Welcome to
Vineyard
Fort Smith
We gather on Sundays at 10:30 AM
5211 S. 29th St.
Fort Smith, Arkansas
We desire to make followers of Jesus who offer an authentic and compelling vision of the abundant life available to us as we learn to imitate him.
Being with Jesus,
Becoming like Him,
Doing what He did.
In Fort Smith
as it is in heaven
Radically welcoming
If you study the life of Jesus one thing is immediately evident – he welcomed everyone. From those on the fringe of society to the religious of his day, from sinners to (alleged) saints, all were welcome in his presence. That doesn’t mean he agreed with everyone, but all were accepted and loved where they were. We desire to follow in Jesus’ footsteps by extending a radical welcome to everyone who comes our way, whether seeker or sinner, skeptic or saint.
Unapologetically charismatic
In the Bible, whenever God shows up, there is his power. In the New Testament we see the Holy Spirit’s power revealed in the miracles of Jesus, then through the apostles and other disciples. Jesus promised that all his followers would do the same. In fact, there is no period in church history that doesn’t testify to the ongoing miraculous work of the Spirit. We don’t seek spiritual power. We see God’s presence. But where his presence is, there is his ongoing power to save, heal, and deliver.
Kingdom multiplying
The primary message of Jesus was that “the kingdom of God was at hand”. Jesus wasn’t talking about a physical landmass, but about the rule and reign of God coming to transform people and society. Perhaps the best way to understand the kingdom is from Jesus’ prayer: on earth as it is in heaven. We want to be an outpost of God’s kingdom where his rule and reign is lived out in practical ways: loving our neighbors, caring for the poor, pursuing justice, and being reconciled to God and others.
Uncommonly generous
The relentless pursuit of “more” is making our hearts sick. It keeps us exhausted, anxious, and on the verge of burnout. We believe the remedy for unchecked greed is generosity. This isn’t merely about giving money, and it certainly isn’t about an amount. It’s about the attitude and posture in which we approach life that frees us from the rat-race of accumulation. We believe God is generous. This liberates us to live generously as well, knowing that he will meet not only our needs but many of our wants.