This Is More Than Attending Church
Follow Jesus with people who will know you, challenge you and help you do what Jesus did. Your next step can start today.
Jesus Did Not Say “Come And Watch”
Discipleship is the lifelong process of becoming more like Jesus—and helping someone else do the same. It is not a class you finish. It is a life you practice with God and other people.
We do this in three ways.
Up · In · Out ↓Love God
How We Live It Out
Make Disciples
How We Live It Out
Impact The World
How We Live It Out
A Path With A Place For You
Choose the stage that best describes where you are. There is no pressure to have it all figured out. Select a card to see practical next steps and the places at VF that can help you move forward.
Choose the next step that fits your life today. Links to VF pages stay here; external resources open in a new tab.
THE PRIMARY PLACE WE GROWRows Are Good. Circles Change Lives.
House Groups are the bread and butter of how we become disciples and make disciples at VF. They are where friendship becomes real, care becomes personal and following Jesus becomes part of ordinary life.
Maybe The Next Group Starts With You
House Group leaders create space for people to meet Jesus, hear His voice and take their next step. Vineyard Florence can help you discern the call, prepare and lead with coaching—not alone.
There Is More Than One Way To Begin
Explore the role that fits your season. These links start a conversation with the VF team so you can learn what each step involves.
Open your home or another welcoming space so a group has a place to gather.
Serve alongside a leader, learn the rhythm and help people feel known.
Tell us you are interested in House Group leader training and ask about the next opportunity.
Help a group practice prayer, Scripture, care and following Jesus in everyday life.
Ready to make room for more people? Start a conversation about launching a new group.
For People Curious About God And Faith
Invite a few people to explore Scripture together. You do not need to give a lecture or have every answer. Waha offers a free Discovery Bible Study app and disciple-making course to help you start a Discovery Group.
Start A Discovery Group With WahaTools You Can Use This Week
House Groups, Discovery Bible Studies and recovery ministries are primary places we make disciples. These tools follow Up, In and Out: prayer, life together and serving others. Each one opens in a new tab.
Up
Make room to meet with God, hear His voice and pray with Scripture.
In
Grow with others in House Groups and Discovery Bible Studies, and pray for disciple-making movements.
Out
Join God’s mission: pray for His Kingdom, pray for people and serve those far from Him.
Use The Tools Together
Ryan's Recommended Reading
Read one with a friend or House Group. These are recommended titles, not downloads or purchase links; ask a local library or bookseller for a copy.
Your Move
Start with a House Group. Bring your real life. Follow Jesus with people. Then help someone else do the same.