The Vineyard DNA - Essential History, Values Practices: Essential History, Values Practices

The Vineyard DNA - Essential History, Values, & Practices of the Vineyard Movement Science tells us that the DNA of any organism contains the road map for the identity, characteristics, and unique markers of that organism. The genetic code found in DNA determines the genetic expression of any living being - and what eventually comes from that organism. This handbook, The Vineyard DNA, is a non-exhaustive compilation of the history, theological commitments, distinctive concepts, central values, and family practices intended to help readers and leaders "de-code" the unique identity - the DNA - of the Vineyard Movement of churches. In these pages is an overview of the Vineyard's origin story, the priority the Kingdom of God to our daily living, our central practices of worship and being led by the Holy Spirit, and our belief in the empowerment of everyday people to participate in the work of the Gospel on the earth today. Learn why and how the Vineyard moment is committed to evangelism, discipleship, leadership multiplication, diversity, justice, concern for the poor, and "doing what the Father is doing" - in all areas of Kingdom life. This handbook is intended to serve as a snapshot of the Vineyard family, taken by the family itself, that will hopefully be used to help others inside and outside of the Vineyard to understand our identity.