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I lead Stour Valley Vineyard Church, along with my wife, Emma.

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Remembering Dallas Willard (1935-2013)

The American scholar and writer Dallas Willard died yesterday aged 77. He had been struggling with pancreatic cancer, which was first diagnosed in the late summer of 2012. He wrote much about spiritual transformation and had a wonderful way with... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at iGod

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What are you looking at?

Be honest, do you like what you see in the mirror? There’s no escaping it, in our culture looks matters. Ask any actor, musician, politician, or man in the street. Our overall confidence and emotional well-being is tied up with... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at iGod

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Area Vineyard Worship Leaders' Retreat

This weekend our worship teams meet at Belsey Bridge, on the Suffolk Norfolk border, hosted by our wonderful Area Worship Co-ordinator Chris Perkins. We are also delighted to have Marc James as our guest. Please join with us to pray... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2013 at iGod

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Keeping an open mind

At a recent leaders’ breakfast time I was asked by a younger dad what wisdom I would pass on to him, being a parent. I munched over another mouthful of muesli before eventually uttering what was once passing on to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at iGod

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Dear All, So we arrive at Sunday after the darkest day and find the tomb empty. Our response can only be: Christ is risen, He is risen indeed! As Watchmen Nee so aptly said, "As our old history ends with... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2013 at iGod

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Enjoy life’s disruptions

Recently I had a meeting planned over in Oxford, but having heard the weather forecast for snow that weekend I wondered momentarily if I should go. I kept hearing phrases like ‘adverse weather conditions’, ‘severe weather warnings’ and ‘don’t travel... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at iGod

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Announcing the Vineyard Institute

We are pleased to announce the landmark provision of an innovative, independent, worldwide, theological training initiative. Following an extensive period of consultation and planning, Vineyard Institute will launch on September 1st 2013. Vineyard Institute will be a multinational, multicultural and... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2013 at iGod

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Area Celebration 2013 - 6.30 pm, Sunday 10 March

We have our first ever East Anglia Area Celebration this weekend at King Edward VI School (Spring Lane entrance, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AU). Hope you can come. It is a great opportunity to meet with other churches and see... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2013 at iGod

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Last minute book ideas for Lent

Need some inspiration? A few book suggestions to take you through the 40-day period leading up to Easter, should you find them useful. (All linked to Amazon.) Giving it Up ( Highly recommended) Daily Bible readings from Ash Wednesday to... Continue reading

Posted Feb 11, 2013 at iGod

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Area Celebration 2012 - 6.30 pm, 10 March

Come and connect with other Vineyard churches in the East Anglia Area for a special evening of worship, teaching and ministry. Being our first ever East Anglia Area Celebration, we are thrilled to have Dave Workman, senior pastor of Vineyard... Continue reading

Posted Feb 7, 2013 at iGod

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Glad things are going so well for you all. I am informed the link will be fixed soon and back up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Commented Feb 4, 2013 on Archbishop of Canterbury-elect, Justin Welby at Vineyard National Leaders' Conference at iGod

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Archbishop of Canterbury-elect, Justin Welby at Vineyard National Leaders' Conference

On the eve of their move to Lambeth Palace, we were privileged to have Justin and Caroline Welby speaking to Vineyard leaders at Trent Vineyard, Nottingham. Speaking to a packed venue, the Welbys share their stories and thoughts for today's... Continue reading

Posted Jan 30, 2013 at iGod

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What kind of leader are you? Three questions to ask yourself.

Are a leader of a church or in a church? Then, here are three questions for you: 1. Do you take things too seriously? 2. Have you held grudges against people when perceived to be wronged? 3. Do you strive... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2013 at iGod

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Why do we preach in a series?

Like other senior pastors, I spend quite a lot of time praying and planning each preaching series. Some of us do it by the term, others by the year. Some even plan by the longer term! A series invites people... Continue reading

Posted Jan 15, 2013 at iGod

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Top 12 from 2012 from Vineyard Churches

Still playing catch up? Try this 'favourites' list. Here are the most read, watched and listened to resources of the year from Vineyard Churches. Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2013 at iGod

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Top Ten Leadership Articles of 2012

Looking to catch up on your reading as we start the New Year? Try these. The American publication Leadership Journal have listed their Top 10 most-viewed articles below. Some themes that emerged: In their own words: "As always, first-person stories... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2013 at iGod

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2013. What now?

I think it is safe to say that 2012 was our nation’s anus mirabilis. After an amazing year with the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics, 2013 is going to have its work cut out. As the old cliché goes, follow that!... Continue reading

Posted Jan 3, 2013 at iGod

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How do you have a good Christmas?

Maybe, like me, you are fed up with all the rain that we have been having this year. However, there is some good news. Christmas trees have thrived, making their foliage greener and glossier. Also, more fragrant. That means for... Continue reading

Posted Dec 17, 2012 at iGod

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Foodbanks - a welcome addition to the festive season

Dr Eve Poole, associate faculty at Ashridge Business School, writes for EA's Friday Night Theology on the value of foodbanks and makes a strong case to go shop for families and individuals in crisis at Christmas. Often we have to... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2012 at iGod

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The best of times and the worst of times

There is something in us that loves it when a record is broken. And what a summer it has been for records. But just when you thought nothing could outdo the Olympics for breathtaking achievements I found myself watching on... Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2012 at iGod

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Storehouse – offering more than a can of food

A number of years ago I fell for this girl. She was beautiful, bright and played the cello, but she also had something else that made her attractive, well at least to me. It was an unselfish desire to do... Continue reading

Posted Oct 3, 2012 at iGod

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You are amazing!

I forget how many times I have said to my family that this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but the fact is on this occasion, at least, I was right. It will be a long time before we see the London... Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2012 at iGod

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A legacy of sport that keeps on running

Well, the biggest sporting occasion this country has ever known has begun and our family has been fortunate to get tickets for the games. We will be attending the synchronised swimming event in the Aquadome. (Hm!) Although, I confess, to... Continue reading

Posted Aug 2, 2012 at iGod

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Hi Phillip - sounds a great idea. Unfortunately, I am a bit weighed down with a list of other commitments at this time, but I wish you all the best with it. Keep me posted with progress. Blessings.

Commented Jul 23, 2012 on How are we doing at doing good? at iGod

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How are we doing at doing good?

I have often found myself prefixing four simple yet powerful words to a sentence when trying to get our children to behave or to do something. You know the ones: “If you are good I will take you to the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 3, 2012 at iGod

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