Still playing catch up? Try this ‘favourites’ list.
Here are the most read, watched and listened to resources of the year from Vineyard Churches.
January 10, 2013 in news & events by andrew
Looking to catch up on your reading as we start the New Year? Try these.
The American publication Leadership Journal have listed their Top 10 most-viewed articles below. Some themes that emerged:
In their own words:
“As always, first-person stories from pastors (#1, #7, #10) were popular. We had pastors getting busted at Mass, befriending pariahs, and pastoring lesbians. These leaders shared the lessons they learned in unusual circumstances, and readers took notice.
“A couple of practical teaching articles also cracked the top 10, including articles on the LJ themes of transformation (#4) and outreach (#8).
“Pieces from our spiritual warfare issue were also popular, with “Removing the Demonic” (#3) landing high on the list.”
Enjoy.
#10: Busted at Mass by Gordon Dalbey. What I learned after getting caught crashing Catholic mass.
#9: Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Leaders by Steven James.Time-tested practices to ensure complete and utter failure.
#8: The Soul of Steve Jobs by Gordon MacDonald. What would it have taken to reach the Apple founder’s core?
#7: When Clean and Unclean Touch by Mark Buchanan. Jesus’ revolutionary reversal puts transformation within reach.
#6: Why Men Still Hate Going to Church. LJ Managing Editor Drew Dyck interviews David Murrow.
#5: The 5 Comments Speakers Hate Most by John Ortberg. Dealing with post-sermon remarks.
#4: How to Spot a Transformed Christian by Gordon MacDonald. 12 outward signs of the inner reality
#3: Removing Demonic Oppression by Karl Payne.
Steps to freeing those under the unwanted influence.
#2: Christian Denominations are like NFL Teams by Ben Howard. If you don’t have a sense of humour, then please don’t read the following post (Out of Ur post).
#1: Going to Hell with Ted Haggard by Michael Cheshire. What I learned about grace and redemption through my friendship with a Christian pariah. (This is the most read and shared article in Leadership‘s history!)
January 10, 2013 in news & events by andrew
A chance to join us for lunch on Sunday 27 January, after our morning service, 12.30 pm, and meet the pastors, Andrew and Emma.
Hear their story. Find out what our vision is. Get to meet others in the church. Ask your questions.
This is the first stop of the Vineyard Road Trip, a welcome programme to help you see if we are your church and if so, how you can belong. No strings attached.
Please let the office know soon if you would like us to hold a chair for you. Look forward to meeting you soon.
January 8, 2013 in news, news & events, news and events by andrew
Whether you are new or been in the church since the beginning, you are invited to come along to a special three-part evening course to hear our vision and values.
Discover what is precious to us. Find out how you can belong and be part a part of what God is doing. Come armed with your questions.
The evenings takes place at the Bridge Projec, Friar Street, 7.30pm on 5, 12 & 26 February.
If you are new, this is an ideal introduction to what Stour Valley Vineyard Church is all about. You are especially welcome.
Please note: the Vineyard Road Trip course replaces all HOME groups for these three weeks.
January 4, 2013 in event, news, news & events, news and events by andrew
Just a small reminder that as next weekend is the first Sunday of the month, there will be no service on Sunday 6 January. Sorry for any disappointment! As our church plant continues to grow it is our intention to go to every Sunday as soon as we can. Thanks for bearing with us.
Our next service is on Sunday 13 January at 10.30 am in the Delphi Centre, Newton Road, Sudbury. Come early for fresh coffee and snacks. Planet Vineyard groups for kids and young people.
Please note that your HOME groups begin again next week.
Look forward to seeing you soon.
January 3, 2013 in news, news & events, news and events by andrew
Just to remind you all that we have a Sunday morning service at the Delphi Centre, Newton Road, Sudbury 10.30am, Sunday 30 December.
As usual, come early for fresh coffee and snacks.
Looking forward to seeing you all and catching up on your Christmases.
December 29, 2012 in news, news & events, news and events by andrew
DTI is a growing national Vineyard event aimed at young people aged between 11-18. It’s an unmissable opportunity to meet Jesus in worship, teaching and ministry as well as catch up with other youth from around the Vineyard.
This year the action packed DTI programme will hit a new level including the legendary wipeout, football, gunging leaders and extreme challenges – plus some other ground breaking stuff we haven’t even planned yet! Showcasing the phenomenal talent from a youth group like yours, the evening entertainment is always seriously ramped up!
Plus you can always chill out in the cafe, which stocks all the traditional tuck you would expect and also DTI delicacies like hot chocolate mountains, pancakes and new for 2013 – the commercial grade candy floss machine!
Finally, just between you and us (and anyone else who reads this) John and Eleanor Mumford, who lead Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland will be at DTI 2013 and speaking on the Saturday – BOOM!
Pick up a form from the Welcome Desk on Sunday morning, contact the church office or book online.
December 21, 2012 in event, news, news & events, news and events by andrew
