Our vision is to see thousands of the hurting and broken restored to life and health in the next 3 to 5 years through the Healing and Growth ministries of Vineyard Fort Collins.

Current Groups and Classes

Caring For People God's Way
This is an extensive course of study designed to teach you how to care for, encourage and counsel people. The entire training takes eight months to complete and involves watching 30 video units. Upon finishing the training, you will receive accreditation as a lay counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors. Go to http://aacc.net/courses/biblical-counseling/caring-for-people-gods-way for more info on the program or call 443.1038.

DivorceCare
This 13-week seminar and support group is for anyone who’s newly separated, divorced 10 years or already remarried and seeking God’s healing. DivorceCare is directed by Steve & Pat Mecham and runs two times a year. Beginning in January/February and September. Their leadership team is comprised of people who have gone through the program themselves and desire to pass on the healing they’ve found. Call Steve and Pat at 225.2317 with questions or to register.

dc4k
DivorceCare has produced a curriculum just for children entitled DivorceCare for Kids (dc4k). This is a 13-week support group for children ages 5-12 that runs concurrently with adult DivorceCare - the kids walk through the same topics as the adults but on their level. Parents can sign up for these two classes together, or just sign their child up. Call Steve and Pat at 225.2317 with questions or to register.

Freedom In Christ
Ongoing by appointment
Our Freedom in Christ ministry is based on Neil T. Anderson’s material found in The Bondage Breaker and Victory Over Darkness. Using Neil’s 7 Steps of Freedom booklet, we offer a day of prayer, affirmation and discipleship called a Freedom Appointment. The goal of an appointment is to break the chains of bondage that keep us from walking in the truth of who we are in Christ. If you are interested in a Freedom Appointment or would like more information about what it entails, please call Cindy at 493.0022.

Griefshare
Few things impact our lives more than the death of a loved one, and only those of us who have gone through it can fully understand. GriefShare is an informational gathering here at the Vineyard sponsored by people who empathize and can offer help. It includes a video as well as small group time. If you are struggling with grief, please let us offer comfort during this time! Call Charlie & Martha at 229.0658 for more info and to register. Childcare is available for ages 2-6.

Hearts Restored
If you or someone you know is struggling with the anger, depression or guilt of a past abortion, please join the Alpha Center for this confidential class; it is led by trained counselors who will guide participants through a 12-week “Forgiven and Set Free” curriculum to a place of accepting God’s forgiveness and love. If you are interested in participating, please contact Kris Flippin at the Alpha Center at 221.5121.

Helping Hands
Ongoing as needed
This H&G ministry provides meals for members of our Vineyard Church family who are experiencing one of life’s challenges - illness, loss of a loved one, hospitilization or the birth of a new baby. Please contact Laura at 581.5289 if you would like to help provide meals - this is a busy ministry, and Laura is always in need of more willing hearts and hands! This is a great place to get started serving! If you know of someone in need of meals, please call Rob at 484.5999 x207.

Step by Step
meets every Friday at 7pm at 1201 Riverside Avenue in Training Room 2
Step by Step is a bridge between traditional 12-step recovery programs and Christian churches of all denominations. This group addresses a variety of addictions and compulsions. Any and all are welcome! Please call Charlie at 484.7643 for more information or with questions.

Partners For Life
Partners for Life is Vineyard’s required pre-marital training course. This 7-session class is taught by Rick and Linda Anderson. It covers communication, forgiveness, covenant, handling of finances, how to have a healthy argument and more! Cost is $45 and includes the book Marriage on the Rock. Call Rick and Linda at 204.1203 to register. Please note, if you plan to be married at the Vineyard or by a Vineyard pastor, this call is required.