Whether it’s God or the gym, we all worship something.

At Central Vineyard, our worship is more than just singing—it’s a journey, a place where we meet with God, reflect on His goodness, and are shaped by His presence. As Dan Wilt beautifully puts it, “Songs are a place we go.” They become the landscapes of our faith, shaping our prayers, deepening our trust, and uniting our voices as a whānau.

Here on the Zine we wanted to introduce you to our CV Staff team. She has been around a while, and done a lot of different things, but get to know our Communities (hapori) pastor: Ella Oh.

Drawing on recently seeing Coldplay, Rob Wiseman offers us a powerful thought: “Imagine if no one clapped or cheered, even if they felt excited. It would feel strange and disconnected.” Why? Because we were made to express and embody our love.

Here on the Zine we wanted to introduce you to our CV Staff team, so get to know our CV Youth (rangatahi) pastor: Chris Steel.

Worship is not something we manufacture. It is stepping into a love already in motion—a story that began long before us. "We love because He first loved us." (1 John 4:19) So worship is not our initiation; it is a response. It is love, returned. But to return it, we must know where it begins…

Here on the Zine we wanted to introduce you to our CV Staff team, so we’re starting with our newest addition: our Vineyard Ministry Student for 2025, the wonderful Eleanor Fletcher.

Lent comes around every year — but what is it, and why is a trip into the wilderness of fasting and abstinence a good thing for us to do as we prepare for Easter?

We asked some Central Vineyard peeps what they loved about their Circle. Here’s what they said.

Something unexpected happened when a back-row-bandit, who hid in the shadows and expected God to judge her, engaged with Central Vineyard’s first Prayer Week.

Jesus invites us to follow Him, but what He really means by that we can connect to Him like a branch is connected to a vine. We are all connected to some sort of vine—but why should it be Jesus?

Jesus told a parable about a great feast to show that the Kingdom of God is a reality of great abundance and life, which we are all invited to join Him in. The question is: will we enter?

Jesus’ invitation to us all is to “Come, follow me, and I will show you how…” — so what is the rest of the journey?

Back to Basics: The Vineyard 5-step prayer model

In October 2013, Dan and Gabrielle Sheed, while serving at Shore Vineyard in Auckland, began receiving prophetic words and dreams that God was calling them to start a new ministry journey.

Living in the way of God is a good way. It is a way of joy and love. But let’s be honest—walking this way isn’t always easy.