to/41fz3wb

Black Pastors and Leaders Association
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/black-pastors-and-leaders-association/

**Geno Olison: Faith Is The Bridge** Feb 22, 2023
Geno Olison: Faith Is The BridgeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Geno Olison about growing up as the son of church planters in the south side of Chicago, being raised in an exclusively Black community, and how he was formed by his involvement in church as a young boy. Geno shares how the Lord protected him from a lot of things his neighborhood offered, the culture shock he experienced after joining a small group with white kids at college, and his journey of trying to find himself as an adult while not losing himself as a Black man in a predominately white space. They discuss what it’s like to attend a church where the table has not been set with you in mind, the ways he found to meet his cultural needs while attending the Vineyard, and why he decided to stay even though it was often painful. Finally, Geno shares about how his expectations of church planting compared to reality, and why he’s hopeful about Vineyard USA’s Black Pastors and Leaders Association.

Geno Olison is the leader of the Black Pastors and Leaders Association for Vineyard USA and lead pastor of the South Suburban Vineyard Church just outside of Chicago.

Geno grew up on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, where he came to faith in the Full Gospel church founded by his parents. In 1999, he moved to Urbana, Illinois to attend the University of Illinois and began attending the Vineyard Church of Central Illinois in 2001.

After graduating from the University of Illinois with a B.A. in Communications, Geno worked in the TV news business and spent several years in sales and marketing while attending and serving at the Vineyard Church of Central Illinois. Sensing a call to plant a multicultural, multi-ethnic Vineyard, Geno and his wife, Shannon, began the process of preparing to plant a church, serving in various roles and positions at church, attending trainings, and building an intentionally diverse team.

The South Suburban Vineyard Church officially landed in the south suburbs of Chicago in June 2009. Since that time, the church has become a picture of the vision given to Geno and Shannon – a beautiful, multicultural expression of a Vineyard church. He desires to help other pastors, leaders, and church communities see the value and importance of being a diverse church on mission.

Geno has served on the Vineyard USA Executive Team and has worked with teams of talented people to create the Better Together conference which focuses on race, reconciliation, and the multiethnic church. As a musician, producer and songwriter, Geno’s worked with Vineyard Worship to develop Vineyard Soul, a multi-cultural, gospel-leaning expression of worship music in the Vineyard.

Geno’s most important role, though, is parenting his four awesome boys and husband to his wife, Shannon.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA’s 2023 National Conference “Making All Things New”
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

South Suburban Vineyard Church
https://southsuburbanvineyard.org/

Insider Outsider by Bryan Loritts
https://amzn.to/41fz3wb

Black Pastors and Leaders Association
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/black-pastors-and-leaders-association/

**Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr: Reflecting On Black History Month and Amplifying Diverse Voices In The Vineyard** Feb 15, 2023
Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr: Reflecting On Black History Month and Amplifying Diverse Voices In The VineyardShow Podcast Information
Dr. Charles Montgomery returns to the podcast to talk about Black History Month: how and why it started, why we celebrate it, and some resources available to pastors who are wondering how best to engage the conversation. They relate stories of times when pastors crossed the divide to connect when it’s uncomfortable, and Jay shares some thoughts on how the work of the Civil Rights Movement applies to the church today.

Charles A. Montgomery, Jr serves as the Associations Strategic Coordinator for Vineyard USA and Teaching Pastor at Vineyard Columbus.

Charles also founded a successful multiethnic Campus (Vineyard Columbus East) and has pastored there since 2012. His passion is to develop Beloved Communities as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, an alumnus of Charles’ alma mater, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Charles has a B.A. in Mathematics from Morehouse, a Master of Divinity from Emory University (Ga) and a PhD in Ethical and Creative Leadership from Union Institute University (OH). He has earned several credentials in Diversity Training and is a Certified Spiritual Director through the Sustainable School of Faith.
He considers his greatest accomplishment (ok, grace) being married to his childhood crush, Kimberly. Charles and Kimberly are avid Buckeye fans (Go Bucks!) and make their home in Columbus Ohio.

Show notes:
Charles’ last episode
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast

Read stories of Black leaders in the Vineyard, and learn more about Black History Month!
Vineyardusa.org/blackhistorymonth

Vineyard USA Associations
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

**Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr: Reflecting On Black History Month and Amplifying Diverse Voices In The Vineyard** Feb 15, 2023
Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr: Reflecting On Black History Month and Amplifying Diverse Voices In The VineyardShow Podcast Information
Dr. Charles Montgomery returns to the podcast to talk about Black History Month: how and why it started, why we celebrate it, and some resources available to pastors who are wondering how best to engage the conversation. They relate stories of times when pastors crossed the divide to connect when it’s uncomfortable, and Jay shares some thoughts on how the work of the Civil Rights Movement applies to the church today.

Charles A. Montgomery, Jr serves as the Associations Strategic Coordinator for Vineyard USA and Teaching Pastor at Vineyard Columbus.

Charles also founded a successful multiethnic Campus (Vineyard Columbus East) and has pastored there since 2012. His passion is to develop Beloved Communities as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, an alumnus of Charles’ alma mater, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Charles has a B.A. in Mathematics from Morehouse, a Master of Divinity from Emory University (Ga) and a PhD in Ethical and Creative Leadership from Union Institute University (OH). He has earned several credentials in Diversity Training and is a Certified Spiritual Director through the Sustainable School of Faith.
He considers his greatest accomplishment (ok, grace) being married to his childhood crush, Kimberly. Charles and Kimberly are avid Buckeye fans (Go Bucks!) and make their home in Columbus Ohio.

Show notes:
Charles’ last episode
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast

Read stories of Black leaders in the Vineyard, and learn more about Black History Month!
Vineyardusa.org/blackhistorymonth

Vineyard USA Associations
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

**Tim Mackie part 2: Teach Us (Again) To Pray** Feb 08, 2023
Tim Mackie part 2: Teach Us (Again) To PrayShow Podcast Information
Welcome back to the second episode in a 2-part series with Tim Mackie, co-founder of BibleProject! In this beautifully honest episode of We Are Vineyard, Tim shares about the incredible journey he’s been on for the last few years, from the weak spots in his faith that were exposed during the disruption of COVID and recognizing a felt need for real community, to experiencing a physical healing that was accompanied by a word about all the Lord has been doing in him spiritually. Tim talks about some simple habits that he’s developed to open his heart to the presence of the Holy Spirit, the way the Lord has been integrating things in his life that he didn’t realize were out of sync, and the specific choice he made to share openly at his church about this process.

Tim is married to Jessica, and together they are raising two little boys, Roman and August, in the wonderful city of Portland, Oregon.

Tim is a creative writer for BibleProject.

He’s been fascinated with Jesus and his Jewish heritage ever since he became a Christian at 20 years old through an urban outreach ministry to skateboarders in Portland called SkateChurch. Tim discovered the wonderful world of biblical studies and languages at Multnomah University and Western Seminary, and he had the privilege of doing a PhD in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Tim’s greatest passion is to help people grasp the beautiful and compelling story of the ancient Scriptures and how they lead us to Jesus of Nazareth.
Show Notes:
BibleProject
https://www.bibleproject.com
Registration is now open for the 2023 Vineyard USA National Conference!
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/
A Secular Age by Charles Taylor
https://amzn.to/40CM3M0 Dominion by Tom Holland
https://amzn.to/3JP0Gpo
Bridgetown Church- Portland
https://bridgetown.church/

**Tim Mackie part 2: Teach Us (Again) To Pray** Feb 08, 2023
Tim Mackie part 2: Teach Us (Again) To PrayShow Podcast Information
Welcome back to the second episode in a 2-part series with Tim Mackie, co-founder of BibleProject! In this beautifully honest episode of We Are Vineyard, Tim shares about the incredible journey he’s been on for the last few years, from the weak spots in his faith that were exposed during the disruption of COVID and recognizing a felt need for real community, to experiencing a physical healing that was accompanied by a word about all the Lord has been doing in him spiritually. Tim talks about some simple habits that he’s developed to open his heart to the presence of the Holy Spirit, the way the Lord has been integrating things in his life that he didn’t realize were out of sync, and the specific choice he made to share openly at his church about this process.

Tim is married to Jessica, and together they are raising two little boys, Roman and August, in the wonderful city of Portland, Oregon.

Tim is a creative writer for BibleProject.

He’s been fascinated with Jesus and his Jewish heritage ever since he became a Christian at 20 years old through an urban outreach ministry to skateboarders in Portland called SkateChurch. Tim discovered the wonderful world of biblical studies and languages at Multnomah University and Western Seminary, and he had the privilege of doing a PhD in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Tim’s greatest passion is to help people grasp the beautiful and compelling story of the ancient Scriptures and how they lead us to Jesus of Nazareth.
Show Notes:
BibleProject
https://www.bibleproject.com
Registration is now open for the 2023 Vineyard USA National Conference!
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/
A Secular Age by Charles Taylor
https://amzn.to/40CM3M0 Dominion by Tom Holland
https://amzn.to/3JP0Gpo
Bridgetown Church- Portland
https://bridgetown.church/

**SEASON TWO PREMIERE – Tim Mackie: The Bible Project part 1** Feb 01, 2023
SEASON TWO PREMIERE – Tim Mackie: The Bible Project part 1Show Podcast InformationIt’s Season 2 of We Are Vineyard, and we’re starting off with an exciting 2-part interview! Tim Mackie of BibleProject joins our host, Jay Pathak, to share about his relationship with Jesus as a child, the healing he experienced through the prayers of his church, and the disconnect he felt while attending school at a church. Tim talks about being reintroduced to Jesus through a dorky skateboarding-based church, and how following invitations from a cool leader at SkateChurch sparked his interest in the Bible, which transformed him from a disinterested student to an ignited scholar. Tim also shares about the lifelong friends he found through SkateChurch, meeting his wife through a mutual interest in Greek, and the origin story of BibleProject. This is a two-part episode, so make sure to come back next week for the second half of the story! Tim is married to Jessica, and together they are raising two little boys, Roman and August, in the wonderful city of Portland, Oregon. Tim is a creative writer for BibleProject. He’s been fascinated with Jesus and his Jewish heritage ever since he became a Christian at 20 years old through an urban outreach ministry to skateboarders in Portland called SkateChurch. Tim discovered the wonderful world of biblical studies and languages at Multnomah University and Western Seminary, and he had the privilege of doing a PhD in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Tim’s greatest passion is to help people grasp the beautiful and compelling story of the ancient Scriptures and how they lead us to Jesus of Nazareth. Show Notes: BibleProject https://www.bibleproject.com Registration is now open for the 2023 Vineyard USA National Conference! https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

**SEASON TWO PREMIERE – Tim Mackie: The Bible Project part 1** Feb 01, 2023
SEASON TWO PREMIERE – Tim Mackie: The Bible Project part 1Show Podcast InformationIt’s Season 2 of We Are Vineyard, and we’re starting off with an exciting 2-part interview! Tim Mackie of BibleProject joins our host, Jay Pathak, to share about his relationship with Jesus as a child, the healing he experienced through the prayers of his church, and the disconnect he felt while attending school at a church. Tim talks about being reintroduced to Jesus through a dorky skateboarding-based church, and how following invitations from a cool leader at SkateChurch sparked his interest in the Bible, which transformed him from a disinterested student to an ignited scholar. Tim also shares about the lifelong friends he found through SkateChurch, meeting his wife through a mutual interest in Greek, and the origin story of BibleProject. This is a two-part episode, so make sure to come back next week for the second half of the story! Tim is married to Jessica, and together they are raising two little boys, Roman and August, in the wonderful city of Portland, Oregon. Tim is a creative writer for BibleProject. He’s been fascinated with Jesus and his Jewish heritage ever since he became a Christian at 20 years old through an urban outreach ministry to skateboarders in Portland called SkateChurch. Tim discovered the wonderful world of biblical studies and languages at Multnomah University and Western Seminary, and he had the privilege of doing a PhD in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Tim’s greatest passion is to help people grasp the beautiful and compelling story of the ancient Scriptures and how they lead us to Jesus of Nazareth. Show Notes: BibleProject https://www.bibleproject.com Registration is now open for the 2023 Vineyard USA National Conference! https://conference.vineyardusa.org/

**Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr: Becoming A Beloved Community** Dec 28, 2022
Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr: Becoming A Beloved CommunityShow Podcast Information
In the final episode of We Are Vineyard for 2022, we’ll hear a sermon Dr. Charles Montgomery preached at the Vineyard Leadership Team Meeting in March 2022. Dr. Montgomery shares his vision for the Vineyard to become a Beloved Community, and how this value must become part of our discipleship process. Taken from the example of the disciples, we need to do the work to talk about the hard things that might divide us.

Charles A. Montgomery, Jr serves as the **Associations Strategic Coordinator** for Vineyard USA and Teaching Pastor at Vineyard Columbus. Charles also founded a successful multiethnic Campus (Vineyard Columbus East) and has pastored there since 2012. His passion is to develop Beloved Communities as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, an alumnus of Charles’ alma mater, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Charles has a B.A. in Mathematics from Morehouse, a Master of Divinity from Emory University (Ga) and a PhD in Ethical and Creative Leadership from Union Institute University (OH).

He has earned several credentials in Diversity Training and is a Certified Spiritual Director through the Sustainable School of Faith.

He considers his greatest accomplishment (ok, grace) being married to his childhood crush, Kimberly. Charles and Kimberly are avid Buckeye fans (Go Bucks!) and make their home in Columbus Ohio.

Show Notes:
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/
Listen to more of Charles’ story from his conversation with Jay on August 20, 2022!
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org @vineyardusa

**Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr: Becoming A Beloved Community** Dec 28, 2022
Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr: Becoming A Beloved CommunityShow Podcast Information
In the final episode of We Are Vineyard for 2022, we’ll hear a sermon Dr. Charles Montgomery preached at the Vineyard Leadership Team Meeting in March 2022. Dr. Montgomery shares his vision for the Vineyard to become a Beloved Community, and how this value must become part of our discipleship process. Taken from the example of the disciples, we need to do the work to talk about the hard things that might divide us.

Charles A. Montgomery, Jr serves as the **Associations Strategic Coordinator** for Vineyard USA and Teaching Pastor at Vineyard Columbus. Charles also founded a successful multiethnic Campus (Vineyard Columbus East) and has pastored there since 2012. His passion is to develop Beloved Communities as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, an alumnus of Charles’ alma mater, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Charles has a B.A. in Mathematics from Morehouse, a Master of Divinity from Emory University (Ga) and a PhD in Ethical and Creative Leadership from Union Institute University (OH).

He has earned several credentials in Diversity Training and is a Certified Spiritual Director through the Sustainable School of Faith.

He considers his greatest accomplishment (ok, grace) being married to his childhood crush, Kimberly. Charles and Kimberly are avid Buckeye fans (Go Bucks!) and make their home in Columbus Ohio.

Show Notes:
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/
Listen to more of Charles’ story from his conversation with Jay on August 20, 2022!
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org @vineyardusa

**Brian T. Anderson: Christmas – Discovering The Greatest Gift** Dec 21, 2022
Brian T. Anderson: Christmas – Discovering The Greatest GiftShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our December sermon series with a Christmas message preached by Brian T. Anderson at Vineyard Church North Phoenix in 2021. Brian examines the reasons why the whole world stops what they’re doing on Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of a baby, and shares about God’s Christmas gifts that we receive through his son Jesus Christ: forgiveness, peace, and eternal life.

Brian and Thora Anderson are the founding and Senior Pastors of Vineyard Church North Phoenix located in Phoenix, AZ. Brian and Thora planted VC as a home Bible study with only a few people in September 1985 and have pastored the church ever since.

Brian and Thora have a desire to build a healthy, multi-racial, multi-generational church that is a fully orbed expression of the Kingdom of God on earth! They both especially love to train & equip other pastors & leaders so that they can become all that God has created them to be and do. God has used both Brian and Thora to impart a greater hunger for the Bible, worship, holiness, & renewal to people throughout the world. Over the years, Brian has served Vineyard USA as a board member, regional leader, regional coach, and Vice President.

Brian has a B.S. in Mathematics from Grand Canyon University, and an M.A. in Mathematics from Arizona State University. Brian and Thora have two children, Zoe and Luke, who are both teenagers.
Show Notes:
Vineyard Church North Phoenix
https://vineyardnorthphoenix.com Socials:
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Brian T. Anderson: Christmas – Discovering The Greatest Gift** Dec 21, 2022
Brian T. Anderson: Christmas – Discovering The Greatest GiftShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our December sermon series with a Christmas message preached by Brian T. Anderson at Vineyard Church North Phoenix in 2021. Brian examines the reasons why the whole world stops what they’re doing on Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of a baby, and shares about God’s Christmas gifts that we receive through his son Jesus Christ: forgiveness, peace, and eternal life.

Brian and Thora Anderson are the founding and Senior Pastors of Vineyard Church North Phoenix located in Phoenix, AZ. Brian and Thora planted VC as a home Bible study with only a few people in September 1985 and have pastored the church ever since.

Brian and Thora have a desire to build a healthy, multi-racial, multi-generational church that is a fully orbed expression of the Kingdom of God on earth! They both especially love to train & equip other pastors & leaders so that they can become all that God has created them to be and do. God has used both Brian and Thora to impart a greater hunger for the Bible, worship, holiness, & renewal to people throughout the world. Over the years, Brian has served Vineyard USA as a board member, regional leader, regional coach, and Vice President.

Brian has a B.S. in Mathematics from Grand Canyon University, and an M.A. in Mathematics from Arizona State University. Brian and Thora have two children, Zoe and Luke, who are both teenagers.
Show Notes:
Vineyard Church North Phoenix
https://vineyardnorthphoenix.com Socials:
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Rich Nathan: Is Believing In God Just Wishful Thinking?** Dec 14, 2022
Rich Nathan: Is Believing In God Just Wishful Thinking?Show Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we hear a sermon that Rich Nathan preached at Columbus Vineyard the same week that we recorded his podcast episode back in September. It is an introduction to a series called “Good Question”, which explores some common questions people have about faith and Christianity. In this sermon, Rich offers some clues found in scripture, science, nature, and our moral senses that show us it is more likely than not that God exists.

Rich Nathan is the founding pastor of Vineyard Columbus. Rich was the first Senior Pastor serving from 1987-2020. Prior to becoming senior pastor, Rich taught business law at The Ohio State University for five years.

He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and received his Juris Doctorate with honors from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1980. Rich served on the National Board for Vineyard USA for more than two decades. Rich now serves on the Board of Christian relief agency, Convoy of Hope. He is a popular national and international conference speaker.

Rich co-authored Both And (IVP Books, 2013) with Insoo Kim as well as Empowered Evangelicals (Ampelon Revised 2009) with Ken Wilson. Rich is also the author of Who is My Enemy? Welcoming People the Church Rejects (Zondervan, 2002). He has written numerous articles on leadership in publications such as Leadership Magazine.

Rich was born and raised in New York City. He and his wife, Marlene, have been married for over 40 years. They have two children and six grandchildren.

Show Notes:
Listen to more of Rich’s story from his chat with Jay on October 5, 2022!
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Kukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
https://amzn.to/3iQglt8

The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt
https://amzn.to/3Hvs3Uj

The Atheist’s Guide to Reality by Alex Rosenberg
https://amzn.to/3iPPUUs

Socials:
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Rich Nathan: Is Believing In God Just Wishful Thinking?** Dec 14, 2022
Rich Nathan: Is Believing In God Just Wishful Thinking?Show Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we hear a sermon that Rich Nathan preached at Columbus Vineyard the same week that we recorded his podcast episode back in September. It is an introduction to a series called “Good Question”, which explores some common questions people have about faith and Christianity. In this sermon, Rich offers some clues found in scripture, science, nature, and our moral senses that show us it is more likely than not that God exists.

Rich Nathan is the founding pastor of Vineyard Columbus. Rich was the first Senior Pastor serving from 1987-2020. Prior to becoming senior pastor, Rich taught business law at The Ohio State University for five years.

He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and received his Juris Doctorate with honors from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1980. Rich served on the National Board for Vineyard USA for more than two decades. Rich now serves on the Board of Christian relief agency, Convoy of Hope. He is a popular national and international conference speaker.

Rich co-authored Both And (IVP Books, 2013) with Insoo Kim as well as Empowered Evangelicals (Ampelon Revised 2009) with Ken Wilson. Rich is also the author of Who is My Enemy? Welcoming People the Church Rejects (Zondervan, 2002). He has written numerous articles on leadership in publications such as Leadership Magazine.

Rich was born and raised in New York City. He and his wife, Marlene, have been married for over 40 years. They have two children and six grandchildren.

Show Notes:
Listen to more of Rich’s story from his chat with Jay on October 5, 2022!
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Kukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
https://amzn.to/3iQglt8

The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt
https://amzn.to/3Hvs3Uj

The Atheist’s Guide to Reality by Alex Rosenberg
https://amzn.to/3iPPUUs

Socials:
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Eleanor Mumford: Live from Alpha Conference** Dec 07, 2022
Eleanor Mumford: Live from Alpha ConferenceShow Podcast Information
As we close out the first season of the We Are Vineyard podcast, Jay has chosen some sermons that he felt captured the heart of “Gospel and Proclamation.” First up is a sermon Ele Mumford preached at the Alpha Conference in 2018, filled with stories of faithfulness in responding to the Holy Spirit. Ele reminds us that we are only asked to come alongside what the Holy Spirit is already doing in people, and that it is Jesus who brings people to faith. The Holy Spirit gives us the power of God to work in the mission of God, and we can’t do what we’re called to do without the power, infilling, and inspiration of the Holy Spirit!

Eleanor married John Mumford in 1978 after meeting at University. They trained together under John Wimber in California, before starting the first Vineyard church in Europe in 1987 (SW London Vineyard). In 2008 they handed over the leadership of that church to concentrate more on the Vineyard movement, both nationally and internationally, then in 2015 they transitioned the leadership of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. Together they now focus on helping facilitate the growth of the Vineyard internationally and speaking around the world.

Show Notes:
Listen to more of Eleanor’s story from her chat with Jay on October 26, 2022!
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Socials:
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Eleanor Mumford: Live from Alpha Conference** Dec 07, 2022
Eleanor Mumford: Live from Alpha ConferenceShow Podcast Information
As we close out the first season of the We Are Vineyard podcast, Jay has chosen some sermons that he felt captured the heart of “Gospel and Proclamation.” First up is a sermon Ele Mumford preached at the Alpha Conference in 2018, filled with stories of faithfulness in responding to the Holy Spirit. Ele reminds us that we are only asked to come alongside what the Holy Spirit is already doing in people, and that it is Jesus who brings people to faith. The Holy Spirit gives us the power of God to work in the mission of God, and we can’t do what we’re called to do without the power, infilling, and inspiration of the Holy Spirit!

Eleanor married John Mumford in 1978 after meeting at University. They trained together under John Wimber in California, before starting the first Vineyard church in Europe in 1987 (SW London Vineyard). In 2008 they handed over the leadership of that church to concentrate more on the Vineyard movement, both nationally and internationally, then in 2015 they transitioned the leadership of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. Together they now focus on helping facilitate the growth of the Vineyard internationally and speaking around the world.

Show Notes:
Listen to more of Eleanor’s story from her chat with Jay on October 26, 2022!
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Socials:
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Matthew Bates: The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News About Jesus Christ the King** Nov 30, 2022
Matthew Bates: The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News About Jesus Christ the KingShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Matthew Bates about growing up in a forestry family, the quiet faith of his mother, and the people who invested in his early life. Matthew talks about transitioning from a physics degree to theology, how he found himself studying greek simply out of personal interest, and the writers and theologians who shaped his questions and perspective on Jesus and scripture. He gives a summation of the key themes in his writing and shares the components of his books about which he receives positive feedback, and those which receive the most pushback. Finally, Matthew describes some ways a congregation might benefit from reversing the gospel presentation, and why this choice is more than just semantics.

Matthew W. Bates (Ph.D., Notre Dame) is Professor of Theology at Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois. Bates is a Protestant who enjoys the challenge of teaching in a Catholic context. His books include Gospel Allegiance (Brazos, 2019) the award-winning Salvation by Allegiance Alone (Baker Academic, 2017), The Birth of the Trinity (Oxford University Press, 2015), and The Hermeneutics of the Apostolic Proclamation (Baylor University Press, 2012). He also co-founded and co-hosts the popular OnScript podcast.

After completing a B.S. in physics from Whitworth University (1999), Bates began a career in electrical engineering. His life took a swerve when he enrolled in a biblical studies program at Regent College in Vancouver, B.C. (M.C.S., 2004, The Biblical Studies Prize). In 2005 Bates began PhD studies in theology at the University of Notre Dame, specializing in Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity (CJA). Upon graduation (2010) he was named the winner of the Shaheen Award in the humanities, the top graduation prize at Notre Dame, competitive across all disciplines. In 2011 Bates accepted his current academic post.

Bates enjoys hiking, baseball, and chasing around his seven children.

Show Notes:
The Gospel Precisely by Matthew Bates
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for November

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn

How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart

The Emergence Of Sin by Matthew Croasmun

The Challenge Of Jesus by N.T. Wright

The New Testament And The People Of God by N.T. Wright

Why The Gospel?: Living the Good News of King Jesus with Purpose by Matthew Bates
Coming in May!

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa
Matthew’s Twitter: @MatthewWBates

**Matthew Bates: The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News About Jesus Christ the King** Nov 30, 2022
Matthew Bates: The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News About Jesus Christ the KingShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Matthew Bates about growing up in a forestry family, the quiet faith of his mother, and the people who invested in his early life. Matthew talks about transitioning from a physics degree to theology, how he found himself studying greek simply out of personal interest, and the writers and theologians who shaped his questions and perspective on Jesus and scripture. He gives a summation of the key themes in his writing and shares the components of his books about which he receives positive feedback, and those which receive the most pushback. Finally, Matthew describes some ways a congregation might benefit from reversing the gospel presentation, and why this choice is more than just semantics.

Matthew W. Bates (Ph.D., Notre Dame) is Professor of Theology at Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois. Bates is a Protestant who enjoys the challenge of teaching in a Catholic context. His books include Gospel Allegiance (Brazos, 2019) the award-winning Salvation by Allegiance Alone (Baker Academic, 2017), The Birth of the Trinity (Oxford University Press, 2015), and The Hermeneutics of the Apostolic Proclamation (Baylor University Press, 2012). He also co-founded and co-hosts the popular OnScript podcast.

After completing a B.S. in physics from Whitworth University (1999), Bates began a career in electrical engineering. His life took a swerve when he enrolled in a biblical studies program at Regent College in Vancouver, B.C. (M.C.S., 2004, The Biblical Studies Prize). In 2005 Bates began PhD studies in theology at the University of Notre Dame, specializing in Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity (CJA). Upon graduation (2010) he was named the winner of the Shaheen Award in the humanities, the top graduation prize at Notre Dame, competitive across all disciplines. In 2011 Bates accepted his current academic post.

Bates enjoys hiking, baseball, and chasing around his seven children.

Show Notes:
The Gospel Precisely by Matthew Bates
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for November

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn

How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart

The Emergence Of Sin by Matthew Croasmun

The Challenge Of Jesus by N.T. Wright

The New Testament And The People Of God by N.T. Wright

Why The Gospel?: Living the Good News of King Jesus with Purpose by Matthew Bates
Coming in May!

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa
Matthew’s Twitter: @MatthewWBates

**Dr. Matt Croasmun: Following Jesus Brings More Questions AND More Assurance** Nov 23, 2022
Dr. Matt Croasmun: Following Jesus Brings More Questions AND More AssuranceShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Matt Croasmun about growing up in the Evangelical Covenant Church, and how getting involved with Intervarsity sparked his interest and love of scripture and ministry and tied him to a local church where he encountered the Living God. Matt shares about the new questions and new assurances he gathers as he deepens in relationship with Jesus and scripture, and why he believes questions are healthy, biblical, and the key to relationship.

Matt Croasmun is Associate Research Scholar and director of the Life Worth Living program at the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School and lecturer of Humanities at Yale University. He also serves as faith initiative director at the Grace Farms Foundation and as a pastor at the Elm City Vineyard Church, which he helped plant in 2007 and where he served as lead pastor for six years. He is author of The Body of Sin: The Cosmic Tyrant in Romans (2017), Let Me Ask You a Question: Conversations with Jesus (2018), For the Life of the World: Theological that Makes a Difference with Miroslav Volf (2019), and The Hunger for Home: Food and Meals in the Gospel of Luke with Miroslav Volf (2022). Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most with Miroslav Volf and Ryan McAnnally-Linz is forthcoming in March 2023.

Show Notes:
The Gospel Precisely by Matthew Bates
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for November
https://amzn.to/3WJsL5J

Free of Charge by Miroslav Volf
https://amzn.to/3Ev0uHB

The Hunger For Home by Matthew Croasmun and Miroslav Volf
https://amzn.to/3EQxj2b

Let Me Ask You A Question by Matthew Croasmun
https://amzn.to/3V22bmS
Life Worth Living by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun and Ryan McAnnally-Linz
Coming March 2023
https://amzn.to/3GCXzzm

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa
Matt’s Twitter: @mattcroasmun

**Dr. Matt Croasmun: Following Jesus Brings More Questions AND More Assurance** Nov 23, 2022
Dr. Matt Croasmun: Following Jesus Brings More Questions AND More AssuranceShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Matt Croasmun about growing up in the Evangelical Covenant Church, and how getting involved with Intervarsity sparked his interest and love of scripture and ministry and tied him to a local church where he encountered the Living God. Matt shares about the new questions and new assurances he gathers as he deepens in relationship with Jesus and scripture, and why he believes questions are healthy, biblical, and the key to relationship.

Matt Croasmun is Associate Research Scholar and director of the Life Worth Living program at the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School and lecturer of Humanities at Yale University. He also serves as faith initiative director at the Grace Farms Foundation and as a pastor at the Elm City Vineyard Church, which he helped plant in 2007 and where he served as lead pastor for six years. He is author of The Body of Sin: The Cosmic Tyrant in Romans (2017), Let Me Ask You a Question: Conversations with Jesus (2018), For the Life of the World: Theological that Makes a Difference with Miroslav Volf (2019), and The Hunger for Home: Food and Meals in the Gospel of Luke with Miroslav Volf (2022). Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most with Miroslav Volf and Ryan McAnnally-Linz is forthcoming in March 2023.

Show Notes:
The Gospel Precisely by Matthew Bates
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for November
https://amzn.to/3WJsL5J

Free of Charge by Miroslav Volf
https://amzn.to/3Ev0uHB

The Hunger For Home by Matthew Croasmun and Miroslav Volf
https://amzn.to/3EQxj2b

Let Me Ask You A Question by Matthew Croasmun
https://amzn.to/3V22bmS
Life Worth Living by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun and Ryan McAnnally-Linz
Coming March 2023
https://amzn.to/3GCXzzm

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa
Matt’s Twitter: @mattcroasmun

**Kevin Fischer: The Value Of One More** Nov 16, 2022
Kevin Fischer: The Value Of One MoreShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Kevin Fischer about growing up on a dairy farm, how an encounter with the Holy Spirit changed his family, and his experience being discipled by his college chaplain. Kevin shares about going from life in rural Green Bay and college in Iowa to teaching at an inner city school in Miami, and the culture shock of finding himself as the only white person at the school. He also talks about giving up his career as a teacher to follow a clear word from the Lord about becoming a Vineyard pastor, and the sacrifices and conscious choices he made to make the church more accessible to unchurched people. Finally, Kevin explains some simple evangelism tips that allow you to partner with what Jesus might be doing in people without being weird.

Kevin Fischer serves as lead pastor of Miami Vineyard Community Church, an outward-focused, multi-cultural church that every year experiences hundreds of people making first time decisions for Christ. His passion is to see every person experience the life-changing power of Jesus and grow to become everything God designed them to be.

Kevin and Debbie have five kids and too many cats and is a Die-Hard Packer Fan. In addition to serving his local church, Kevin also serves on a Regional Leadership Team for Vineyard USA overseeing churches in the Gulf Coast Region.

Show Notes:
The Gospel Precisely by Matthew Bates
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for November
https://amzn.to/3WJsL5J

Rich Nathan: Evangelism & Social Justice – We Need Both Wings Of The Plane
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Kevin Fischer: The Value Of One More** Nov 16, 2022
Kevin Fischer: The Value Of One MoreShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Kevin Fischer about growing up on a dairy farm, how an encounter with the Holy Spirit changed his family, and his experience being discipled by his college chaplain. Kevin shares about going from life in rural Green Bay and college in Iowa to teaching at an inner city school in Miami, and the culture shock of finding himself as the only white person at the school. He also talks about giving up his career as a teacher to follow a clear word from the Lord about becoming a Vineyard pastor, and the sacrifices and conscious choices he made to make the church more accessible to unchurched people. Finally, Kevin explains some simple evangelism tips that allow you to partner with what Jesus might be doing in people without being weird.

Kevin Fischer serves as lead pastor of Miami Vineyard Community Church, an outward-focused, multi-cultural church that every year experiences hundreds of people making first time decisions for Christ. His passion is to see every person experience the life-changing power of Jesus and grow to become everything God designed them to be.

Kevin and Debbie have five kids and too many cats and is a Die-Hard Packer Fan. In addition to serving his local church, Kevin also serves on a Regional Leadership Team for Vineyard USA overseeing churches in the Gulf Coast Region.

Show Notes:
The Gospel Precisely by Matthew Bates
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for November
https://amzn.to/3WJsL5J

Rich Nathan: Evangelism & Social Justice – We Need Both Wings Of The Plane
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Nicole Dill: Walking Out Your Calling In The Church AND The Marketplace** Nov 09, 2022
Nicole Dill: Walking Out Your Calling In The Church AND The MarketplaceShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Nicole Dill about being born into a party, reading in the corners of bars and clubs where her dad played music, and how her life as a spiritually-seeking preteen eventually led her to a defining encounter with the Holy Spirit. Nicole shares about learning to trust the Lord to guide the expression her calling takes in different seasons of life, and the way all of her different experiences and roles are being utilized in her current position as the Communications Director for Vineyard USA. They discuss the discipline and gift of anchoring into community, the value in bringing exactly who you are to your local church, and the joy of being a conduit and a resource for the kingdom of God.

Nicole Dill is the Communications Director for Vineyard USA. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where she came to faith as a teenager, and quickly found a church family at Vineyard Columbus. In 2002, she moved to Colorado to help plant the Arvada Vineyard, and helped lead this growing church plant while finishing her degree in Photography at the Art Institute of Colorado. In 2008, Nicole planted and pastored the first multisite church for the Mile High Vineyard in downtown Denver with a team from the Arvada Vineyard. After several years of pastoring there she handed the site off to another pastor and helped several other Vineyard church plants and established churches in the Denver area.

Nicole has also worked extensively outside the church leading creative teams at Anthropologie as a store designer, as Chief Operations Officer for TEDxMileHigh, the largest TEDx in North America, and for the White House as an Advance Associate for the President. She consults many growing organizations around their creative, operations, and HR needs in the nonprofit and entrepreneurial sectors.

Nicole lives in Denver with her husband Jason, and two daughters, Vera (7) and Rosalie (6) and attends the East Denver Vineyard.

Show Notes:
The Gospel Precisely by Matthew Bates
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for November
https://amzn.to/3WJsL5J

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Nicole Dill: Walking Out Your Calling In The Church AND The Marketplace** Nov 09, 2022
Nicole Dill: Walking Out Your Calling In The Church AND The MarketplaceShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Nicole Dill about being born into a party, reading in the corners of bars and clubs where her dad played music, and how her life as a spiritually-seeking preteen eventually led her to a defining encounter with the Holy Spirit. Nicole shares about learning to trust the Lord to guide the expression her calling takes in different seasons of life, and the way all of her different experiences and roles are being utilized in her current position as the Communications Director for Vineyard USA. They discuss the discipline and gift of anchoring into community, the value in bringing exactly who you are to your local church, and the joy of being a conduit and a resource for the kingdom of God.

Nicole Dill is the Communications Director for Vineyard USA. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where she came to faith as a teenager, and quickly found a church family at Vineyard Columbus. In 2002, she moved to Colorado to help plant the Arvada Vineyard, and helped lead this growing church plant while finishing her degree in Photography at the Art Institute of Colorado. In 2008, Nicole planted and pastored the first multisite church for the Mile High Vineyard in downtown Denver with a team from the Arvada Vineyard. After several years of pastoring there she handed the site off to another pastor and helped several other Vineyard church plants and established churches in the Denver area.

Nicole has also worked extensively outside the church leading creative teams at Anthropologie as a store designer, as Chief Operations Officer for TEDxMileHigh, the largest TEDx in North America, and for the White House as an Advance Associate for the President. She consults many growing organizations around their creative, operations, and HR needs in the nonprofit and entrepreneurial sectors.

Nicole lives in Denver with her husband Jason, and two daughters, Vera (7) and Rosalie (6) and attends the East Denver Vineyard.

Show Notes:
The Gospel Precisely by Matthew Bates
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for November
https://amzn.to/3WJsL5J

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Todd Proctor: Going At The Pace Of People And Bringing Them With You** Nov 02, 2022
Todd Proctor: Going At The Pace Of People And Bringing Them With YouShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Todd Proctor about the shaping effects of worship on his life, how the changing worship culture intersected with his discovery of the Vineyard, and his first experience with prophetic prayer ministry. Todd shares about the mentoring he received from Don Williams, and his belief that impactful relational moments are key for investing in the upcoming generation of leaders. Jay and Todd talk about their shared love of Alpha, some interesting things Todd is noticing happening through the ministry right now, and the surprising community impacts that churches are seeing as Alpha becomes part of their church culture.

As Executive Vice President of Strategic Church Engagement, Todd Proctor has served on Alpha USA’s leadership team for seven years. He is passionate about creating experiences and facilitating conversations that help key leaders reposition their communities for evangelistic impact in an increasingly post-Christian reality.

Prior to joining Alpha, Todd founded Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, CA, where he served for 15 years as Lead Pastor. He experienced Alpha’s impact firsthand, as Rockharbor became a pioneering hub church for the organization in the Southern California region. Todd watched as Alpha created a safe space for members to openly discuss matters of faith, as well address needed cultural shifts in the church in areas such as hospitality, relational evangelism and dependence on the Holy Spirit.

A natural networker, Todd has had the opportunity to build bridges with leaders and communities across the nation. In collaboration with the Exponential Conference, Todd co-authored the book, “Empowered,” which offers pastoral perspectives on life and leadership in the Spirit. Todd received a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Biola University, where he met his wife, Lisa. They have been married for almost 30 years, and have four children.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Alpha Booklet “Why Jesus” by Nicky Gumbel
https://bit.ly/3MlFmHD

Alpha
https://alphausa.org

Socials:
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Todd Proctor: Going At The Pace Of People And Bringing Them With You** Nov 02, 2022
Todd Proctor: Going At The Pace Of People And Bringing Them With YouShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Todd Proctor about the shaping effects of worship on his life, how the changing worship culture intersected with his discovery of the Vineyard, and his first experience with prophetic prayer ministry. Todd shares about the mentoring he received from Don Williams, and his belief that impactful relational moments are key for investing in the upcoming generation of leaders. Jay and Todd talk about their shared love of Alpha, some interesting things Todd is noticing happening through the ministry right now, and the surprising community impacts that churches are seeing as Alpha becomes part of their church culture.

As Executive Vice President of Strategic Church Engagement, Todd Proctor has served on Alpha USA’s leadership team for seven years. He is passionate about creating experiences and facilitating conversations that help key leaders reposition their communities for evangelistic impact in an increasingly post-Christian reality.

Prior to joining Alpha, Todd founded Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, CA, where he served for 15 years as Lead Pastor. He experienced Alpha’s impact firsthand, as Rockharbor became a pioneering hub church for the organization in the Southern California region. Todd watched as Alpha created a safe space for members to openly discuss matters of faith, as well address needed cultural shifts in the church in areas such as hospitality, relational evangelism and dependence on the Holy Spirit.

A natural networker, Todd has had the opportunity to build bridges with leaders and communities across the nation. In collaboration with the Exponential Conference, Todd co-authored the book, “Empowered,” which offers pastoral perspectives on life and leadership in the Spirit. Todd received a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Biola University, where he met his wife, Lisa. They have been married for almost 30 years, and have four children.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Alpha Booklet “Why Jesus” by Nicky Gumbel
https://bit.ly/3MlFmHD

Alpha
https://alphausa.org

Socials:
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Eleanor Mumford: Steeped In The Word and Filled With The Spirit** Oct 26, 2022
Eleanor Mumford: Steeped In The Word and Filled With The SpiritShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Eleanor Mumford about the steady investment of her college roommate’s prayers in her life that eventually led her to Jesus, and the practices in her young adult life that established her love of the Bible. Eleanor talks about becoming confirmed in the Anglican Church, the entrance of the Holy Spirit into their lives, and meeting John Wimber, learning that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is for everyone, all the time. Finally, Eleanor shares the story of persevering in confirming their call from the Lord to plant a Vineyard in the UK, and their process of submitting to authority in waiting for the blessing from Vineyard elders.

Eleanor married John in 1978 after meeting at University. They trained together under John Wimber in California, before starting the first Vineyard church in Europe in 1987 (SW London Vineyard). In 2008 they handed over the leadership of that church to concentrate more on the Vineyard movement, both nationally and internationally, then in 2015 they transitioned the leadership of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. Together they now focus on helping facilitate the grow of the Vineyard internationally and speaking around the world.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for October
Alpha Booklet “Why Jesus” by Nicky Gumbel
https://bit.ly/3MlFmHD

Socials:
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Eleanor Mumford: Steeped In The Word and Filled With The Spirit** Oct 26, 2022
Eleanor Mumford: Steeped In The Word and Filled With The SpiritShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay chats with Eleanor Mumford about the steady investment of her college roommate’s prayers in her life that eventually led her to Jesus, and the practices in her young adult life that established her love of the Bible. Eleanor talks about becoming confirmed in the Anglican Church, the entrance of the Holy Spirit into their lives, and meeting John Wimber, learning that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is for everyone, all the time. Finally, Eleanor shares the story of persevering in confirming their call from the Lord to plant a Vineyard in the UK, and their process of submitting to authority in waiting for the blessing from Vineyard elders.

Eleanor married John in 1978 after meeting at University. They trained together under John Wimber in California, before starting the first Vineyard church in Europe in 1987 (SW London Vineyard). In 2008 they handed over the leadership of that church to concentrate more on the Vineyard movement, both nationally and internationally, then in 2015 they transitioned the leadership of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. Together they now focus on helping facilitate the grow of the Vineyard internationally and speaking around the world.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for October
Alpha Booklet “Why Jesus” by Nicky Gumbel
https://bit.ly/3MlFmHD

Socials:
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Christian Weber: Vineyard Events – Embracing Behind The Scenes Ministry** Oct 19, 2022
Christian Weber: Vineyard Events – Embracing Behind The Scenes MinistryShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Christian Weber about accepting Jesus into her heart at an AG church as a child, the freedom she felt when she walked into a youth group at the Sugar Land Vineyard, and the deep, lasting relationships she developed in that youth group. Christian shares about how she found herself planning events in the nonprofit sector as a teenager, and some of the things the Lord has spoken to her about a call to administration as a life of ministry. They discuss the importance of church staffs pursuing training in team dynamics and emotional awareness, and drop some Easter eggs about the 2023 National Conference coming up next summer in Colorado.

Christian Weber is the Events Director and Executive Admin for the National Director.
She grew up in the Houston area and started attending the Sugar Land Vineyard church as a teenager, where she first heard the phrases “the now and not yet” and “kingdom theology.”. Through her involvement in that youth group, the Holy Spirit captured her heart and she knew she found a home in the Vineyard.

In 2005, Christian began working for Bert Waggoner, National Director for Vineyard USA at the time, as Events Director and Exec Admin, and she has continued to serve in this role for Phil Strout’s tenure as National Director through to today. Jesus has given her a heart for the Vineyard and the pastors and leaders she gets to serve.
Christian and her husband, Ben, met and married at the Sugar Land Vineyard where he was on staff as the Youth Pastor for about 8 years before becoming an attorney. They have three awesome children, Chloe, Atticus, and Ivy. When they aren’t acting as a car service for said kids, they really enjoy concerts and great food!

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Alpha Booklet “Why Jesus” by Nicky Gumbel
https://bit.ly/3MlFmHD

Emotionally Focused
https://www.emotionallyfocused.org

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni
https://amzn.to/3Tn1UK7

The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business by Patrick Lencioni
https://amzn.to/3rVnbPp

Andy Stanley: Trust Vs. Suspicion podcast
https://andystanley.com/podcast/trust-vs-suspicion/

Emotionally Healthy Discipleship: Moving from Shallow Christianity to Deep Discipleship by Peter Scazzero
https://amzn.to/3evEeV6

The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team and the World by Peter Scazzero
https://amzn.to/3eC9W2X

Socials:
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Christian Weber: Vineyard Events – Embracing Behind The Scenes Ministry** Oct 19, 2022
Christian Weber: Vineyard Events – Embracing Behind The Scenes MinistryShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Christian Weber about accepting Jesus into her heart at an AG church as a child, the freedom she felt when she walked into a youth group at the Sugar Land Vineyard, and the deep, lasting relationships she developed in that youth group. Christian shares about how she found herself planning events in the nonprofit sector as a teenager, and some of the things the Lord has spoken to her about a call to administration as a life of ministry. They discuss the importance of church staffs pursuing training in team dynamics and emotional awareness, and drop some Easter eggs about the 2023 National Conference coming up next summer in Colorado.

Christian Weber is the Events Director and Executive Admin for the National Director.
She grew up in the Houston area and started attending the Sugar Land Vineyard church as a teenager, where she first heard the phrases “the now and not yet” and “kingdom theology.”. Through her involvement in that youth group, the Holy Spirit captured her heart and she knew she found a home in the Vineyard.

In 2005, Christian began working for Bert Waggoner, National Director for Vineyard USA at the time, as Events Director and Exec Admin, and she has continued to serve in this role for Phil Strout’s tenure as National Director through to today. Jesus has given her a heart for the Vineyard and the pastors and leaders she gets to serve.
Christian and her husband, Ben, met and married at the Sugar Land Vineyard where he was on staff as the Youth Pastor for about 8 years before becoming an attorney. They have three awesome children, Chloe, Atticus, and Ivy. When they aren’t acting as a car service for said kids, they really enjoy concerts and great food!

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Alpha Booklet “Why Jesus” by Nicky Gumbel
https://bit.ly/3MlFmHD

Emotionally Focused
https://www.emotionallyfocused.org

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni
https://amzn.to/3Tn1UK7

The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business by Patrick Lencioni
https://amzn.to/3rVnbPp

Andy Stanley: Trust Vs. Suspicion podcast
https://andystanley.com/podcast/trust-vs-suspicion/

Emotionally Healthy Discipleship: Moving from Shallow Christianity to Deep Discipleship by Peter Scazzero
https://amzn.to/3evEeV6

The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team and the World by Peter Scazzero
https://amzn.to/3eC9W2X

Socials:
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Clay Harrington: The Ongoing Practice Of Risk Taking In Evangelism** Oct 12, 2022
Clay Harrington: The Ongoing Practice Of Risk Taking In EvangelismShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Clay Harrington about being raised as a military kid in an international community, the culture shock he experienced upon returning to the US as a teenager, and the faithfulness of his mother’s prayers for him. Clay shares about the slow conviction of the Lord in his life that led him to repentance, his work with at-risk youth, the holy dissatisfaction he felt in evangelism efforts ,and how his heart was ignited by the teachings of John Wimber. Jay and Clay talk about the crucial role of celebrating risk and failure in evangelism, and how the Sunday experience is practice compared to how we show up in our neighborhoods.

At an early age, Clay Harrington was taught timeless truths about God by his mother. However, during his teenage years, he turned away from God to live a life of sin. It wasn’t until the age of 30 that he would turn from a sinful lifestyle to a life sold-out for Christ. Since his born-again experience, Clay has experienced a number of radical encounters with the Father and made it his life’s mission to help the Church realize they are new creations and how to live alive to God. Today, Clay is committed to proclaiming freedom to captives, healing the sick, equipping the saints to live naturally supernatural lives, and inspiring the church to live radically for Jesus.

Clay is married to his wife, Regina, and they are blessed with two sets of boy/girl twins. Clay and his family reside in OH, where he works as the Senior Director of Breakthrough Ministry at Vineyard Cincinnati Church in Springdale, OH.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Alpha Booklet “Why Jesus” by Nicky Gumbel
https://bit.ly/3MlFmHD

Clay’s website
https://www.clayofgod.com

Socials:
Facebook & Instagram: @ClayofGod77
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Clay Harrington: The Ongoing Practice Of Risk Taking In Evangelism** Oct 12, 2022
Clay Harrington: The Ongoing Practice Of Risk Taking In EvangelismShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Clay Harrington about being raised as a military kid in an international community, the culture shock he experienced upon returning to the US as a teenager, and the faithfulness of his mother’s prayers for him. Clay shares about the slow conviction of the Lord in his life that led him to repentance, his work with at-risk youth, the holy dissatisfaction he felt in evangelism efforts ,and how his heart was ignited by the teachings of John Wimber. Jay and Clay talk about the crucial role of celebrating risk and failure in evangelism, and how the Sunday experience is practice compared to how we show up in our neighborhoods.

At an early age, Clay Harrington was taught timeless truths about God by his mother. However, during his teenage years, he turned away from God to live a life of sin. It wasn’t until the age of 30 that he would turn from a sinful lifestyle to a life sold-out for Christ. Since his born-again experience, Clay has experienced a number of radical encounters with the Father and made it his life’s mission to help the Church realize they are new creations and how to live alive to God. Today, Clay is committed to proclaiming freedom to captives, healing the sick, equipping the saints to live naturally supernatural lives, and inspiring the church to live radically for Jesus.

Clay is married to his wife, Regina, and they are blessed with two sets of boy/girl twins. Clay and his family reside in OH, where he works as the Senior Director of Breakthrough Ministry at Vineyard Cincinnati Church in Springdale, OH.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Alpha Booklet “Why Jesus” by Nicky Gumbel
https://bit.ly/3MlFmHD

Clay’s website
https://www.clayofgod.com

Socials:
Facebook & Instagram: @ClayofGod77
@vineyardusa
Vineyardusa.org

**Rich Nathan: Evangelism and Social Justice – We Need Both Wings Of The Plane** Oct 05, 2022
Rich Nathan: Evangelism and Social Justice – We Need Both Wings Of The PlaneShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Rich Nathan about growing up in a completely secular environment, and how chasing his wife in college led him to an encounter with the Holy Spirit that radically changed the course of his life. They also talk through some practical advice for offering a salvation call during a church service, the benefits of making it a specific opportunity separate from the ministry call, and the danger of making assumptions about the spiritual status of people in your congregation.

Rich Nathan is the founding pastor of Vineyard Columbus. Rich was the first Senior Pastor serving from 1987-2020. Prior to becoming senior pastor, Rich taught business law at The Ohio State University for five years.

He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and received his Juris Doctorate with honors from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1980. Rich served on the National Board for Vineyard USA for more than two decades. Rich now serves on the Board of Christian relief agency, Convoy of Hope. He is a popular national and international conference speaker.

Rich co-authored Both And (IVP Books, 2013) with Insoo Kim as well as Empowered Evangelicals (Ampelon Revised 2009) with Ken Wilson. Rich is also the author of Who is My Enemy? Welcoming People the Church Rejects (Zondervan, 2002). He has written numerous articles on leadership in publications such as Leadership Magazine.

Rich was born and raised in New York City. He and his wife, Marlene, have been married for over 40 years. They have two children and six grandchildren.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Alpha Booklet “Why Jesus” by Nicky Gumbel
https://bit.ly/3MlFmHD

Vineyard USA National Conference // The Way On
Gospel of the Kingdom with speakers Rich Nathan & Julia Pickerill
https://youtu.be/ztfcglrpYcY

Rich’s Website
https://www.richnathan.org

Vineyard Columbus
https://vineyardcolumbus.org

Socials:
@vineyardusa
vineyards.org

**Rich Nathan: Evangelism and Social Justice – We Need Both Wings Of The Plane** Oct 05, 2022
Rich Nathan: Evangelism and Social Justice – We Need Both Wings Of The PlaneShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Rich Nathan about growing up in a completely secular environment, and how chasing his wife in college led him to an encounter with the Holy Spirit that radically changed the course of his life. They also talk through some practical advice for offering a salvation call during a church service, the benefits of making it a specific opportunity separate from the ministry call, and the danger of making assumptions about the spiritual status of people in your congregation.

Rich Nathan is the founding pastor of Vineyard Columbus. Rich was the first Senior Pastor serving from 1987-2020. Prior to becoming senior pastor, Rich taught business law at The Ohio State University for five years.

He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and received his Juris Doctorate with honors from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1980. Rich served on the National Board for Vineyard USA for more than two decades. Rich now serves on the Board of Christian relief agency, Convoy of Hope. He is a popular national and international conference speaker.

Rich co-authored Both And (IVP Books, 2013) with Insoo Kim as well as Empowered Evangelicals (Ampelon Revised 2009) with Ken Wilson. Rich is also the author of Who is My Enemy? Welcoming People the Church Rejects (Zondervan, 2002). He has written numerous articles on leadership in publications such as Leadership Magazine.

Rich was born and raised in New York City. He and his wife, Marlene, have been married for over 40 years. They have two children and six grandchildren.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Alpha Booklet “Why Jesus” by Nicky Gumbel
https://bit.ly/3MlFmHD

Vineyard USA National Conference // The Way On
Gospel of the Kingdom with speakers Rich Nathan & Julia Pickerill
https://youtu.be/ztfcglrpYcY

Rich’s Website
https://www.richnathan.org

Vineyard Columbus
https://vineyardcolumbus.org

Socials:
@vineyardusa
vineyards.org

**Soong-Chan Rah: Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times** Sep 28, 2022
Soong-Chan Rah: Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled TimesShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Soong-Chan Rah about his experience growing up in a poor, immigrant family and the cultural divides that existed in his neighborhood despite the many commonalities. He also describes the contrasting freedom, care and dignity his family experienced in their local immigrant church. Jay and Soong-Chan discuss whether or not multi-ethnicity should be the goal of every church, and the incredible rewards Soong-Chan found through his intentional pursuit of mentoring from the African-American pastors in his area. Finally, Soong-Chan shares what he learned through his ongoing practice of lament, and the opportunity the church has been afforded by the disruption of COVID to ask God what we have to lament, and what the church might pursue if we renounced exceptionalism, triumphalism and our assumptions of greatness.

Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah is Robert B. Munger Professor of Evangelism at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of The Next Evangelicalism (IVP Books, 2009); Many Colors (Moody, 2010); Prophetic Lament (IVP Books, 2015); co-author of Forgive Us (Zondervan, 2014); Return to Justice (Brazos, 2016); and Unsettling Truths (IVP Books, 2019).

Soong-Chan received his B.A. from Columbia University; his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; his Th.M. from Harvard University; his D.Min. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and his Th.D. from Duke University.

Rah is formerly the founding Senior Pastor of Cambridge Community Fellowship Church (CCFC), a multi-ethnic church living out the values of racial reconciliation and social justice in the urban context. He has previously served on the boards of World Vision, Sojourners and the Christian Community Development Association. He has extensive experience in cross-cultural preaching as well as on numerous college campuses.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Prophetic Lament by Soong-Chan Rah
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Register for the Vineyard AAPI Association Summit
with special guest speaker Soong-Chan Rah
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/asian-american-pacific-islander-association/

Soong-Chan Rah’s website
http://www.profrah.com

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Soong-Chan Rah: Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times** Sep 28, 2022
Soong-Chan Rah: Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled TimesShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Soong-Chan Rah about his experience growing up in a poor, immigrant family and the cultural divides that existed in his neighborhood despite the many commonalities. He also describes the contrasting freedom, care and dignity his family experienced in their local immigrant church. Jay and Soong-Chan discuss whether or not multi-ethnicity should be the goal of every church, and the incredible rewards Soong-Chan found through his intentional pursuit of mentoring from the African-American pastors in his area. Finally, Soong-Chan shares what he learned through his ongoing practice of lament, and the opportunity the church has been afforded by the disruption of COVID to ask God what we have to lament, and what the church might pursue if we renounced exceptionalism, triumphalism and our assumptions of greatness.

Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah is Robert B. Munger Professor of Evangelism at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of The Next Evangelicalism (IVP Books, 2009); Many Colors (Moody, 2010); Prophetic Lament (IVP Books, 2015); co-author of Forgive Us (Zondervan, 2014); Return to Justice (Brazos, 2016); and Unsettling Truths (IVP Books, 2019).

Soong-Chan received his B.A. from Columbia University; his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; his Th.M. from Harvard University; his D.Min. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and his Th.D. from Duke University.

Rah is formerly the founding Senior Pastor of Cambridge Community Fellowship Church (CCFC), a multi-ethnic church living out the values of racial reconciliation and social justice in the urban context. He has previously served on the boards of World Vision, Sojourners and the Christian Community Development Association. He has extensive experience in cross-cultural preaching as well as on numerous college campuses.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Prophetic Lament by Soong-Chan Rah
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Register for the Vineyard AAPI Association Summit
with special guest speaker Soong-Chan Rah
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/asian-american-pacific-islander-association/

Soong-Chan Rah’s website
http://www.profrah.com

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Diane Bauman: Value Life – Walking Alongside Women In Crisis** Sep 21, 2022
Diane Bauman: Value Life – Walking Alongside Women In CrisisShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Diane Bauman about her work with people who find themselves in crisis pregnancy situations. Diane shares about navigating the different outcomes of her own unplanned pregnancies as a teenager, how she met Jesus, and her experiences as a ministry leader in the church while carrying a lot of pain and trauma from the losses she endured growing up. Diane recounts the transformational experience of finding forgiveness in a post-abortion support group and shares about the way God is repurposing her story to work with women locally and abroad through Value Life ministry at Vineyard Columbus.

Diane Bauman is the Value Life, Transitions and Orphan Care Ministries Pastor at Vineyard Columbus. After a 20-year corporate career, she came on staff in 1999 as Volunteer Coordinator and leader of the pro-life ministry which later became Value Life. The ministry started in 1993 and has grown under Diane’s leadership into a ministry serving hundreds of women each year. She is passionate about caring for women in unexpected or crisis pregnancies as well as those who have experienced the pain of abortion, miscarriage or early infant death.

Diane experienced an unexpected pregnancy at the age of 15 and found the courage to stay in school and graduate with honors, so she understands firsthand the hardships faced by many of the women the Value Life ministry serves. In addition to her service to women and babies, she loves helping people discover what they are created by God to be, flower gardening, cooking, and reading. Diane and her husband Roy have been married for 46 years, they have 4 adult children, 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Prophetic Lament by Soong-Chan Rah
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Transitions and Value Life at Columbus Vineyard
https://vineyardcolumbus.org/value-life

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Diane Bauman: Value Life – Walking Alongside Women In Crisis** Sep 21, 2022
Diane Bauman: Value Life – Walking Alongside Women In CrisisShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Diane Bauman about her work with people who find themselves in crisis pregnancy situations. Diane shares about navigating the different outcomes of her own unplanned pregnancies as a teenager, how she met Jesus, and her experiences as a ministry leader in the church while carrying a lot of pain and trauma from the losses she endured growing up. Diane recounts the transformational experience of finding forgiveness in a post-abortion support group and shares about the way God is repurposing her story to work with women locally and abroad through Value Life ministry at Vineyard Columbus.

Diane Bauman is the Value Life, Transitions and Orphan Care Ministries Pastor at Vineyard Columbus. After a 20-year corporate career, she came on staff in 1999 as Volunteer Coordinator and leader of the pro-life ministry which later became Value Life. The ministry started in 1993 and has grown under Diane’s leadership into a ministry serving hundreds of women each year. She is passionate about caring for women in unexpected or crisis pregnancies as well as those who have experienced the pain of abortion, miscarriage or early infant death.

Diane experienced an unexpected pregnancy at the age of 15 and found the courage to stay in school and graduate with honors, so she understands firsthand the hardships faced by many of the women the Value Life ministry serves. In addition to her service to women and babies, she loves helping people discover what they are created by God to be, flower gardening, cooking, and reading. Diane and her husband Roy have been married for 46 years, they have 4 adult children, 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Prophetic Lament by Soong-Chan Rah
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Transitions and Value Life at Columbus Vineyard
https://vineyardcolumbus.org/value-life

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Bubba Justice: A New Chapter For Vineyard Missions** Sep 14, 2022
Bubba Justice: A New Chapter For Vineyard MissionsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Bubba Justice about his formational experiences of being raised in poverty by a single mother and visiting his grandmother’s homeless shelter, his first experiences with the Holy Spirit, and how his education in finance turned out to be an asset in ministry. Bubba shares about his goal of planting churches throughout the world that are self-sustaining, and some exciting collaborative opportunities in international missions. Finally, Bubba offers an encouragement to pastors to dream about missional opportunities both “near and far”.

Elgie “Bubba” Justice is the Chief Financial Officer and Missions Coordinator for Vineyard USA. In his capacity as the Missions Coordinator, he gives leadership to VUSA Missions by overseeing mobilization, training, partnership development, and coordinating US activity with Vineyard associations internationally. As CFO, he oversees the financial and human resource systems for the Vineyard Movement in the United States.

Prior to this role, Bubba served as the National Coordinator for Vineyard USA for four years, starting in 2017 under the leadership of Phil Strout. Over the years, Bubba has served in Vineyard Leadership on the Executive Team, Vineyard Resources Board, Vineyard Worship Board, and on the Multiply Vineyard Advisory Team.

After working in the financial world as a C.P.A., a financial manager, and a chief financial officer, Bubba was the senior pastor of the Inverness Vineyard Church (IVC)for 23 years. Before planting IVC, Bubba served in many roles as a volunteer pastor in the Birmingham Vineyard from 1983 until 1993. Some of the ministries Bubba led included youth, children, nursery, intercession, small groups, and ministry team.

Bubba and his wife Melany live in Houston, TX, and have two married daughters and one grandchild.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Prophetic Lament by Soong-Chan Rah
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Compassion International
https://www.compassion.com/

Convoy of Hope
https://convoyofhope.org

Petros Network
https://petrosnetwork.org

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Bubba Justice: A New Chapter For Vineyard Missions** Sep 14, 2022
Bubba Justice: A New Chapter For Vineyard MissionsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Bubba Justice about his formational experiences of being raised in poverty by a single mother and visiting his grandmother’s homeless shelter, his first experiences with the Holy Spirit, and how his education in finance turned out to be an asset in ministry. Bubba shares about his goal of planting churches throughout the world that are self-sustaining, and some exciting collaborative opportunities in international missions. Finally, Bubba offers an encouragement to pastors to dream about missional opportunities both “near and far”.

Elgie “Bubba” Justice is the Chief Financial Officer and Missions Coordinator for Vineyard USA. In his capacity as the Missions Coordinator, he gives leadership to VUSA Missions by overseeing mobilization, training, partnership development, and coordinating US activity with Vineyard associations internationally. As CFO, he oversees the financial and human resource systems for the Vineyard Movement in the United States.

Prior to this role, Bubba served as the National Coordinator for Vineyard USA for four years, starting in 2017 under the leadership of Phil Strout. Over the years, Bubba has served in Vineyard Leadership on the Executive Team, Vineyard Resources Board, Vineyard Worship Board, and on the Multiply Vineyard Advisory Team.

After working in the financial world as a C.P.A., a financial manager, and a chief financial officer, Bubba was the senior pastor of the Inverness Vineyard Church (IVC)for 23 years. Before planting IVC, Bubba served in many roles as a volunteer pastor in the Birmingham Vineyard from 1983 until 1993. Some of the ministries Bubba led included youth, children, nursery, intercession, small groups, and ministry team.

Bubba and his wife Melany live in Houston, TX, and have two married daughters and one grandchild.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Prophetic Lament by Soong-Chan Rah
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Compassion International
https://www.compassion.com/

Convoy of Hope
https://convoyofhope.org

Petros Network
https://petrosnetwork.org

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Ray Maldonado: Embracing A Kingdom AND A Missional View Of Diversity** Sep 07, 2022
Ray Maldonado: Embracing A Kingdom AND A Missional View Of DiversityShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Ray Maldonado about the decades of work he’s invested in advocating for diversity and developing multicultural churches. Ray shares the story of how the Lord reclaimed his marriage, the scripture that turned his heart toward the fringes of his community, his call to ministry, and how he came to study diversity in the Vineyard Movement as a doctoral student. Ray and Jay discuss what they have been gleaning from the Evangelical Covenant Church and the challenges and opportunities a Euro-American, English-dominant church may encounter in moving toward multiculturalism.

Dr. Rafael Maldonado Jr., or “Ray” as he is known to his friends, pastored in Chicago for 29 years in two churches. He is the head Caribbean Missions Coordinator for the Vineyard Movement, and also leads a Partnership for an island in the Caribbean. Besides developing a church planting program, Ray is a Certified Coach and coaches church planters and leaders in the U.S. and Latin America. He and his wife Teresa have five children and eleven grandchildren, live in Lakeland, Florida and are involved in the Lakeland Vineyard. Ray’s heart is to promote the heart of Jesus for the Biblically diverse church that he calls the Transcultural Church. He received his doctoral degree from Bakke Graduate University.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Prophetic Lament by Soong-Chan Rah
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Evangelical Covenant Church- Sankofa
https://covchurch.org/mercy-justice/sankofa/

Socials
Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Ray Maldonado: Embracing A Kingdom AND A Missional View Of Diversity** Sep 07, 2022
Ray Maldonado: Embracing A Kingdom AND A Missional View Of DiversityShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Ray Maldonado about the decades of work he’s invested in advocating for diversity and developing multicultural churches. Ray shares the story of how the Lord reclaimed his marriage, the scripture that turned his heart toward the fringes of his community, his call to ministry, and how he came to study diversity in the Vineyard Movement as a doctoral student. Ray and Jay discuss what they have been gleaning from the Evangelical Covenant Church and the challenges and opportunities a Euro-American, English-dominant church may encounter in moving toward multiculturalism.

Dr. Rafael Maldonado Jr., or “Ray” as he is known to his friends, pastored in Chicago for 29 years in two churches. He is the head Caribbean Missions Coordinator for the Vineyard Movement, and also leads a Partnership for an island in the Caribbean. Besides developing a church planting program, Ray is a Certified Coach and coaches church planters and leaders in the U.S. and Latin America. He and his wife Teresa have five children and eleven grandchildren, live in Lakeland, Florida and are involved in the Lakeland Vineyard. Ray’s heart is to promote the heart of Jesus for the Biblically diverse church that he calls the Transcultural Church. He received his doctoral degree from Bakke Graduate University.

Show Notes:
Vineyard USA suggested reading for September
Prophetic Lament by Soong-Chan Rah
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/

Evangelical Covenant Church- Sankofa
https://covchurch.org/mercy-justice/sankofa/

Socials
Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Justice and the Kingdom of God: Jay Pathak and Josh Williams** Aug 31, 2022
Justice and the Kingdom of God: Jay Pathak and Josh WilliamsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Josh Williams talk through Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for August, “The Gospel With The Poor”, which includes a companion series for kids, as well as a 4-week sermon series. They share thoughts about their favorite quotes, and think through how we can address the issue of justice practically. They then transition to a discussion of how to be of help in your city, and share some excellent suggestions of how to get in touch with the specific issues your city is facing.

Josh Williams is Vineyard USA’s Associate National Director for Evangelism and Justice. Josh grew up in Iowa and in 2004 he headed to the East Coast to study at Yale University in New Haven, CT where he majored in American Studies and Ethnicity, Race and Migration, followed by his entrance to Divinity School and getting plugged into Elm City Vineyard (ECV). During his time at grad school and in the first years of ECV, Josh started several evangelistic prayer groups on Yale’s campus, established an outdoor church for the housed and unhoused, and launched an incarnational inner-city neighborhood ministry that included a sidewalk Sunday school where many kids made first-time commitments for Jesus. In 2011 Josh was ordained as a pastor in the Vineyard and weeks later married his wife Tina (ECV’s Worship Pastor and a regular presence in Vineyard Worship recording projects). In 2014, Josh became ECV’s first full-time Lead Pastor, and he has enjoyed seeing Jesus grow the church in multi-ethnicity, justice, evangelism, spiritual formation, and Holy Spirit ministry. In the Vineyard, Josh has served as an Area Leader and an Executive Team member since 2017. He has also been on the Vineyard Ethnic Diversity task force since 2019. Josh and Tina recently celebrated ten years of marriage and parent two adorable little ones, Zoe and Joy. Their favorite family activities are going to waterfalls and beaches, eating ice cream, and singing loudly together.

Show Notes:
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

Vineyard USA suggested reading for August
https://vineyardusa.org/gospel-with-the-poor/

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Justice and the Kingdom of God: Jay Pathak and Josh Williams** Aug 31, 2022
Justice and the Kingdom of God: Jay Pathak and Josh WilliamsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Josh Williams talk through Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for August, “The Gospel With The Poor”, which includes a companion series for kids, as well as a 4-week sermon series. They share thoughts about their favorite quotes, and think through how we can address the issue of justice practically. They then transition to a discussion of how to be of help in your city, and share some excellent suggestions of how to get in touch with the specific issues your city is facing.

Josh Williams is Vineyard USA’s Associate National Director for Evangelism and Justice. Josh grew up in Iowa and in 2004 he headed to the East Coast to study at Yale University in New Haven, CT where he majored in American Studies and Ethnicity, Race and Migration, followed by his entrance to Divinity School and getting plugged into Elm City Vineyard (ECV). During his time at grad school and in the first years of ECV, Josh started several evangelistic prayer groups on Yale’s campus, established an outdoor church for the housed and unhoused, and launched an incarnational inner-city neighborhood ministry that included a sidewalk Sunday school where many kids made first-time commitments for Jesus. In 2011 Josh was ordained as a pastor in the Vineyard and weeks later married his wife Tina (ECV’s Worship Pastor and a regular presence in Vineyard Worship recording projects). In 2014, Josh became ECV’s first full-time Lead Pastor, and he has enjoyed seeing Jesus grow the church in multi-ethnicity, justice, evangelism, spiritual formation, and Holy Spirit ministry. In the Vineyard, Josh has served as an Area Leader and an Executive Team member since 2017. He has also been on the Vineyard Ethnic Diversity task force since 2019. Josh and Tina recently celebrated ten years of marriage and parent two adorable little ones, Zoe and Joy. Their favorite family activities are going to waterfalls and beaches, eating ice cream, and singing loudly together.

Show Notes:
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

Vineyard USA suggested reading for August
https://vineyardusa.org/gospel-with-the-poor/

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Hannah Estabrook: Imagining A More Neighborly Response To Women Caught in Sex Trafficking** Aug 24, 2022
Hannah Estabrook: Imagining A More Neighborly Response To Women Caught in Sex TraffickingShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Hannah Estabrook about her work as a mental health clinician working with survivors of sex trafficking. Hannah shares about her early experiences with the Holy Spirit, how she was drawn to the mental health field and how continuing to follow the next right step led her to establish a drop-in center for women involved in sex work. She also shares her personal practices that have prevented her from burning out, her goals in working alongside survivors, and the most surprising thing the Lord is doing in her heart right now.

Hannah Estabrook, MA, LPCC-S has been working as a clinician in the mental health field for over seventeen years and has specialized in providing direct services to survivors of sex trafficking. Her work with survivors has included the settings of the criminal justice system (CATCH Court), as well as the streets (Sanctuary Night), where she currently serves as Executive Director. She also serves as a pastor of The Abbey, a contemplative Vineyard church in the city of Columbus, Ohio.

Show Notes:
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

Vineyard USA suggested reading for August
https://vineyardusa.org/gospel-with-the-poor/

Sojourners: Should Prostitution Be Decriminalized?
https://sojo.net/magazine/may-2022/should-prostitution-be-decriminalized

The Abbey
https://theabbeycolumbus.church

Sanctuary Night
https://www.sanctuarynight.com/

Socials
Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

Instagrams:
@hannahruthestabrook
@theabbeycolumbus
@porchlightcolumbus
@sanctuary_night

**Hannah Estabrook: Imagining A More Neighborly Response To Women Caught in Sex Trafficking** Aug 24, 2022
Hannah Estabrook: Imagining A More Neighborly Response To Women Caught in Sex TraffickingShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Hannah Estabrook about her work as a mental health clinician working with survivors of sex trafficking. Hannah shares about her early experiences with the Holy Spirit, how she was drawn to the mental health field and how continuing to follow the next right step led her to establish a drop-in center for women involved in sex work. She also shares her personal practices that have prevented her from burning out, her goals in working alongside survivors, and the most surprising thing the Lord is doing in her heart right now.

Hannah Estabrook, MA, LPCC-S has been working as a clinician in the mental health field for over seventeen years and has specialized in providing direct services to survivors of sex trafficking. Her work with survivors has included the settings of the criminal justice system (CATCH Court), as well as the streets (Sanctuary Night), where she currently serves as Executive Director. She also serves as a pastor of The Abbey, a contemplative Vineyard church in the city of Columbus, Ohio.

Show Notes:
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

Vineyard USA suggested reading for August
https://vineyardusa.org/gospel-with-the-poor/

Sojourners: Should Prostitution Be Decriminalized?
https://sojo.net/magazine/may-2022/should-prostitution-be-decriminalized

The Abbey
https://theabbeycolumbus.church

Sanctuary Night
https://www.sanctuarynight.com/

Socials
Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

Instagrams:
@hannahruthestabrook
@theabbeycolumbus
@porchlightcolumbus
@sanctuary_night

**Tina Colón Williams: The Kingdom Work Of Immigration Law** Aug 17, 2022
Tina Colón Williams: The Kingdom Work Of Immigration LawShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Tina Colón Williams about her career in humanitarian immigration law, how she came to see the field of law as a potential expression of justice and compassion, and the holy work of receiving people’s most tender stories. Tina shares about growing up on the outside of the cultural majority, her trajectory-altering experience as a teenager of hearing the stories of undocumented immigrants in San Francisco, and how she fell into a job at a cushy corporate law firm before finding her niche in immigration law. Tina beautifully illustrates how her faith informs her work, and addresses some of the common misconceptions about the immigration process.

Tina Colón Williams is an immigration attorney, worship pastor and vocalist based in New Haven, Connecticut. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Tina moved to New Haven in 2005 to attend Yale University. She graduated from the University of Connecticut school of law in 2014, and she currently leads an immigration litigation practice at Esperanza Attorneys at Law, a small low-bono law firm based in New Haven that represents immigrants from countries around the world in humanitarian immigration applications, removal proceedings and immigration appeals. She and her husband Josh lead the Elm City Vineyard church in New Haven, where Tina serves as the Worship Pastor. Tina has also served as a vocalist and songwriter for a number of Vineyard Worship releases over the past several years. Tina and Josh have two young girls, Zoe (4) and Joy (2). They love the city of New Haven, beaches, eating new foods, singing and dancing, and following Jesus in community with others.

Show Notes:
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

Vineyard USA suggested reading for August
https://vineyardusa.org/gospel-with-the-poor/

Elm City Vineyard
http://elmcityvineyard.org

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Tina Colón Williams: The Kingdom Work Of Immigration Law** Aug 17, 2022
Tina Colón Williams: The Kingdom Work Of Immigration LawShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Tina Colón Williams about her career in humanitarian immigration law, how she came to see the field of law as a potential expression of justice and compassion, and the holy work of receiving people’s most tender stories. Tina shares about growing up on the outside of the cultural majority, her trajectory-altering experience as a teenager of hearing the stories of undocumented immigrants in San Francisco, and how she fell into a job at a cushy corporate law firm before finding her niche in immigration law. Tina beautifully illustrates how her faith informs her work, and addresses some of the common misconceptions about the immigration process.

Tina Colón Williams is an immigration attorney, worship pastor and vocalist based in New Haven, Connecticut. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Tina moved to New Haven in 2005 to attend Yale University. She graduated from the University of Connecticut school of law in 2014, and she currently leads an immigration litigation practice at Esperanza Attorneys at Law, a small low-bono law firm based in New Haven that represents immigrants from countries around the world in humanitarian immigration applications, removal proceedings and immigration appeals. She and her husband Josh lead the Elm City Vineyard church in New Haven, where Tina serves as the Worship Pastor. Tina has also served as a vocalist and songwriter for a number of Vineyard Worship releases over the past several years. Tina and Josh have two young girls, Zoe (4) and Joy (2). They love the city of New Haven, beaches, eating new foods, singing and dancing, and following Jesus in community with others.

Show Notes:
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

Vineyard USA suggested reading for August
https://vineyardusa.org/gospel-with-the-poor/

Elm City Vineyard
http://elmcityvineyard.org

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr: Creating Kingdom Disciples That Reflect The Way Heaven Is Going To Look** Aug 10, 2022
Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr: Creating Kingdom Disciples That Reflect The Way Heaven Is Going To LookShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr. shares about how God disrupted his path to a lucrative career in engineering with a call to ministry, the cultural shift he experienced in working at a Vineyard Church, and what his upbringing uniquely adds to his church. Charles and Jay then talk about the work being done within Vineyard Associations and what they are excited about for the future of the Vineyard. Charles leaves us with a word about the winding road to reconciliation and an encouragement for pastors who are hesitant in engaging this crucial work.

Charles A. Montgomery, Jr serves as the Associations Strategic Coordinator for Vineyard USA and Teaching Pastor at Vineyard Columbus. Charles also founded a successful multiethnic Campus (Vineyard Columbus East) and has pastored there since 2012. His passion is to develop Beloved Communities as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, an alumnus of Charles’ alma mater, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Charles has a B.A. in Mathematics from Morehouse, a Master of Divinity from Emory University (Ga) and a PhD in Ethical and Creative Leadership from Union Institute University (OH).
He has earned several credentials in Diversity Training and is a Certified Spiritual Director through the Sustainable School of Faith.

He considers his greatest accomplishment (ok, grace) being married to his childhood crush, Kimberly. Charles and Kimberly are avid Buckeye fans (Go Bucks!) and make their home in Columbus Ohio.

Show Notes:
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

Vineyard USA suggested reading for August
https://vineyardusa.org/gospel-with-the-poor/

Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
https://amzn.to/3vLJCJ1

Roadmap to Reconciliation by Brenda Salter McNeil
https://amzn.to/3p3r2bA

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr: Creating Kingdom Disciples That Reflect The Way Heaven Is Going To Look** Aug 10, 2022
Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr: Creating Kingdom Disciples That Reflect The Way Heaven Is Going To LookShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr. shares about how God disrupted his path to a lucrative career in engineering with a call to ministry, the cultural shift he experienced in working at a Vineyard Church, and what his upbringing uniquely adds to his church. Charles and Jay then talk about the work being done within Vineyard Associations and what they are excited about for the future of the Vineyard. Charles leaves us with a word about the winding road to reconciliation and an encouragement for pastors who are hesitant in engaging this crucial work.

Charles A. Montgomery, Jr serves as the Associations Strategic Coordinator for Vineyard USA and Teaching Pastor at Vineyard Columbus. Charles also founded a successful multiethnic Campus (Vineyard Columbus East) and has pastored there since 2012. His passion is to develop Beloved Communities as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, an alumnus of Charles’ alma mater, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Charles has a B.A. in Mathematics from Morehouse, a Master of Divinity from Emory University (Ga) and a PhD in Ethical and Creative Leadership from Union Institute University (OH).
He has earned several credentials in Diversity Training and is a Certified Spiritual Director through the Sustainable School of Faith.

He considers his greatest accomplishment (ok, grace) being married to his childhood crush, Kimberly. Charles and Kimberly are avid Buckeye fans (Go Bucks!) and make their home in Columbus Ohio.

Show Notes:
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

Vineyard USA suggested reading for August
https://vineyardusa.org/gospel-with-the-poor/

Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
https://amzn.to/3vLJCJ1

Roadmap to Reconciliation by Brenda Salter McNeil
https://amzn.to/3p3r2bA

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Cheryl Pittluck: The Transformative To-Do List of Isaiah 58** Aug 03, 2022
Cheryl Pittluck: The Transformative To-Do List of Isaiah 58Show Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Cheryl Pittluck shares about pursuing a degree in Theater Arts, meeting and marrying a pastor named Lance, and their early years with the Holy Spirit and the Vineyard. Cheryl talks about the expectations on a pastor’s wife, the dryness in her life as a mom with young kids, and the things she prayed that changed the trajectory of her life and ignited her passion for justice work and “seeing the world made new”. Cheryl also shares a powerful word for how Christians could be the hands and feet of Love in today’s world, as well as some advice for people who feel a draw towards serving a particular people group.

Cheryl Pittluck has served both inside the church and outside as a mentor, trainer, teacher, and advocate on issues of anti-human trafficking and social justice ministries for many years. While at the Anaheim Vineyard, Cheryl led the anti-human trafficking and social justice ministries and is a founding member of the Vineyard Justice Network.
She also has served extensively outside the church in areas of justice, volunteering over the last 13 years with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force as a mentor, trainer and teacher, chairing the Task Force’s Faith Based Advisory Council.
She also serves on the board for the Global Center for Women and Justice at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA., is a trained Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAAST) “Hands That Heal” trainer, and served on Representative Ed Royce’s Human Trafficking Advisory Council while he functioned as Chairman of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs. She has been married to Lance Pittluck for 43 years, and has a beautiful daughter, wonderful son-in-law, and possibly the most amazing granddaughter ever.

Show Notes:
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

Vineyard USA suggested reading for August
https://vineyardusa.org/gospel-with-the-poor/

Global Center for Women and Justice – Podcasts
https://endinghumantrafficking.org

Vineyard Justice Network
https://vineyardjusticenetwork.org

Listen to Cheryl’s talk at the 2021 Vineyard USA National Conference – Wednesday, Session 4
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/livestream/#wednesday

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Cheryl Pittluck: The Transformative To-Do List of Isaiah 58** Aug 03, 2022
Cheryl Pittluck: The Transformative To-Do List of Isaiah 58Show Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Cheryl Pittluck shares about pursuing a degree in Theater Arts, meeting and marrying a pastor named Lance, and their early years with the Holy Spirit and the Vineyard. Cheryl talks about the expectations on a pastor’s wife, the dryness in her life as a mom with young kids, and the things she prayed that changed the trajectory of her life and ignited her passion for justice work and “seeing the world made new”. Cheryl also shares a powerful word for how Christians could be the hands and feet of Love in today’s world, as well as some advice for people who feel a draw towards serving a particular people group.

Cheryl Pittluck has served both inside the church and outside as a mentor, trainer, teacher, and advocate on issues of anti-human trafficking and social justice ministries for many years. While at the Anaheim Vineyard, Cheryl led the anti-human trafficking and social justice ministries and is a founding member of the Vineyard Justice Network.
She also has served extensively outside the church in areas of justice, volunteering over the last 13 years with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force as a mentor, trainer and teacher, chairing the Task Force’s Faith Based Advisory Council.
She also serves on the board for the Global Center for Women and Justice at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA., is a trained Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAAST) “Hands That Heal” trainer, and served on Representative Ed Royce’s Human Trafficking Advisory Council while he functioned as Chairman of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs. She has been married to Lance Pittluck for 43 years, and has a beautiful daughter, wonderful son-in-law, and possibly the most amazing granddaughter ever.

Show Notes:
https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

Vineyard USA suggested reading for August
https://vineyardusa.org/gospel-with-the-poor/

Global Center for Women and Justice – Podcasts
https://endinghumantrafficking.org

Vineyard Justice Network
https://vineyardjusticenetwork.org

Listen to Cheryl’s talk at the 2021 Vineyard USA National Conference – Wednesday, Session 4
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/livestream/#wednesday

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Dominique Gilliard: Diversity Is A Revelatory Gift From God** Jul 27, 2022
Dominique Gilliard: Diversity Is A Revelatory Gift From GodShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Dominique Gilliard shares about his role of pastoring pastors in the work of making connections between scripture, discipleship, and our call to be ambassadors of reconciliation. He and Jay talk about the role of justice work and racial righteousness in the church, and the Biblical evidence for the marriage of evangelism and justice. Dominique discusses diversity as a revelatory gift from God, some challenging and practical questions to ask if your church is seeking to be a truly multiethnic church, and the work he is doing to provide resources for pastors to engage this conversation from a Biblical perspective.

Dominique DuBois Gilliard is the Director of Racial Righteousness and Reconciliation for the Evangelical Covenant Church. He is the author of Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice that Restores, which won a 2018 Book of the Year Award for InterVarsity Press and was named Outreach Magazine’s 2019 Social Issues Resource of the Year. Gilliard’s latest book, Subversive Witness: Scripture’s Call to Leverage Privilege won Englewood Review of Books 2021 book of the year award. Gilliard also serves as an adjunct professor at North Park Theological Seminary in its School of Restorative Arts and serves on the board of directors for the Christian Community Development Association. In 2015, the Huffington Post named him one of the “Black Christian Leaders Changing the World.” Earlier this year, Gilliard received North Park Theological Seminary’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

Show Notes:
Subversive Witness website
https://www.zondervan.com/p/subversive-witness/

Subversive Witness video-based small group curriculum
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/subversivewitness

Rethinking Incarceration
https://www.ivpress.com/rethinking-incarceration

Rethinking Incarceration video-based small groups curriculum
https://seminarynow.com/programs/rethinking-incarceration

Sankofa
https://covchurch.org/mercy-justice/sankofa/

Justice Journey for Kids curriculum
https://covchurch.org/make-and-deepen-disciples/children/justicejourney/

Kingdom Mosaic Bible Study Series
https://covchurch.org/resource/the-kingdom-mosaic-life-together-series/

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardUSA
dominiquegilliard.com
Dominique’s Instagram: @DominiqueDGilliard
Dominique’s Twitter: @DDGilliard

**Dominique Gilliard: Diversity Is A Revelatory Gift From God** Jul 27, 2022
Dominique Gilliard: Diversity Is A Revelatory Gift From GodShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Dominique Gilliard shares about his role of pastoring pastors in the work of making connections between scripture, discipleship, and our call to be ambassadors of reconciliation. He and Jay talk about the role of justice work and racial righteousness in the church, and the Biblical evidence for the marriage of evangelism and justice. Dominique discusses diversity as a revelatory gift from God, some challenging and practical questions to ask if your church is seeking to be a truly multiethnic church, and the work he is doing to provide resources for pastors to engage this conversation from a Biblical perspective.

Dominique DuBois Gilliard is the Director of Racial Righteousness and Reconciliation for the Evangelical Covenant Church. He is the author of Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice that Restores, which won a 2018 Book of the Year Award for InterVarsity Press and was named Outreach Magazine’s 2019 Social Issues Resource of the Year. Gilliard’s latest book, Subversive Witness: Scripture’s Call to Leverage Privilege won Englewood Review of Books 2021 book of the year award. Gilliard also serves as an adjunct professor at North Park Theological Seminary in its School of Restorative Arts and serves on the board of directors for the Christian Community Development Association. In 2015, the Huffington Post named him one of the “Black Christian Leaders Changing the World.” Earlier this year, Gilliard received North Park Theological Seminary’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

Show Notes:
Subversive Witness website
https://www.zondervan.com/p/subversive-witness/

Subversive Witness video-based small group curriculum
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/subversivewitness

Rethinking Incarceration
https://www.ivpress.com/rethinking-incarceration

Rethinking Incarceration video-based small groups curriculum
https://seminarynow.com/programs/rethinking-incarceration

Sankofa
https://covchurch.org/mercy-justice/sankofa/

Justice Journey for Kids curriculum
https://covchurch.org/make-and-deepen-disciples/children/justicejourney/

Kingdom Mosaic Bible Study Series
https://covchurch.org/resource/the-kingdom-mosaic-life-together-series/

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardUSA
dominiquegilliard.com
Dominique’s Instagram: @DominiqueDGilliard
Dominique’s Twitter: @DDGilliard

**Reverend Paul Robinson: Living At The Intersection Of Difference** Jul 20, 2022
Reverend Paul Robinson: Living At The Intersection Of DifferenceShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Reverend Paul Robinson shares about how the Lord has orchestrated his life since childhood, from a prophetic word given by his Sunday school teacher and his experiences in different denominations, to growing up on the south side of Chicago and his time in seminary. Reverend Robinson talks about learning from different streams of theology and thought, and how all the pieces of his life started to fit together vocationally in a very beautiful way. He and Jay also talk about being uniquely positioned to pastor through difficult times, leading constructive dialogues, and the value in listening to a diverse set of voices.

Paul Robinson is the Executive Minister of Love Mercy Do Justice for the Evangelical Covenant Church. The mission of LMDJ is to join God in making things right in a broken world. Prior to this role Paul was Senior Community Leadership Manager with the Wilder Center for Communities, former Director of the organization’s James P. Shannon Leadership Institute and Church Planter. Paul has partnered with nonprofit, for-profit, education, government and community individuals and organizations in core value clarification, leadership development, intercultural agility, anti-racism and capacity strengthening to help them better lead themselves and others. Paul is most comfortable at the intersection of ideas, difference, passion and effective action. He enjoys using his skills in meeting design, facilitation and convening to catalyze meaningful connections to stimulate individual and community transformation. Robinson holds a B.S. degree in Finance from Eastern Illinois University and a Master of Divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary. Paul Robinson is 2017 AARP Minnesota and Pollen Fifty over Fifty honoree. Paul is married to Kim and together they have seven adult children. Reverend Robinson’s combined experience in ministry, business, nonprofit management, and leadership development spans 25 years.

Show Notes:
Sign up for a regional gathering near you!
https://vineyardusa.org/events/

The Evangelical Covenant Church – Love Mercy Do Justice
https://covchurch.org/mercy-justice/

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Reverend Paul Robinson: Living At The Intersection Of Difference** Jul 20, 2022
Reverend Paul Robinson: Living At The Intersection Of DifferenceShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Reverend Paul Robinson shares about how the Lord has orchestrated his life since childhood, from a prophetic word given by his Sunday school teacher and his experiences in different denominations, to growing up on the south side of Chicago and his time in seminary. Reverend Robinson talks about learning from different streams of theology and thought, and how all the pieces of his life started to fit together vocationally in a very beautiful way. He and Jay also talk about being uniquely positioned to pastor through difficult times, leading constructive dialogues, and the value in listening to a diverse set of voices.

Paul Robinson is the Executive Minister of Love Mercy Do Justice for the Evangelical Covenant Church. The mission of LMDJ is to join God in making things right in a broken world. Prior to this role Paul was Senior Community Leadership Manager with the Wilder Center for Communities, former Director of the organization’s James P. Shannon Leadership Institute and Church Planter. Paul has partnered with nonprofit, for-profit, education, government and community individuals and organizations in core value clarification, leadership development, intercultural agility, anti-racism and capacity strengthening to help them better lead themselves and others. Paul is most comfortable at the intersection of ideas, difference, passion and effective action. He enjoys using his skills in meeting design, facilitation and convening to catalyze meaningful connections to stimulate individual and community transformation. Robinson holds a B.S. degree in Finance from Eastern Illinois University and a Master of Divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary. Paul Robinson is 2017 AARP Minnesota and Pollen Fifty over Fifty honoree. Paul is married to Kim and together they have seven adult children. Reverend Robinson’s combined experience in ministry, business, nonprofit management, and leadership development spans 25 years.

Show Notes:
Sign up for a regional gathering near you!
https://vineyardusa.org/events/

The Evangelical Covenant Church – Love Mercy Do Justice
https://covchurch.org/mercy-justice/

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Kathy Maskell: God’s Justice Smells Like Radical Mercy** Jul 13, 2022
Kathy Maskell: God’s Justice Smells Like Radical MercyShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Kathy Maskell shares her story of being raised by immigrant parents, and the twists and turns of her spiritual journey during her childhood and young adults years. She and Jay talk about different experiences of justice woven throughout her life, her eventual work with anti-human trafficking organizations, and what she’s learned about God’s heart for the poor.

Kathy Maskell is the lead pastor at East Denver Vineyard. She joined the MHV staff in 2020 in the midst of a global pandemic. She also leads the Vineyard Justice Network and served on the Executive Board for Vineyard USA. Her heart for justice is shaped by her previous advocacy work with Love146 (an organization committed to ending child sex-trafficking), studying abolitionist movements, and creating intentional spaces for deep conversation and meaningful action for biblical justice.

Kathy was raised by Buddhist parents and came to faith while earning a degree in English from the University of Chicago and went on to get an M.S. Ed from City College (CUNY), and an M.Div. in systematic theology at Union Theological Seminary (NYC). She and her husband, Caleb, co-planted the Elm City Vineyard and have two children, Josiah and Emmanuelle. Some of her favorite things to do right now are exploring her new city for awesome museums and the tastiest breakfast places for dates.

Show Notes:
Sign up for a regional gathering near you!
https://vineyardusa.org/events/

Jars of Clay- Flood (Lift Me Up)
https://bit.ly/3c9mn4X

Love 146
https://love146.org

Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger by Ronald J. Snider
https://amzn.to/3nYXKKI

East Denver Vineyard
https://www.eastdenvervineyard.org/

Vineyard Justice Network
https://vineyardjusticenetwork.org

The Gospel With the Poor: VJN’s First Publication
https://bit.ly/3c8RmOh

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa
FB for Kathy: Facebook.com/kathymaskell
IG for East Denver Vineyard: @eastdenvervineyard
IG for Vineyard Justice Network: @vineyardjustice

**Kathy Maskell: God’s Justice Smells Like Radical Mercy** Jul 13, 2022
Kathy Maskell: God’s Justice Smells Like Radical MercyShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Kathy Maskell shares her story of being raised by immigrant parents, and the twists and turns of her spiritual journey during her childhood and young adults years. She and Jay talk about different experiences of justice woven throughout her life, her eventual work with anti-human trafficking organizations, and what she’s learned about God’s heart for the poor.

Kathy Maskell is the lead pastor at East Denver Vineyard. She joined the MHV staff in 2020 in the midst of a global pandemic. She also leads the Vineyard Justice Network and served on the Executive Board for Vineyard USA. Her heart for justice is shaped by her previous advocacy work with Love146 (an organization committed to ending child sex-trafficking), studying abolitionist movements, and creating intentional spaces for deep conversation and meaningful action for biblical justice.

Kathy was raised by Buddhist parents and came to faith while earning a degree in English from the University of Chicago and went on to get an M.S. Ed from City College (CUNY), and an M.Div. in systematic theology at Union Theological Seminary (NYC). She and her husband, Caleb, co-planted the Elm City Vineyard and have two children, Josiah and Emmanuelle. Some of her favorite things to do right now are exploring her new city for awesome museums and the tastiest breakfast places for dates.

Show Notes:
Sign up for a regional gathering near you!
https://vineyardusa.org/events/

Jars of Clay- Flood (Lift Me Up)
https://bit.ly/3c9mn4X

Love 146
https://love146.org

Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger by Ronald J. Snider
https://amzn.to/3nYXKKI

East Denver Vineyard
https://www.eastdenvervineyard.org/

Vineyard Justice Network
https://vineyardjusticenetwork.org

The Gospel With the Poor: VJN’s First Publication
https://bit.ly/3c8RmOh

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa
FB for Kathy: Facebook.com/kathymaskell
IG for East Denver Vineyard: @eastdenvervineyard
IG for Vineyard Justice Network: @vineyardjustice

**Josh Williams: Justice in the Local Church** Jul 06, 2022
Josh Williams: Justice in the Local ChurchShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Josh Williams shares about the intersection of faith and the civil rights movement in his parents’ lives and how that shaped his childhood. Josh talks about the bullying he faced as a child, growing through hardships, and his encounter with love and community at an Asian-American church in college. Finally, they talk about his determination to incorporate justice issues into leading a local church, and the practical ways in which Josh and Elm City Vineyard are taking ownership of their community.

Josh Williams is Vineyard USA’s Associate National Director for Evangelism and Justice. Josh grew up in Iowa and in 2004 he headed to the East Coast to study at Yale University in New Haven, CT where he majored in American Studies and Ethnicity, Race and Migration, followed by his entrance to Divinity School and getting plugged into Elm City Vineyard (ECV). During his time at grad school and in the first years of ECV, Josh started several evangelistic prayer groups on Yale’s campus, established an outdoor church for the housed and unhoused, and launched an incarnational inner-city neighborhood ministry that included a sidewalk Sunday school where many kids made first-time commitments for Jesus. In 2011 Josh was ordained as a pastor in the Vineyard and weeks later married his wife Tina (ECV’s Worship Pastor and a regular presence in Vineyard Worship recording projects). In 2014, Josh became ECV’s first full-time Lead Pastor, and he has enjoyed seeing Jesus grow the church in multi-ethnicity, justice, evangelism, spiritual formation, and Holy Spirit ministry. In the Vineyard, Josh has served as an Area Leader and an Executive Team member since 2017. He has also been on the Vineyard Ethnic Diversity task force since 2019. Josh and Tina recently celebrated ten years of marriage and parent two adorable little ones, Zoe and Joy. Their favorite family activities are going to waterfalls and beaches, eating ice cream, and singing loudly together.

Show Notes:
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
https://amzn.to/3ONpXQx

Works of Love by Soren Kierkegaard
https://amzn.to/3RfPvr5

The Quest for the Radical Middle by Bill Johnson and Todd Hunter
https://amzn.to/3yl84le

Convoy of Hope
https://convoyofhope.org

Vineyard Justice Network
https://vineyardjusticenetwork.org

**Josh Williams: Justice in the Local Church** Jul 06, 2022
Josh Williams: Justice in the Local ChurchShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Josh Williams shares about the intersection of faith and the civil rights movement in his parents’ lives and how that shaped his childhood. Josh talks about the bullying he faced as a child, growing through hardships, and his encounter with love and community at an Asian-American church in college. Finally, they talk about his determination to incorporate justice issues into leading a local church, and the practical ways in which Josh and Elm City Vineyard are taking ownership of their community.

Josh Williams is Vineyard USA’s Associate National Director for Evangelism and Justice. Josh grew up in Iowa and in 2004 he headed to the East Coast to study at Yale University in New Haven, CT where he majored in American Studies and Ethnicity, Race and Migration, followed by his entrance to Divinity School and getting plugged into Elm City Vineyard (ECV). During his time at grad school and in the first years of ECV, Josh started several evangelistic prayer groups on Yale’s campus, established an outdoor church for the housed and unhoused, and launched an incarnational inner-city neighborhood ministry that included a sidewalk Sunday school where many kids made first-time commitments for Jesus. In 2011 Josh was ordained as a pastor in the Vineyard and weeks later married his wife Tina (ECV’s Worship Pastor and a regular presence in Vineyard Worship recording projects). In 2014, Josh became ECV’s first full-time Lead Pastor, and he has enjoyed seeing Jesus grow the church in multi-ethnicity, justice, evangelism, spiritual formation, and Holy Spirit ministry. In the Vineyard, Josh has served as an Area Leader and an Executive Team member since 2017. He has also been on the Vineyard Ethnic Diversity task force since 2019. Josh and Tina recently celebrated ten years of marriage and parent two adorable little ones, Zoe and Joy. Their favorite family activities are going to waterfalls and beaches, eating ice cream, and singing loudly together.

Show Notes:
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
https://amzn.to/3ONpXQx

Works of Love by Soren Kierkegaard
https://amzn.to/3RfPvr5

The Quest for the Radical Middle by Bill Johnson and Todd Hunter
https://amzn.to/3yl84le

Convoy of Hope
https://convoyofhope.org

Vineyard Justice Network
https://vineyardjusticenetwork.org

**Kevin Springer: Power Healing – Writing With Wimber** Jun 29, 2022
Kevin Springer: Power Healing – Writing With WimberShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Kevin Springer shares about his personal history and how he came to write alongside John Wimber. Jay and Kevin talk about the power of encouragement and caring for fallen leaders, and Kevin shares a practical word about finances and preparing for the future.

Kevin Springer is a retired lead pastor, church planter, editor and author. With 46 years in ministry, Kevin has experience in both parachurch and church organizations. His current work includes consulting with churches, conducting marriage seminars, and writing. He is the author of numerous books, booklets and articles published locally and abroad, including Power Healing and Power Evangelism, co-authored with John Wimber. He has been married to Suzanne for 52 years and they have 3 children. Kevin enjoys reading, writing, hiking, working out, and traveling with Suzanne.

Show Notes:
Sign up for a regional gathering near you!
https://vineyardusa.org/events/

Power Healing by John Wimber and Kevin Springer
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for June
https://amzn.to/3bfbTjL

Power Evangelism by John Wimber and Kevin Springer
https://amzn.to/3nFcKgZ

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Kevin Springer: Power Healing – Writing With Wimber** Jun 29, 2022
Kevin Springer: Power Healing – Writing With WimberShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Kevin Springer shares about his personal history and how he came to write alongside John Wimber. Jay and Kevin talk about the power of encouragement and caring for fallen leaders, and Kevin shares a practical word about finances and preparing for the future.

Kevin Springer is a retired lead pastor, church planter, editor and author. With 46 years in ministry, Kevin has experience in both parachurch and church organizations. His current work includes consulting with churches, conducting marriage seminars, and writing. He is the author of numerous books, booklets and articles published locally and abroad, including Power Healing and Power Evangelism, co-authored with John Wimber. He has been married to Suzanne for 52 years and they have 3 children. Kevin enjoys reading, writing, hiking, working out, and traveling with Suzanne.

Show Notes:
Sign up for a regional gathering near you!
https://vineyardusa.org/events/

Power Healing by John Wimber and Kevin Springer
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for June
https://amzn.to/3bfbTjL

Power Evangelism by John Wimber and Kevin Springer
https://amzn.to/3nFcKgZ

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Candy and Josh Brown: Bridging the Worlds of Science and Faith** Jun 22, 2022
Candy and Josh Brown: Bridging the Worlds of Science and FaithShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Candy and Joshua Brown about the historically contentious relationship between the scientific and faith communities, and the ways in which they are working to overcome the unhealthy perspectives on both sides to document the miraculous. Candy and Joshua share about their experiences documenting the healing of people who are deaf and blind in Mozambique, their process of gathering empirical evidence to write peer-reviewed scientific articles, and the work they do at the Global Medical Research Institute.

Joshua Brown (Ph.D., Boston University) is Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University. He directs the Cognitive Control laboratory at IU, which focuses on functional brain imaging, higher cognitive function, addiction, psychopathology, transcranial electrical neurostimulation, computational neural modeling, and artificial intelligence. He has authored over 79 peer-reviewed scientific papers in all of these areas, and his work has been featured on the Discovery Channel, NPR, the New York Times, Fox news, and numerous other national and international media. He also directs the graduate program in Neuroscience at Indiana University and serves as the Director of the Global Medical Research Institute, whose work has been featured recently in the documentary film Send Proof.

Candy Gunther Brown (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Professor of Religious Studies, Indiana University, and author or editor of six books, including Testing Prayer: Science and Healing and Debating Yoga and Mindfulness in Public Schools: Reforming Secular Education or Reestablishing Religion? Media coverage includes The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Religion Dispatches, The Conversation, Huffington Post Live, Psychology Today, Mindful Leader, National Catholic Register, Atheist Yoga, Interfaith Voices, and Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.

Show Notes:
Sign up for a regional gathering near you!
https://vineyardusa.org/events/

Power Healing by John Wimber and Kevin Springer
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for June
https://amzn.to/3bfbTjL

Global Medical Research institute
https://www.globalmri.org

Debating Yoga and Mindfulness by Candy Gunther Brown
https://amzn.to/3xGKten
Article in Southern Medical Journal about work in Mozambique
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20686441/

Testing Prayer by Candy Gunther Brown
https://amzn.to/3zMaJqp

Social Media:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa
Global Medical Research Institute: facebook.com/globalmri
Twitter: @candygbrown
https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-gunther-brown-a28a3232/
https://www.facebook.com/candyguntherbrown
https://religiousstudies.indiana.edu/about/faculty/brown-candy.html

**Candy and Josh Brown: Bridging the Worlds of Science and Faith** Jun 22, 2022
Candy and Josh Brown: Bridging the Worlds of Science and FaithShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Candy and Joshua Brown about the historically contentious relationship between the scientific and faith communities, and the ways in which they are working to overcome the unhealthy perspectives on both sides to document the miraculous. Candy and Joshua share about their experiences documenting the healing of people who are deaf and blind in Mozambique, their process of gathering empirical evidence to write peer-reviewed scientific articles, and the work they do at the Global Medical Research Institute.

Joshua Brown (Ph.D., Boston University) is Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University. He directs the Cognitive Control laboratory at IU, which focuses on functional brain imaging, higher cognitive function, addiction, psychopathology, transcranial electrical neurostimulation, computational neural modeling, and artificial intelligence. He has authored over 79 peer-reviewed scientific papers in all of these areas, and his work has been featured on the Discovery Channel, NPR, the New York Times, Fox news, and numerous other national and international media. He also directs the graduate program in Neuroscience at Indiana University and serves as the Director of the Global Medical Research Institute, whose work has been featured recently in the documentary film Send Proof.

Candy Gunther Brown (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Professor of Religious Studies, Indiana University, and author or editor of six books, including Testing Prayer: Science and Healing and Debating Yoga and Mindfulness in Public Schools: Reforming Secular Education or Reestablishing Religion? Media coverage includes The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Religion Dispatches, The Conversation, Huffington Post Live, Psychology Today, Mindful Leader, National Catholic Register, Atheist Yoga, Interfaith Voices, and Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.

Show Notes:
Sign up for a regional gathering near you!
https://vineyardusa.org/events/

Power Healing by John Wimber and Kevin Springer
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for June
https://amzn.to/3bfbTjL

Global Medical Research institute
https://www.globalmri.org

Debating Yoga and Mindfulness by Candy Gunther Brown
https://amzn.to/3xGKten
Article in Southern Medical Journal about work in Mozambique
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20686441/

Testing Prayer by Candy Gunther Brown
https://amzn.to/3zMaJqp

Social Media:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa
Global Medical Research Institute: facebook.com/globalmri
Twitter: @candygbrown
https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-gunther-brown-a28a3232/
https://www.facebook.com/candyguntherbrown
https://religiousstudies.indiana.edu/about/faculty/brown-candy.html

**Mike and Julie Yoder: Church Transition – A Stewardship of Grace** Jun 15, 2022
Mike and Julie Yoder: Church Transition – A Stewardship of GraceShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay Pathak talks with Mike and Julie Yoder about each of their early years and how they met, how they’ve navigated career paths in faith, and their process of transitioning into leadership of an established church. They also discuss working through disillusionment, and how character is shaped through risks of faith and obedience.

Mike and Julie Yoder serve as the Senior Pastors of The Vineyard Church of Central Illinois and have recently accepted a role as Regional Leaders for the Midwest Central Region. Mike grew up in Arthur, Illinois as a Mennonite. He came to the Vineyard in the early 2000s and fell in love with the Holy Spirit and a girl. Mike decided to make the Vineyard his home and marry the girl. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Christian Studies from Crown College in 2002. Mike went on to spend 13 years in the business sector before joining the staff at The Vineyard Church of Central Illinois in 2015. Mike has a passion for organizational clarity, community partnerships, tackling tough conversations, and doing Holy Spirit ministry. He is currently getting his Masters of Divinity from Global Awakening Theological Seminary. Julie grew up in Champaign, Illinois, and was raised in the Vineyard. She earned a degree in Elementary Education from Olivet Nazarene University in 2004 and spent 4 years as a public school reading teacher. Julie is a 2009 Vineyard Leadership Institute graduate. She has spent over 15 years communicating, leading, and developing others. Julie is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus and partner with the Holy Spirit in their everyday lives. She leads the preaching team and is committed to helping communicators find their voice. Together, Mike and Julie are committed to building and cultivating the Kingdom culture of family in their church. They love partnering in ministry and in parenting their four children; Ty, Tate, Maggie, and Molly.

Show Notes:
Power Healing by John Wimber and Kevin Springer
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for June
https://amzn.to/3bfbTjL

The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni
https://amzn.to/3aXhuLt

Sign up for a regional gathering near you!
https://vineyardusa.org/events/

Vineyard Church of Central Illinois
https://tvc.us

School of Kingdom Ministry (SoKM)
https://www.schoolofkingdomministry.org

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa
Vineyard Church of Central Illinois: @vineyardcentralillinois
SoKM Social: @schoolof kingdomministry.org

**Mike and Julie Yoder: Church Transition – A Stewardship of Grace** Jun 15, 2022
Mike and Julie Yoder: Church Transition – A Stewardship of GraceShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay Pathak talks with Mike and Julie Yoder about each of their early years and how they met, how they’ve navigated career paths in faith, and their process of transitioning into leadership of an established church. They also discuss working through disillusionment, and how character is shaped through risks of faith and obedience.

Mike and Julie Yoder serve as the Senior Pastors of The Vineyard Church of Central Illinois and have recently accepted a role as Regional Leaders for the Midwest Central Region. Mike grew up in Arthur, Illinois as a Mennonite. He came to the Vineyard in the early 2000s and fell in love with the Holy Spirit and a girl. Mike decided to make the Vineyard his home and marry the girl. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Christian Studies from Crown College in 2002. Mike went on to spend 13 years in the business sector before joining the staff at The Vineyard Church of Central Illinois in 2015. Mike has a passion for organizational clarity, community partnerships, tackling tough conversations, and doing Holy Spirit ministry. He is currently getting his Masters of Divinity from Global Awakening Theological Seminary. Julie grew up in Champaign, Illinois, and was raised in the Vineyard. She earned a degree in Elementary Education from Olivet Nazarene University in 2004 and spent 4 years as a public school reading teacher. Julie is a 2009 Vineyard Leadership Institute graduate. She has spent over 15 years communicating, leading, and developing others. Julie is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus and partner with the Holy Spirit in their everyday lives. She leads the preaching team and is committed to helping communicators find their voice. Together, Mike and Julie are committed to building and cultivating the Kingdom culture of family in their church. They love partnering in ministry and in parenting their four children; Ty, Tate, Maggie, and Molly.

Show Notes:
Power Healing by John Wimber and Kevin Springer
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for June
https://amzn.to/3bfbTjL

The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni
https://amzn.to/3aXhuLt

Sign up for a regional gathering near you!
https://vineyardusa.org/events/

Vineyard Church of Central Illinois
https://tvc.us

School of Kingdom Ministry (SoKM)
https://www.schoolofkingdomministry.org

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa
Vineyard Church of Central Illinois: @vineyardcentralillinois
SoKM Social: @schoolof kingdomministry.org

**Steve Nicholson: It’s Not What We Do, It’s What’s Been Done To Us** Jun 01, 2022
Steve Nicholson: It’s Not What We Do, It’s What’s Been Done To UsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Steve Nicholson shares about the process of deciding for himself to follow the Lord, his early evangelism experiences, and the Holy Spirit encounter that changed it all! He and Jay also talk about what Steve sees happening in the church today amongst different generations.

Steve Nicholson began ministering as a college student through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the early 1970s. After graduation, he moved to the Chicago area where he and several other twenty-something leaders founded a church. That fellowship, begun in 1976 in Evanston, Illinois, placed a high priority on contemporary worship, biblical teaching, openness to the Holy Spirit, and committed relationships as a church family.

In 1981, Steve and a team from the fellowship established a new church in Humboldt Park, a neighborhood in Chicago’s inner city. Both churches joined Vineyard USA in August of 1985, and Steve transferred leadership of the Humboldt Park Vineyard to one of his team members in 1986.
The Evanston Vineyard has since planted nine other congregations in the Chicago area, and another fifteen in other cities or countries. Steve led Vineyard USA’s church planting task force for over twenty years. Steve has ministered to and trained church leaders in India, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Turkey, Lebanon, Brazil, Chile and several Central Asian countries as well as in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The Evanston Vineyard is a diverse congregation from over 50 nations of the world with no majority racial or cultural group. Since 1986 the ministry of the Holy Spirit has been a regular and ongoing strength and emphasis of the Evanston Vineyard.

Steve and his wife, Cindy, live in Chicago. They have three adult children and eight grandchildren.

Show Notes:
Power Evangelism by John Wimber and Kevin Springer
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for June
https://amzn.to/3PK64e2

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Steve Nicholson: It’s Not What We Do, It’s What’s Been Done To Us** Jun 01, 2022
Steve Nicholson: It’s Not What We Do, It’s What’s Been Done To UsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Steve Nicholson shares about the process of deciding for himself to follow the Lord, his early evangelism experiences, and the Holy Spirit encounter that changed it all! He and Jay also talk about what Steve sees happening in the church today amongst different generations.

Steve Nicholson began ministering as a college student through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the early 1970s. After graduation, he moved to the Chicago area where he and several other twenty-something leaders founded a church. That fellowship, begun in 1976 in Evanston, Illinois, placed a high priority on contemporary worship, biblical teaching, openness to the Holy Spirit, and committed relationships as a church family.

In 1981, Steve and a team from the fellowship established a new church in Humboldt Park, a neighborhood in Chicago’s inner city. Both churches joined Vineyard USA in August of 1985, and Steve transferred leadership of the Humboldt Park Vineyard to one of his team members in 1986.
The Evanston Vineyard has since planted nine other congregations in the Chicago area, and another fifteen in other cities or countries. Steve led Vineyard USA’s church planting task force for over twenty years. Steve has ministered to and trained church leaders in India, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Turkey, Lebanon, Brazil, Chile and several Central Asian countries as well as in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The Evanston Vineyard is a diverse congregation from over 50 nations of the world with no majority racial or cultural group. Since 1986 the ministry of the Holy Spirit has been a regular and ongoing strength and emphasis of the Evanston Vineyard.

Steve and his wife, Cindy, live in Chicago. They have three adult children and eight grandchildren.

Show Notes:
Power Evangelism by John Wimber and Kevin Springer
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for June
https://amzn.to/3PK64e2

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Jordan Seng: Faith Is Spelled T-R-Y** May 25, 2022
Jordan Seng: Faith Is Spelled T-R-YShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jordan Seng shares the tumultuous story of his younger years and growing up as a “wild Christian”, his first experiences in the church and how always feeling different may have been a hidden blessing. He and Jay then talk about Jordan’s experience of doing ministry in a rough neighborhood, his perspective on living out faith, and some of what the Holy Spirit is doing in his church today.

Dr. Jordan Seng and his wife Sonya are lead pastors of Bluewater Mission, a creative, justice-oriented church in Honolulu, Hawaii. Jordan is author of Miracle Work: A Down-to-Earth-Guide to Supernatural Ministries, and the upcoming Life of Try. He has ministered broadly through church-planting, teaching, healing and prophecy, and has led training conferences for every major Christian denomination and numerous para-church and missions organizations in North America, Europe, Latin America, East Asia, South Asia and the Caribbean. Jordan holds a degree in political theory from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He was a National Security Fellow at the School of Government at Harvard. He’s an avid sailor and owns two U.S patents for marine technologies. He has two teenage children.

Show Notes:
Miracle Work by Jordan Seng
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for May
https://bit.ly/382EPdN

Jordan’s Church
www.bluewatermission.org

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Jordan Seng: Faith Is Spelled T-R-Y** May 25, 2022
Jordan Seng: Faith Is Spelled T-R-YShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jordan Seng shares the tumultuous story of his younger years and growing up as a “wild Christian”, his first experiences in the church and how always feeling different may have been a hidden blessing. He and Jay then talk about Jordan’s experience of doing ministry in a rough neighborhood, his perspective on living out faith, and some of what the Holy Spirit is doing in his church today.

Dr. Jordan Seng and his wife Sonya are lead pastors of Bluewater Mission, a creative, justice-oriented church in Honolulu, Hawaii. Jordan is author of Miracle Work: A Down-to-Earth-Guide to Supernatural Ministries, and the upcoming Life of Try. He has ministered broadly through church-planting, teaching, healing and prophecy, and has led training conferences for every major Christian denomination and numerous para-church and missions organizations in North America, Europe, Latin America, East Asia, South Asia and the Caribbean. Jordan holds a degree in political theory from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He was a National Security Fellow at the School of Government at Harvard. He’s an avid sailor and owns two U.S patents for marine technologies. He has two teenage children.

Show Notes:
Miracle Work by Jordan Seng
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for May
https://bit.ly/382EPdN

Jordan’s Church
www.bluewatermission.org

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Julia Pickerill: Anything Real Requires Hard Work** May 18, 2022
Julia Pickerill: Anything Real Requires Hard WorkShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Julia Pickerill reminisce about their younger years together in youth and young adult ministry. They talk about the importance of embodied connection over simply teaching information and how Julia was changed by being exposed to a theology of the local church. Julia also passes on a crucial word about longevity in pastoring.

In January of 2021, Julia Pickerill became one of the Senior Pastors of the Columbus Vineyard alongside her husband Eric, succeeding Rich Nathan, who founded the church in 1987. Julia and Eric have been a part of the Vineyard movement for twenty-five years, during which time they’ve held multiple roles in the Columbus Vineyard and served as church planters and Lead Pastors of Vineyard Amsterdam (Netherlands). They returned to the US in 2015 and transitioned into senior leadership of Vineyard Columbus in January 2021. Julia is a nine on the enneagram, is a really bad cook, dislikes writing speaker bios, has three fabulous kids, and relaxes by reading novels about existential threats.

Show Notes:
Miracle Work by Jordan Seng
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for May
https://bit.ly/382EPdN

The Singer Trilogy by Calvin Miller
https://amzn.to/3FRxXwk

The Tower of Geburah by John White
https://amzn.to/3sFhztk

**Julia Pickerill: Anything Real Requires Hard Work** May 18, 2022
Julia Pickerill: Anything Real Requires Hard WorkShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Julia Pickerill reminisce about their younger years together in youth and young adult ministry. They talk about the importance of embodied connection over simply teaching information and how Julia was changed by being exposed to a theology of the local church. Julia also passes on a crucial word about longevity in pastoring.

In January of 2021, Julia Pickerill became one of the Senior Pastors of the Columbus Vineyard alongside her husband Eric, succeeding Rich Nathan, who founded the church in 1987. Julia and Eric have been a part of the Vineyard movement for twenty-five years, during which time they’ve held multiple roles in the Columbus Vineyard and served as church planters and Lead Pastors of Vineyard Amsterdam (Netherlands). They returned to the US in 2015 and transitioned into senior leadership of Vineyard Columbus in January 2021. Julia is a nine on the enneagram, is a really bad cook, dislikes writing speaker bios, has three fabulous kids, and relaxes by reading novels about existential threats.

Show Notes:
Miracle Work by Jordan Seng
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for May
https://bit.ly/382EPdN

The Singer Trilogy by Calvin Miller
https://amzn.to/3FRxXwk

The Tower of Geburah by John White
https://amzn.to/3sFhztk

**Dennis Liu: Breaking The Cycle Of The Silent Exodus** May 11, 2022
Dennis Liu: Breaking The Cycle Of The Silent ExodusShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay sits down with Dennis Liu to talk about his recent transition to lead pastor of Vineyard of Hope church, and some of the conversations and considerations unique to a leadership transition in an immigrant church. Dennis shares about the “silent exodus” of young people from immigrant churches, some of the cultural blessings and challenges, and some of his dreams for the Asian American church, particularly relating to worship.

Dennis Liu is the leader of the Asian American Association for Vineyard USA and the lead pastor of Vineyard of Hope church in Walnut, CA (formerly known as Vineyard of Harvest). Having grown up in a Christian family in NJ, he feels extremely blessed with a rich Christian heritage. It was during his high school years that he began to sense that the Lord was calling him into full-time ministry. At the time, he ignored the call out of selfishness simply because he wanted to make a lot of money and become successful in the world’s eyes. Subsequently, he enrolled at Cornell University in the fall of 1996 with the intention of going on to medical school upon graduation. The Lord continued to work on his heart through his college years, and the calling of full-time ministry didn’t decrease but grew stronger. After college, the door opened up for him to come out to CA to minister after he graduated from college and to begin attending Fuller Theological Seminary. In May 2000, he headed out to CA and began to intern at Vineyard of Hope Church while pursuing a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies at Fuller. Over time, the ministry grew, and he joined the staff of the church on a full-time basis as the minister to the English congregation. In June 2005, he graduated from Fuller, and in 2007, he was ordained as a pastor. In 2011, he married Evangeline, who graduated with a Master of Divinity from Talbot Seminary. They have two sons named Silas and Levi and a daughter named Jubilee. Dennis and Evangeline are excited about the future of this congregation and envision a church that plants many churches!

Show Notes:
Miracle Work by Jordan Seng
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for May
https://bit.ly/382EPdN

Vineyard of Hope Church
https://www.vineyardofhope.org

**Dennis Liu: Breaking The Cycle Of The Silent Exodus** May 11, 2022
Dennis Liu: Breaking The Cycle Of The Silent ExodusShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay sits down with Dennis Liu to talk about his recent transition to lead pastor of Vineyard of Hope church, and some of the conversations and considerations unique to a leadership transition in an immigrant church. Dennis shares about the “silent exodus” of young people from immigrant churches, some of the cultural blessings and challenges, and some of his dreams for the Asian American church, particularly relating to worship.

Dennis Liu is the leader of the Asian American Association for Vineyard USA and the lead pastor of Vineyard of Hope church in Walnut, CA (formerly known as Vineyard of Harvest). Having grown up in a Christian family in NJ, he feels extremely blessed with a rich Christian heritage. It was during his high school years that he began to sense that the Lord was calling him into full-time ministry. At the time, he ignored the call out of selfishness simply because he wanted to make a lot of money and become successful in the world’s eyes. Subsequently, he enrolled at Cornell University in the fall of 1996 with the intention of going on to medical school upon graduation. The Lord continued to work on his heart through his college years, and the calling of full-time ministry didn’t decrease but grew stronger. After college, the door opened up for him to come out to CA to minister after he graduated from college and to begin attending Fuller Theological Seminary. In May 2000, he headed out to CA and began to intern at Vineyard of Hope Church while pursuing a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies at Fuller. Over time, the ministry grew, and he joined the staff of the church on a full-time basis as the minister to the English congregation. In June 2005, he graduated from Fuller, and in 2007, he was ordained as a pastor. In 2011, he married Evangeline, who graduated with a Master of Divinity from Talbot Seminary. They have two sons named Silas and Levi and a daughter named Jubilee. Dennis and Evangeline are excited about the future of this congregation and envision a church that plants many churches!

Show Notes:
Miracle Work by Jordan Seng
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for May
https://bit.ly/382EPdN

Vineyard of Hope Church
https://www.vineyardofhope.org

**David Ruis: We Need A Faith That Works** May 04, 2022
David Ruis: We Need A Faith That WorksShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with worship leader and songwriter, author and National Director of Vineyard Canada, David Ruis. David shares some things he’s been learning about the story of God through his own story of adoption, the work of music in his life, and some stories of his early encounters with the Holy Spirit and his process of reconciling them with his Baptist upbringing. David also shares his heart in seeking the Lord to hear what He wants to do during any gathering or time of worship and his practice of coming with expectation that the Lord is with us.

David and Anita Ruis have lead, encourage, and empowered the Vineyard in Canada as the National Directors since 2014. David is a well-respected worship leader and songwriter (You’re Worthy Of My Praise, Every Move I Make, and much more). His most recent album, When Justice Shines, was released through ION Records. David has also authored two books: The Worship God Is Seeking and The Justice God Is Seeking. As a team David and Anita are also known to be effective church planters and seasoned pastors having established churches in Canada and the US. David has also been instrumental in seeing Vineyard communities established in Nepal and India. Much of the Ruises’ focus has been in indigenous settings, working with people experiencing poverty and subsequent marginalization. They also have significant experience facilitating leadership development and on the creative side David is known for fostering originality in song-writing and the arts in various cultural settings.

A burning passion for the Ruises is both practical and theological integration of creative worship in church community, and deep life engagement with issues of poverty and social injustice. The Ruises currently reside in Kelowna, BC. In their down time they love to be creative and hang with their grandkids.

Show Notes:
David’s church- Kelowna Vineyard
https://www.kelownavineyard.com/

The Worship God is Seeking by David Ruis
https://amzn.to/3w1PDAT

The Justice God is Seeking by David Ruis
https://amzn.to/3y8uZSd

Miracle Work by Jordan Seng
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for May
https://bit.ly/382EPdN

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**David Ruis: We Need A Faith That Works** May 04, 2022
David Ruis: We Need A Faith That WorksShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with worship leader and songwriter, author and National Director of Vineyard Canada, David Ruis. David shares some things he’s been learning about the story of God through his own story of adoption, the work of music in his life, and some stories of his early encounters with the Holy Spirit and his process of reconciling them with his Baptist upbringing. David also shares his heart in seeking the Lord to hear what He wants to do during any gathering or time of worship and his practice of coming with expectation that the Lord is with us.

David and Anita Ruis have lead, encourage, and empowered the Vineyard in Canada as the National Directors since 2014. David is a well-respected worship leader and songwriter (You’re Worthy Of My Praise, Every Move I Make, and much more). His most recent album, When Justice Shines, was released through ION Records. David has also authored two books: The Worship God Is Seeking and The Justice God Is Seeking. As a team David and Anita are also known to be effective church planters and seasoned pastors having established churches in Canada and the US. David has also been instrumental in seeing Vineyard communities established in Nepal and India. Much of the Ruises’ focus has been in indigenous settings, working with people experiencing poverty and subsequent marginalization. They also have significant experience facilitating leadership development and on the creative side David is known for fostering originality in song-writing and the arts in various cultural settings.

A burning passion for the Ruises is both practical and theological integration of creative worship in church community, and deep life engagement with issues of poverty and social injustice. The Ruises currently reside in Kelowna, BC. In their down time they love to be creative and hang with their grandkids.

Show Notes:
David’s church- Kelowna Vineyard
https://www.kelownavineyard.com/

The Worship God is Seeking by David Ruis
https://amzn.to/3w1PDAT

The Justice God is Seeking by David Ruis
https://amzn.to/3y8uZSd

Miracle Work by Jordan Seng
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for May
https://bit.ly/382EPdN

Socials:
Vineyardusa.org
@vineyardusa

**Tish Harrison Warren: Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep** Apr 27, 2022
Tish Harrison Warren: Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or WeepShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is the second in a 2-part conversation between Jay and Tish Harrison Warren. Tish shares some of her best practices and tangible steps for writing, along with wisdom about how to know what conversations will benefit from contributing your voice. Tish and Jay then discuss the impacts of social media on our thinking, and the damage done to the witness of Jesus by how Christians treat each other online. Finally, Tish shares how her book Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep came to be, how she discovered she was using theology to avoid real faith questions, and her thoughts on suffering and joy.

Tish Harrison Warren is a priest in the Anglican Church in North America. She is the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life (Christianity Today’s 2018 Book of the Year) and Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep (Christianity Today’s 2022 Book of the Year).

Currently, Tish writes a weekly newsletter for The New York Times, and she is a columnist for Christianity Today. Her articles and essays have appeared in Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Comment Magazine, The Point Magazine, The New York Times, and elsewhere.

For over a decade, Tish has worked in ministry settings as a campus minister with InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries, as an associate rector, and with addicts and those in poverty through various churches and non-profit organizations. Now, Tish serves as Writer in Residence at Resurrection South Austin. She is a founding member of The Pelican Project and a Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum. She lives with her husband and three children in the Austin, Texas area.

**Tish Harrison Warren: Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep** Apr 27, 2022
Tish Harrison Warren: Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or WeepShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is the second in a 2-part conversation between Jay and Tish Harrison Warren. Tish shares some of her best practices and tangible steps for writing, along with wisdom about how to know what conversations will benefit from contributing your voice. Tish and Jay then discuss the impacts of social media on our thinking, and the damage done to the witness of Jesus by how Christians treat each other online. Finally, Tish shares how her book Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep came to be, how she discovered she was using theology to avoid real faith questions, and her thoughts on suffering and joy.

Tish Harrison Warren is a priest in the Anglican Church in North America. She is the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life (Christianity Today’s 2018 Book of the Year) and Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep (Christianity Today’s 2022 Book of the Year).

Currently, Tish writes a weekly newsletter for The New York Times, and she is a columnist for Christianity Today. Her articles and essays have appeared in Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Comment Magazine, The Point Magazine, The New York Times, and elsewhere.

For over a decade, Tish has worked in ministry settings as a campus minister with InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries, as an associate rector, and with addicts and those in poverty through various churches and non-profit organizations. Now, Tish serves as Writer in Residence at Resurrection South Austin. She is a founding member of The Pelican Project and a Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum. She lives with her husband and three children in the Austin, Texas area.

**Tish Harrison Warren: Life As A Mosaic** Apr 20, 2022
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This episode of We Are Vineyard is the first in a 2-part conversation between Jay and Tish Harrison Warren. Tish shares about her youthful realization that she was called to ministry and how she walked that path as a young woman in the Baptist church. They then move into discussing how to navigate marriage and parenting roles when each spouse has a similar calling, and celebrating each other’s wholeness in vocation while balancing the practical needs of the family, travel and work schedules. This is a beautiful and honest conversation about gender roles, faith and family. Come back next week for part 2!

Tish Harrison Warren is a priest in the Anglican Church in North America. She is the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life (Christianity Today’s 2018 Book of the Year) and Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep (Christianity Today’s 2022 Book of the Year).

Currently, Tish writes a weekly newsletter for The New York Times, and she is a columnist for Christianity Today. Her articles and essays have appeared in Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Comment Magazine, The Point Magazine, The New York Times, and elsewhere.

For over a decade, Tish has worked in ministry settings as a campus minister with InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries, as an associate rector, and with addicts and those in poverty through various churches and non-profit organizations. Now, Tish serves as Writer in Residence at Resurrection South Austin. She is a founding member of The Pelican Project and a Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum. She lives with her husband and three children in the Austin, Texas area.

**Tish Harrison Warren: Life As A Mosaic** Apr 20, 2022
Tish Harrison Warren: Life As A MosaicShow Podcast Information
This episode of We Are Vineyard is the first in a 2-part conversation between Jay and Tish Harrison Warren. Tish shares about her youthful realization that she was called to ministry and how she walked that path as a young woman in the Baptist church. They then move into discussing how to navigate marriage and parenting roles when each spouse has a similar calling, and celebrating each other’s wholeness in vocation while balancing the practical needs of the family, travel and work schedules. This is a beautiful and honest conversation about gender roles, faith and family. Come back next week for part 2!

Tish Harrison Warren is a priest in the Anglican Church in North America. She is the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life (Christianity Today’s 2018 Book of the Year) and Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep (Christianity Today’s 2022 Book of the Year).

Currently, Tish writes a weekly newsletter for The New York Times, and she is a columnist for Christianity Today. Her articles and essays have appeared in Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Comment Magazine, The Point Magazine, The New York Times, and elsewhere.

For over a decade, Tish has worked in ministry settings as a campus minister with InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries, as an associate rector, and with addicts and those in poverty through various churches and non-profit organizations. Now, Tish serves as Writer in Residence at Resurrection South Austin. She is a founding member of The Pelican Project and a Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum. She lives with her husband and three children in the Austin, Texas area.

**John Elmer: Moving Forward Together** Apr 13, 2022
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard we meet John Elmer, one of the Super Regional Leaders for Vineyard USA. Together Jay and John comb through John’s story to explore themes of leadership, caring for the poor and marginalized, the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit, working through rejection and loss of dreams, and how John’s early experiences have shaped the way he now guides other leaders.

John grew up in Syracuse, New York. Right before his senior year in high school, he had a supernatural encounter with Jesus and was radically saved. He began a Bible study within a couple of months and never stopped. John went to college at Messiah College, where he majored in Biblical Studies and it was there that he met his wife, Gwen. Gwen and John planted the Syracuse Vineyard 30 years ago and have grown it into a multi-site church that has planted 13 other churches. John has also participated in translocal leadership, serving the Vineyard as an Area Leader, National Church Planting team member, Mission Partnership Leader, and as a Regional Leader for the last 10 years. John and Gwen have been married 38 years and have lived together in NYC, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, the squatter slums in Bangkok, as well as Syracuse. They have three children and five grandchildren that they love to be with. John is a big Syracuse University sports fan, as well as a lifelong Yankees fan.

**John Elmer: Moving Forward Together** Apr 13, 2022
John Elmer: Moving Forward TogetherShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard we meet John Elmer, one of the Super Regional Leaders for Vineyard USA. Together Jay and John comb through John’s story to explore themes of leadership, caring for the poor and marginalized, the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit, working through rejection and loss of dreams, and how John’s early experiences have shaped the way he now guides other leaders.

John grew up in Syracuse, New York. Right before his senior year in high school, he had a supernatural encounter with Jesus and was radically saved. He began a Bible study within a couple of months and never stopped. John went to college at Messiah College, where he majored in Biblical Studies and it was there that he met his wife, Gwen. Gwen and John planted the Syracuse Vineyard 30 years ago and have grown it into a multi-site church that has planted 13 other churches. John has also participated in translocal leadership, serving the Vineyard as an Area Leader, National Church Planting team member, Mission Partnership Leader, and as a Regional Leader for the last 10 years. John and Gwen have been married 38 years and have lived together in NYC, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, the squatter slums in Bangkok, as well as Syracuse. They have three children and five grandchildren that they love to be with. John is a big Syracuse University sports fan, as well as a lifelong Yankees fan.

**Danielle Pathak: Casting A Vision For Pastoral Health In The Vineyard** Apr 06, 2022
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In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Danielle Pathak share about their early days as young adults in ministry, what they would each say to their 25-year-old self as they were about to move away from home to plant a church, and the value of seeking advice from those who have lived longer and experienced more.

They also talk about the origin story of their passion for developing emotional health and caring for the personal lives of themselves and their leadership teams.

Finally, Danielle shares about the work they are doing through the Lilly Grant to explore the experiences of pastors, specifically those in underrepresented and vulnerable demographics, and some dreams they have about ways to cultivate the financial, emotional and relational lives of Vineyard pastors.

Danielle Pathak is the Interim Associate National Director for Pastoral Health and Development. Danielle grew up in Columbus, Ohio and started attending the Columbus Vineyard as a young teenager. Danielle attended Ohio State University and graduated with a BA in Human Development and Family Studies. She attended Vineyard Leadership Institute in Columbus, Ohio for theological training before church planting in Denver with her husband Jay and a small team in 2001.

After several years of building and developing the Arvada Vineyard and also having her daughters, she became the Staff and Spiritual Formation Pastor for the Mile High Vineyard, a family of neighborhood churches in the Denver area which includes the original Arvada Vineyard. She completed a certificate in Spiritual Direction in 2013 from Sustainable Faith, took on additional training in Family Systems work, and most recently added a certificate in Spiritual Formation and Leadership in 2020 from the Transforming Center in Chicago, IL. Her true joy in this life outside of her faith is her family, her husband of 23 years, Jay, and her daughters Jasmine (age 17) and Sofia (age 14).

Show Notes:

The Ferment Podcast: Jay and Danielle Pathak
https://bit.ly/3uUiXc4

The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon
https://amzn.to/3JirIl3

Lilly Grants for Pastors

https://bit.ly/3uZ1pv7

**Danielle Pathak: Casting A Vision For Pastoral Health In The Vineyard** Apr 06, 2022
Danielle Pathak: Casting A Vision For Pastoral Health In The VineyardShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Danielle Pathak share about their early days as young adults in ministry, what they would each say to their 25-year-old self as they were about to move away from home to plant a church, and the value of seeking advice from those who have lived longer and experienced more.

They also talk about the origin story of their passion for developing emotional health and caring for the personal lives of themselves and their leadership teams.

Finally, Danielle shares about the work they are doing through the Lilly Grant to explore the experiences of pastors, specifically those in underrepresented and vulnerable demographics, and some dreams they have about ways to cultivate the financial, emotional and relational lives of Vineyard pastors.

Danielle Pathak is the Interim Associate National Director for Pastoral Health and Development. Danielle grew up in Columbus, Ohio and started attending the Columbus Vineyard as a young teenager. Danielle attended Ohio State University and graduated with a BA in Human Development and Family Studies. She attended Vineyard Leadership Institute in Columbus, Ohio for theological training before church planting in Denver with her husband Jay and a small team in 2001.

After several years of building and developing the Arvada Vineyard and also having her daughters, she became the Staff and Spiritual Formation Pastor for the Mile High Vineyard, a family of neighborhood churches in the Denver area which includes the original Arvada Vineyard. She completed a certificate in Spiritual Direction in 2013 from Sustainable Faith, took on additional training in Family Systems work, and most recently added a certificate in Spiritual Formation and Leadership in 2020 from the Transforming Center in Chicago, IL. Her true joy in this life outside of her faith is her family, her husband of 23 years, Jay, and her daughters Jasmine (age 17) and Sofia (age 14).

Show Notes:

The Ferment Podcast: Jay and Danielle Pathak
https://bit.ly/3uUiXc4

The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon
https://amzn.to/3JirIl3

Lilly Grants for Pastors

https://bit.ly/3uZ1pv7

**Equipping The Saints: 1st Quarter Wrap-up with Jay and Caleb** Mar 30, 2022
Equipping The Saints: 1st Quarter Wrap-up with Jay and CalebShow Podcast Information
As we wrap on the first quarter of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Caleb Maskell meet up to share some behind the scenes of different episodes, their thoughts and reflections on some of their favorite conversations, and of course they laugh… a lot! From Andy Crouch’s episode on doing the internal work that allows us to be effective leaders to Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado’s episode about learning from people of different cultural backgrounds, join us as we take a brief walk through just some of the richness of these first 12 episodes!

Caleb Maskell is the Associate National Director of Theology and Education for Vineyard USA. Caleb has been involved in leadership in the Vineyard movement for twenty-five years. He holds a Masters in Divinity from Yale Divinity School where he immersed himself in the study of theology, church history, and scripture, while also leading worship and working with middle school and high school youth groups. In 2007, along with his wife Kathy and their friends Matt and Hannah Croasmun, Caleb planted Elm City Vineyard Church in New Haven, Connecticut. That year, he also began a Ph.D. program at Princeton University and, after moving to Manhattan for four years while Kathy went to seminary, the Maskells ended up in suburban Philadelphia, where Caleb completed his Ph.D while teaching regularly at Princeton Theological Seminary and serving as the Worship Pastor at Blue Route Vineyard Church.

Since 2010, Caleb has led the Society of Vineyard Scholars, which exists to foster and sustain a community of theological discourse in and for the Vineyard movement. Caleb is passionate about developing leaders and institutions that will help to produce a healthy, courageous, and hospitable future for the church in the twenty-first century. Caleb and Kathy now live with their two kids, Josiah and Emmanuelle, in the heart of Denver, where Kathy pastors East Denver Vineyard Church.

Show Notes:

The Ferment, March 7, 2022
The Life of the Mind with Caleb Maskell – Pastoring Worship Series
https://bit.ly/3JOStiq

Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger
https://amzn.to/3Lex16y

Tempered Resilience by Tod Bolsinger
https://amzn.to/37TKXV9

Society of Vineyard Scholars
https://vineyardscholars.org/about-us/

**Equipping The Saints: 1st Quarter Wrap-up with Jay and Caleb** Mar 30, 2022
Equipping The Saints: 1st Quarter Wrap-up with Jay and CalebShow Podcast Information
As we wrap on the first quarter of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Caleb Maskell meet up to share some behind the scenes of different episodes, their thoughts and reflections on some of their favorite conversations, and of course they laugh… a lot! From Andy Crouch’s episode on doing the internal work that allows us to be effective leaders to Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado’s episode about learning from people of different cultural backgrounds, join us as we take a brief walk through just some of the richness of these first 12 episodes!

Caleb Maskell is the Associate National Director of Theology and Education for Vineyard USA. Caleb has been involved in leadership in the Vineyard movement for twenty-five years. He holds a Masters in Divinity from Yale Divinity School where he immersed himself in the study of theology, church history, and scripture, while also leading worship and working with middle school and high school youth groups. In 2007, along with his wife Kathy and their friends Matt and Hannah Croasmun, Caleb planted Elm City Vineyard Church in New Haven, Connecticut. That year, he also began a Ph.D. program at Princeton University and, after moving to Manhattan for four years while Kathy went to seminary, the Maskells ended up in suburban Philadelphia, where Caleb completed his Ph.D while teaching regularly at Princeton Theological Seminary and serving as the Worship Pastor at Blue Route Vineyard Church.

Since 2010, Caleb has led the Society of Vineyard Scholars, which exists to foster and sustain a community of theological discourse in and for the Vineyard movement. Caleb is passionate about developing leaders and institutions that will help to produce a healthy, courageous, and hospitable future for the church in the twenty-first century. Caleb and Kathy now live with their two kids, Josiah and Emmanuelle, in the heart of Denver, where Kathy pastors East Denver Vineyard Church.

Show Notes:

The Ferment, March 7, 2022
The Life of the Mind with Caleb Maskell – Pastoring Worship Series
https://bit.ly/3JOStiq

Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger
https://amzn.to/3Lex16y

Tempered Resilience by Tod Bolsinger
https://amzn.to/37TKXV9

Society of Vineyard Scholars
https://vineyardscholars.org/about-us/

**Steve Cuss: Managing Leadership Anxiety – Yours and Theirs** Mar 23, 2022
Steve Cuss: Managing Leadership Anxiety – Yours and TheirsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with author and pastor Steve Cuss about what it was like growing up in an irreligious family that eventually came to really embrace his calling, the valuable experience he gained in chaplain residency and the practice of vulnerability and self-awareness that has shaped his heart and his life’s work. Steve also reveals his secret talent as a chicken hypnotist (see show notes for a visual!) **Please note: This episode contains some discussion of grief and pregnancy loss as Steve shares stories from his years as a chaplain.

Steve is the author of Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs and the founder of www.capablelife.me, an online community helping you to function as a calm, aware, present human in the work place and home place. Steve has served in a variety of pastoral roles for 26 years, the majority of those years as a lead pastor. He is also proud to be a strategic partner with Compassion International, Leadership Network, and Missio Alliance.

Steve was privileged to grow up in Perth, Western Australia, in an adventurous family of origin. After moving to the United States for theological study, he married Lisa and they have two sons and a daughter, in whom they take great delight. When Steve is not working, you can find him laughing with his family, knee-deep in a trout stream, or trying a guitar he cannot afford at a local music store.

Show Notes:

Steve’s website
https://www.stevecusswords.com

Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for March
https://amzn.to/3u9pS0x

All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot
https://amzn.to/3L22Kbd

Chicken hypnotism (not Steve)
https://bit.ly/36ynMPt

Steve’s Socials:
Instagram and Twitter: @stevecusswords

**Steve Cuss: Managing Leadership Anxiety – Yours and Theirs** Mar 23, 2022
Steve Cuss: Managing Leadership Anxiety – Yours and TheirsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with author and pastor Steve Cuss about what it was like growing up in an irreligious family that eventually came to really embrace his calling, the valuable experience he gained in chaplain residency and the practice of vulnerability and self-awareness that has shaped his heart and his life’s work. Steve also reveals his secret talent as a chicken hypnotist (see show notes for a visual!) **Please note: This episode contains some discussion of grief and pregnancy loss as Steve shares stories from his years as a chaplain.

Steve is the author of Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs and the founder of www.capablelife.me, an online community helping you to function as a calm, aware, present human in the work place and home place. Steve has served in a variety of pastoral roles for 26 years, the majority of those years as a lead pastor. He is also proud to be a strategic partner with Compassion International, Leadership Network, and Missio Alliance.

Steve was privileged to grow up in Perth, Western Australia, in an adventurous family of origin. After moving to the United States for theological study, he married Lisa and they have two sons and a daughter, in whom they take great delight. When Steve is not working, you can find him laughing with his family, knee-deep in a trout stream, or trying a guitar he cannot afford at a local music store.

Show Notes:

Steve’s website
https://www.stevecusswords.com

Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for March
https://amzn.to/3u9pS0x

All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot
https://amzn.to/3L22Kbd

Chicken hypnotism (not Steve)
https://bit.ly/36ynMPt

Steve’s Socials:
Instagram and Twitter: @stevecusswords

**Joel Seymour: Going Home – Planting A Kingdom Outpost In Your Hometown** Mar 16, 2022
Joel Seymour: Going Home – Planting A Kingdom Outpost In Your HometownShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay Pathak chats with Joel Seymour, a Super Regional Leader for Vineyard USA. Joel shares about being raised in the Church of Christ, his introduction to John Wimber and a wild encounter with the Holy Spirit. Joel also shares his experience of being sent home by the Lord to plant a church and how their church has found creative ways to make a practical impact in their small town.

Joel Seymour is a Super Regional Leader for Vineyard USA. Joel’s passion for the Vineyard began as a teenager when he watched John Wimber’s testimony video (yay VHS!). He knew he found his home when, as a college sophomore, he took the Fuller Seminary class MC550 “Healing and World Evangelism” led by Wimber and C. Peter Wagner. In 1998, Joel and his wife Kristi planted their second church – the Lancaster Vineyard in Lancaster, OH and Joel has served there as the Lead Pastor. He has been deeply engaged in his city, bringing together the social, private, and public sectors through the Art of Neighboring Fairfield County initiative. Joel also started the Small Town initiative within Multiply Vineyard. He has served as both an Area Leader and a Regional Leader within Vineyard USA. He looks forward to drawing on his experience to encourage, equip and empower local pastors. Joel enjoys playing guitar, leading worship, laughing, and most of all, taking long daily walks with his wife. Joel and Kristi have raised 3 great kids.

Show Notes:

Lancaster Vineyard Church
http://lancastervineyard.org

Watch a quarantine throwback of Joel and his daughter dancing for “Monday Moves”!
https://bit.ly/3MTfJgT

Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for March
https://amzn.to/3sSV9Fo

**Joel Seymour: Going Home – Planting A Kingdom Outpost In Your Hometown** Mar 16, 2022
Joel Seymour: Going Home – Planting A Kingdom Outpost In Your HometownShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay Pathak chats with Joel Seymour, a Super Regional Leader for Vineyard USA. Joel shares about being raised in the Church of Christ, his introduction to John Wimber and a wild encounter with the Holy Spirit. Joel also shares his experience of being sent home by the Lord to plant a church and how their church has found creative ways to make a practical impact in their small town.

Joel Seymour is a Super Regional Leader for Vineyard USA. Joel’s passion for the Vineyard began as a teenager when he watched John Wimber’s testimony video (yay VHS!). He knew he found his home when, as a college sophomore, he took the Fuller Seminary class MC550 “Healing and World Evangelism” led by Wimber and C. Peter Wagner. In 1998, Joel and his wife Kristi planted their second church – the Lancaster Vineyard in Lancaster, OH and Joel has served there as the Lead Pastor. He has been deeply engaged in his city, bringing together the social, private, and public sectors through the Art of Neighboring Fairfield County initiative. Joel also started the Small Town initiative within Multiply Vineyard. He has served as both an Area Leader and a Regional Leader within Vineyard USA. He looks forward to drawing on his experience to encourage, equip and empower local pastors. Joel enjoys playing guitar, leading worship, laughing, and most of all, taking long daily walks with his wife. Joel and Kristi have raised 3 great kids.

Show Notes:

Lancaster Vineyard Church
http://lancastervineyard.org

Watch a quarantine throwback of Joel and his daughter dancing for “Monday Moves”!
https://bit.ly/3MTfJgT

Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for March
https://amzn.to/3sSV9Fo

**Bryan McLees: Convoy of Hope, Vineyard USA’s Partner in Disaster Relief** Mar 09, 2022
Bryan McLees: Convoy of Hope, Vineyard USA’s Partner in Disaster ReliefShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Brian McLees shares about growing up a pastor’s kid, studying with John Wimber at Fuller Seminary, and a formational encounter he had with the Holy Spirit and a demonized man. He also shares about the overarching theme of kindness that has defined his life’s path, how he came to join the team at Convoy of Hope and their current response to the war in Ukraine.

Bryan McLees has been a part of the Vineyard church planting storyline with chapters in New England and Colorado since 1982-ish. He began serving the Vineyard through his Network Relations Director role at Convoy of Hope in 2006. Helping churches respond to poverty, towards a sustainable hope, is a calling he shares with an incredible team at Convoy of Hope.

Show Notes:

Convoy of Hope
https://convoyofhope.org

Rich Nathan talks with Hal Donaldson from Convoy of Hope
https://vimeo.com/687243776/a7f15439de

Donate to support Ukraine!
https://vineyardusa.org/ukraine-support/

Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for March
https://amzn.to/3sSV9Fo

**Bryan McLees: Convoy of Hope, Vineyard USA’s Partner in Disaster Relief** Mar 09, 2022
Bryan McLees: Convoy of Hope, Vineyard USA’s Partner in Disaster ReliefShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Brian McLees shares about growing up a pastor’s kid, studying with John Wimber at Fuller Seminary, and a formational encounter he had with the Holy Spirit and a demonized man. He also shares about the overarching theme of kindness that has defined his life’s path, how he came to join the team at Convoy of Hope and their current response to the war in Ukraine.

Bryan McLees has been a part of the Vineyard church planting storyline with chapters in New England and Colorado since 1982-ish. He began serving the Vineyard through his Network Relations Director role at Convoy of Hope in 2006. Helping churches respond to poverty, towards a sustainable hope, is a calling he shares with an incredible team at Convoy of Hope.

Show Notes:

Convoy of Hope
https://convoyofhope.org

Rich Nathan talks with Hal Donaldson from Convoy of Hope
https://vimeo.com/687243776/a7f15439de

Donate to support Ukraine!
https://vineyardusa.org/ukraine-support/

Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss
Vineyard USA’s suggested reading for March
https://amzn.to/3sSV9Fo

**Rubén Quintero: Pastoring In In-Between Places** Mar 02, 2022
Rubén Quintero: Pastoring In In-Between PlacesShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Rubén Quintero shares his story of becoming a Christian as a child, learning to preach the Gospel as a teen and beginning to serve the church as a young adult; from scrubbing toilets at his church to managing their finances and finally planting his own church in El Centro, Rubén has spent his life saying “yes” to Jesus and the next thing in front of him. Rubén also shares his heart for Hispanic people, his culture and the movement of La Viña churches.

Rubén Quintero loves Jesus Christ, is the pastor of Imperial Valley Vineyard church in El Centro, CA, and is a chaplain for Workforce Chaplaincy, which allows him to serve hundreds of immigrants who work in agriculture in the US. He is a CPA graduated from UABC in Mexicali, Mexico, and holds a Master’s in Theology from San Diego Christian University. He is passionate about planting churches among the Hispanics in the U.S. Rubén is happily married to Vaneza and they have 3 wonderful boys – Rubén (16), David (13), and Iván (11). He likes traveling and baseball, so he expects to visit the 30 MLB stadiums during his lifetime.

Show Notes:

Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss
*Vineyard USA recommended reading for March*
https://amzn.to/35mSqeq

If you’ve been enjoying the podcast and have questions for Jay Pathak and Caleb Maskell? Email podcast@vineyardusa.org!

**Rubén Quintero: Pastoring In In-Between Places** Mar 02, 2022
Rubén Quintero: Pastoring In In-Between PlacesShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Rubén Quintero shares his story of becoming a Christian as a child, learning to preach the Gospel as a teen and beginning to serve the church as a young adult; from scrubbing toilets at his church to managing their finances and finally planting his own church in El Centro, Rubén has spent his life saying “yes” to Jesus and the next thing in front of him. Rubén also shares his heart for Hispanic people, his culture and the movement of La Viña churches.

Rubén Quintero loves Jesus Christ, is the pastor of Imperial Valley Vineyard church in El Centro, CA, and is a chaplain for Workforce Chaplaincy, which allows him to serve hundreds of immigrants who work in agriculture in the US. He is a CPA graduated from UABC in Mexicali, Mexico, and holds a Master’s in Theology from San Diego Christian University. He is passionate about planting churches among the Hispanics in the U.S. Rubén is happily married to Vaneza and they have 3 wonderful boys – Rubén (16), David (13), and Iván (11). He likes traveling and baseball, so he expects to visit the 30 MLB stadiums during his lifetime.

Show Notes:

Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss
*Vineyard USA recommended reading for March*
https://amzn.to/35mSqeq

If you’ve been enjoying the podcast and have questions for Jay Pathak and Caleb Maskell? Email podcast@vineyardusa.org!

**Tod Bolsinger: Tempered Resilience – How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change** Feb 23, 2022
Tod Bolsinger: Tempered Resilience – How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of ChangeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay Pathak and Tod Bolsinger discuss adaptive change in the church. Tod speaks about how his passion for studying change and helping “faith leaders thrive as change leaders” developed, and the role of the pastor as a steady force in the midst of crisis and anxiety. Tod and Jay also talk about what we learned from the crucible of change that was the pandemic.

Tod Bolsinger, MDiv, PhD, the co-owner and principal of AE Sloan Leadership, Inc, an executive coaching and consulting firm that works with church, non-profit, and marketplace leaders in leading change. He is also the Executive Director of the De Pree Center Church Leadership Institute, a Senior Fellow of the De Pree Center for Leadership, Associate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary, was the founder of the Fuller Leadership Platform, and served as a Vice President of Fuller Seminary for six years. Prior to his educational career, he served as a pastor for 27 years. He is the author of five books, including the Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in pastoral leadership, *Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, Leadership for a Time of Pandemic: Practicing Resilience* and most recently, *Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change*.

Show Notes:

Tempered Resilience by Tod Bolsinger
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for February
https://amzn.to/3LEdIV8

Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger
https://amzn.to/3oT6fb7

Reach us at:
VineyardUSA.org
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @VineyardUSA

**Tod Bolsinger: Tempered Resilience – How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change** Feb 23, 2022
Tod Bolsinger: Tempered Resilience – How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of ChangeShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay Pathak and Tod Bolsinger discuss adaptive change in the church. Tod speaks about how his passion for studying change and helping “faith leaders thrive as change leaders” developed, and the role of the pastor as a steady force in the midst of crisis and anxiety. Tod and Jay also talk about what we learned from the crucible of change that was the pandemic.

Tod Bolsinger, MDiv, PhD, the co-owner and principal of AE Sloan Leadership, Inc, an executive coaching and consulting firm that works with church, non-profit, and marketplace leaders in leading change. He is also the Executive Director of the De Pree Center Church Leadership Institute, a Senior Fellow of the De Pree Center for Leadership, Associate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary, was the founder of the Fuller Leadership Platform, and served as a Vice President of Fuller Seminary for six years. Prior to his educational career, he served as a pastor for 27 years. He is the author of five books, including the Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in pastoral leadership, *Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, Leadership for a Time of Pandemic: Practicing Resilience* and most recently, *Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change*.

Show Notes:

Tempered Resilience by Tod Bolsinger
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for February
https://amzn.to/3LEdIV8

Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger
https://amzn.to/3oT6fb7

Reach us at:
VineyardUSA.org
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @VineyardUSA

**Dave Ferguson: Making Heroes Of Other People – Our Fruit Grows On Other People’s Trees** Feb 16, 2022
Dave Ferguson: Making Heroes Of Other People – Our Fruit Grows On Other People’s TreesShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay Pathak and Dave Ferguson discuss growing churches. Dave encourages dreaming big enough to where you are forced to be dependent on God, and talks about some common obstacles that keep us from dreaming big dreams. He also shares tangible practices for staying hungry and motivated after long years in ministry and the shift he believes needs to happen during the life of every leader.

Dave Ferguson is the lead pastor of Community Christian Church, a multisite missional community that is passionate about “helping people find their way back to God.” Community has grown from a few college friends to thousands and has been recognized as one of America’s most influential churches.

Dave also provides visionary leadership for the international church-planting movement NewThing and is chairman of the board and president of the Exponential conference. He is an award-winning author of books that include *The Big Idea, Exponential, On The Verge, Finding Your Way Back To God, Starting Over, Hero Maker* and most recently *B.L.E.S.S. 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World.* Dave and his best friend Sue have three terrific children Amy, Josh and Caleb.

Feel free to email him with questions, ideas, feedback or introductions at daveferguson@communitychristian.org
**Show Notes:** Dave’s Website https://daveferguson.org Prepare Your Church for the Future by Carl George https://amzn.to/3uIxM2O Lyle Schaller https://amzn.to/3rFsIu2 Multiply Vineyard https://multiplyvineyard.org Dave’s socials: Twitter: @daveferguson Instagram: @fergusondave

**Dave Ferguson: Making Heroes Of Other People – Our Fruit Grows On Other People’s Trees** Feb 16, 2022
Dave Ferguson: Making Heroes Of Other People – Our Fruit Grows On Other People’s TreesShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay Pathak and Dave Ferguson discuss growing churches. Dave encourages dreaming big enough to where you are forced to be dependent on God, and talks about some common obstacles that keep us from dreaming big dreams. He also shares tangible practices for staying hungry and motivated after long years in ministry and the shift he believes needs to happen during the life of every leader.

Dave Ferguson is the lead pastor of Community Christian Church, a multisite missional community that is passionate about “helping people find their way back to God.” Community has grown from a few college friends to thousands and has been recognized as one of America’s most influential churches.

Dave also provides visionary leadership for the international church-planting movement NewThing and is chairman of the board and president of the Exponential conference. He is an award-winning author of books that include *The Big Idea, Exponential, On The Verge, Finding Your Way Back To God, Starting Over, Hero Maker* and most recently *B.L.E.S.S. 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World.* Dave and his best friend Sue have three terrific children Amy, Josh and Caleb.

Feel free to email him with questions, ideas, feedback or introductions at daveferguson@communitychristian.org
**Show Notes:** Dave’s Website https://daveferguson.org Prepare Your Church for the Future by Carl George https://amzn.to/3uIxM2O Lyle Schaller https://amzn.to/3rFsIu2 Multiply Vineyard https://multiplyvineyard.org Dave’s socials: Twitter: @daveferguson Instagram: @fergusondave

**Robb Morgan: Risks Of Faith And Living A Life Of Adventure** Feb 09, 2022
Robb Morgan: Risks Of Faith And Living A Life Of AdventureShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, our host Jay Pathak chats with Robb Morgan, the Managing Director of Vineyard USA, about the risks they took as young adults learning to hear from Jesus and how this built a lifestyle of taking Kingdom risks. Robb shares the radical story of being introduced to Jesus by a bartender, the immediate change in the trajectory of his life, and the incredible value of the formative friendships that were built during those years. This episode is full of fun and powerful stories of God moving in the lives of these two men whose faith and sense of Kingdom adventure will both inspire and ground you in the Lord’s goodness.

Robb Morgan is the **Managing Director** of Vineyard USA. Robb grew up in Danbury, CT before going to college at The Ohio State University where he played for and captained the OSU Men’s Soccer Team from 1991-1995, graduating from OSU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1996. In 1998, following a very dark and difficult few years, Robb encountered Jesus while on a business trip to Southern California. Over the course of one week, a bartender at the hotel where Robb was staying, and who happened to attend a Vineyard Church, proclaimed the love of God and demonstrated the power of Jesus. At 2am on September 1, Robb surrendered his life to Jesus – just a few hours before hopping on a plane and going back to Ohio.

Upon returning to Columbus, Robb immediately got involved with Joshua House, the young adult ministry at Vineyard Columbus. It was there that Robb met his wife Julie, and they attended a small group led by Jay & Danielle Pathak. At Vineyard Columbus, Robb led multiple small groups, attended Vineyard Leadership Institute and interned with Bill Christensen. In 2001, along with a team of young adults, Robb and Julie moved to Colorado to be a part of the Arvada Vineyard church plant led by Jay & Danielle.

In 2004, Robb, Julie and their three month old daughter Emma returned to the Columbus area and joined the Vineyard Church of Delaware County serving on staff with Danny and Penny Meyer. Robb served as an Associate Pastor until he and Julie sensed the call to plant again and in 2009 were sent across the county to plant the Delaware City Vineyard. On September 6 2009, Delaware City Vineyard held its first service and for the past twelve years has faithfully tried to live out its simple mission statement – “in the city, for the city.” Much of the ministry of Delaware City Vineyard focuses on children, the poor, the margins and the lost. The Delaware City Vineyard released the Neighborhood Church plant in Marion, OH in 2017 and have recently sent a church planter to join Vineyard61 in south London.

Throughout his time in the Vineyard, Robb has served as an Area Leader, a Missions Partnership Leader, on the Multiply Vineyard team and in a variety of other translocal roles and task forces. Robb has spoken at regional and national events with Multiply Vineyard and Vineyard Justice Network.

Robb and Julie will be celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2022 with a trip to Iceland. They are the parents to two teenagers, Emma and Via. As a family they enjoy good music, good food and the great outdoors. You may have seen some of the adventures in their converted school bus on Instagram (@mor.to.explore). Currently, they are working hard to raise some chickens, shelter some kittens and prepare for spring gardening and orchard planting.
**Show Notes:** Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change by Tod Bolsinger
https://amzn.to/3LfmxEP
Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch
https://bit.ly/3grAZvd Pursuing God’s Will Together by Ruth Haley Barton
https://amzn.to/3utM3jE

**Robb Morgan: Risks Of Faith And Living A Life Of Adventure** Feb 09, 2022
Robb Morgan: Risks Of Faith And Living A Life Of AdventureShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, our host Jay Pathak chats with Robb Morgan, the Managing Director of Vineyard USA, about the risks they took as young adults learning to hear from Jesus and how this built a lifestyle of taking Kingdom risks. Robb shares the radical story of being introduced to Jesus by a bartender, the immediate change in the trajectory of his life, and the incredible value of the formative friendships that were built during those years. This episode is full of fun and powerful stories of God moving in the lives of these two men whose faith and sense of Kingdom adventure will both inspire and ground you in the Lord’s goodness.

Robb Morgan is the **Managing Director** of Vineyard USA. Robb grew up in Danbury, CT before going to college at The Ohio State University where he played for and captained the OSU Men’s Soccer Team from 1991-1995, graduating from OSU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1996. In 1998, following a very dark and difficult few years, Robb encountered Jesus while on a business trip to Southern California. Over the course of one week, a bartender at the hotel where Robb was staying, and who happened to attend a Vineyard Church, proclaimed the love of God and demonstrated the power of Jesus. At 2am on September 1, Robb surrendered his life to Jesus – just a few hours before hopping on a plane and going back to Ohio.

Upon returning to Columbus, Robb immediately got involved with Joshua House, the young adult ministry at Vineyard Columbus. It was there that Robb met his wife Julie, and they attended a small group led by Jay & Danielle Pathak. At Vineyard Columbus, Robb led multiple small groups, attended Vineyard Leadership Institute and interned with Bill Christensen. In 2001, along with a team of young adults, Robb and Julie moved to Colorado to be a part of the Arvada Vineyard church plant led by Jay & Danielle.

In 2004, Robb, Julie and their three month old daughter Emma returned to the Columbus area and joined the Vineyard Church of Delaware County serving on staff with Danny and Penny Meyer. Robb served as an Associate Pastor until he and Julie sensed the call to plant again and in 2009 were sent across the county to plant the Delaware City Vineyard. On September 6 2009, Delaware City Vineyard held its first service and for the past twelve years has faithfully tried to live out its simple mission statement – “in the city, for the city.” Much of the ministry of Delaware City Vineyard focuses on children, the poor, the margins and the lost. The Delaware City Vineyard released the Neighborhood Church plant in Marion, OH in 2017 and have recently sent a church planter to join Vineyard61 in south London.

Throughout his time in the Vineyard, Robb has served as an Area Leader, a Missions Partnership Leader, on the Multiply Vineyard team and in a variety of other translocal roles and task forces. Robb has spoken at regional and national events with Multiply Vineyard and Vineyard Justice Network.

Robb and Julie will be celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2022 with a trip to Iceland. They are the parents to two teenagers, Emma and Via. As a family they enjoy good music, good food and the great outdoors. You may have seen some of the adventures in their converted school bus on Instagram (@mor.to.explore). Currently, they are working hard to raise some chickens, shelter some kittens and prepare for spring gardening and orchard planting.
**Show Notes:** Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change by Tod Bolsinger
https://amzn.to/3LfmxEP
Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch
https://bit.ly/3grAZvd Pursuing God’s Will Together by Ruth Haley Barton
https://amzn.to/3utM3jE

**Ted Kim: Faithfulness Is Rhyming With What’s Gone Before** Feb 02, 2022
Ted Kim: Faithfulness Is Rhyming With What’s Gone BeforeShow Podcast Information
What constitutes a meaningful experience with God? In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Ted Kim talk about first encounters with the Holy Spirit and the slow, formational work that happens between mountaintop experiences, as well as the pastoring that needs to happen during these gaps. They also discuss leadership transitions and the idea of “rhyming” with the past, embodying the stories and history while stepping forward into what God is doing in the present time.

Ted Kim is the senior pastor of the Evanston Vineyard, having taken over the leadership from Steve Nicholson in early 2020, six days after the church shut down its in-person services due to Covid. He is passionate about the beauty of Jesus, spiritual formation, and building a church for Generation Z. It is also his life mission to bend the heart of the city of Chicago to God through the multiplication and releasing of young leaders.

Prior to arriving in Chicago, Ted was a worship pastor and songwriter. He spent the last decade at the Vineyard in Syracuse, NY. For some reason, God’s intention is for Ted to be cold. Ted is the son of Korean immigrants. His mother is the daughter of a South Korean dignitary. His father escaped from North Korea during the war and would later go on to be an industrial engineer. They found each other on the other side of the world in bucolic Kentucky. Ted first attended and interned at the Evanston Vineyard in the 90s, while he was a student at the University of Chicago. Despite the occasional polar vortex, he is delighted (and humbled) to return to Chicago and serve the church that formed him more than any other community in his life. Ted is married to Brittany, an Old Testament scholar. Together they have three children.
**Show Notes:** The Ferment with Ted Kim
https://bit.ly/3ANvfW3

The Way On – 2021 Vineyard National Conference
Session 3 – Steve Nicholson and Ted Kim
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/livestream/#tuesday
The Evanston Vineyard
https://evanstonvineyard.org/

**Ted Kim: Faithfulness Is Rhyming With What’s Gone Before** Feb 02, 2022
Ted Kim: Faithfulness Is Rhyming With What’s Gone BeforeShow Podcast Information
What constitutes a meaningful experience with God? In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Ted Kim talk about first encounters with the Holy Spirit and the slow, formational work that happens between mountaintop experiences, as well as the pastoring that needs to happen during these gaps. They also discuss leadership transitions and the idea of “rhyming” with the past, embodying the stories and history while stepping forward into what God is doing in the present time.

Ted Kim is the senior pastor of the Evanston Vineyard, having taken over the leadership from Steve Nicholson in early 2020, six days after the church shut down its in-person services due to Covid. He is passionate about the beauty of Jesus, spiritual formation, and building a church for Generation Z. It is also his life mission to bend the heart of the city of Chicago to God through the multiplication and releasing of young leaders.

Prior to arriving in Chicago, Ted was a worship pastor and songwriter. He spent the last decade at the Vineyard in Syracuse, NY. For some reason, God’s intention is for Ted to be cold. Ted is the son of Korean immigrants. His mother is the daughter of a South Korean dignitary. His father escaped from North Korea during the war and would later go on to be an industrial engineer. They found each other on the other side of the world in bucolic Kentucky. Ted first attended and interned at the Evanston Vineyard in the 90s, while he was a student at the University of Chicago. Despite the occasional polar vortex, he is delighted (and humbled) to return to Chicago and serve the church that formed him more than any other community in his life. Ted is married to Brittany, an Old Testament scholar. Together they have three children.
**Show Notes:** The Ferment with Ted Kim
https://bit.ly/3ANvfW3

The Way On – 2021 Vineyard National Conference
Session 3 – Steve Nicholson and Ted Kim
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/livestream/#tuesday
The Evanston Vineyard
https://evanstonvineyard.org/

**Andy Crouch: Strong and Weak – Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing** Jan 26, 2022
Andy Crouch: Strong and Weak – Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True FlourishingShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Andy Crouch shares about finding God inside religious practices and differentiating from the faith of his parents, and how studying Greek may or may not have added to his understanding of the Bible. Jay and Andy also discuss the transformative and purifying process of writing, as well as some key concepts outlined in Andy’s book “Strong and Weak”, which is Vineyard USA’s featured resource! This is an enriching episode full of deep encouragement and invitation to flourishing.

Andy Crouch is partner for theology and culture at Praxis, an organization that works as a creative engine for redemptive entrepreneurship. His two most recent books—2017’s The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place and 2016’s Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing—build on the vision of faith, culture, and the image of God laid out in his previous books Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power and Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling.

Andy serves on the governing boards of Fuller Theological Seminary, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He also serves as an advisor to The Repentance Project, The Pelican Project, and Revoice. For more than ten years he was an editor and producer at Christianity Today, including serving as executive editor from 2012 to 2016. He served the John Templeton Foundation in 2017 as senior strategist for communication. His work and writing have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, and several editions of Best Christian Writing and Best Spiritual Writing—and, most importantly, received a shout-out in Lecrae’s 2014 single “Non-Fiction.”

From 1998 to 2003, Andy was the editor-in-chief of re:generation quarterly, a magazine for an emerging generation of culturally creative Christians. For ten years he was a campus minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Harvard University. He studied classics at Cornell University and received an M.Div. summa cum laude from Boston University School of Theology. A classically trained musician who draws on pop, folk, rock, jazz, and gospel, he has led musical worship for congregations of 5 to 20,000. He lives with his family in Pennsylvania.

**Show Notes:**

Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch
https://bit.ly/3fEQkIl

A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson
https://amzn.to/3tBoYLp

**Andy Crouch: Strong and Weak – Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing** Jan 26, 2022
Andy Crouch: Strong and Weak – Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True FlourishingShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Andy Crouch shares about finding God inside religious practices and differentiating from the faith of his parents, and how studying Greek may or may not have added to his understanding of the Bible. Jay and Andy also discuss the transformative and purifying process of writing, as well as some key concepts outlined in Andy’s book “Strong and Weak”, which is Vineyard USA’s featured resource! This is an enriching episode full of deep encouragement and invitation to flourishing.

Andy Crouch is partner for theology and culture at Praxis, an organization that works as a creative engine for redemptive entrepreneurship. His two most recent books—2017’s The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place and 2016’s Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing—build on the vision of faith, culture, and the image of God laid out in his previous books Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power and Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling.

Andy serves on the governing boards of Fuller Theological Seminary, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He also serves as an advisor to The Repentance Project, The Pelican Project, and Revoice. For more than ten years he was an editor and producer at Christianity Today, including serving as executive editor from 2012 to 2016. He served the John Templeton Foundation in 2017 as senior strategist for communication. His work and writing have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, and several editions of Best Christian Writing and Best Spiritual Writing—and, most importantly, received a shout-out in Lecrae’s 2014 single “Non-Fiction.”

From 1998 to 2003, Andy was the editor-in-chief of re:generation quarterly, a magazine for an emerging generation of culturally creative Christians. For ten years he was a campus minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Harvard University. He studied classics at Cornell University and received an M.Div. summa cum laude from Boston University School of Theology. A classically trained musician who draws on pop, folk, rock, jazz, and gospel, he has led musical worship for congregations of 5 to 20,000. He lives with his family in Pennsylvania.

**Show Notes:**

Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch
https://bit.ly/3fEQkIl

A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson
https://amzn.to/3tBoYLp

**Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado: We Can Only Be Loved To The Extent That We’re Known** Jan 19, 2022
Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado: We Can Only Be Loved To The Extent That We’re KnownShow Podcast Information
Join Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado and Jay Pathak as they discuss growing up as “third culture kids”. Jimmy shares about the ever-present otherness he felt being raised in multiple countries and the way this impacted his sense of self, shaped his interests and desires, and the way God reclaimed every step of his life to shape a beautiful story of redemption and service to others.

Jimmy Mellado is President and CEO of Compassion International. He has a deep love and passion for the beauty and potential of local churches fulfilling their Jesus-given mandate to redeem and restore this world for His name’s sake. Born in El Salvador and raised in seven different countries, Jimmy has experienced firsthand the powerful impact thriving local churches can have on their communities, especially in under-resourced environments.

Prior to joining Compassion in June of 2013, Jimmy was president of the Willow Creek Association and was key in launching and hosting The Global Leadership Summit. His educational background includes graduating cum laude with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas and a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.

He is also an accomplished athlete. In college, Jimmy was a member of the 1983 NCAA Division I Indoor & Outdoor National Championship team at SMU where he competed in the decathlon and held the school record. After college, Jimmy went on to place 4th at the 1987 Pan American Games and 26th in the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, competing for the country of his birth, El Salvador. He has continued to stay engaged with the sport he loves by serving as a volunteer track and field coach. Jimmy is married to Leanne and they have two daughters and a son.

**Show Notes:**

Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch
https://bit.ly/3n08ybH

Compassion International
https://www.compassion.com

Third Culture Kids by David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, and Michael V. Pollock
https://amzn.to/3qPD3lv

Divided by Faith by Michael O. Emerson and Christian Smith
https://amzn.to/3q7b7ux

**Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado: We Can Only Be Loved To The Extent That We’re Known** Jan 19, 2022
Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado: We Can Only Be Loved To The Extent That We’re KnownShow Podcast Information
Join Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado and Jay Pathak as they discuss growing up as “third culture kids”. Jimmy shares about the ever-present otherness he felt being raised in multiple countries and the way this impacted his sense of self, shaped his interests and desires, and the way God reclaimed every step of his life to shape a beautiful story of redemption and service to others.

Jimmy Mellado is President and CEO of Compassion International. He has a deep love and passion for the beauty and potential of local churches fulfilling their Jesus-given mandate to redeem and restore this world for His name’s sake. Born in El Salvador and raised in seven different countries, Jimmy has experienced firsthand the powerful impact thriving local churches can have on their communities, especially in under-resourced environments.

Prior to joining Compassion in June of 2013, Jimmy was president of the Willow Creek Association and was key in launching and hosting The Global Leadership Summit. His educational background includes graduating cum laude with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas and a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.

He is also an accomplished athlete. In college, Jimmy was a member of the 1983 NCAA Division I Indoor & Outdoor National Championship team at SMU where he competed in the decathlon and held the school record. After college, Jimmy went on to place 4th at the 1987 Pan American Games and 26th in the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, competing for the country of his birth, El Salvador. He has continued to stay engaged with the sport he loves by serving as a volunteer track and field coach. Jimmy is married to Leanne and they have two daughters and a son.

**Show Notes:**

Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch
https://bit.ly/3n08ybH

Compassion International
https://www.compassion.com

Third Culture Kids by David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, and Michael V. Pollock
https://amzn.to/3qPD3lv

Divided by Faith by Michael O. Emerson and Christian Smith
https://amzn.to/3q7b7ux

**Christina Lowery: Soft Hearts, Tough Skin, and Holding People With Open Hands** Jan 12, 2022
Christina Lowery: Soft Hearts, Tough Skin, and Holding People With Open HandsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Christina Lowery shares her parents’ miraculous story of encountering the Lord for the first time, and her own story of growing up in the church, pursuing her own relationship with God and entering a life of ministry. Jay and Christina then dig deeper into the reality of the Lowery’s church planting experience, from the slow start to the sudden growth they were unprepared for, and the hardships they weathered that led to Christina stepping into the role of lead pastor. This is a powerful story of walking in obedience to the Lord that will encourage anyone who has been in ministry for a while.

Christina Lowery is the Associate National Director for Church Health and Development. Early in her ministry career, Christina served as the Events Director for a large student internship at Teen Mania Ministries (Acquire the Fire) in Tyler, TX. In 2001, she and her husband Joel joined a local Vineyard Church there, and served on the pastoral team for several years until they were called to move back to Virginia and plant Crossroads Church. Christina and Joel have co-pastored Crossroads Church in Fredericksburg, VA since 2008. As a Lead Pastor, Christina has been a big-picture thinker and creative visionary, responsible for communicating and driving the vision and mission of the church forward. She finds great joy in preaching and teaching, leadership development, and building systems that foster church health and growth.

In addition to her local leadership at Crossroads Church, she has served in other leadership roles with the Vineyard, such as an Area Leader in Northern and Central Virginia for ten years (2009-2019) and on the Vineyard Women in Leadership Team for the past three years (2018-2021).

Joel and Christina have been married for 23 years and have 3 amazing kids – Hannah (18), Caleb (15) and Zoe (8). The Lowery family loves to travel and so far, their favorite destination is Maui, with its warm sun and beautiful island beaches.
**Show Notes:** Crossroads Church
https://www.mycrossroadschurch.com Starting a New Church by Ralph Moore
https://amzn.to/3FxXE48 Launch: Starting a New Church from Scratch by Nelson Searcy and Kerrick Thomas
https://amzn.to/3qtwAg7

**Christina Lowery: Soft Hearts, Tough Skin, and Holding People With Open Hands** Jan 12, 2022
Christina Lowery: Soft Hearts, Tough Skin, and Holding People With Open HandsShow Podcast Information
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Christina Lowery shares her parents’ miraculous story of encountering the Lord for the first time, and her own story of growing up in the church, pursuing her own relationship with God and entering a life of ministry. Jay and Christina then dig deeper into the reality of the Lowery’s church planting experience, from the slow start to the sudden growth they were unprepared for, and the hardships they weathered that led to Christina stepping into the role of lead pastor. This is a powerful story of walking in obedience to the Lord that will encourage anyone who has been in ministry for a while.

Christina Lowery is the Associate National Director for Church Health and Development. Early in her ministry career, Christina served as the Events Director for a large student internship at Teen Mania Ministries (Acquire the Fire) in Tyler, TX. In 2001, she and her husband Joel joined a local Vineyard Church there, and served on the pastoral team for several years until they were called to move back to Virginia and plant Crossroads Church. Christina and Joel have co-pastored Crossroads Church in Fredericksburg, VA since 2008. As a Lead Pastor, Christina has been a big-picture thinker and creative visionary, responsible for communicating and driving the vision and mission of the church forward. She finds great joy in preaching and teaching, leadership development, and building systems that foster church health and growth.

In addition to her local leadership at Crossroads Church, she has served in other leadership roles with the Vineyard, such as an Area Leader in Northern and Central Virginia for ten years (2009-2019) and on the Vineyard Women in Leadership Team for the past three years (2018-2021).

Joel and Christina have been married for 23 years and have 3 amazing kids – Hannah (18), Caleb (15) and Zoe (8). The Lowery family loves to travel and so far, their favorite destination is Maui, with its warm sun and beautiful island beaches.
**Show Notes:** Crossroads Church
https://www.mycrossroadschurch.com Starting a New Church by Ralph Moore
https://amzn.to/3FxXE48 Launch: Starting a New Church from Scratch by Nelson Searcy and Kerrick Thomas
https://amzn.to/3qtwAg7

**Phil Strout: Everyone Gets to Play** Jan 05, 2022
Phil Strout: Everyone Gets to PlayShow Podcast Information
In this first ever episode of the We Are Vineyard podcast, VUSA National Director Jay Pathak and former VUSA National Director Phil Strout discuss Equipping the Saints — where this principle comes from biblically, what it means, and how you do it.

They also talk about the vital role of mentors in a leader’s life, share personal stories of pursuing the mentors who have shaped them and cared for their souls, and subsequently how they have learned to recognize leadership on those coming up behind them.

For over a decade Phil Strout served as the National Director for Vineyard USA before he passed the torch to Jay Pathak this year. Phil also served in the Vineyard on the board of directors for Vineyard USA, as a Regional Leader, and as the Senior Pastor of Pathway Vineyard Church, a multisite church based in Lewiston, Maine. He has also done extensive work in church planting around the world, especially in Latin America, and along with his wife, Jan, is bilingual (English/Spanish).

Phil is the author of *God’s Relentless Pursuit: Discovering His Heart for Humanity* and *Thrive: How to Successfully Navigate the S-Turns of Leadership*. He brings a non-hyped, down-to-earth, passionately authentic spirit and vision to leading the Vineyard Movement in its divine assignment. Phil and Jan have been married since they were teenagers and have two kids, 6 grandkids and 2 great-grandkids.

**Show Notes:**

Faithwalking / Emotionally Focused
https://faithwalking.us/
https://www.emotionallyfocused.org/

Reason for God by Tim Keller
https://amzn.to/3GWztMQ
Walter Ciszek
http://www.ciszek.org/About_Ciszek.html

**Phil Strout: Everyone Gets to Play** Jan 05, 2022
Phil Strout: Everyone Gets to PlayShow Podcast Information
In this first ever episode of the We Are Vineyard podcast, VUSA National Director Jay Pathak and former VUSA National Director Phil Strout discuss Equipping the Saints — where this principle comes from biblically, what it means, and how you do it.

They also talk about the vital role of mentors in a leader’s life, share personal stories of pursuing the mentors who have shaped them and cared for their souls, and subsequently how they have learned to recognize leadership on those coming up behind them.

For over a decade Phil Strout served as the National Director for Vineyard USA before he passed the torch to Jay Pathak this year. Phil also served in the Vineyard on the board of directors for Vineyard USA, as a Regional Leader, and as the Senior Pastor of Pathway Vineyard Church, a multisite church based in Lewiston, Maine. He has also done extensive work in church planting around the world, especially in Latin America, and along with his wife, Jan, is bilingual (English/Spanish).

Phil is the author of *God’s Relentless Pursuit: Discovering His Heart for Humanity* and *Thrive: How to Successfully Navigate the S-Turns of Leadership*. He brings a non-hyped, down-to-earth, passionately authentic spirit and vision to leading the Vineyard Movement in its divine assignment. Phil and Jan have been married since they were teenagers and have two kids, 6 grandkids and 2 great-grandkids.

**Show Notes:**

Faithwalking / Emotionally Focused
https://faithwalking.us/
https://www.emotionallyfocused.org/

Reason for God by Tim Keller
https://amzn.to/3GWztMQ
Walter Ciszek
http://www.ciszek.org/About_Ciszek.html

**Coming Soon: Launching January 5, 2022** Jan 01, 2022
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Coming in January 2022 host Jay Pathak and others explore themes at the heart of the Vineyard movement to help us grow in life with Jesus and each other.

**Coming Soon: Launching January 5, 2022** Jan 01, 2022
Coming Soon: Launching January 5, 2022Show Podcast Information
Coming in January 2022 host Jay Pathak and others explore themes at the heart of the Vineyard movement to help us grow in life with Jesus and each other.

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