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Welcome to Community, Experiencing Life the Way God Intended
Community — What was God's design for community? When Jesus established the first “church” there were no stained glass windows, pews or organs. As challenging as it would be to unit such a diverse group into a purpose-filled family, Jesus knew it was His Heavenly Father's desire. It would take sacrificial love, time and commitment on everyone's part. God designed us to need each other, and He created a plan to meet that need — it's called the church. Discover what being part of community God's way is all about...
The Character of God, Understanding His Heart for Us
Character — Knowing God makes all the difference in how we navigate our daily lives. Not knowing about God, but really knowing God as we know a friend and understanding the depth and nature of His character. As we begin to understand God's character, we understand His heart for us — and it empowers us to be more like Christ.
Six Habits of Highly Effective Christians
Simply going to church and adhering to a list of "dos" and "don'ts" is a far cry from the life God intends for us to have as Christians. He wants us to change the world around us, which begins by understanding the power of a deep relationship with Him. In the second small group study in the Kingdom Living series, you will explore ways to deepen your relationship with God and become a more effective Christian...
Worship: Nearing the Heart of God
We talk about worship all the time in church and we practice it each weekend, but what is worship really all about? Why do we do it? What purpose and place does it have in our lives as followers of Jesus? In the first small group study in the Kingdom Living series, you will explore the answers to these questions and many more...
Brian T. Anderson is the founding Pastor of Vineyard Church North Phoenix located in Phoenix, AZ. Brian and his wife, Thora, planted Vineyard Church North Phoenix as a home Bible Study with only a few people in September 1985. It has steadily grown over the years into a congregation of over 3500 people in weekend attendance. Vineyard Church North Phoenix has also planted six other Vineyard churches in the Phoenix area.
Brian has a desire to build a healthy church that does the works of Jesus. He especially loves to train and equip other pastors and leaders to help them become all that God has for them to become. God has used Brian to impart a greater hunger for prayer, the Word of God, worship, holiness and renewal to people throughout the world. Brian and Thora have ministered in the U. S., England, Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, and India.
Brian has served the Vineyard, a Community of Churches, in various ways over the years. In addition to being a current Vineyard USA Board Member, Brian is the Regional Overseer for the Southwest Region of the United States. He is also currently overseeing the Vineyard churches in South Asia.
