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Spiritual formation for leaders is framed in the pursuit of healthy leadership. Alexander first describes the importance of healthy leadership for integrity and longevity in fulfilling one's call under God. That has three constituent parts: spiritual formation, psycho-emotional healing, and personal growth. Alexander then focuses on spiritual formation: what that means; why it is critical for leaders; and how we 'do it'... with the heart motivation of learning to lead as Jesus would if he were you.  Leadership in God's Kingdom is leading like Jesus led, which implies intentional spiritual formation toward Christlikeness.

We know that leadership takes its toll on marriage. There's nothing like ministry to test and expose weaknesses in marriage. The goal is healthy marriage, not only for personal fulfilment, but for integrity and longevity in leadership. Healthy marriage energises ministry and leadership. Dysfunctional marriage comes out in forms of dysfunctional leadership.  Alexander & Gilli approach healthy marriage in leadership by defining love, the essence of the marriage bond in God. Then they unpack four stages of love in its development toward maturity in marriage. So, this seminar examines the four kinds of growth in life-long-love that matures us to love as God loves.

“The issue is not the model. If the Spirit is in it, it doesn’t matter what the model is. It’s his presence that makes the difference.” In this talk, Tope Koleoso called us back to fear the glory of the Lord. To repent of relying on systems and structures instead of the Spirit, and to return to our first love. Recorded live at the Vineyard Leaders’ Gathering 2024 in Nottingham.

"I think we're starting to see a turning of the tide; that skepticism is waning and people are getting ready to hear a story that they can believe in again. We have that story to tell." Justin Brierley explores the surprising rebirth of belief in God. In this cultural moment, people are searching for meaning, purpose and identity and we have that answer - the good news of Jesus. Recorded live at the Vineyard Leaders’ Gathering 2024 in Nottingham.

John Wright interviews Dr. Chloe Swart (Associate National Director of Alpha UK) about her PHD in 'the everyday miracle'. Growing up as a pastor's kid, she shares the impact of her parents faith on her own story and early exposure to seeing the miraculous. Full of incredible testimonies of healing, this inspiring interview reminds leaders that we are called to be naturally supernatural people who create a culture of healing in our churches and pray for God's Kingdom to come wherever we are. Recorded live at the Vineyard Leaders’ Gathering 2024 in Nottingham.

"There is a difference between those who only know God in a moment of a manifestation and those who make the glory of the Lord the place of daily habitation".  Damilola Makinde speaks on beholding the glory of the Lord, urging us to be leaders who don't chase after moments of visitation but to be leaders who dwell in the house of the Lord, in the secret place, all the days of our life. She reminds us that our call is not first to lead others but first to be led by the Lord. Recorded live at the Vineyard Leaders’ Gathering 2024 in Nottingham.

"Part of our heritage is to equip the saints to do the works of ministry, and that flows naturally out of the pursuit of the presence of God. It's about the King and the Kingdom." Alexander Venter speaks on Kingdom principles that encourage leaders to press into healthy formation. Recorded live at the Vineyard Leaders’ Gathering 2024 in Nottingham.

"To be a witness is more than just what we say. It's not the articulation of words, it's how we live our lives." Jay Pathak unpacks what it means to be a witness of Jesus and to bear his name to the world. He reminds us that it's not about perfection, but being on a trajectory of transformation. Recorded live at the Vineyard Leaders’ Gathering 2024 in Nottingham.

"The invitation I believe the Lord is setting before us is to live in the fear of the Lord. A life so devoted, set apart and consecrated that we will do anything and go anywhere." Debby Wright closed the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2024 by speaking on the holy awe of God, which calls us to devotion, consecration and radical obedience. Recorded live at the Vineyard Leaders’ Gathering 2024 in Nottingham.

"To be a witness is more than just what we say. It's not the articulation of words, it's how we live our lives." Jay Pathak unpacks what it means to be a witness of Jesus and to bear his name to the world. He reminds us that it's not about perfection, but being on a trajectory of transformation. Recorded live at the Vineyard Leaders’ Gathering 2024 in Nottingham.

In this workshop, John Wright explores deliverance. He demystifies some of what being influenced by evil spirits might look like, shares how to discern whether someone is troubled spiritually, or in some other way, and offers practical tips on how to minister to someone needing deliverance.

‘Eagerly desire the spiritual gifts, especially prophecy.’ God is searching for a generation who hear his voice intimately and respond in courageous faith. When we practice supernatural conversation with God, it can lead to the release of miracles, signs and wonders.  Listen back to this workshop from The Cause to Live For 2023.

Jesus assured his followers that he would both equip and empower them to pray for the sick to be healed. BUT he also insisted that they would need to go and act on such assurance. It really is possible to be trained to pray for the sick and to see supernatural things happen in a delightfully natural way. Listen back to this workshop from The Cause to Live For 2023.

“We have weapons that are more than sufficient to overcome all the power of evil in this world. We’ve got to use them!” In this talk, recorded live at The Cause To Live For 2023, Steve Nicholson talks about the hardships of entering the Kingdom and how we must acknowledge that we are in a battle. As we advance the Kingdom, the enemy will kick back so we must be prepared for war and be ready to fight.

"This is not a solitary game, it is a life to be lived in community. We were never designed to do this on our own. Be a part of something bigger than yourself." On the Saturday at The Cause to Live For 2023, Steph Lowe interviewed mothers and fathers of the Vineyard, John Wright and Eleanor Mumford who spoke on all things ministry, discipleship and living out our Vineyard values. We are so grateful for the Vineyard legacy and the opportunity to learn from those who have gone before us.

“Get into church, be a part of it, make it better, make it real, be a servant and show what servant leadership can really be. God will do great things.” At the Cause to Live For 2023 Steve spoke about his love of the Church and how even though it can be messy and difficult, it’s through the Church that God can do mighty things. If we love Jesus, then we must also love the Church.

“Jesus promises you a life full of delirious joy, reckless courage and constant trouble, so fasten your safety belts and get ready to go!” Closing Cause 2023, Ele spoke about how the Gospel gives us a cause to live for, and the Holy Spirit transforms us, empowers us and equips us to live out our calling. She shared some learnings and takeaways of life with Jesus, and commissioned a generation to go out and do the stuff in the power of the Holy Spirit.

“God is not looking for ability, he’s looking for availability and obedience. He’s looking for five loaves and two fish, people of faith who are willing to follow his voice regardless of whether it works out, hearts that are hungry for heaven.” At The Cause to Live For 2023, Paul Lowe urged us to live a life worthy of our calling, to realise that we carry the power and authority of God and what we see as barriers God sees as opportunities for the miraculous. His Kingdom comes when we take risks, step into the unknown and willingly say yes to Jesus.

“When you really find the Kingdom, you can’t get enough. You are willing to pay anything and everything to have it.” Steve Nicholson opened The Cause to Live For 2023 by sharing how an encounter with the power of the Holy Spirit changed everything. From that moment he was willing to give up everything and take every risk in order to follow God. What are we willing to lay down to find the treasure?

In this talk, Ben shares how the gospel has the power to change the world. Speaking from the parable of the sower, he illustrates how only fertile ground has the power to produce good fruit. Recorded live in Stafford at Dreaming the Impossible 2023.