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..