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Core+

Core Introduction and Core Lab are just the beginning of your journey learning about our ­­­­Communities of Disciples pathway. We are called to be lifelong learners who continually grow into the likeness of Jesus. Core+ provides ongoing opportunities to continue learning, growing, and applying what you’ve learned in ­­­­­­Communities of Disciples pathway through resources and opportunities. We aim to make the resources easy for anyone to access, while most of the opportunities happen at one of our Vineyard Columbus campuses in Central Ohio. 
Communities of Disciples
Communities of Disciples
Discover biblical wisdom about a Christian framework of transformation.

Opportunities

Truth's Table Podcast
Belong to a
Small Group Community
Small Groups are the way we gather during the week to become the people of God we desire to be. In these groups we practice the way of Jesus together: study scripture, have honest conversation, pray for and serve one another.
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Truth's Table Podcast
Leadership Development Course with Rich Nathan
Our Founding Pastor, Rich Nathan, leads a course for current VC Leaders on Monday nights called: Leadership | Kingdom, Theology & Mission. The goal is to equip leaders in Kingdom theology, Biblical interpretation, and practical application.
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Embrace Race Podcast
12 for 12 Groups
12-for-12 groups meet monthly, and consist of approximately twelve people committing themselves to intentionally joining together for 12 months in the process of spiritual formation.
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Truth's Table Podcast
Become A
Small Group Leader
Small Groups are at the heart of community at Vineyard Columbus. This is where our church family is really discipled, but it doesn’t happen without Small Group Leaders. We are always looking for new small group leaders. If God is calling you to lead a group, we invite you to take the first step by filling out this application.
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Faithfully Podcast
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is a relational process in which a trained spiritual guide listens to and companions someone who desires a deeper relationship with God. For Christians, this means becoming more like Jesus Christ.
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Events

Big Small Group: Pickerington
Oct
9
Big Small Group: Pickerington
Wednesday
Oct 9, 2024
 – 
6:30 pm
 – 
8:00 pm

BIG Small Group (BSG) is designed as a first step to help people connect with others and grow in their relationship with God. Each week we meet as a larger community at each of the campuses to hear thoughtful teaching then break into smaller groups to discuss the series and pray for one another.

This Fall we will be engaging in learning more about the Holy Spirit.

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BSG 55+ Community
Oct
9
Oct
9
BSG 55+ Community
Wednesday
Oct 9, 2024
 – 
Wednesday
Oct 9, 2024
10:30 am
 – 
12:00 pm

This is a ministry dedicated to the faith development of adults in their second half of life. Our hope is to nurture and walk alongside those who find themselves in this season of life. We aim to create space for community, enrichment, and grow together in our journey with Jesus. The success for this ministry will be measured by lifelong engagement, as partners with Jesus, in the work of the Kingdom of God.

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BIG Small Group: Westerville
Oct
9
BIG Small Group: Westerville
Wednesday
Oct 9, 2024
 – 
6:30 pm
 – 
8:30 pm

This BSG will run Wednesdays, October 2nd - October 23rd. Big Small Group (BSG) is designed as a first step to help people connect with others and grow in their relationship with God.

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Big Small Group: Pickerington
Oct
16
Big Small Group: Pickerington
Wednesday
Oct 16, 2024
 – 
6:30 pm
 – 
8:00 pm

BIG Small Group (BSG) is designed as a first step to help people connect with others and grow in their relationship with God. Each week we meet as a larger community at each of the campuses to hear thoughtful teaching then break into smaller groups to discuss the series and pray for one another.

This Fall we will be engaging in learning more about the Holy Spirit.

Serve at this event
BSG 55+ Community
Oct
16
BSG 55+ Community
Wednesday
Oct 16, 2024
 – 
10:30 am
 – 
12:00 pm

This is a ministry dedicated to the faith development of adults in their second half of life. Our hope is to nurture and walk alongside those who find themselves in this season of life. We aim to create space for community, enrichment, and grow together in our journey with Jesus. The success for this ministry will be measured by lifelong engagement, as partners with Jesus, in the work of the Kingdom of God.

Serve at this event
BIG Small Group: Westerville
Oct
16
BIG Small Group: Westerville
Wednesday
Oct 16, 2024
 – 
6:30 pm
 – 
8:30 pm

This BSG will run Wednesdays, October 2nd - October 23rd. Big Small Group (BSG) is designed as a first step to help people connect with others and grow in their relationship with God.

Serve at this event
Big Small Group: Pickerington
Oct
23
Big Small Group: Pickerington
Wednesday
Oct 23, 2024
 – 
6:30 pm
 – 
8:00 pm

BIG Small Group (BSG) is designed as a first step to help people connect with others and grow in their relationship with God. Each week we meet as a larger community at each of the campuses to hear thoughtful teaching then break into smaller groups to discuss the series and pray for one another.

This Fall we will be engaging in learning more about the Holy Spirit.

Serve at this event
BSG 55+ Community
Oct
23
BSG 55+ Community
Wednesday
Oct 23, 2024
 – 
10:30 am
 – 
12:00 pm

This is a ministry dedicated to the faith development of adults in their second half of life. Our hope is to nurture and walk alongside those who find themselves in this season of life. We aim to create space for community, enrichment, and grow together in our journey with Jesus. The success for this ministry will be measured by lifelong engagement, as partners with Jesus, in the work of the Kingdom of God.

Serve at this event
BIG Small Group: Westerville
Oct
23
BIG Small Group: Westerville
Wednesday
Oct 23, 2024
 – 
6:30 pm
 – 
8:30 pm

This BSG will run Wednesdays, October 2nd - October 23rd. Big Small Group (BSG) is designed as a first step to help people connect with others and grow in their relationship with God.

Serve at this event
BSG 55+ Community
Oct
30
BSG 55+ Community
Wednesday
Oct 30, 2024
 – 
10:30 am
 – 
12:00 pm

This is a ministry dedicated to the faith development of adults in their second half of life. Our hope is to nurture and walk alongside those who find themselves in this season of life. We aim to create space for community, enrichment, and grow together in our journey with Jesus. The success for this ministry will be measured by lifelong engagement, as partners with Jesus, in the work of the Kingdom of God.

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BSG 55+ Community
Nov
4
BSG 55+ Community
Monday
Nov 4, 2024
 – 
10:30 am
 – 
12:00 pm

This is a ministry dedicated to the faith development of adults in their second half of life. Our hope is to nurture and walk alongside those who find themselves in this season of life. We aim to create space for community, enrichment, and grow together in our journey with Jesus. The success for this ministry will be measured by lifelong engagement, as partners with Jesus, in the work of the Kingdom of God.

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BSG 55+ Community
Nov
6
Nov
6
BSG 55+ Community
Wednesday
Nov 6, 2024
 – 
Wednesday
Nov 6, 2024
10:30 am
 – 
12:00 pm

This is a ministry dedicated to the faith development of adults in their second half of life. Our hope is to nurture and walk alongside those who find themselves in this season of life. We aim to create space for community, enrichment, and grow together in our journey with Jesus. The success for this ministry will be measured by lifelong engagement, as partners with Jesus, in the work of the Kingdom of God.

Serve at this event
BSG 55+ Community
Nov
11
BSG 55+ Community
Monday
Nov 11, 2024
 – 
10:30 am
 – 
12:00 pm

This is a ministry dedicated to the faith development of adults in their second half of life. Our hope is to nurture and walk alongside those who find themselves in this season of life. We aim to create space for community, enrichment, and grow together in our journey with Jesus. The success for this ministry will be measured by lifelong engagement, as partners with Jesus, in the work of the Kingdom of God.

Serve at this event
BSG 55+ Community
Nov
13
BSG 55+ Community
Wednesday
Nov 13, 2024
 – 
10:30 am
 – 
12:00 pm

This is a ministry dedicated to the faith development of adults in their second half of life. Our hope is to nurture and walk alongside those who find themselves in this season of life. We aim to create space for community, enrichment, and grow together in our journey with Jesus. The success for this ministry will be measured by lifelong engagement, as partners with Jesus, in the work of the Kingdom of God.

Serve at this event
BSG 55+ Community
Nov
18
BSG 55+ Community
Monday
Nov 18, 2024
 – 
10:30 am
 – 
12:00 pm

This is a ministry dedicated to the faith development of adults in their second half of life. Our hope is to nurture and walk alongside those who find themselves in this season of life. We aim to create space for community, enrichment, and grow together in our journey with Jesus. The success for this ministry will be measured by lifelong engagement, as partners with Jesus, in the work of the Kingdom of God.

Serve at this event
BSG 55+ Community
Nov
20
BSG 55+ Community
Wednesday
Nov 20, 2024
 – 
10:30 am
 – 
12:00 pm

This is a ministry dedicated to the faith development of adults in their second half of life. Our hope is to nurture and walk alongside those who find themselves in this season of life. We aim to create space for community, enrichment, and grow together in our journey with Jesus. The success for this ministry will be measured by lifelong engagement, as partners with Jesus, in the work of the Kingdom of God.

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BSG 55+ Community
Nov
27
BSG 55+ Community
Wednesday
Nov 27, 2024
 – 
10:30 am
 – 
12:00 pm

This is a ministry dedicated to the faith development of adults in their second half of life. Our hope is to nurture and walk alongside those who find themselves in this season of life. We aim to create space for community, enrichment, and grow together in our journey with Jesus. The success for this ministry will be measured by lifelong engagement, as partners with Jesus, in the work of the Kingdom of God.

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Recommended Books

Sacred Companions
David Benner
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Roadmap to Reconciliation 2.0 by Brenda Salter McNeil
Searching For & Maintaining Peace
Father Jacques Philippe
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Roadmap to Reconciliation 2.0 by Brenda Salter McNeil
The Gift of Being Yourself
David Benner
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Roadmap to Reconciliation 2.0 by Brenda Salter McNeil
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership
Ruth Haley Barton
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Roadmap to Reconciliation 2.0 by Brenda Salter McNeil
The Critical Journey
Janet Hagberg & Robert Guelich
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Recommended Resources

Embrace Race Podcast
Be Still | Daily Devotional
Start every day with reflection.This audio devotional, developed and led by Senior Pastors Eric & Julia Pickerill, walks us through a scripture passage and then guides us through a time of reflection and worship.
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Embrace Race Podcast
The In Between
A space for real conversation, honest debate, and meaningful interviews about life, faith, culture, church, leadership... and everything in between.
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Truth's Table Podcast
Pray As You Go Podcast
Pray As You Go is a daily prayer session, designed to go with you wherever you go, to help you pray whenever you find time, but particularly whilst travelling to and from work, study, etc.
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Embrace Race Podcast
Lectio 365 App
Lectio 365 is a free daily devotional resource that helps you pray the Bible every day. Tune into God's presence and peace by slowing down, meditating on scripture, listening to God and praying for 10 minutes at the beginning and end of each day.
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Faithfully Podcast
For the Life of the World Podcast
What is a life worthy of our humanity? How can we live it? Featuring Yale's Miroslav Volf, Ryan McAnnally-Linz, Matt Croasmun, and Drew Collins for conversations exploring theology and culture.
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