The Vineyard Genetic Code - At a Vineyard pastors conference in September, 1992, founder John Wimber taught on 10 areas of ministry that were essential to any Vineyard church. John called these areas the Vineyard Genetic Code because they are the common denominators that identify us as a family. A Vineyard experience typically includes:

1. Clear, accurate, Biblical teaching  


2. Contemporary worship in the freedom of the
   Holy Spirit 


3. The gifts of the Holy Spirit in operation


4. An active small group ministry


5. Ministry to the poor, widows, orphans and those who are broken


6. Physical healing with emphasis on signs and wonders as seen in the
   book of Acts


7. A commitment to missions - church planting at home and world
   missions abroad


8. Unity within the whole body of Christ; a relationship with other local churches


9. Evangelistic outreach


10. Equipping the saints in areas such as discipleship, ministry, serving, giving, finances, family, etc.