We Are Vineyard

Dr. Jim Wilder, author and chief neurotheologian of Life Model Works, shares his transformative journey from a high-stakes religious upbringing in Colombia to pioneering trauma care. He explores the intersection of faith and psychology, addressing ministry failures and the vital role of joy in leadership. Wilder emphasizes the importance of maturity and community, distinguishing between education and spiritual anointing. His insights reveal how personal healing and community support can lead to profound transformation in the face of trauma.

Leadership Under Pressure: Jay and Danielle PathakShow Podcast InformationIn this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Danielle Pathak kick off a new series titled “Leadership Under Pressure.” They discuss all things related to Danielle’s world as Vineyard USA’s Associate National Director of Pastoral Health and Formation, touching on physical, financial, relational, emotional, and spiritual areas of health. Danielle shares about her process of assessing resources for personal or pastoral health that will soon be offered to Vineyard USA pastors, some of the current programs we’re testing out to address the data coming out of surveys taken by our pastors, and the many opportunities currently available to Vineyard pastors through various partnerships.  Show Notes:  Pastoral Health website  Lilly Endowment  VUSA’s Guidepost Institutional Assessment & Report  PastorServe AG Financial  Clergy Advantage  FreeWill  Soul Shepherding  Leadership Transformations  Recommended Books:  Embracing The Body by Tara M. Owens  Sustaining Ministry by Sondra Wheeler  Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss Leader’s Journey by Jim Herrington, Trisha Taylor and Robert Creech  Growing Yourself Up by Jenny brown Extraordinary Relationship by Dr. Roberta Gilbert  Connecting With Our Children by Dr. Roberta Gilbert  Failure Of Nerve by Edwin Friedman  Generation to Generation by Edwin Friedman  Friedman’s Fables by Edwin Friedman

A Story of the Vineyard in Song – Anabeth MorganShow Podcast InformationIn this episode of We Are Vineyard, we complete our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Anabeth Morgan. Anabeth expands on the story she shared during the session via video about being invited to a Vineyard church, feeling like she found a sense of home, and what that experience meant to her. She also talks about what she does now as a worship pastor to prepare for those who come to church needing an encounter similar to what she experienced all those years ago.   Anabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter, and one of the staff pastors at the Mile High Vineyard neighborhood churches since 2011.  She has been an integral part of Vineyard Worship as a leader, artist and writer, serving at Vineyard churches in Houston, Columbus, and Kansas City. Anabeth is deeply passionate about God’s presence and loves to lean into the Spirit of God in worship and prayer. Her ability to listen to the Holy Spirit, whether leading worship or groups of people, has given God the opportunity to do wonderful things in people’s lives. She loves sharing her intimate faith in God with others, enjoys being hospitable, and is always sensitive to the people and environment around her. Anabeth has appeared on many Vineyard albums such as Cultivation Generation, Servant Wide Awake, My Foundation, Breathe In, Sing Out and more. In December 2017 she finished writing and recording her first studio album A Place Your Glory Dwells. Recently, she has had songs “You Meet Me Here”, “Heaven’s Work” and “King of Heaven”, released through Vineyard Worship, and has published other worship songs in collaboration with other songwriters. She was married to Kyle in 2003 and they have two amazing children, Jovie and Miles. Show Notes:  Watch “A Story of the Vineyard in Song”

A Story of the Vineyard in Song – Ed PiorekShow Podcast InformationIn this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Ed Piorek about the childhood experiences that provoked him to seek the Lord. They also discuss how the Father’s love shaped his life, leadership and church, as well as his own parenting. Finally, Ed talks about pioneering intimate language in worship and shares a fatherly word for Vineyard pastors and leaders.  Ed Piorek, known as Eddie to his friends, is a Pastor Emeritus, speaker, and author who helps people connect with the Father’s Love. With over 50 years in ministry, Eddie has a deep connection to the Father’s Love and the enormous impact it can have in people’s lives, including his own. He and his wife Janet (who has been his partner in ministry for the past half-century) embody and live out the message of the Father’s Love in their lives.   In recent years, Eddie has discovered the treasures of monastic contemplation, which has shown him how to find rest in the Father’s love amidst the ongoing rigors of kingdom ministry. His new book The Eclectic Contemplative (2020) shares his adventures on this ancient path.  When he isn’t preaching, speaking or writing, Eddie can be found surfing, gardening, reading, or spending time with his wife Janet in sunny San Clemente, California.  Notes:  Hear more from Ed on The Ferment

A Story of the Vineyard in Song – Cindy RethmeierShow Podcast InformationIn this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Cindy Rethmeier about the early days of the Vineyard, how new songs were introduced, and some of the stories behind the original Vineyard songs. Cindy shares about how relationships influence songwriting, and navigating the balance of family life with leading worship. Cindy Rethmeier is one of the pioneering female worship leaders and songwriters of the modern worship era. She wrote some of Vineyard’s most well-known anthems (Exalt the Lord, I Bow Down) and served an integral role in children’s worship, penning the songs I Want to be Like Jesus and Good News. Cindy spent 7 years in an Anglican Church writing musical settings for prayers and seasonal antiphons for the liturgy, and her most-recent song —  co-written with Vineyard pastor and worship leader Ted Kim — is Kyrie Eléison, a lament based on a prayer of petition used in ancient Christian liturgies translating as “Lord, have mercy.” After many years in Southern California, Cindy currently lives in Tennessee with her husband of over 40 years, Steve. She has 2 children & 11 grandchildren who are the inspiration for her name songs & lighthearted, everyday-life songs.  Show Notes:  Hear more from Cindy on The Ferment I Want To Be Like Jesus

A Story of the Vineyard in Song – Brian DoerksenShow Podcast InformationIn this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Brian Doerksen about his first encounter with the Vineyard and the doors it opened for him to pursue the faith his heart longed for. Brian shares the history behind the album “Changed By Your Glory” and the stories of how some of his most well-known songs came to be. They also discuss how he discerns his songwriting assignments, what makes a song evergreen, and some advice for newer Vineyard songwriters.  Brian is a songwriter, recording artist, and songwriting instructor (founder of ‘Unlocking Your Songs’), but most of all he loves spending time with his high-school sweetheart Joyce (they have been married for 38 years.) Brian & Joyce have 4 adult daughters and 2 adult sons with Fragile X Syndrome. His songs are known and sung internationally in faith communities of all kinds including ‘Come Now is the Time to Worship’, ‘Refiner’s Fire’, ‘Hope Of The Nations’ and ‘The River.’ Show notes:  Hear more from Brian on The Ferment   Changed By Your Glory 

A Story of the Vineyard in Song – The Making OfShow Podcast InformationWelcome back to the We Are Vineyard podcast! In today’s episode we are kicking off a mini-series about a very special session of this summer’s National Conference called “A Story of the Vineyard in Song.” In this episode, you will hear from the planning team (Adam Russell, Casey Corum, Melisa Keller, Caleb Maskell, and Nicole Dill) about why they decided to create this session and some behind-the-scenes stories about the planning process. Different members of the team also share why songs are such a cornerstone of the Vineyard Movement, how songs serve as a marker for us of time and place, and some of the songs that have been especially formational in each of their lives. Show notes: Vineyard Worship Essentials

Pastoral Succession Part 4: Pathway Vineyard with Phil Strout and Allen AustinShow Podcast InformationThis episode of We Are Vineyard is the final in our mini-series on pastoral successions. Super Regional Leader John Elmer interviews Phil Strout and Allen Austin about how they each felt called in this transition, some of the things that were successful in transitioning, and the value of raising someone up from within the church. Allen shares some thoughts on those who are feeling a call to senior leadership, and Phil shares some advice to lead pastors and boards who are looking towards an upcoming transition.  We’re taking a summer break for the month of August, but we’ll be back with some incredible new episodes in September! We’ll see you then!  Phil Strout is a committed leader and communicator in the 21st-century church. He brings over fifty years of experience in the areas of church planting and cross-cultural missions. Referred to as a “quintessential practitioner” for his work in Latin America and globally, Phil is not afraid to think outside the box and challenges others to do the same. Phil is a leadership coach and the author of God’s Relentless Pursuit: Discovering His Heart for Humanity and THRIVE: How to Successfully Navigate the S-Turns of Leadership. Phil is the previous senior pastor of Pathway Vineyard in Maine, and the previous National Director of Vineyard USA.  Allen Austin is the senior pastor of Pathway Vineyard, a multi-site church with locations in Brunswick, Gray, and Lewiston Maine. Allen has called the Vineyard his home since 1991. Allen’s faith journey and pastoral experience has been primarily dedicated to what John Wimber called “the main and the plain” – doing the simple work of loving God, loving neighbors, and sharing the Gospel. Allen and his wife Darlin have two adult children, Jennah and Erik, one son-in-law, KP, and two grandchildren, Kai and Mae – all of whom they adore. Show Notes:  Day of Giving: Seed & Soil  Vineyard History and Identity Resources:  The Way It Was by Carol Wimber  The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson  Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson “I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony 

Pastoral Succession Part 3: Branches Vineyard with Amanda ClarkShow Podcast InformationIn this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series around pastoral succession with Super Regional Leader Joel Seymour interviewing Amanda Clark. Amanda shares about being born into a hyper-charismatic healing cult, navigating her relationship with Jesus after leaving that religious group, and her journey into ministry. Amanda and Joel talk through the things her pastor did to prepare the church for her to step into the lead pastor role, some of the challenges in her pastoral transition, and how she cared for her soul during that time.  Amanda Clark pastors Branches Church in Northern Indiana. She loves Jesus and hands-on culturally relevant ministry. She’s passionate about sharing meals around the table and building community through meaningful relationships. Amanda has been privileged to study the Bible at Northern Seminary and holds a Masters in New Testament Theology. Amanda is married to Justin, who is a talented video producer, artist, and musician. Justin and Amanda have served in ministry together since 2007, previously serving at Vineyard Community Church in Syracuse, Indiana, and The Vine in Goshen, Indiana.  When she isn’t prepping for a sermon, you might find her in the kitchen, or at the Farmer’s Market. Amanda enjoys spending time with her parents and her seven siblings, or anyone, really – she’s a people person! Show Notes:  Day of Giving: Seed & Soil  The Gospel People Don’t Want to Hear: Preaching Challenging Messages, Lisa Cressman Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church, Nijay Gupta We Are Vineyard: Tell Her Story podcast interview with Jay Pathak and Nijay Gupta Women’s Association Mentoring Opportunities VineyardUSA Pastoral Health: Coaches & Spiritual Directors Vineyard History and Identity Resources:  The Way It Was by Carol Wimber  The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson  Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson “I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony 

Pastoral Succession Part 2: Pearland Vineyard with Alan Allen and Kurt AttawayShow Podcast InformationIn this episode of We Are Vineyard, we continue our mini-series around pastoral succession with Super Regional Leader Joel Seymour interviewing Alan Allen and Kurt Attaway. Alan shares his story of planting the church, and Kurt shares about being raised in the Vineyard and finding his way into ministry through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. They talk about Alan calling out what he saw the Lord doing in Kurt and walking with him as they explored that calling, how they managed the family component of their relationship, and the role humility played in their transition. Finally, Alan and Kurt describe the nuts and bolts and heart work of their transition process and share some of the pain points they encountered along the way.  Alan Allen is the founding pastor of the Vineyard Church of Pearland, Texas, and currently serves as the Pastor of Care and Community.  Kurt Attaway stepped into the Lead Pastor role at Pearland Vineyard after serving on staff for 12 years. Kurt earned a BA in Psychology from The University of Texas San Antonio, which he attended on a full athletic scholarship. In 2012 he completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Houston Clear Lake and spent 10 years being trained and practicing as a clinician. In addition to his role at Pearland Vineyard, Kurt currently serves on the Multiply Vineyard Team. He is married to Lauren and they have 4 children.    Show Notes:  Pearland Vineyard  Day of Giving: Seed & Soil    Vineyard History and Identity Resources:  The Way It Was by Carol Wimber  The Quest For The Radical Middle by Bill Jackson  Empowered Evangelicals by Rich Nathan and Ken Wilson “I’m a Fool For Christ”– John Wimber’s testimony