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International Ministries

At Vineyard Columbus, we are committed to our whole church being engaged with the whole world, both locally and globally. Whether supporting long-term work and sending short-term teams around the world, or through serving international communities right here in Central Ohio, we are excited to be partnering with God in bringing his kingdom to the whole world. Read more below to see how you can get involved!

Local International Ministries

Immigrants and refugees to the Columbus area need our outreach and support. Our Local International Ministry provides opportunities for all of us to easily plug in and serve. You can engage with our international community through outreach events and ESL classes. Our desire is to love international friends in practical ways:

ESL

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a ministry of Vineyard Columbus dedicated to equipping refugees and immigrants by providing teaching which increases their functional grasp of the English language in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Volunteer International Ministry Teams

Volunteer International Ministry (VIM) Teams are campus-specific and churchwide teams where you can serve with others in International Ministries. To help pray and care for missionaries, host campus events, organize international trips, and serve alongside others in all things international, click the link below.

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Other Volunteer Opportunities

Go to our VC Serve page to learn more ways to help our international friends.

  • Vineyard Free Health Clinic
  • Immigration Counseling Services
  • Vineyard Columbus Food Pantries  
  • Citizenship classes  
  • Developing practical skills  
  • Extending hospitality at Vineyard Columbus
  • Sharing our faith and core values
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Global International Ministries

Vineyard Columbus is excited to be supporting nearly 20 Vineyard individuals, families, and ministries engaging in long-term work in a dozen countries from Brazil to Indonesia. Over the next 12 months, we’ll also be sending a dozen trips to learn and serve around the globe, and are stirring vision, service and prayer for the work of the kingdom around the world - for more information, click the button below or get in touch.

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How to Pray

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Click each country/region/continent below to learn how to pray for that region.

Brazil

Central Asia/Caucasus/East Asia

Europe

Middle East

North & East Africa

International Ministry Trips

Over the next 12 months, we hope to send 12 groups of VC people on trips around the world to learn, serve, and gain God’s heart for the nations – the earth is the Lord and all it contains, the world and those who dwell in it! (Psalm 24:1) See below for a list of upcoming trips and come travel with us!

See upcoming trips in the events below.

Questions? Contact International Ministries.

For additional information, please contact International Ministries.

International Ministries Events

Missions Prayer
Sep
22
Missions Prayer
Sunday
Sep 22, 2024
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2:00 pm
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3:30 pm

Join us every other Sunday to pray for the international work of the Lord and for Vineyard Columbus missionaries. For questions, please contact Pat Adams.

Serve at this event
Missions Prayer
Oct
13
Missions Prayer
Sunday
Oct 13, 2024
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2:00 pm
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3:30 pm

Join us every other Sunday to pray for the international work of the Lord and for Vineyard Columbus missionaries. For questions, please contact Pat Adams.

Serve at this event
Missions Prayer
Oct
27
Missions Prayer
Sunday
Oct 27, 2024
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2:00 pm
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3:30 pm

Join us every other Sunday to pray for the international work of the Lord and for Vineyard Columbus missionaries. For questions, please contact Pat Adams.

Serve at this event
Missions Prayer
Nov
10
Missions Prayer
Sunday
Nov 10, 2024
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2:00 pm
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3:30 pm

Join us every other Sunday to pray for the international work of the Lord and for Vineyard Columbus missionaries. For questions, please contact Pat Adams.

Serve at this event
North Africa Ministry Trip
Nov
15
North Africa Ministry Trip
Friday
Nov 15, 2024
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9:00 am
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3:00 pm

In this culturally immersive International Ministry Trip, explore the history of Islam and Christianity in this ancient land, engage in conversation with locals, and discern long-term missions in this country or amongst Muslims elsewhere.

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Brazil Ministry Trip
Nov
17
Nov
30
Brazil Ministry Trip
Sunday
Nov 17, 2024
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Saturday
Nov 30, 2024
10:00 am
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3:00 pm

Primary objectives for this trip are missionary care for two VC-supported missionary families, to encourage the core members of the emerging churches, and help invite people into fellowship with the young churches. Activities might include sharing testimonies, preaching, praying, small group participation, ministry to people in their homes in outlying areas, and street meetings (prayer offered), English conversation hours. For more information, please visit the Xingu Mission home page.

This trip is closed.

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Missions Prayer
Nov
24
Missions Prayer
Sunday
Nov 24, 2024
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2:00 pm
 – 
3:30 pm

Join us every other Sunday to pray for the international work of the Lord and for Vineyard Columbus missionaries. For questions, please contact Pat Adams.

Serve at this event
El Salvador International Ministry Trip
Mar
15
El Salvador International Ministry Trip
Saturday
Mar 15, 2025
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9:00 am
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3:00 pm

This trip is open to Vineyard Free Health Clinic Volunteers and some members of our Viña Campus. During this trip, the team would strive to provide medical care, vision care, and education to community members in Soyapango - El Salvador while also sharing the love of Jesus.

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Egypt Missions Trip
May
4
Egypt Missions Trip
Sunday
May 4, 2025
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9:00 am
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8:00 pm

To create space for Christians to experience the Muslim world, gain an appreciation for all God's people, and see artifacts of the ancient world, which will further make real the stories of the Bible.

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Get Involved

We have many opportunities for you to be a part of our international ministry.

Third Wednesday Global Meetings

This is a great way to learn more about International Ministries. Every third Wednesday from 7-8:30pm we hear stories of Vineyard people around the world, pray for the nations and seek God to learn more about his desire to bless and make disciples of all nations. For more information contact us.

ESL Classes

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a ministry of Vineyard Columbus dedicated to equipping refugees and immigrants by providing teaching which increases their functional grasp of the English language in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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International Ministry Trips

If you sense God inviting you to step out and travel on one of our upcoming trips, here is a list of upcoming possibilities.

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