OUR MISSION
TOUCHING PEOPLE. CHANGING THE WORLD.
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Here at The Vine Birmingham, our mission, Touching People, Changing the World, is accomplished by empowering people, inspiring community action, and helping transform your life through the love of Jesus Christ. Every week we get to enjoy one another and do life together. Together, we see our church as a place where barriers are broken through the love of Jesus. We see our church as a place where the spiritually hungry, thirsty, broken, bound, and overlooked find solace each week. We see a place where social and cultural barriers are broken through worship and all people are doing life together through the love of Jesus. Can you see it? Consider joining us this weekend. There is a place here for you!
Meet Our Pastors
Jordan, George, Faith, and Joshua Whitlock
Bishop George Whitlock III
Sr. Pastor
George is passionate about helping people discover, develop, and walk in their God-given, creative purposes. As an energetic and enthusiastic servant of the Lord, dynamic speaker, and progressive thinker, he deeply believes your best life is only one decision away! He has dedicated his heart to see generational and cultural gaps bridged on Sunday mornings and beyond the workplace into homes. He fights for freedom and unity in the body of Christ.
George self-describes as “a student of life.” He earned a B.S. in Political Science, Minor in Pre-Law. In his pursuit of knowledge, George completed a Masters of Education (M.Ed.) at the University of Montevallo in Counseling and Guidance, Concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. He is also a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with the John Maxwell Team.
Pastor Faith Whitlock
Pastor of Affirmation
Faith Whitlock is the Co-founder of The Vine Birmingham. Faith serves a dual kingdom assignment through her local church and educational community. Pastor Faith loves seeing individuals grow to new heights in the Faith. In addition to her local church, Mrs. Faith loves seeing children reach new levels of knowledge. She is a high functioning, National Board Certified, elementary educator with over 17 years of classroom experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Montevallo and a Master’s of Science in Education from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. Her talents and skills with children and special needs have not gone unnoticed in the community. In fact, Mrs. Faith was the 2013-2014 District Elementary Teacher of the Year for the Homewood City School system. Most recently, Pastor Faith joined the staff of I3 Academy in the Woodlawn community to aid in community transformation.
OUR CURRENT MESSAGE
The word of God is the solution to man’s chronic problem. From sin to cynicism, the word of God speaks today as clearly as He spoke: Let there be… God’s word is a lamp to your feet and a light to all paths you take in life. Please enjoy this time listening to the word but be sure to do all that you hear. I’m sure you will be blessed. “For I know the thoughts that I have towards you, thoughts of good and not of evil. To give you a hope and an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
OUR MISSION
Touching People. Changing the World.
Evangelize
Preach the gospel of the Kingdom to everyone. The Vine Birmingham believes that advancing God’s Kingdom doesn’t come through new ways of doing church, but through the ancient way — faithful preaching and contextualizing the unchanging gospel within a changing culture. The Vine preaches faith in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, as the only way to eternal life.
Affirm
Affirmation means to cement, secure, strengthen, and confirm the decision new believers make to follow Jesus and to give them the appropriate follow-up until they can grow and sustain themselves. People who are won for the Lord and are affirmed, built up, and edified represent future disciples for the Kingdom of God.
Disciple
Discipleship was the method used by Jesus to transform and change the history of humanity. Discipleship was the highest principle in His ministry and life. People are transformed through discipleship, not only in their personal life but also they stop being simple believers and turn Into true Kingdom leaders.
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At The Vine Birmingham we’re all about King Jesus – studying His Word and gathering with His people
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ABOUT US
We are a passionate church that wants to know Jesus and make him known in our community.
KIDS & YOUTH
Church is all about family. We have exciting, Bible-centered lessons for kids of all ages.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
When you visit expect to be welcomed into a warm and friendly environment.
Our Ministries
Our church vision is to raise up a company of believers dedicated to changing their world for Christ. We believe church should be a place where barriers are broken through the love of Jesus. We see a place where the hungry, thirsty, broken, bound, and overlooked find solace. We see a place where social and cultural barriers are broken through worship and all people are doing life together through the love of Jesus. We welcome you to join us as a church on a journey to experience and help others experience freedom in Jesus. #TheVineBham
Empowering People. Inspiring Community Action. Transforming Lives.
Eastwood Food Distribution
Please consider becoming a monthly M25 Alive Partner dedicated to praying, fasting, and giving $58.00 to this great cause. Each month, we distribute over 3,000 pounds of free food to our community.
Haiti Missions Ministry
We believe that Jesus died so that all might live! Therefore, we partner with local, national, and international ministries to help realize the mission of Jesus. In particular, we provide ongoing support for an elementary school and pastor in Haiti.
The Branch Student Ministry
Millennials have so much God-given creativity, talent, and drive inside of them. We have designed our student ministry to help this generation of teens and college-aged adults to discover, develop, and demonstrate their creativity, while reconnecting to God’s purpose for their life.
Women’s Ministry
Women get women. You are a mother. A sister. A wife. A businesswoman. A provider. A nurturer. A physician. A counselor. The list goes on and on with the many roles you fill. However, you are not what you do. You are loved by God and appreciated by us. This ministry is a safe place for you to be you. We want you to leave the roles and take time to reconnect with you. Again, women get women.
Houses of Peace
So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again…(Galatians 5:1 NLT). Houses of Change are our small group system at #TheVineBham. We believe life should be done together as believers. We discuss interest, life issues, and the bible in these change house groups. You can be free in Christ from all hinderances and issues!
Volunteer–Team Freedom
There is a place for you to plug in here at #TheVineBham! We believe Ephesians 4 and 16 about ministry. “He (Jesus) makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love (NLT). You have a special work here in the body!
Men’s Ministry
Men often need a place of safety. A place where they are not competing but complementing and cooperating with other men. We want you to know this is that place. As Jesus said, “men are to always pray and not lose heart. Consider joining us for one of our men’s moments of prayer and encouragement.
House of Prayer
Prayer is essential to any endeavor you undertake in life. Here at #TheVineBham, we believe prayer is the very next stone placed on the foundation of your identity in Christ. In fact, we don’t do anything here except we pray at least 21 Days first. We consistently pray out of relationship and not just necessity. Do you have a burden for prayer?
The Vine Worship
Our praise team seeks to help lead people into God encounters. We are always looking for high energetic team members. Praise team members live on: Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy! Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:1-2;4 NLT.
Marriage Ministry
Marriage on the Rock is our marriage ministry. We host an annual marriage retreat the second week of February. During this time, relationships are reinvigorated, reignited, and refreshed. Quarterly meetings are held as well to help strengthen your marriage.
Donate
God gives all of us the great privilege of partnering with Him in what He wants to do in the world. The Vine Church of Birmingham is committed to reaching those who are considered by many to be far from God, partnering to release unprecedented levels of compassion into a hurting world, and maturing us into increasingly faithful followers of Christ. We do this with a full commitment to bring the message of freedom and love that comes through a life with Jesus Christ. The Vine Birmingham allocates many resources to sustain domestic and foreign mission work.
“You are rich in everything—in faith, in speaking, in knowledge, in truly wanting to help, and in the love you learned from us. In the same way, be strong also in the grace of giving”
2 Corinthians 8:7 (NCB)
This is Us
Celebration Sundays
Our Sunday services are designed to empower, inspire, and help transform your life through encountering the love of Jesus. Try visiting #TheVineBham this week.
Houses of Peace
Our midweek home gatherings, House of Peace, is designed to empower and equip believers to function in their God-given calling.
Weekly
Sunday Morning: 10am – 12pm
HOP Wednesdays: 6:30 pm – 8:00pm
Text “HOP” to 205.291.2069 to find a location near you
Contact Us
205-202-6802
info@thevinebham.org
Mailing Address
4565 Montevallo Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
Physical Address
4541 Montevallo Road, Birmingham, AL 35210