Our Vision & Values

Why does the Vineyard Church of Ithaca exist? 

Our Vision

ENCOUNTER, EXPERIENCE, SHARE

We desire to be a place where people Encounter God,
Experience His healing power, and
Share that power with others.

Our Mission

The Vineyard Church of Ithaca Exists to:

Demonstrate God’s love, mercy, and compassion to those in the Greater Ithaca area, who are distant from Jesus and His church, 

Draw them into relationship with Him and us, minister healing into their lives, and equip them for ministry giving them the best opportunity to become fully developing followers of Jesus Christ,

Model Jesus’ lifestyle and ministry 
in a relaxed, safe, and contemporary setting,
 that gives people the freedom to take risks 
and do the stuff described in Luke 4:18-19

Our Values

What are Values? Values are ideals which you hold dear and guide all that you do & say.

We value Responsiveness: We believe that Jesus is our Head & the Holy Spirit our counselor. We seek to be responsive to the leading of the Holy Spirit in every area of the Church's life and ministry. As part of our responsiveness, we are committed to “give away our best” whether people or resources in order to expand God's Kingdom.

We value Reality: We want every expression of ours – whether speech, music, architecture, or manner - to be non-hyped, natural and reality based.

We value Relevance: We want to use music, terminology and outreach methods that are in touch with the current culture of our community.

We value Relationships: We don't want just a collection of individuals or a large crowd. God is looking for a people, a community who share a corporate value system. Following Jesus happens in the context of relationships, not in isolation.

We value Righteousness: We seek to be completely truthful, consistent and open in relationships with God, with others, and with ourselves.