Vineyard churches arose from a group of people's desire for a genuine Christian experience. Explore the following topics to learn more:

The Vineyard Genetic Code

At a Vineyard pastors conference in September, 1992, founder John Wimber taught on 10 areas of ministry that were essential to any Vineyard church. John called these areas the Vineyard Genetic Code because they are the common denominators that identify us as a family. A Vineyard experience typically includes:

Clear, accurate, Biblical teaching

Contemporary worship in the freedom of the Holy Spirit

The gifts of the Holy Spirit in operation

An active small group ministry

Ministry to the poor, widows, orphans and those who are broken

Physical healing with emphasis on signs and wonders as seen in the book of Acts

A commitment to missions - church planting at home and world missions abroad

Unity within the whole body of Christ; a relationship with other local churches

Evangelistic outreach

Equipping the saints in areas such as discipleship, ministry, serving, giving, finances, family, etc..