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Church Adoption
Learning and Discerning
Assigned Reading: Naturally Supernatural by Gary Best
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Learning and Discerning
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Read through information about adoption from the Regional Leader.
Read Requirements for Existing Churches Adopting into Vineyard USA
Read VineyardUSA Bylaws
Assigned Reading: Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson
Assigned Reading: Quest for the Radical Middle by Bill Jackson
Assigned Reading: Naturally Supernatural by Gary Best
Assigned Reading: Breakthrough by Derek Morphew
Assigned Listening: Healing – John Wimber
Assigned Reading: Doing Church by Alexander Venter
Assigned Reading: Vineyard Core Values and Beliefs
Assigned Reading: 5 Step Prayer Model Booklet
Assigned Listening: Spiritual Gifts – John Wimber
Assigned Listening: I’m a Fool for Christ – Whose Fool Are You? – John Wimber
Seek God regarding the formal adoption process
Complete Value Assessment Worksheet
Inform the Regional Leader of your intent to pursue the adoption process
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Build Vineyard Relationships
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Develop relationships with Vineyard pastors
Attend several Vineyard events
Choose at least one or more Vineyard pastor in your region to develop a closer relationship with
Invite Vineyard pastors to your church events
Formal Request
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Communicate to the Area Leader that you are interested in pursuing an adoption
Complete the formal Adoption Application
Send your financial statements and lease agreement(s) to your AL for review
Coordinate Meeting Times with your AL to begin the Mentoring process with your church.
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