Archive | January, 2010

Getting Connected @ the Vineyard

One of the core values that we have as a church is that we want to see people at the Vineyard forming strong, vibrant relationships. More than simply a quick, “Hey, how’s it going?” “Great, you?” type of relationships. But rather relationships where people are real with each other.

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Generosity :: Money (part 5 of 5)

The hardest issue for many people to grasp when it comes to money, is that God’s economy doesn’t work like the economy in “real world.”

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A Couple of Links :: Money (part 4 of 5)

Today is “resource day” in our 5 part series on Money.

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Learning to be Discontent :: Money (part 3 of 5)

Why do we so easily see lust as a major problem when it comes to the issue of sex, but excuse it when it comes to possessions?

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Money (2 of 5): Why We Offer Several Ways to Give

Why are there so many different options or ways for people to give to the Vineyard.

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Money (1 of 5): Why We Talk About It

Once every three years we do a full message series on the topic of stewardship @ the Vineyard. In addition to that series, we will generally talk about a money related topic, 3 to 4 times per year.

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Way Too Familiar

Saw this today on Jon Swanson’s blog …way too close to home:

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My 3 Words for 2010

On the one hand, I really liked the idea of an over-arching theme as opposed to a list of things to accomplish over the next 12 months. Goals, although I am always setting them, tend to be a bit frustrating to me. Once I reach one, before I really get to enjoy it, I’m already thinking about what’s next.

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