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Christian-Muslim relations comprise one of the momentous challenges of the 21st century. The threat of violent extremism, negative stereotypes of Muslims and ignorance have caused the church to shrink back from Jesus' commands to love and to make disciples.

How can the Vineyard be agents of peace and faithfully bear witness to Christ in such a polarized world? What does a Vineyard approach to blessing Muslims look like?

Summer of Service is a week-long conference for students who travel to Cincinnati from all over the United States to learn how to serve others through acts of kindness, service, and mercy.

The nearly 1,000 students who attend will experience powerful worship, dynamic teaching, and then take it to the streets where they’ll serve the people of Cincinnati to show God’s love in practical ways. The goal of the conference is to give students an opportunity to grow closer to God while developing a heart to serve those around them.

Christian-Muslim relations comprise one of the momentous challenges of the 21st century. The threat of violent extremism, negative stereotypes of Muslims and ignorance have caused the church to shrink back from Jesus' commands to love and to make disciples.

How can the Vineyard be agents of peace and faithfully bear witness to Christ in such a polarized world? What does a Vineyard approach to blessing Muslims look like?

Great Lakes Region Conference - SENT: to the unseen neighbor, the unreached nation, and the next generation

~ Who's invited? Pastors, staff, board members, volunteer leaders, anyone active in Vineyard churches and friends of Vineyard.

The conference will begin with registration at 1:30 on Tuesday, May 11 (first session at 3:30) and will end on Thursday, May 13, at noon.

Contact Person: Heather Kolebele

614-259-5358

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

This Boot Camp is on the topic of Communicating a Compelling Vision. The ability to communicate a compelling vision is so important to leading a community into the dream God has for them. We’ll hear from a couple of younger pastors who are actively engaged in doing the stuff, leading thriving communities into God’s vision for them. We run these training weekends to encourage, equip and empower active and potential church planters (and their teams) to do great things with God. We’ll spend time together, pray for you, and discuss some key practices in planting healthy churches.

DISCOVER!
Why Discover?

This is a Vineyard training conference designed to help people understand and experience The Father's love. The speakers for this event include:

-William P. Young, author of the bestselling book "The Shack"
-Ken Blue, author of "Healing Spiritual Abuse"
-Scott Underwood
-Bob Obert

Contact person: Annie Olson 831-438-3456 ext. 10

Expanding the Kingdom in Historic Times will be our theme, and there will be something for everyone at this conference! We will be offering many different workshops covering most aspects of church leadership and ministry. There will be great Children’s Ministry offered, along with dynamic Youth Ministry. So, bring your children and youth with you!

We are expecting our worship times together to be anointed, refreshing, and for God’s power to move mightily among us during ministry times!

The first annual Society of Vineyard Scholars conference will be held on February 11-13, 2010 in Houston, Texas. The theme of the conference is "The Theology and Practice of the Kingdom of God: Justice, Power, and the Cross."

Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Ron Sider, Professor at Palmer Theological Seminary and President of Evangelicals for Social Action. The opening address Thursday evening will be delivered by Dr. Don Williams on "The Past, Present, and Future of the Kingdom of God in the Vineyard Movement."