What is Discipleship?

"To learn what the teacher knows and do what the teacher does." This is the motto of discipleship, regardless of whether you're learning to hang drywall, program computers, play the piano, or throw a curveball. Those who know more pass on information, skills, and wisdom to those who know less. That's the way it goes, and the better the teacher, the better the student - provided the student has the desire, skills, and commitment to learn. In our context, discipleship refers to the process of becoming more like Jesus. We believe he's the best teacher possible and that he gives us the clearest picture of life as it's intended to be lived. He calls us - every last one of us - to follow him: to learn what he knows and do what he does.

Simply put, we're here to help you do that very thing: to sit in the classroom of Christ. We do this principally through our Community Groups, which are "learning communities." The learning that occurs here is so much more than learning facts. It's about learning how to love God and love people - all that matters most in this life. It's about learning not just with the mind but with the heart and body. It's about putting flesh and bones on our beliefs, so that in the passage of time we begin to resemble the one we profess to follow. Below are a few ways that you can learn more about becoming a disciple of Jesus.

For more information on discipleship contact Kate, the discipleship pastor, at Kate.Durchholz@vineyardchristian.org

Resources:

We offer resources to develop and ground our knowledge and understanding of our faith in Jesus. Study guides are made available in the bookstore to help you in this area, or you can click on the links below.

Bible in a Year
Monthly Booklets
The Compassionate Life
The Disciplined Life
The Integrated Life
Community: A Shared Life
Who is the God of the Bible
Holiness: From Myth to Reality
The Empowered Life
Best Thinking: On How To Live Life
Evangelism: Showing God's Love

Newcomers' Pizza:
We offer a Newcomers Pizza bi-monthly after the last service on Sunday (in the Teen Room). This is an opportunity for leaders in the church and newcomers to sit down together for a meal. Over the course of a relaxing hour you’ll hear more about who we are and what we value. We also take time to hear the questions that you as newcomers bring. They’re important to us. So come, meet others who are brand new, and enjoy a free meal on us. (Childcare provided)

Vineyard 101:
We offer Vineyard 101 bi-monthly after the last service on Sunday (in the Teen Room). Consider this the next step after Newcomers Pizza. Enjoy a free meal while we discuss together the nature of discipleship, what it means to be a member of the Northern Kentucky Vineyard, and how you begin your first steps with us.

Baptisms:
We believe this is a very powerful and significant moment in the life of a Christian. You will see announcements for upcoming baptisms listed in our program. Please sign up for these. A class will be held that day in preparation for this sacred and ancient practice.

Vineyard Leadership Institute:
Vineyard Leadership Institute (VLI) was created to integrate hands-on training, ministry experience, spiritual formation, and academic understanding with an uncompromising commitment to excellence in biblical-theological, ministerial and spiritual-formation training. Vineyard Leadership Institute is a two-year, part-time academic program affiliated with Asbury Seminary. The staff is made up of professors qualified and experienced to teach at university and graduate levels. VLI courses include interpreting scripture, church planting, leadership, preaching and teaching, power ministry, counseling, spirituality and many others. This is a distinctive, cutting-edge, and empowering curriculum that provides students with pragmatic training in church leadership as well as challenging studies into spirituality and theology.

Christian Counseling Available
Give the office a call at 689-0777 to schedule an appointment with our Vineyard Counseling Center. We have a new counselor available to see couples, individuals, and families regarding a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, and relational concerns.