Leeds Vineyard Vision & Story
Life to the full, found in Jesus, for Leeds.
These words capture the story we believe God is inviting us to live together. They remind us why we exist and shape everything we do as a church.
Life to the full
Jesus said:
"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10)
We believe Jesus came to offer true life, not a life free from difficulty, but a life marked by hope, joy, freedom, peace, healing, purpose and transformation.
This life touches every part of who we are: our relationship with God, our families and friendships, our work and our everyday lives.
Together, we seek to experience the fullness of life God offers. As we follow Jesus, spend time with Him, share life together, and serve God wherever He has placed us, we become more like Him. Through learning His ways and putting His teaching into practice, we discover the life Jesus invites us to live.
Found in Jesus
The life we long for is found in Jesus.
Jesus doesn't just show us the way to life, He is the source of life. Through His death and resurrection, He makes a way for us to know God personally, receive forgiveness, and experience the new life He offers. Through the Holy Spirit, we continue to receive His grace, strength, and transforming presence every day.
Everything we do flows from this relationship. As we remain rooted in Jesus, we receive His love, are shaped into His likeness, and our lives begin to bear lasting fruit.
For Leeds
The life we receive from Jesus is never just for ourselves.
God has placed us in Leeds to love and serve this city. Whether we're sharing the good news of Jesus, pursuing compassion and justice, serving our neighbours, or faithfully living out our everyday calling at home, work, university, or school, we want to join in with what God is already doing across Leeds.
Everyone has a part to play in God's Kingdom. We want to equip and encourage every person to discover their gifts and live out their calling wherever God has placed them. We also want to raise leaders who help others flourish, so that the life of Jesus continues to spread throughout Leeds and beyond.
Join the Journey
Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, returning to church, or have followed Jesus for many years, you're welcome to join us on the journey at Leeds Vineyard.
The Story behind
Leeds Vineyard
The story of Leeds Vineyard
Leeds Vineyard was planted in the late 1990s by David and Alison Flowers, who sensed God calling them to establish a Vineyard church in Leeds. What began as a small community has, by God's grace, grown into a diverse Christian church with a longing to see people discover life to the full in Jesus across our city.
Over the years we've gathered in a number of different locations as the church has grown. Today we meet in Headingley, with people travelling from Leeds and beyond to worship, grow in faith and build community together. Along the way, we've also had the privilege of planting and supporting new Vineyard churches, helping other communities experience life in Jesus too.
As part of the Vineyard family of churches, we are passionate about worship, the Bible, prayer, discipleship, the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, authentic community, church planting, and serving our city with compassion. We are an evangelical, charismatic church, centred on Jesus and expectant of the Holy Spirit's work today. We believe everyone has a part to play in God's Kingdom and that following Jesus is something we do together.
Whether you've been following Jesus for years or are just beginning to explore faith, we'd love to welcome you to become part of the story God is continuing to write through Leeds Vineyard.