Vineyard Churches Uk & Ireland

In 2018, Hannah stood up during a session at our NLC in response to a call of church planting on her life. The room didn't know her story then. But four years later, in 2022, she was able to share her story of planting as a single woman from the main stage of our Vineyard Leaders' Gathering.

"We see God's vision for diversity throughout the whole of scripture, and we have an opportunity to see it and step into it now. It's not simply a Revelation picture for the future… because we're Kingdom people, we are commissioned to bring about the Kingdom here and now." - Josh Kay At the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2022 we were honoured to hear from Alareen Farrell, Josh Kay and Olu Meduoye as we continued the important conversation on how to become more ethnically diverse communities.

"You don't have to be big to have an impact, you just have to be faithful." In this talk from the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2022, Steve Nicholson spoke about the importance of the local church and how we need to keep faithfully loving and serving where we are.

"We have a mission, a purpose, and despite the cost, and despite the turmoil around us, we are called to step up with courage into this moment to serve each other and our communities."  At the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2022, our National Directors John & Debby Wright spoke on how we keep pressing on when we feel hard pressed.

"When his authority collides with our steps of faith, the Kingdom of God advances."   At the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2022 Archie Coates spoke about what happens when God is amazed, reminding our family of leaders to take up the authority that God has given us and walk confidently into this new season.

At the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2022, we announced the brand new Vineyard Ministry Pathway! In this talk, John Wright reflects on some of the journey we've been on as a movement, and shares where God is leading us as we seek to continue to develop high calibre leaders across the Vineyard. We also hear from Chuck Freeland as he announces the launch of the Vineyard Ministry Pathway; a five step pathway designed to help every leader in the Vineyard pursue their calling to ministry.

We sense this is a significant moment for students of the Vineyard. Out of a season of trial and discomfort, hope always emerges. There is a marking on this generation to step into the story of God at University, and see the Kingdom of God released in remarkable ways. This is a moment to say yes again to the radical call of life with Jesus for the sake of students. Don’t settle for less than His call and His cause. Don’t settle for the comfortable, and don’t be content with compromise.This is your time. This is your turn. Let’s go students! In this seminar, recorded at The Cause to Live For 2021, Josh explored what it looks like to be part of a wild fire Jesus-movement on campuses across the nation. 

What does worship look & sound like in post-covid world? What role does worship play in church planting & mission? How do worship leaders and songwriters navigate the global worship soundscape to find an authentic voice? What do vineyard worship values mean for young adults in the 2020’s?  In this seminar, recorded at The Cause to Live For 2021, Nigel Hemming hosts a conversation with Adam Russell & Harvey Kwiyani exploring these questions.

Christianity is no longer the dominant worldview of the West. So how do we follow Jesus in a society that is walking away from him? Is it possible to live in a way that engages with and blesses the culture we find ourselves in whilst honouring the way of Jesus? What are some of the challenges and opportunities we have in a post-Christian, post-truth world? Does how we live even matter any more? In this seminar, recorded at The Cause to Live For 2021, Amy & Paul discuss the invitation of Jesus to our generation and why the hope of the gospel is as important as it’s ever been.

Many of us are facing significant decisions about our future. We’re asking, “What should I do with my life?" "Should I take this job or pass it up?" "Should I stay or move?" These moments can frequently feel confusing and overwhelming. Often we’re unsure how to balance the competing priorities of careers, church and our own wellbeing.  In this seminar, recorded at The Cause to Live For 2021, Jamie & Kath look at the place of our ‘work’ within the wider Kingdom story, sharing personal experiences of making big decisions and unpacking some core questions that can serve as a practical guide for us in these moments. Jamie and Kath are the lead pastors of Herald Vineyard Liverpool, a recent church plant in Liverpool city centre. Between them they have relocated city five times, taken three jobs, quit three jobs, changed career twice and self-funded their way through three years of theological study. They now spend most of their time pastoring people in their twenties.

Christianity in the UK today is faced with growing cultural and religious diversity. Christian migrants bring with them new ways of doing theology, new styles of worship and new expressions of the faith.  In this seminar, recorded at The Cause to Live For 2021, Harvey explores the causes and implications of ethnic diversity on the British Christian Landscape and unpacks how multicultural worship and ministry can become the norm.

"No-one accidentally becomes like Jesus. It takes a plan, a vision, a goal. It takes saying 'yes' in a way that fundamentally says 'no' to lots of other things." On the Saturday morning of The Cause to Live For 2021, Adam Russell spoke on becoming like Jesus, highlighting the importance of boundaries.

"When we are radically generous to our community it stirs people to wonder where our hope comes from" - Naomi Woodcock In this wide-ranging interview Harvey Kwiyani, Naomi Woodcock & Josh Turner covered the topics that the Cause generation are pressing into, including race, church planting, singleness, compassion and ultimately being sold out for Jesus.  This inspiring, moving and profound interview was recored at Cause 2021.

"The Kingdom of Heaven often starts small and insignificant, hidden and unimpressive, and could often be overlooked. But it's seeds and yeast; it always grows." On the Friday night of The Cause to Live For 2021 Adam Russell shared about the mystery of God's Kingdom and the slow work of God. He encouraged a generation to not lose heart and keep pressing into all that God has for them.

"In Jesus we find an unshakeable hope that truly is an anchor for our souls, that is more than capable of holding our hearts in perfect peace no matter what life throws at us." Steph Lowe closed The Cause to Live For 2021 by sharing how Jesus is our present hope, our certain hope and our future hope.

On Friday afternoon at The Cause to Live For 2021, Paul Lowe interviewed Adam Russell on a range of topics. Adam shared wisdom on spiritual practices, social media, doing family and ministry well, leaning into serving, and how we can be formed into the likeness of Jesus.

Adam Russell opened The Cause to Live For 2021 by talking about the power of the resurrection. "What do we offer the world in a moment of loss? We tell the story of Jesus. Death is not the last thing, pain and grief does not have the final say. We are resurrection people."

In this interview, recorded for the It Takes a Village Conference, John & Debby share their heart for children's ministry, why it is so important and what they feel this next season holds for our kids.

How are your teams looking as we come up out of lockdown? It’s safe to say that many of the teams we serve on will look and feel a bit different a year on from when we moved everything online. You may feel like your teams are few in number, but when God puts his power behind you, who can tell what will happen?  Katie Wilson shares a word for us from the story of Gideon, as we regather our teams and engage with God’s plans for this new season. Recorded at the It Takes a Village Conference in May.

"They are not the next generation, they are the now generation. It's their time right now. These kids are ready and waiting if we dare to come alongside them, invest in them and empower them to be the ambassadors that God has called them to be." On the evening of the It Takes a Village Conference, Rick and Becky Olmstead shared their heart for children's ministry, and what they feel this next season holds for our kids.