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The fertility crisis is here! 

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The fertility crisis is here and it will permanently alter the economy – CNN                by Dave DeVries, Vinia Executive Director    Recently, news…

Always Measure Backwards! 

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Always Measure Backwards!                by Dave DeVries, Vinia Executive Director    In a sense, you could treat this week like Half-Time in a football…

A Stronger Bridge During Pastoral Transition

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A Stronger Bridge During Pastoral Transition 1. The interim pastor can create an atmosphere where renewal and healthy change are expected and potentially realized. With the exit of the previous…

Holy Spirit Advantage

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Holy Spirit Advantage My friend John Gardner recently challenged me with this simple reality – Christians have a Holy Spirit Advantage! Whether you are a leading in a church, a…

An Update from Willie O’Burke

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What God is Doing! Hello everyone! This is Willie O’Burke and I’m a new Vinia missionary. Dave asked me to share a little bit about what God is doing in…

Prayer Retreat

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January 18, 4pm – January 19, 4pm Embrace Church Join us as we come together into God’s presence! This will be a time for prayer and fasting as we start…

How’s Your Connection?

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How’s Your Connection? Shortly after I planted Lake Hills Church in Castaic, California, I was invited into a cohort with several church planters. This group included church planters in both…

Be Fruitful and Multiply!

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Be Fruitful and Multiply! Whenever I read Genesis 1:28 where it says, “God blessed them, and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number…’” I have a picture of Adam and…