Here you'll find places to connect with other Vineyard people. You’ll be able to read and comment on articles, ask questions, download sermons, and find out information on all of the events happening at VCNP - - all from the comfort of your home! We hope you’ll become a regular visitor on our website.

We, at Vineyard Church North Phoenix, believe the local church is the hope of the world and we will use every tool at our disposal to reach out to people who need God’s touch. If you want to know more about our values and vision, please check out the “What We Believe” section of our website.

Our new website design allows us great flexibility and we value your input. Please let us know how we can make this a better virtual community and resource for you!

Blessings,

Brian T. Anderson
Senior Pastor
Vineyard Church North Phoenix

]]> About Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:50:19 -0700 http://vineyardnorthphoenix.com//story/113 Series: REAL MEN DON'T MAKE EXCUSES

THE TOPICS are relevant and challenging as we discuss the various issues that can keep a man from being all that God has created him to be. Each message is a straightforward study of a man from the Bible and how he overcame the excuses that tried to limit his life.

THE FORMAT is simple: Men come together for a great man-sized meal followed by a challenging teaching session led by one of the men from the Vineyard and then lively small group discussion in an environment where men are free to talk openly and confidentially about what they heard and express

THE POWER of Momentum lies in bringing men together on common ground to learn together and listen to each other. Bonds of true friendships are formed as men encourage each other to more fully embrace a godly view of manhood.

THE RESULT is men connect in life-changing ways causing a powerful ripple effect touching families, workplaces, and the church. Deeper connections with God and other men inspire participants to connect more meaningfully in all facets of their lives. They climb beyond the walls of isolation and aspire to a biblical viewpoint marked by integrity, boldness, and compassion.

Join us for the complete MoMENtum experience. On the 3rd Monday of each month we have MoMENtum small groups.

Leader:Jim Sumney, 623.931.3209
Host: Jim Sumney, 623.931.3209
4715 W. Vogel Ave. Glendale, 85302
Cross Streets: 47th Ave & Olive

Leader: Mario Fernandez, 623.934.4000
Host: Perry Schroedl, 623.878.1463
6210 W. Cortez St. Glendale, 85304
Cross Streets: 63rd Ave & Cactus Rd

Leader: Dan Moe, 602.942.2022
Host: John Campion, 623.878.1709
11327 N 59th Dr. Glendale, 85304
Cross Streets: 59th Ave & Cholla St

Leader: Paul Brandon, 602.300.0853
Host: Ed Krutel, 602.843.2600
21540 N. 57th Ave. Glendale, 85308
Cross Streets: 37th Ave & Bell Rd

Leader: Alex Ramon, 602.564.1795
Host: Chuck Guy, 623.412.0375
6008 W Sunnyside Dr. Glendale, 85304
Cross Streets: 61st Ave & Cactus Rd

]]> Men Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:50:19 -0700 http://vineyardnorthphoenix.com//story/2341 Thursdays, 6:40-9 pm in the Main VCNP Auditorium. Call 623.934.4000 ext 4051

Contact: Tom Banbury at banbury@cox.net

• Fellowship and snacks begin at 6pm.
• Service and small groups from 6:40-9pm.

What Is Updraft?
Updraft is an evening of fellowship, dinner, and an uplifting teaching.

Next presentation:
This time we will be continuing with the series Sitting at Jesus Feet. In this session, both Murray Dueck and Brad Jersak speak on the subject of how to hear from the Lord. In essence, prophecy is hearing from the Lord. Murray and Brad explain the purpose and use of prophecy, as well as how we can receive a prophecy without being hurt by anything that might not be of God.
See also www.samuelsmantle.com andwww.bradjersak.com/.

Cost
$7.00 per person paid in advance.
Since the meal will be catered, there will be no registration at the door.

Registration
Please register and pay at the signup table during the weekends of Oct 31/Nov 1 or Nov 7/8. Contact Tim Frey (see below) for more information.

Future Updraft Meetings
February 5, 2010 (Friday)
Other 2010 dates to be announced...

For more information:
Contact Tim Frey
tjfrey@gmail.com
623-776-0501

]]> Prayer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:50:19 -0700 http://vineyardnorthphoenix.com//story/2352 Sunday November 8, 2009 from 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, in Adult Ed Rooms A & B. For more information email Dave Johnson or call at 623-934-4000 x 4508

More Class Dates:

January 3, 2010]]> Assimilation Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:50:19 -0700 http://vineyardnorthphoenix.com//story/4483 Remember those in prison and being mistreated, as if you were in prison with them and undergoing their torments yourselves. (Heb. 13:3)

If you would like to do more for our persecuted brothers and sisters check out persecutedchurch.org for information on how to get involved and pray.]]> Connect Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:46:11 -0800 http://vineyardnorthphoenix.com//story/4248 Everyone is welcome to come to VCNP Worship and Ministry Night on Sunday, November 8 at 6 pm in the Main Auditorium. Childcare is provided for 3 years and under.]]> Weekends Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:54:23 -0700 http://vineyardnorthphoenix.com//story/4459 Friday, November 13
Main Auditorium
6:30 pm

No matter how long it’s been since your loved one died, grief can make the holidays a painful time. Join us for an encouraging seminar “Surviving the Holidays” and discover new reasons to enjoy them again. Sign up at the registration counter. Cost is $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Call Linda at 623.878.1709 for further information.]]> Grief Share Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:24:45 -0700 http://vineyardnorthphoenix.com//story/4424 So, after much prayer and discussion, we have decided to transition to one Saturday night service starting Saturday, October 24th. This service will begin at 5:00 pm (which is the same time it will be when we move to the new building as well).

]]> About Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:59:41 -0700 http://vineyardnorthphoenix.com//story/4307 Christian baptism, according to the Bible, is an outward testimony of what has occurred inwardly in a believer’s life. Christian baptism illustrates a believer’s identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. In Christian baptism, the action of being immersed in the water pictures being buried with Christ. The action of coming out of the water pictures Christ’s resurrection.

In Christian baptism, there should be two requirements before a person is baptized: (1) the person being baptized must have trusted in Jesus Christ as Savior, and (2) the person must understand what baptism signifies. If a person knows the Lord Jesus as Savior, understands that Christian baptism is a step of obedience in publicly proclaiming his faith in Christ, and desires to be baptized – then there is no reason to prevent the believer from being baptized. According to the Bible, Christian baptism is simply a step of obedience, a public proclamation of one’s faith in Christ alone for salvation. Christian baptism is important because it is a step of obedience – publicly declaring faith in Christ and commitment to Him, and identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. For information see the article What does the Bible teach about baptism.

To be baptized you will need to attend one of the 4 classes offered below. We offer these baptism classes so every person being baptized has a complete understanding of the significance and meaning of baptism.

• November 1, 2009 @10:00 am in room B
• November 7, 2009 (Saturday) @ 5:00 pm in the Meeting Room
• November 15, 2009 @ 10:00 am room B
• November 15, 2009 @ 11:30 am in room B

If you have any questions or would like more information, please e-mail associate pastor Dave Johnson or contact him by phone at (623) 934-4000.

]]> Assimilation Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:28:19 -0700 http://vineyardnorthphoenix.com//story/3311 Download brochure (PDF)

so you want to be a leader at the vineyard?

The Bible says that leadership in the church is a great work for a person to aspire to! [ I Tim. 3:1 ]

We’re glad you are pursuing leadership here at the Vineyard because we know that our church will only be as strong as the leaders in it. Therefore, we take leadership development very seriously.

one

Take the Newcomers’ class and become a member of VCNP. We look at our membership as a sort of team roster, people who can be counted on to “do the stuff” in ministering to people.

two

Become a regular, consistent, attender at VCNP. This is very important because that is the only way you will know the direction the church is moving. We find that if everyone is pulling in the same direction, we make the most progress in doing what God would have us do as a churchbody.

three

Join a small group and become an integral part of it. Almost all of our leaders come from our small groups. This is where people use their spiritual gifts to minister to others. It is also where we get to see how consistent, faithful and gifted for ministry a person is. A commitment to Jesus also means a commitment to His people!

four

If you are not sure about what spiritual gifts you have, take the “Discovering My SHAPE for Ministry Class” to discover areas where God may have gifted you for ministry. We believe that God has a plan for everyone and we want to equipyou to fulfill that plan.

five

Begin serving in a ministry here at VCNP. We believe that God has a ministry for every single person at the Vineyard, and only when everyone is doing what God has gifted them to do will this church be all that it can be.

six

Take the “Ministry Training” class. This class is an overview of what the Bible teaches about how to pray for and minister to others. This class is mandatory for anyone interested in leading in any capacity at VCNP.

seven

Begin tithing 10% of your income to help fund God’s work through VCNP. Over the years we have found that money is a god in America and tithing helps to break the hold that money has on people. We feel strongly that tithing is an important discipline for any Christian to develop, but even more so if you are a leader.

eight

Take the “Small Group Leadership Training Class.” This class focuses on what a Christian leader looks like and also on the nuts and bolts of leading people God’s way.

may God bless you in this endeavor!

As you are moving through these steps, others in leadership will be watching the fruit coming from your life and ministry. If we believe God’s plan for you is to help lead VCNP in some way, someone will contact you. You also are more than welcome to contact any staff member or leader at VCNP at any time and share with them your desire to be involved in leadership.

upcoming classes

We have several classes designed to help you become the leader God has called and created you to be. These classes will look at how and why we do what we do and help identify places where you can get involved.

• Introduction to Leadership Class, Next Class TBD
• Discovering My SHAPE for Ministry, September 20 - October 4, 2009, 10 am (Adult Ed. Rm A)
• Ministry Training Class, August 9 - 30, 2009, 10 am (Adult Ed. Rm A)
• Small Group Leader Training, October 4 - 18, 2009, 10 am (Adult Ed. Rm B)
• Women’s Leadership Training, August 16 - 23, 2009, 10 am (Conference Rm)

Parents we are excited to announce our new rooms will be opening soon. With that we will have some changes that we want to make you aware of, so the transition will run as smooth as possible.

Kid Check

Infant/Toddler

• All rooms will have two doors; one for check-in & check-out
• All strollers can be parked at the end of hall near windows
• There is a ‘Nursing Mothers Only’ room located in VK 101

Preschool

• Most Preschool rooms will have two doors; one for check-in & one for check-out. VK 114 is the only room with one door.
• 5 Year Olds/Kindergarten rooms will stay the same for Saturday services, but have different locations during Sunday services. See map for room assignments

Saturday PM

• For Saturday PM services, please refer to the map for age and room assignments.

Elementary

• Receipts will now be required for grades 1st through 4th to ensure child safety with campus expansion.
• Grades will be divided into 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, & 5th/6th
• Most Elementary classrooms will have two doors; one for check-in & check-out.
• 5th/6th grades will be in the same location with no receipt required

Saturday Services

Sunday Services

This year we are recommending that people who want to read through the Bible sign up at biblestudytools.net/BibleInAYear/ . This website will help you track your reading, supply numerous study helps so you’ll understand what you’re reading and even allows you to listen to the Bible rather than reading it. Make 2009 the year you read through the Bible!

]]> Reading Through The Bible In A Year Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:50:19 -0700 http://vineyardnorthphoenix.com//story/1084 I am sending you this e-mail to let you know about an exciting new venture I’ve been working on.

While there are many good Bible study books available, very few of them are written from the “Empowered Evangelical” perspective that we have in the Vineyard. To help fill that void I am co-authoring, along with Glynnis Whitwer, a Bible study series called, “Kingdom Living”.

Ampelon Publishing has just released the first two studies in this series: “Six Habits of Highly Effective Christians,” and “Worship: Nearing the Heart of God.” Two more studies will be available in the spring on knowing God and living in Biblical community (these titles haven’t been finalized). Each book contains six lessons, with approximately 15 questions each. Each lesson also includes a memory verse and room for personal journaling and prayer requests. There is also a leader’s guide at the back of each book with additional notes for those leading a Bible study.

It is my hope that small both groups and individuals will use these studies. They combine Bible study with the core values of the Vineyard. Because of that, they would be great to use in leadership development and general teachings on Vineyard values.

It is my sincere hope that through these studies you will be inspired and impacted by God. Please stop by the Bookstore and check them out!

Love,
Brian

Worship: Nearing the Heart of God

We talk about worship all the time in church and we practice it each weekend, but what is worship really all about? Why do we do it? What purpose and place does it have in our lives as followers of Jesus? In the first small group study in the Kingdom Living series, you will explore the answers to these questions and many more through looking at these topics: Settling the Issue of Lordship, Experiencing God in Worship, Gaining a God-Perspective, Developing Our Character, Overcoming Obstacles to Worship, and Worship through Advancing God's Kingdom.

Throughout these six sessions, you'll learn why worship plays such an integral role in God's Kingdom -- and you'll learn it together through studying God's Word and sharing your insights with each other.

Six Habits of Highly Effective Christians

Simply going to church and adhering to a list of "dos" and "don'ts" is a far cry from the life God intends for us to have as Christians. He wants us to change the world around us, which begins by understanding the power of a deep relationship with Him. In the second small group study in the Kingdom Living series, you will explore ways to deepen your relationship with God and become a more effective Christian, exploring the following disciplines: Knowing the Bible, Making Prayer a Priority, Living a Life of Obedience, Giving to God, Living in Community, and Serving Others. Throughout these six sessions, you'll learn secrets of effective Christians, how it has revolutionized their faith, and how it can revolutionize yours, too.