COULD YOU BE A PART OF FREEDOM VINEYARD?
If you’d call yourself a follower of Jesus:
Freedom Vineyard is a church that unapologetically calls and equips those who follow Jesus to go “past the plateau - into real passion for God”. Many people who have followed Jesus for some time have found that their initial passion and excitement to experience and serve Jesus has faded, leading to stagnation in their growth, with transformation seemingly out of reach. Is it possible that you recognise a bit of this in your life?
The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way!
Freedom Vineyard isn’t a church that pressures people, instead you’ll receive an invitation to experience the incredible life that Jesus offers us.
Over the years to come, Freedom Vineyard will gather and empower many people to genuinely love their neighbourhoods, communities and workplaces - practically serving them and demonstrating God’s love and power - bringing wholeness, hope and freedom to these environments.
How could I become involved in Freedom Vineyard?
A great place to start is to join one of the regular social gatherings or when we gather together on a Sunday where we worship God in song, hear the Bible taught and pray for each other.
If you have a question then feel free to contact us.
If you’re intruiged by who Freedom Vineyard is:
The incredibly good news is that God exists, you can know Him (pretty easily as it turns out). Jesus knows you, loves you (just as you are) and has a plan for your life. It sounds incredible, doesn’t it?
Whatever your situation - whether life for you is just mundane and lacks purpose or you’re in a situation where you’re trapped and given up hope - the exceptionally good news is that Jesus can set you free and turn your life around. You can experience hope, love, peace and joy.
If this sounds good, then please contact us to find out more.
VALUES
Here’s a taste of what you’ll experience at Freedom Vineyard
PASSIONATE WORSHIP
Worshipping God is the highest value at Freedom Vineyard. You’ll encounter musical worship when the church family gathers together that is passionate, intimate and heartfelt.
INCLUDED IN REAL FAMILY
Come and belong to a family of people in an environment where it’s safe to be yourself and where you don’t have to wear a mask, find acceptance and a loving challenge to change to become all that Jesus is calling you to.
Everyone is welcome to join our family - regardless of what you believe - just come as you are.
BECOME LIKE JESUS
Just like in the Bible, Jesus deeply desires that you live like His apprentice - daily learning from Him and imitating His practices of things like prayer, reading the Bible, patterns of rest (aka “sabbath”) and more. Becoming increasingly obedient to Jesus is the way to good life of the Kingdom.
EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
God gives us all His Spirit to humbly serve Him and do the kinds of things seen in the Bible: Healing the sick, setting people free and helping them encounter God’s love.
It’s part of daily life for many at Freedom Vineyard to see people healed and discovering Jesus.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Here are the people committed to leading areas of church life -
empowering others and growing together
Glen & Amanda Blow - Senior Pastors
Responsible for overall leadership of the church and leadership team. They both enjoy running and live in Darford.
Sarah & Vernon Creek - Social & Connection Leaders
These guys are a ton of fun and organise the social life of Freedom Vineyard - creating spaces for you to connect and get to know others.
Michael Lopez - Assistant Worship Leader
A passionate worshipper, talented vocalist & producer, Michael assists Amanda in developing the life of worship at Freedom Vineyard.
Stuart & Leanne Nicholson - Hospitality & Welcome
Probably two of the most welcoming and friendly people you’re ever likely to meet. Stuart & Leanne are super down-to-earth and lead the team that ensure you’ll get a warm welcome at Freedom Vineyard.
Ben Wallace - Small Groups Coordinator
Ben thoughtfully takes care of our wonderful small group leaders and leads the growth of this important area of the church.
Dani Wallace - Youth Leader
A passionate leader who has a wonderful heart for our young people and an infectious laugh!
TRUSTEES & GOVERNANCE
Freedom Vineyard takes the responsibility to create safe
and accountable spaces seriously.
Michael Lopez - Chair of Trustees
Sarah Creek - Trustee & Safeguarding Lead
Glen Blow - Trustee
Dave & Laura Smith - Vineyard Churches Area Leaders
Along with being Senior Pastors of Rayleigh Vineyard, they also oversee the pastors and churches in the Kent & Essex area. As a church, we are accountable to our Area Leaders and the Vineyard National Leadership Team & Trustee Board.