The Bible says that leadership in the church is a great work and something to which we should all aspire (1 Timothy 3:1). At VCH, we are always looking for those who want to care for God’s people and share responsibility for the mission that God has given us as a church. This kind of leadership is a sacred trust that we take seriously. Therefore we have laid out the following path for becoming a leader at VCH.

One
Take the Vineyard 101 Class, and become a member of the VCH. Membership tells us that you believe God has placed you in our family, and you are ready to share life together with us.

Two
Become a regular, consistent attender at VCH. This is important because it is the best way to 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 has called us to do as a church.

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

Four
Begin serving in a ministry here at VCH. We believe God created us all to serve. Only when everyone is doing what God has gifted them to do will this church be all it can be. If you are unsure of your gifts, we offer a core class called, S.H.A.P.E. This will give you the tools to discover your unique capacities for ministry.

Five
Take the course, An Integrated Approach to Healing. This class introduces you to what the Bible says about healing, gives you a model for ministry, and equips you to pray for the healing of others. This class is mandatory for anyone interested in leading in any capacity at VCH.

Six
Begin tithing 10% of your income to help fund God’s work through VCH. Over the years we have found that money can be an idol in America and tithing helps to break the hold that money may have on a person. We feel strongly that tithing is an important discipline for any disciple of Jesus to develop, and even more so for a leader. Our leaders share in the financial responsibility for our work in our church, community, and world.

Seven
Take the workshop, “Leadership Essentials.” This workshop focuses on the nature of leadership and addresses principles and practices for effective Christ-centered leadership. This gives us all a common foundation for leading at VCH.

Eight
Demonstrate growth in godly character that is manifested in your relationships at work, home, and church. The church needs people who can influence others to become more Christ-like and help them work together to achieve shared ministry goals.