Vineyard

The relationship of people with God, expressed through worship, is the central focus of the Vineyard churches. Viewed in this relational perspective, worship clearly enhances and interacts with all other areas of ministry in the church. The priority of each Vineyard gathering (including staff and other business meetings) is to express the worship of the Lord. Among other things, this worship helps to soften the ground of people's hearts to other ministries. What follows are a few comments with respect to the relationship of worship to evangelism, social action, intercession, and the roles of women and children in the church. The Role of Women. The place of women in worship has not been a major issue in Vineyard churches. Several factors may account for this. Many women are involved in the various visible functions of worship as leaders, musicians, vocalists, and dancers. It is the conviction of Vineyard leaders that a person's function in the church should be based on that person's…