Leeds Vineyard

Values

The pursuit of God 
We are hungry to know His presence, hear His voice, and follow hard after Him.

(Psalm 63:1-3)

Becoming like Jesus 
Through the power of the Holy Spirit we desire that Jesus' love, mercy, grace, truth, purity, power and integrity become evident in our lives.

(Ephesians 5:2)

Becoming a disciple 
Of Jesus and leading others into discipleship.

(Matthew 28:18-20)

Led by the Holy Spirit 
We wait on Him for counsel, direction and inspiration.

(Galatians 5:5; Romans 8:14)

The Bible 
We believe in the authority and accuracy of the Bible and rely on it for direction in lifestyle and doctrine.

(2 Timothy 3:16,17)

Worship 
Being created to worship God we seek to do so in our lives and in contemporary, dynamic and personal music and art forms.

(Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 42, John 4:24)

Prayer 
The main way to communicate with God and often His primary way of accomplishing His purposes.

(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:6)

The Kingdom of God 
For God to be King in our lives and to see Him at work through signs and wonders.

(Mark1:14,15)

Mercy 
God has been and is merciful to us in saving us and we will extend that mercy to others.

(Colossians 3:12,13)

Integrity
Speaking the truth, dealing honestly, living upright lives.
(Ephesians 4:15)

Servant leadership
The significant pastoral authority that rests with leaders must be exercised with humility, selflessness, grace, care and a desire to build the church.
(Mark 10:37, 44-45)

The individual
Everyone (single, married, divorced, bereaved or whatever) is welcome. We aim to support mature relationships and growth in the church family.
(Romans 12:9-10)

Unity 
We recognise that all who are disciples of Jesus are part of His Church. We will honour all other Christians.

(John 17:21-23)

Collegiate relationships
We are honoured by every person whom God adds to the Vineyard. Together we will build the Church with mutual respect, open communication, determined co-operation and believing and speaking the best about each other.

(1 Corinthians 13:4-7)

Culturally relevant 
We avoid speech, behaviour, dress and music that are not accessible to our generation. A comfortable, relaxed environment.

(1 Corinthians 9:19-23)

Reality & simplicity
No hype, emotionalism or intellectualism but a willingness to see God at work through excellent rational thinking and supernatural intervention. Functioning naturally and with cheerfulness.
(James 1:5, Philippians 4:4)

 

 Here is Our Vision and Our Story (the history of Leeds Vineyard).