Christ-centered
We are first of all Christian believers striving to make Jesus Christ central in our lives. He is Lord of our church, and it is around Him that our vision, values, priorities, practices and goals revolve.
Affiliated with a Worldwide Movement
There are many valid churches who make Jesus Christ central and follow His commands. Our heritage and affiliation is with a world wide movement of Vineyard churches.
Diverse, Yet Unified
The Holy Spirit has blessed us with a rich diversity of religious, racial, educational and socio-economic backgrounds. He has also brought about a unity that communicates warmth and acceptance to all who come.
A Caring Family
Our gathering is much like a caring family that values communication, informality, spontaneity, freedom of expression, humor, fun, commitment and loyalty. Our dress is casual but our hearts are serious before the Lord.
Streamlined for Ministry Service
We believe that every person has value in God's eyes and one goal of the leadership is to enable each person to be all that God wants for each one of us. We know that people mature spiritually as they give of themselves freely. Ideally, every person among us is someone who can actively minister to the needs of others and become that unique person God has called thm to be. Regular training and support are provided.
Loosely Structured
At the Vineyard we place a high priority upon openness and flexibility, believing that such a climate is conducive to personal, relational and spiritual growth. We are loosely structured to allow for change, freshness and innovation.
In a nutshell, we are a Christ-centred, Spirit-filled evangelical church with a message of good news and hope for a troubled world. Openness, acceptance and warmth allows people from diverse backgrounds to mature in their faith and commitment to Christ.
Perfect, Arrived
Although Jesus commands us to be perfect (complete), none of us at the Vineyard would claim to have arrived. We are in process, maturing only as we yield ourselves to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Typical, Formal
While we bless and appreciate those churches who worship within a tightly formulated liturgy and structure, we have chosen to express our praise to God in a rather non-traditional and informal environment. Expressive and spontaneous celebration is valued and cherished here.
The Only TRUE Church
Jesus has given us a vision and a message that is changing lives in our city. However, we are not the only local church who has heard from Him or who is being faithful to His commands. Our desire is not to compete with other churches, but to work together, especially with those who share our vision of advancing the Kingdom of God.
Legalistic, Rule Driven
Through experience many of us have found that a legalistic adherence to rules and laws can result in spiritual bondage and emotional defeat. We trust the Holy Spirit to change people from within, as they yield their bodies, minds and hearts to His direction.
Authoritarian, Coercive
Many cults and pseudo religious movements have taken from their followers the God-given freedom to choose. Although we make our convictions and beliefs very clear, never do we seek to force them upon people through rigid authoritarianism.( See Our Pastor's position from side menu)
In a nutshell, we do not see ourselves as perfect or superior to other faith expressions, even though we offer a fresh, non-traditional approach to worship. We shun the use of legalistic methods and authoritarian leadership to bring about lasting spiritual growth. Rather than compete with other churches, we desire to labor together in the advancement of the Kingdom of God.