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On this page you can stream a selection of talks from VCUKI designed to equip you and your Church. You can also download them either by subscribing to our podcast on itunes or by using our RSS feed for this page.

National Leaders Conference 2010 - Seminars

Rick Williams - Preaching from Genesis: Part 1. Biblical Themes and Theology - Mar 17, 2010

There is possibly no other Biblical book over which there has been more controversy and scepticism. Yet Genesis is fundamental to understanding the whole Bible.

Genesis lays rich theological foundations on many diverse themes that engage the contemporary preacher: building community, gender equality, the environment, judgement, imputed righteousness and the gospel of grace. These seminars will help you integrate and teach these themes in a local church.

01:13:27 | 69 MB

Chris & Maggie Parsons - From Player to Coach - Mar 17, 2010

What are the challenges of pastoring and leading as we reach the age of fifty and beyond? Faced with rapidly changing personal circumstances, elastic expectations and trying to manage well our own sense of achievement and disappointment, can we move successfully from being a player to a coach, surviving the experience and building something that lasts?

Chris and Maggie Parsons are the Senior Pastors of West Suffolk Vineyard and currently also serve as Area Leaders for East Anglia and Kent.

01:13:39 | 69 MB

Jim Denison - Releasing Life: Adaptive vs Operational Leadership - Mar 17, 2010

How do we lead Churches that flourish on the waves of cultural change? How do we equip without being held captive to a mechanistic model of leadership that stifles creativity and innovation.

How do we release the dynamism of our people without losing DNA? These are some of the key questions we will explore together in this workshop.

Jim is married to Korenne and has three children. They planted and have led Canterbury Vineyard since 2007.

01:13:00 | 63 MB

Jason and Michelle Scott - CSI: Create -Sustain – Invest - Mar 17, 2010

The Scotts have created and sustained an outward-focused culture where the church engages and invests in their community. Focusing on compassion to the poor, families, the elderly and the vulnerable, VCD is living out the great commission daily. In “CSI”, the Scotts will share their journey of being young church planters wrestling with life, love and leadership. Jason and Michelle Scott are Lead Pastors of Vineyard Church Dungannon, a growing, thriving, diverse community of faith planted in 2003.

00:59:44 | 56 MB

Bishop David Pytches - Learning from Mistakes in Leadership - Mar 17, 2010

Failure and mistakes in leadership are inevitable. God uses them to shape and change us. David has led for over 50 years, first in Chile then in the UK, and his leadership has impacted many. He would happily admit to his share of mistakes and in this seminar will encourage you with his experience and insights.

01:08:22 | 63 MB

Kris Miller - Part 1. The Nature of Christian Theology - Mar 17, 2010

This is the first of two seminars dealing with introductory themes in Christian theology and how they can practically benefit our ministries. What exactly is theology and can it do any practical good for the church's life and ministry? We will discuss how theology can shape our preaching and teaching schedules to help our churches flourish.

Kris has worked for Vineyard USA's National Director for the past six years, writing responses to theological inquiries and leading retreats for Vineyard pastors in transition or crisis. He is currently working on a Ph.D. in systematic theology. Kris is married to Tori and has four children.

01:17:02 | 73 MB

Caleb Maskell and David Ruis - Breakout: The Kingdom and the (Immediate) Future. - Mar 17, 2010

All politics is local, even in the Kingdom. In this breakout session we will articulate together some of the most interesting ideas and prospects in play at the NLC. We will then think practically together about how they touch the ground in local church or local ministry context. David Ruis will co-lead these sessions, sharing some of his experiences as a church planter in Hollywood.

00:57:46 | 54 MB

Laura Smith - Ordinary But Radical - Mar 17, 2010

A wise man once said we should “work smarter, not harder”. In this seminar Laura will examine how to balance living an ordinary life in a radical way so that you can be passionate and effective without burning out. Dave & Laura Smith planted the Rayleigh Vineyard in 2003. They share a passion to develop leaders so that 'everyone gets to play'. Laura works part time as an art teacher and they have two young children.

01:04:36 | 59 MB

Dr Patrick Dixon: How to Double the impact of your Leadership - Mar 17, 2010

Practical lessons from the life of Jesus and Paul which can help us be more effective as leaders and also be more balanced in our personal lives.

01:03:20 | 60 MB

Peter Sturrock - Trusteeship - The Big Picture: 5 Things Senior Pastors and Chur - Mar 17, 2010

In this seminar Peter covers the following topics: The Vineyard view of church government, the importance of the ministry of trustees, the role of organisation, organisational values of Vineyard Churches and guiding principles for trustees in governing local churches. Peter and Rosemary lead the Aberdeen Vineyard and serve on the Council of Vineyard Churches. Peter gives general legal counsel to Vineyard Churches. He has considerable experience of trusteeship and governance in the Vineyard from the pastoral and legal perspectives.

01:07:12 | 63 MB

Mark Bonnington - Preaching from the Book of Mark: Part 1. The Power of the King - Mar 17, 2010

Mark leads the King's Church Durham, an Icthus Link church with a large student ministry. Mark has a Ph.D. in Theology and has taught New Testament in Durham since 1995. He currently teaches M.A.'s in New Testament and Charismatic Theology both in Durham and Nottingham. He is married to Ruth and they have three teenage children.

01:08:14 | 64 MB

Mark Bonnington - Preaching from the Book of Mark: Part 2. Wells and Fountains: - Mar 17, 2010

Mark will conclude his teaching on preaching from the book of Mark.

00:55:19 | 52 MB

Malcolm and Camilla Douglas – Raising Resilient Kids in the 21st Century - Mar 17, 2010

This seminar will look at children's brain development and how parents affect their child's ability to relate to others, manage stress and get ready to learn. It will also consider the heart of parenting, protecting the parent/child relationship and new perspectives on discipline that help children to relate to Father God.

Malcolm and Camilla are very involved with Positive Parenting, a charity which produces practical resources for parents. Camilla's background is in education and counselling. Malcolm has been CEO of Positive Parenting and trains parent practitioners.

00:33:04 | 56 MB

Malcolm and Camilla Douglas – Raising Resilient Teenagers in the 21st Century - Mar 17, 2010

Malcolm and Camilla will look at how to make the transition into adulthood as smooth as possible, helping teenagers learn through making mistakes and developing a relationship with them that models the heart of the Father. In addition to their involvement with Positive Parenting, Malcolm and Camilla have brought up three now grown up children who have managed to survive their many mistakes!

00:33:04 | 30 MB

James & Jen Rankine and Arthur & Sarah Goode - If You Don't Want To Be There Why - Mar 17, 2010

As church planters you have to create momentum from nothing. How do you go about enticing people into your home, persuading them to stay and still make the whole thing fun? This seminar is for church planters or small group leaders who want to multiply and grow their communities. The Rankines and Goodes are highly relational, have planted healthy churches with a reputation for fun and laughter and are eager to pass on anything that might help others do the same.

00:51:10 | 48 MB

John Mumford - Reflections on Leadership - Mar 17, 2010

01:01:55 | 58 MB

Rick Williams - Preaching from Genesis: Part 2. Methods and Resources - Mar 17, 2010

Rick concludes his teaching on the book of Genesis

01:00:21 | 57 MB

Mary Pytches - The Story Behind "The Shack" - Mar 17, 2010

William P. Young wrote “The Shack” for his children. To his amazement it became a bestseller. This seminar will look at the book, what lay behind its writing, how it might apply to our own lives and how it contains a vital message of healing for us all. Mary is married to David. Although retired, they enjoy speaking and travelling. They both write books and have a great deal of wisdom gained from years of leadership and ministry experience.

00:56:08 | 53 MB

Lulu Williams - Transforming Prayer - Mar 17, 2010

Change happens when something new begins. Transformation is something different. Most often it comes out of crisis, when something old is taken away. As well as sharing insights from her own story, this seminar explores practical ways in which we can respond to God's gift of transformation. Lulu and her husband Rick lead Riverside Vineyard Church in Feltham, West London, which they planted in 1988.

00:46:52 | 44 MB

Kris Miller - Part 2. The Authority of Christian Theology and the Witness of the - Mar 17, 2010

What authority do we have to make claims about God today? This seminar will resource leaders to face today's challenges to the gospel in their local context.

00:57:42 | 54 MB

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