STEP 1: GETTING STARTED WITH STARTING POINT
In this introductory video, Pastor Luke Humbrecht lays the groundwork for what to expect in the Starting Point journey. Watch this video first to find out more about how to navigate each Starting Point module for the course.
Helpful Resource: Download the video module workbook and answer key to follow along.
STEP 2: GO BACK TO GO FORWARD
Before moving on to learn about our values and practices, we invite you to learn more about How We Lead and Our History to discover more about our origins and leadership philosophy.
NEXT STEPS
Below you will find 3 modules, covering in detail, each of the three values Pastor Luke mentioned in Getting Started with Starting Point: PRESENCE, FAMILY, and MISSION. There are several options for viewing the remaining material.
Watch the videos all at once or over time as you are able.
CORE VALUE #1:
PRESENCE OF GOD
In this video, Luke shares about the root system of the church which is the Presence of God.
As a community we uphold this value with 3 practices:
1. Prayer
2. Worship
3. Prophetic
THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER
Learn more about why we believe prayer is an essential practice we engage in to connect to the presence of God, and what we mean when we say, “We are a house of prayer.”
THE PRACTICE OF WORSHIP
Discover what we mean when we say, “We are created for worship” and what that looks like in the context of gatherings and our individual expressions of adoration & praise to God.
THE PRACTICE OF THE PROPHETIC
Find out why we esteem and pursue hearing God’s voice for ourselves and others as a vital practice to help us become deeply aware of God’s presence in and around us at all times.
CORE VALUE #2:
FAMILY OF GOD
In this video, Luke shares about the trunk which provides the stability for the Family of God to flourish.
As a community we uphold this value with 3 practices:
1. Honor
2. Unity
3. Hospitality
THE PRACTICE OF HONOR
Listen while Pastor Dee Dee Peck shares why honor is of upmost importance as we band together as brothers and sisters in Christ. She will delve into what honor looks like in healthy family contexts and how we can grow in the area of honor together.
THE PRACTICE OF UNITY
Learn more about specific ways we aim to live in unity with one another and why we believe the pursuit of unity must be evident among God’s people to truly fulfill our calling as the family of God and reveal a robust expression of His heart.
THE PRACTICE OF HOSPITALITY
Discover why being and becoming a hospitable people matters and why we feel this practice supports the ideals of what it truly means to be the family of God. Hear about practical ways you can grow with us in living out hospitality like Jesus did.
CORE VALUE #3:
MISSION OF GOD
In this video, Luke shares about the branches of God’s tree that extend themsleves outward to share awe-inspiring love to those within reach.
As a community we uphold this value with 3 practices:
1. Generosity
2. Healing
3. Creativity
THE PRACTICE OF GENEROSITY
Follow along while Elder Graham Koeppen helps define what we mean by generosity and shares ways each follower of Christ can live on mission through the practice of giving lavishly and sacrificially each and every day.
THE PRACTICE OF HEALING
Join Pastor Dee Dee as she shares the history of the many types of healing models Vinelife has learned, and specific ways you can engage in personally receiving healing and growing in partnership with God as He heals others though you.
THE PRACTICE OF CREATIVITY
Listen in while Pastor Luke shares what we believe living a life on mission through creativity looks like. Discover how each of us were created by God to express our unique imprint of the Father to a world in need of good news and beauty.
FINAL STEPS
Please watch the video below, and RSVP for the next Starting Point Luncheon. During the luncheon, participants are able to connect with church leaders, interact with others, and discover next steps in your kingdom journey.
Interested in pursuing membership and want to review the document handed out at the Starting Point luncheon? Download a copy here.