What's a Vineyard?

Vineyard churches arose from a desire to address contemporary needs by combining the best of Conservative Evangelicalism with Charismatic and Pentecostal traditions. Founded by John Wimber, the Association of Vineyard Churches consists of more than 1000 churches worldwide. We have awesome expressive and intimate worship music. We worship in a casual atmosphere while presenting practical Bible teaching in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.

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

1. Clear, accurate, Biblical teaching
2. Contemporary Worship in the freedom of the Spirit
3. The Gifts of the Spirit in operation
4. An active Small Group ministry
5. Ministry to the poor, widows, orphans, and those who are broken
6. Physical healing with special emphasis on Signs and Wonders as seen in the book of Acts
7. A Commitment to Missions: Church Planting at home and World Missions abroad
8. Unity within the whole Body of Christ, a relationship with other local churches
9. Evangelistic outreach, and
10. Equipping the saints in areas such as discipleship, ministry, serving,  giving, finances, family, etc.

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