John Wimber emphasizes that ministry to the poor through acts of mercy like feeding, clothing, and helping the poor is very important to God and should be a regular practice for the Vineyard. The Vineyard Genetic Code outlines serving the city as one of its core values. Jesus taught that when we serve the poor, hungry, thirsty, strangers, naked, sick or imprisoned we are serving him. John Wimber encourages considering what acts of service the Father is calling you to do for the poor and vulnerable.

1. Vineyard Values
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2. John Wimber

3. “Ministry to the poor is very important to God
and to the Vineyard – it should be a regular
practice of mercy in terms of feeding, clothing,
helping, serving, etc.”
Vineyard Genetic Code

4. Discipleship
Intimacy with
God
Healthy
church
community
Serving our
city
Inviting,
gathering,
welcoming

5. For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty,
and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and
you invited me into your home. I was naked,
and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you
cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited
me.’
Matthew 25: 35-36

10. John Wimber

11. What is the Father asking
you to do?