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In August of 1989, Jim and Laura Barnett were married and moved to Southern California from the San Joaquin Valley. They both immediately began teaching in the Etiwanda School District in Rancho Cucamonga and started attending the Vineyard Community Church in Pomona, CA. They had no idea that this was just the beginning of God’s bigger plan for them.
Jim and Laura began actively participating in ministry within the church. After a few years, Jim was asked to join the staff as the children’s ministry and community outreach pastor. He did this while maintaining his teaching position in Rancho Cucamonga.
At the time, Jim felt torn between his community in Rancho Cucamonga and his church in Pomona. Jim wanted to bring what God was doing in and through the Vineyard to Rancho. As it turned out, there were others who felt the same way.
Jim (with his wife’s blessing) felt called to gather a group of people together to start a Vineyard church in Rancho Cucamonga. With the full endorsement and blessing of the Pomona Vineyard, 18 people met and strategized about how to realize God’s desire to bring the Vineyard to Rancho.
In October of 2004, The Neighborhood – A Vineyard Church was launched with the vision to “love God and neighbor”. A single question solidified the mission of the church:
“If your church was to close its doors, would your community notice? Would they care? Would they cheer? Or would they be sad?”
From the beginning, The Neighborhood wanted to do more than just the status quo. This church would be a place that is active in transforming and impacting the community for Christ. The desire has always been to partner with organizations that are helping to meet the needs of the people in the community.
Currently, The Neighborhood partners with Foothill Family Shelter, the Etiwanda School District, and the Etiwanda Excellence in Education (E-3) Foundation, among others. The church has also actively participated in local church partnerships including Church Without Walls and Serve Day projects.
The Neighborhood is continually seeking new ways to serve the community and bring God’s kingdom to all people.
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| | | | Purpose - What God has called us to do.
Loving God & Neighbor
Values - We achieve our goal by.- Worship – Seeking and honoring God in all we do
- Scripture – Living our lives by God’s authoritative Word
- Discipleship – Intentionally training & equipping people to become mature in their relationship with Christ
- Community – Loving & serving each other as Christ modeled
- Missional Outreach – Sharing the love of God through word, service & partnership in our neighborhoods & in the world
- Prayer – Listening to God’s voice & continually calling upon Him to work in our lives
- Healing – Calling upon the power & authority of Christ to bring restoration, physically, emotionally & spiritually
- Mercy – Investing our lives to bring hope to those in need
| | | | We Believe
Not all Vineyard churches are alike but they all do share essential elements of Christian doctrine and practice. The Vineyard Statement of Faith outlines the 12 points of Vineyard's doctrinal statement. Footnotes link every belief to its source in the Bible. The Vineyard Theological & Philosophical Statements are descriptions of the Vineyard's mission, purposes, values, priorities, practices and leadership requirements. Click on the link below, to discover more about the common beliefs and practices of Vineyard churches.
What do Vineyard churches believe? | | | | Our Staff
Jim Barnett, Lead Pastor
Jim Barnett has been the lead pastor of the Neighborhood since its launch in October 2004. He has a masters degree in education from Azusa Pacific University and a master in ministry from Trinity Learning Community. Together with his wife, Laura, they have been committed to the Vineyard since 1988.
Jim’s passion is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others and to build living and vital partnerships with the community. Jim wants church to be a place where people can experience the Lord through worship, Biblical teaching, the work of the Holy Spirit, and authentic relationship with others. |  | | | | Chris Sundberg, Assistant Pastor
Chris Sundberg is the assistant pastor overseeing children and youth at the Neighborhood. Currently, Chris is the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Activities at Harvey Mudd College. Chris' passion is bringing children and youth into a relationship with Jesus and equipping them in their daily walk with Him. Chris is uniquely creative in teaching and training others to help children and youth learn to love Jesus. | 
| | | | Jacky Hove, Children's Ministry Coordinator
Jacky has been ministering to children since 1993. She oversees the nursery and helps coordinate the Sunday Sports Camp at the Neighborhood. Her passion is to see the little ones come to know and grow in Jesus. Jacky and her husband, Ed, have three children.
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| | Aaron Whitehead, Worship Leader
Aaron has lived in Rancho Cucamonga area his whole life. He is a Physical Education teacher in the Etiwanda School District. He has been a part of the local worship community since 1999. Aaron's passion is to see all people united as one voice in offering praise to Jesus Christ. Aaron and his wife, Briana, have two children.
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| | | | | About the Vineyard
In 1982, John Wimber, who had been a pastor and church consultant, was asked to serve as the leader of a newly formed association of about nine churches (all in Southern California) that now call themselves The Vineyard, USA.
As the leader of this new movement, John pastored the pastors and trained and encouraged the planting of churches internationally. Worldwide, Vineyard churches have been planted in many nations including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Russia, Turkey, throughout the European continent, Africa, Southeast Asia, and in Australia. God has shown us, however, that His desire is not just to build the Vineyard, but that we should promote His Kingdom, and encourage, build, and love the whole church.
For further information on the history of the Vineyard movement, click below. A History of the Vineyard Movement | | | |
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