insurance

Many of you carry liability insurance, but for those of you who don't, we suggest a policy that includes riders to cover sexual abuse and other emotional traumas. By all means, shop around and choose whatever company best suits your needs. If you need a place to start, a number of Vineyard churches in the region use Brotherhood Mutual. If you'd like more information, please contact the regional office.

resources for area pastoral care leaders

New Pastor Form

Exiting Pastor Form

Church Disassociation Form

Church Closing Form

resources for churches and pastors

Trade Name and Trademark Forms

Vineyard USA Trade Name and Trademark License Agreement

How to Complete the Trade Name and Trademark License Agreement

Explanation of Vineyard USA Trade Name and Trademark License Agreement

How to Use Trademarks and Service Marks

Useful Samples

Sample Bylaws of a Vineyard Church

Sample Employee Handbook of a Vineyard Church

area pastor care leaders

Ray Befus is the West Mighigan Area Pastor Care Leader

Ray and Carol Befus are lead pastors at the Vineyard Church-North in Grand Rapids Michigan, a congregation they planted almost 15 years ago. The latest expression of their vision for ministry is 'More Changed Lives.' Ray and Carol grew up in the heart of American evangelicalism. After graduating from Calvin College, they attended Dallas Theological Seminary to prepare for a lifetime of pastoral ministry. Not long after, they were 'undone' by an experience with the Holy Spirit at a small healing seminar led by Steve Nicholson, pastor of the Evanston, Illinois Vineyard. The rest is history! Ray and Carol thrive on seeing men and women touched by the Holy Spirit and equipped to participate in the advance of Jesus' kingdom-doing the stuff. Ray and Carol have four adult children, two of whom are married; all of them participate in church life and ministry with their Dad and Mom. Some of their best family memories have been shared trips to southern Africa where they have partnered with Vineyard leaders and churches. On any sunny day, if you can't find Ray at the church, he might be out motorcycling down West Michigan's backroads. As often as not, you'll find Carol splitting her free time between her garden and her first grandchild.