Excerpt from the installation Service for a National Director November 2000
This Genetic Code is not something we expect every church to have fully developed and in place, but we would expect these seven values to be represented in all Vineyard churches in some form.
The Word of God We want to hear the Word of God taught in a practical, inspiring way, in conjunction with His current prophetic word. We aim to hear and obey Gods word to us, and to be "doers of the Word" who are being transformed into the likeness of Christ. Worshipping of God We desire to worship God with our whole being, and want Jesus at the center as our Lord. We are hungry to know Gods presence, hear His voice and follow hard after Him. We desire Spirit-enabled worship in a style that is intimate, dynamic, culture-current, and life-changing.
Caring for the Poor We believe that Gods heart goes out to the weak, helpless, impoverished, oppressed, and needy, and that He has commissioned His church to care for them. Equipping the Saints We believe that all Christians should be trained to "do the works of Christ." We are committed to the "show and tell" model of on-the-job training, in which trainees are introduced to doing ministry functions with trainers and then are taught during and after the training experience. We aim to provide training for all aspects of responsible Christian life and ministry.
Practicing Christian Unity We are convinced that all who belong to Christ are one in His Body, the Church. We aim to maintain unity by honoring all who call on Jesus name and by seeking reconciliation with all parts of the Church.
Ministering in Renewal to Other Churches We desire to serve the Body of Christ around us through renewal, equipping and other helpful means.
Begetting Other Local Churches We believe that the best way to expand the Kingdom of God is through the planting of local churches. It is our desire to plant churches with a vision for planting other churches, with the same vision, in their Jerusalem, in their Judea and Samaria, and to the furthest recesses of this world. |
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