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?