The Sacramental Charismatic Ep 51: Pastoring the #1 Vineyard, Transitions, & Preaching w/ Josh Shaw
Jul 24, 2025
Josh Shaw, the Lead Pastor of the Vineyard Church in Los Angeles, shares insights from his journey in leading the first Vineyard church. He discusses the challenges of leadership transitions and emphasizes the importance of authenticity in preaching. Shaw reflects on his heavy metal past and how it shaped his faith and communication style. He also explores the significance of storytelling in sermons, urging pastors to connect with their congregations through genuine experiences and relationships in the broader faith community.
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Josh Shaw's Faith Journey
- Josh Shaw came to faith late, originally was in a heavy metal band and thought he'd be a graphic designer or run a restaurant.
- His charismatic college church experience sparked a deep passion for tangible supernatural reality in ministry.
Legacy of Historic Vineyard Church
- The church Josh pastors is the first Vineyard church started by Ken Gullickson with significant legacy including some famous attendees.
- Brad Bailey served as senior pastor for approximately 30 years prior to Josh's leadership.
Balancing Dual Vineyard Legacies
- The Vineyard church Josh leads balances dual legacies: Calvary roots and John Wimber's renewal movement.
- Navigating these distinct theological and leadership identities requires honoring the past while leading in new ways.
