FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The Vineyard is an association rather than a denomination, united by the Vineyard Core Values and Beliefs.

    We are an international movement with over 2,400 churches worldwide.

    Click here to learn more about our heritage and beliefs.

  • We are a church for all people, from passionate believers and hopeful skeptics. Everyone is invited to receive love, acceptance, and forgiveness here.

  • Our typical Sunday service includes worship music, a scripturally grounded message, and time for prayer and response. We come together to connect and learn the ways of Jesus as we experience the transforming presence of God.

  • We have a strong children’s ministry for children of all ages. Our classes include nursery (ages 0-2), toddler/preschool (ages 2-5), and kids church (grades 1-5). We encourage families to bring their children into service for the first couple of worship songs, then they are released to their respective classes.

    Click here to learn more about VineyardKids.

  • We have an active and engaging youth group. VineyardYOUTH has multiple gathering opportunities which include regular meeting times and special events.

    Click here to learn about Vineyard Youth.

  • The Vineyard Movement was founded by ex-hippies so we’re known for dressing casual! At the same time, we don’t make a big deal out of attire. We think God is more interested in what’s inside. Come as you are!

  • The New Testament teaches that a person is saved by faith alone in Christ Jesus, meaning that you do not have to be baptized in order to be saved.

    That said, we are commanded to be baptized as a part of being a disciple.
    The Vineyard believes the best way to express the spiritual reality of God’s new life is to be baptized by immersion.

  • We would love nothing more than to have the opportunity to connect with you and your partner to hear your story and dream together about what God has in store for you and your partner. Give us a call at (989) 832-7472!

  • In the Vineyard, every area of leadership is open to both men and women who have the desire for humble service to the community of believers and whose God-given gifting and calling for leadership has been recognized and affirmed by the church community.

    To learn more, click here.

  • While we hold that the Gospel is political, we also hold that it is not partisan. Jesus is not a Democrat or a Republican. It is our desire to shape the inclinations of peoples’ hearts and minds by a vision of Jesus’ kingdom that transcends our partisan politics.

  • Midland NLV welcomes members of the LGBTQ+ community to our worship services. The Vineyard also holds a traditionally orthodox ethic and theology regarding marriage, sexuality, and gender. That means that everyone is welcome and everyone will feel a gospel challenge. While NLV is not considered ‘open and affirming’, we do make every effort to be ‘welcoming and including’.

  • Visitors need not feel compelled to give. One of the basic values that is confronted when we become followers of Christ concerns our view of generosity. When we come to the Bible, we see that God himself is a giver and he encourages us to give money, time, and our whole lives over and over again. At Midland NLV, our members and leaders commit to a habit of regular and giving.

    To learn more, click here.