Midwest Region

We believe that the kingdom of God is the only cause really worth giving our entire lives to; the living-every-moment-of-the-day part, and the I'm-ready-to-die-for-this part. Seriously. And over the years of following Jesus, we've met many others who feel the same way.

Jamie Watters is just this kind of guy. He's been living it out for quite a while. He's the pastor of the Glasgow Westend Vineyard (Glasgow, Scotland) and will be speaking to us about why the kingdom of God is so valuably important to every part of life.

This is a 6 week worship leader training event for older high school students and college age students to the explore the calling of being a worship pastor.

Contact person:
Randy.mccoy@worshipnext.com

This boot camp is for anyone remotely interested in exploring the possibility of planting a Spanish-speaking Vineyard church in the U.S. We will address fundamental questions such as "Am I a church planter?" "How do you plant a church?" and "Where do I start?" We will also have time for discussion, worship, fellowship and prayer.

Contact person: Homero Garcia, hckkgarcia@comast.net, (847) 845-7941

Pre-conference gathering for pastors and leaders August 3-4

There are different kinds of service, but one Lord. There are different kinds of gifts, but one gift giver. JESUS LEADS AND WE FOLLOW.

Questions? Leadon2011@gmail.com

Ask Him ". . . how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!" (Luke 11:13)

Our focus will be to enter into intimacy with God, including extended worship and ministry times, prophetic ministry, and clinics on Healing, Power Evangelism, Prophecy and Hearing God, Leading Ministry Times, and Leading Worship. Worship at the Retreat will be led by Justin Law with Autumn in Repair. Come ask with us for more of the Holy Spirit!

Contact: Marji Larson, marji.larson@thevineyardchurch.us

Discover is for those interested in becoming church planters and is designed to help you discover and discern if church planting is the right fit for you. We will cover such topics as: How do you recognize your call? What are the essential qualities of a church planter? What spiritual gifts should a church planter have? August 13-15 at the Evanston Vineyard. $45 per person or $70 per couple. Registration information available at the Welcome Center. Online registration information is coming in the next few weeks.

Hosted by the Vineyard’s National Church Planting Task Force.

BOOT CAMP: God’s Big Plan for your Church Plant

The Vineyard Midwest Church Planting Team is committed to helping you develop, through specialized training and equipping, to become the leader God created you to be. This weekend is designed to address the big issues you will face in planting a new church. August-13-15 at the Evanston Vineyard. $45 per person or $70 per couple. Registration information available at the Welcome Center. Online registration will be coming in the next few weeks. Hosted by the Vineyard’s National Church Planting Task Force.

This "conference" is designed to have more of a retreat/family vacation feel.

We will focus on stopping our busy lives, looking and listening for God, and responding to what God is saying.

The subtitle is: Bringing the Vineyard family into the presence of God.

There will be speakers, workshops and free time in which you can hike bike, play sports, do arts & crafts or swim in the lake.

Contact person: Marji Larson 217-384-3070

An intensive course for anyone considering the possibility of planting a La Viña (a Spanish-speaking Vineyard) in the USA. We will look at two questions, am I a church planter? and how do I plant a La Viña? Everything will be in Spanish.

Contact person: Homero Garcia (847) 845-7941