Resources
These resources are for the overworked, under-appreciated, and under-resourced pastors that serve in the numerous small churches and rural communities in our country. Here you’ll find encouragement, training, resources, and leadership development tailored to your unique situations to help you more earnestly follow God’s calling on your life. We hope you find this helpful. If there is anything else we can do to help you be successful, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Regional Gatherings
2024 Regional Gathering Playlist
2023 Regional Gathering Playlist
2023 Regional Gathering
“Be Transformed” Series
If you enjoyed Tony Portell’s session during the Gathering and want to learn even more, check out a full series he did at his church.
Lectio 365 App Recommendation
Check out the devotional app Josh Miller recommended during his session at the Gathering.
School of Kingdom Ministry
SoKM is a global ministry school designed to integrate directly into your church to train and equip the everyday person to do the work of the Kingdom in their workplace, homes, schools, and churches.
School of Ministry
The VC School of Ministry is for students ages 18-20 who are interested in receiving real-life ministry experience as well as obtaining their two-year associate degree.
2022 Regional Gathering Playlist
Regional Mobilizers
Kids – Taylor Daniel
Kids Mobilizer - Taylor Daniel Taylor has a heart for kids to have a unique relationship with God that extends past the faith of their family and beyond head knowledge into a personal relationship with him that transforms their lives. She works closely with the...
Missions – Duke + Marie Lancaster
Missions Mobilizers - Duke & Marie Lancaster Duke and Marie’s role as Missions Mobilizers is to aid churches throughout the process of discernment, establishment, or connection with a Vineyard Missions Partnership. Their experience and guidance will prove...
Worship – Kyle Howard
Worship Mobilizer - Kyle Howard Kyle has a deep love for worship and songwriting. He has a heart to see churches encounter Jesus through powerful times of worship. He is working on putting together a bi-monthly newsletter for worship leaders to share resources...
Youth – Samuel + Keirstyn Worden
Youth Mobilizers - Samuel & Keirstyn Worden Samuel and Keirstyn have a heart to see Revival in the Midwest for Gen Z. They offer a monthly Zoom call for youth pastors and leaders on Tuesdays. These monthly meetings are a way for leaders in our region to...
Small Church Pastoring
The Challenges and Rewards of Pastoring a Small Church
Looking for a few golden nuggets of encouragement as a pastor or leader of a small (less than 200 member) church? Ben Hoerr shares a few gleaned from his nearly 40 years of pastoring in the Vineyard movement.View More Content from the Midwest Central Region
Effective Church Boards Module 3: Making Major Decisions
In this video, Dave Jacobs wraps up his three-part series on effective church boards with wisdom on making major decisions.View More Content from the Midwest Central Region
Effective Church Boards Module 2: Board Members
In this video, Dave Jacobs discusses the six ways a board member helps the pastor and the six way to be a board member between board meetings.View More Content from the Midwest Central Region
Effective Church Boards Module 1: The Five Guiding Principles of Effective Church Boards
In this module, Dave Jacobs talks about the five guiding principles of effective church boards.View More Content from the Midwest Central Region
“Doing” Series
A Zoom Call with Alexander Venter: Doing Healing
Josh Miller sits down with Alexander Venter to continue their series of conversations on Alexander's books. On this interview, they focus on Doing Healing. Since January 1975 Alexander became a church planter author and pastor. He has planted & pastored churches...
A Zoom Call with Alexander Venter: Doing Reconciliation
Josh Miller sits down with Alexander Venter to continue their series of conversations on Alexander's books. On this interview, they focus on Doing Reconciliation. Since January 1975 Alexander became a church planter author and pastor. He has planted & pastored...
A Zoom Call with Alexander Venter: Doing Church
Josh Miller sits down with Alexander Venter to continue their series of conversations on Alexander's books. On this interview, they focus on Doing Church. Since January 1975 Alexander became a church planter author and pastor. He has planted & pastored churches in...
A Zoom Call with Alexander Venter: Doing Spirituality
Josh Miller sits down with Alexander Venter to continue their series of conversations on Alexander's books. On this interview, they focus on Doing Spirituality. Since January 1975 Alexander became a church planter author and pastor. He has planted & pastored...
A Zoom Call with Alexander Venter: Introduction
In January 1975, Alexander became a church planter author and pastor. He has planted & pastored churches in Zimbabwe, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Soweto. Ordained with the Assembly of God in 1975, He migrated to the Vineyard movement to work with John Wimber in...
Leadership Development
Discipleship and Leadership
Phil Strout is a committed leader and communicator in the 21st century church. He brings over thirty-five 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...
Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development: Putting a Plan Together
In this video, Richard Clinton introduces this 7 part video series called Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development. Part 7 of 7View More Content from the Midwest Central Region
Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development: Developing Potential
In this video, Richard Clinton introduces this 7 part video series called Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development. Part 6 of 7View More Content from the Midwest Central Region
Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development: Establishing Relationship
In this video, Richard Clinton introduces this 7 part video series called Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development. Part 5 of 7View More Content from the Midwest Central Region
Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development: Recognizing Emerging Leaders
In this video, Richard Clinton introduces this 7 part video series called Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development. Part 4 of 7View More Content from the Midwest Central Region
Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development: Character Qualities and And Attitude
In this video, Richard Clinton introduces this 7 part video series called Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development. Part 3 of 7View More Content from the Midwest Central Region
Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development: A Leadership Challenge
In this video, Richard Clinton introduces this 7 part video series called Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development. Part 2 of 7View More Content from the Midwest Central Region
Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development: Introduction
In this video, Richard Clinton introduces this 7 part video series called Pushing Through the Challenge of Leadership Development. Part 1 of 7View More Content from the Midwest Central Region
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2024 Regional Gathering Playlist
Rest, Replenish, Relate
We are thrilled that Steve Nicholson from Evanston Vineyard was our speaker in 2019! We focused on ministering in the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives and churches. We spent time together last fall to Rest // Replenish // Relate. Our hope was to provide space for...
The Clergy Advantage
Whether you’re just starting out, want to start a new ministry, are preparing to retire, or anything in between, this clergy tax & retirement website might be a helpful resource to you.
Popular Resources
Your time is precious, and you can’t be everything to everyone. Vineyard USA has collected hundreds of resources to streamline your ministries and allow you to invest your time where you need to.
Leadership + Administration
There’s no need to reinvent the wheel — browse a collection of Leadership Development tools, Bible Studies, and Administrative resources, including certificates, slides, and membership forms. LEARN MORE →
Kids & Teen Education
Disciple your kids, youth and families with resources including Devotionals, Coloring Activities, Kingdom Kids and Kingdom Youth Curriculum, Small Group Studies, and more. LEARN MORE →
School of Kingdom Ministry
SoKM is a ministry school designed to integrate directly into your church, giving you the benefits of local training and equipping, with people you know and trust. When it comes to the works of Jesus, “everybody gets to play” and everybody deserves the opportunity to be trained. This school was developed to make that possible; it’s tailored for the everyday person at any church. LEARN MORE →
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