Leeds Vineyard Vision, Values & Story

Our Vision

We believe God has called us to establish a biblically-based community of faith in Leeds. We will worship God, pray, communicate His love and mercy to all people and commit to living out our faith in Jesus in a creative and contemporary way, and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
 

We believe that there is good news for this generation in the Kingdom of God and we long to share that news, particularly in Headingley and Leeds.
 

We aim to make, train and equip followers of Jesus to be effective in the extending of God's Kingdom, to develop leaders, to plant new churches, to contribute to the blessing of the whole church and to minister with the poor in practical ways.

Values

  • We are hungry to know His presence, hear His voice, and follow hard after Him.

    (Psalm 63:1-3)

  • Through the power of the Holy Spirit we desire that Jesus' love, mercy, grace, truth, purity, power and integrity become evident in our lives.

    (Ephesians 5:2)

  • Of Jesus and leading others into discipleship.

    (Matthew 28:18-20)

  • We wait on Him for counsel, direction and inspiration.

    (Galatians 5:5; Romans 8:14)

  • We believe in the authority and accuracy of the Bible and rely on it for direction in lifestyle and doctrine.

    (2 Timothy 3:16,17)

  • Being created to worship God we seek to do so in our lives and in contemporary, dynamic and personal music and art forms.

    (Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 42, John 4:24)

  • The main way to communicate with God and often His primary way of accomplishing His purposes.

    (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:6)

  • For God to be King in our lives and to see Him at work through signs and wonders.

    (Mark1:14,15)

  • God has been and is merciful to us in saving us and we will extend that mercy to others.

    (Colossians 3:12,13)

  • Speaking the truth, dealing honestly, living upright lives.
    (Ephesians 4:15

  • The significant pastoral authority that rests with leaders must be exercised with humility, selflessness, grace, care and a desire to build the church.
    (Mark 10:37, 44-45)

  • Everyone (single, married, divorced, bereaved or whatever) is welcome. We aim to support mature relationships and growth in the church family.
    (Romans 12:9-10)

  • We recognise that all who are disciples of Jesus are part of His Church. We will honour all other Christians.

    (John 17:21-23)

  • We are honoured by every person whom God adds to the Vineyard. Together we will build the Church with mutual respect, open communication, determined co-operation and believing and speaking the best about each other.

    (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)

  • We avoid speech, behaviour, dress and music that are not accessible to our generation. A comfortable, relaxed environment.

    (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)

  • No hype, emotionalism or intellectualism but a willingness to see God at work through excellent rational thinking and supernatural intervention. Functioning naturally and with cheerfulness.
    (James 1:5, Philippians 4:4)

The Story behind
Leeds Vineyard

About 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.