Why are VCNP and Reveal becoming one church?
Because we believe that “together” we will be better --- and we also believe that becoming one church, with two campuses will allow us to reach more people for Jesus Christ!
In many ways, this is a reunion for both churches in that much of Reveal’s roots were formed at VC with Marty and Shelia having a combined 27 year history as part of the VC staff. In 2008, Marty and Shelia were sent out by Vineyard Church North Phoenix, to plant Reveal in the Surprise area. Since that time, both churches have grown in vision and mission for reaching lost people for Jesus in their respective communities. Everything about Reveal that makes it the amazing church it is, was grown at Vineyard Church North Phoenix.
We are two healthy churches that have been on a shared journey, and we believe that by coming together, we can reach more people for Jesus. We believe our coming back together will allow our common DNA and complementary differences to make both locations stronger and extend our common impact for God’s Kingdom.
How did this start?
Earlier this year Marty began to sense that his ministry experience might better serve the church in a support role rather than as the lead pastor at Reveal. After many months of prayer, Marty approached Brian Anderson, senior and founding pastor of Vineyard Church North Phoenix, about returning to an Executive Pastor position at VC. This was the beginning of numerous lengthy conversations, prayer, seeking wisdom from outside sources, and more prayer.
As it became clear that God was behind the move, the conversation turned to Reveal and the possibility of both churches coming together to reach more people for Jesus. After many weeks of prayer and meetings with pastors from both VC and Reveal, confidence grew that the Lord was behind this opportunity. While there is still much work to do, the pastors at both VC and Reveal are very excited to begin working together to continue transforming our communities for Jesus.
Is Marty leaving Reveal?
Yes and No. As we begin this process, Marty will continue to serve as the lead pastor at Reveal. However, because of Marty’s increased responsibilities for both campuses, Marty will slowly transition into the Executive Pastor role as we raise up a permanent site pastor at Reveal. Marty will eventually be less involved in the direct leadership of Reveal as a VC campus, but he will be involved in the oversight of ministry at both campuses. He will also continue to be available as a pastor and coach to the Reveal campus pastors, as well as becoming an overseeing pastor for other pastors at VC.
Is Reveal going to remain open?
Yes! Reveal is a thriving church that is making a difference in the surrounding community. We firmly believe that God will continue to do big things through Reveal.
What will the Reveal campus be called?
Vineyard Church North Phoenix – Reveal Campus.
What will happen with Reveal’s compassion ministry (Revive)?
Revive will become part of Vineyard Community Charities (VCC) and continue operation as part of VCC’s 501(c)(3). Ministry will still take place in the west valley/Surprise areas.
What will happen with Reveal’s pastors and staff?
Daniel Arellanes and Daniel Arvayo will continue to be pastors at Reveal. In fact, they will join a larger team of pastors at Vineyard Church North Phoenix. They will continue to oversee the day-to-day ministries and service planning for Reveal, but they will also be involved in conversations and leadership for ministry at both campuses in both communities. The current VC pastors meet every other week to learn together and seek where God is leading as a team. Daniel and Daniel will be a part of that meeting as members of the larger VCNP pastoral team.
Reveal’s staff will now be part of VC’s staff, serving locally at the Reveal campus. They will all continue in their current roles and receive the same pay they have been receiving. Any full-time staff will now qualify for the same benefits as any current full-time VC staff. Part-time staff will receive holidays and sick pay just like current part-time VC staff.
Will the services at Reveal change?
No. Services will continue to be planned primarily by Marty, as well as Daniel Arvayo and Daniel Arellanes. Daniel Arvayo and Marty will also be added to the VCNP Worship Arts Team. This means service planning at both campuses will have the advantage of more creative input from more people. We believe that services at both campuses will be better, as they receive creative direction from a unified VC/Reveal creative team.
Will Reveal have a live or video message?
We are planning on having live preaching most of the time at Reveal, but there will be some video messages also, usually by Pastor Brian. Initially, Marty will continue to be the primary speaker at Reveal. Marty will gradually speak less often at Reveal than he has in the past, and he will also speak some at VC. The current preaching teams will continue to speak at their respective campuses. Some of the speakers will most likely speak at the other campus from time to time.
Will Reveal small groups change?
No. Small Groups at Reveal are strong and God is doing great things through them. There will be times when all small groups and weekend services at both campuses will do a campaign together. During campaigns, service teachings will be the same at both campuses and all small groups will use the same curriculum.
Will my giving go to Reveal or to VC?
We are becoming one church with two campuses. Giving at both campuses will go to a unified budget. Pastors at both campuses will decide how money should be allocated each year to do the ministry we believe God is calling Vineyard Church North Phoenix to do within each campus community. When you give to God through either campus, your giving is helping to transform lives for Jesus within both communities.
If I need to talk to a pastor, who do I call?
You will be able to call either campus office during office hours and ask to speak to a pastor.
Do I have to go through a new membership process?
No, if you are a member at Reveal, you will continue to be a member at VC’s Reveal campus. Existing members at both campuses will continue to be members. They will just be members of one church with two locations.
Who can I ask questions about this transition process?
You are welcome to ask any of the current pastors at either campus. However, we have also hired retired Pastor Tom Quaid part-time as a consultant to help guide the transition process. Tom is highly respected by both Pastor Brian and Pastor Marty, as well as the entire pastoral team. He has 25 years of pastoral ministry experience and brings a unique skill set that will help this process go as smoothly as possible.
Because we believe that “together” we will be better --- and we also believe that becoming one church, with two campuses will allow us to reach more people for Jesus Christ!
In many ways, this is a reunion for both churches in that much of Reveal’s roots were formed at VC with Marty and Shelia having a combined 27 year history as part of the VC staff. In 2008, Marty and Shelia were sent out by Vineyard Church North Phoenix, to plant Reveal in the Surprise area. Since that time, both churches have grown in vision and mission for reaching lost people for Jesus in their respective communities. Everything about Reveal that makes it the amazing church it is, was grown at Vineyard Church North Phoenix.
We are two healthy churches that have been on a shared journey, and we believe that by coming together, we can reach more people for Jesus. We believe our coming back together will allow our common DNA and complementary differences to make both locations stronger and extend our common impact for God’s Kingdom.
How did this start?
Earlier this year Marty began to sense that his ministry experience might better serve the church in a support role rather than as the lead pastor at Reveal. After many months of prayer, Marty approached Brian Anderson, senior and founding pastor of Vineyard Church North Phoenix, about returning to an Executive Pastor position at VC. This was the beginning of numerous lengthy conversations, prayer, seeking wisdom from outside sources, and more prayer.
As it became clear that God was behind the move, the conversation turned to Reveal and the possibility of both churches coming together to reach more people for Jesus. After many weeks of prayer and meetings with pastors from both VC and Reveal, confidence grew that the Lord was behind this opportunity. While there is still much work to do, the pastors at both VC and Reveal are very excited to begin working together to continue transforming our communities for Jesus.
Is Marty leaving Reveal?
Yes and No. As we begin this process, Marty will continue to serve as the lead pastor at Reveal. However, because of Marty’s increased responsibilities for both campuses, Marty will slowly transition into the Executive Pastor role as we raise up a permanent site pastor at Reveal. Marty will eventually be less involved in the direct leadership of Reveal as a VC campus, but he will be involved in the oversight of ministry at both campuses. He will also continue to be available as a pastor and coach to the Reveal campus pastors, as well as becoming an overseeing pastor for other pastors at VC.
Is Reveal going to remain open?
Yes! Reveal is a thriving church that is making a difference in the surrounding community. We firmly believe that God will continue to do big things through Reveal.
What will the Reveal campus be called?
Vineyard Church North Phoenix – Reveal Campus.
What will happen with Reveal’s compassion ministry (Revive)?
Revive will become part of Vineyard Community Charities (VCC) and continue operation as part of VCC’s 501(c)(3). Ministry will still take place in the west valley/Surprise areas.
What will happen with Reveal’s pastors and staff?
Daniel Arellanes and Daniel Arvayo will continue to be pastors at Reveal. In fact, they will join a larger team of pastors at Vineyard Church North Phoenix. They will continue to oversee the day-to-day ministries and service planning for Reveal, but they will also be involved in conversations and leadership for ministry at both campuses in both communities. The current VC pastors meet every other week to learn together and seek where God is leading as a team. Daniel and Daniel will be a part of that meeting as members of the larger VCNP pastoral team.
Reveal’s staff will now be part of VC’s staff, serving locally at the Reveal campus. They will all continue in their current roles and receive the same pay they have been receiving. Any full-time staff will now qualify for the same benefits as any current full-time VC staff. Part-time staff will receive holidays and sick pay just like current part-time VC staff.
Will the services at Reveal change?
No. Services will continue to be planned primarily by Marty, as well as Daniel Arvayo and Daniel Arellanes. Daniel Arvayo and Marty will also be added to the VCNP Worship Arts Team. This means service planning at both campuses will have the advantage of more creative input from more people. We believe that services at both campuses will be better, as they receive creative direction from a unified VC/Reveal creative team.
Will Reveal have a live or video message?
We are planning on having live preaching most of the time at Reveal, but there will be some video messages also, usually by Pastor Brian. Initially, Marty will continue to be the primary speaker at Reveal. Marty will gradually speak less often at Reveal than he has in the past, and he will also speak some at VC. The current preaching teams will continue to speak at their respective campuses. Some of the speakers will most likely speak at the other campus from time to time.
Will Reveal small groups change?
No. Small Groups at Reveal are strong and God is doing great things through them. There will be times when all small groups and weekend services at both campuses will do a campaign together. During campaigns, service teachings will be the same at both campuses and all small groups will use the same curriculum.
Will my giving go to Reveal or to VC?
We are becoming one church with two campuses. Giving at both campuses will go to a unified budget. Pastors at both campuses will decide how money should be allocated each year to do the ministry we believe God is calling Vineyard Church North Phoenix to do within each campus community. When you give to God through either campus, your giving is helping to transform lives for Jesus within both communities.
If I need to talk to a pastor, who do I call?
You will be able to call either campus office during office hours and ask to speak to a pastor.
Do I have to go through a new membership process?
No, if you are a member at Reveal, you will continue to be a member at VC’s Reveal campus. Existing members at both campuses will continue to be members. They will just be members of one church with two locations.
Who can I ask questions about this transition process?
You are welcome to ask any of the current pastors at either campus. However, we have also hired retired Pastor Tom Quaid part-time as a consultant to help guide the transition process. Tom is highly respected by both Pastor Brian and Pastor Marty, as well as the entire pastoral team. He has 25 years of pastoral ministry experience and brings a unique skill set that will help this process go as smoothly as possible.
