Can You Have Church When You Don't Go to Church?

Between 2002 and 2004 I attended Vineyard Leadership Institute. It was an intensive 2 year program designed to give people a firm foundation in the word of God as well equip them for ministry in the local body. Although the class actually originated from the Columbus Vineyard, we would watch the teachings at Boise Vineyard. Our facilitator was Chad Estes, the associate pastor of VCF Boise. During the course of the two years I attended the school, I went through many hardships personally and professionally. I can honestly say that if it wasn't for his encouragement and support, I would not have graduated.

Almost two years ago, for reasons unknown to me, Chad left the pastorate that he had been part of for years. Since then he has been on a journey to rediscover who he is in Jesus. Recently the Recycle Your Faith interviewed Chad to get his thoughts on Church since he left his. The video is below. Please check out Chad's blog as well. He is a good friend and has great insight.

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Win a Copy of the New Book "Divine Commodity"

My friend Chad is offering a copy of a brand new book that he recently reviewed. The "Divine Commodity" asks the questions of how Christians can deal with the consumerism withing the church. He is giving away five free books to readers of his blog, Captain's Blog. All you have to do is go to his blog and leave a comment and your email address. Good luck!

Chad Estes' Captain's Blog

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