leadership development & training

The Great Lakes leadership development & training page hosts insightful articles on relevant topics by pastors throughout the region.

 

church planting & alpha course, by penny meyer

Danny and I planted a new Vineyard a little over three years ago with about 200 committed followers of Jesus.  After a short time, I had a very powerful dream about reaching out to the lost in our area.  My first thought was, “Alpha!” and my second thought was, “I can’t start Alpha because we don’t have a building.” more

 

developing a church-wide approach to counseling,
by danny meyer

“I love being a Pastor; I just don’t like the people in my church.”  Almost every pastor has been in situations where he or she has felt like this. One of the most difficult aspects of pastoral care is providing counseling to those in the congregation who are hurt, broken and wounded... more

 

creating a multi-racial church, by john moriarty

Since the beginning of my Christian experience, I’ve always dreamed of being a member of a multi-racial congregation.  So, if I thought it would be good to be a member of a multi-racial Vineyard, just think what pleasure it has been for me to pastor an emerging multi-ethnic congregation.  I am thrilled... more

 

small group curriculum resources, by david nixon

Not all small groups are healthy. Some focus only on connecting or service, for example. A spiritually healthy person and a small group live out all five biblical purposes—connecting, growing, developing, sharing, and surrendering... more