Storytelling is a great way for others to see the life of Jesus at work in you. Have you considered how important it is to tell your story? It is a testimony of the grace given to you because of the life you have in Jesus. None of us become perfect the moment we find […]
The Greatest Apologetic for Church Planters
In today’s world, we have an overload of information on an endless amount of topics. Everyone is sharing their opinions and they all think they’re right. Arguments rage loudly. People are longing for truth. As I seek to talk to people about Christ and the truth of scripture, I am always trying to learn better […]
Doing Something: A Lesson on Poverty in a Small Town
In 2001, my husband and I moved to a small Midwestern town in central Ohio to plant a Vineyard church. The population of the town is just under 11,000 people. Main Street is made up of beautiful homes with well-manicured lawns. The town square has boutiques, antique stores, and coffee shops. The churches are plentiful […]
The Investment of Church Planting In Small Towns
Small towns are unique; they have a sense of community, of belonging that is usually unlike larger cities. While most large cities have some kind of identity or culture centered around teams, history, or interests. Small town identity is usually more about people and what brings them together. Integrating into a small town can be […]
Where Are the Pioneers?
To launch a successful church, you are going to need pioneers. Some folks are settlers. They are looking for a permanent building, established programs for children and teens, steady Bible studies, and clear growth tracks to build their faith. They tend to focus on what is offered rather than what could be. Pioneers are the […]
Why We Do Kingdom Collaboration
Asking “why should you collaborate” is a lot like asking “why don’t you sew your own pants?” Sewing my own pants costs more time, money, and headache, and results in pants that look terrible and make me a source of ridicule. On top of this, it is a declaration that I am opting out of […]
Reasons We Plant Churches
Over the last few years, I have become increasingly convinced that planting churches is one of the most significant ways the church can do what it is called to do: make disciples. Church planting is tough work and one key to thriving is focusing on what God is doing and not on what we wish […]
The First Problem Jesus Asks Us to Solve
Jesus was the greatest problem solver in human history. The problems he solved were obviously spiritual, but many times also physical, social, economic, sexual, and political. A main question for us to ask is, what problems has Jesus invited me to solve? We moved to Durango, Colorado five years ago with the goal of starting […]
Missional Leaders Meeting 2018
The Missional Leaders Meeting is a gathering of Vineyard leaders from across missions and church multiplication to empower, equip, and encourage missional kingdom work. We’re sharing a few of the sessions from this year’s conference! Jared Boyd, Church Planter, Franklinton Abbey & Spiritual Director and Author, Imaginative Prayer
Why Marketing Matters For Your Local Church
“Wait a minute… you’re combining marketing and church life?” Listen, I know what many of you may be thinking about including crass advertising or embracing a consumeristic culture into the life of a local church. Consumerism and biblical Christianity are not a good mix for healthy discipleship to Jesus. In fact, they are antithetical to […]
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