About Vineforged
PRESENCE | IDENTITY | PURPOSE
Formed through abiding in Christ—
where Kingdom identity is embraced and purpose is forged.
Abide in Me, and I in you… and you will bear much fruit — John 15:4
Our Mission & Vision
We are a Christ-centered ministry equipping and mobilizing believers to live fully in Christ—rooted in His presence, established in their identity, and walking in Kingdom purpose.
Our vision is to see a movement of believers fully alive in Christ—transforming communities, advancing His Kingdom, and multiplying Kingdom impact across cities and nations.
The CORE Blueprint
At the heart of VineForged is the CORE Blueprint: a discipleship pathway centered on Presence, Identity, and Purpose.
These three foundations shape everything we teach, build, and release.
PRESENCE
Abundant life in Christ begins with abiding relationship.
We believe that our Creator wants to be known. Everything flows from the presence of God—knowing Him, being known by Him, and learning to live from communion with Him rather than striving apart from Him.
IDENTITY
In Christ, we are made new in the image of God.
We teach believers to live from their true identity as new creations—established in righteousness, renewed in truth, and no longer defined by sin, shame, striving, or the old self.
PURPOSE
Every believer is created for Kingdom purpose.
As we abide in God’s presence and live from our identity in Christ, we are each uniquely formed and mobilized to walk in the good works prepared for us—serving, building, and advancing His Kingdom on earth.
What we do now.
VineForged exists at the intersection of discipleship, community, and outreach.
Whether gathered in homes through the Alliance, serving in the community through the Kairos Tent, or being equipped through our discipleship initiatives, our heart is the same—to see lives transformed through a real and abiding relationship with Jesus.
This is not about information alone, but transformation—where truth is not only understood, but lived.
Discipleship
We equip believers through training, events, CORE-based teaching that establishes a strong foundation in Christ and helps renew the mind to walk in new creation realities.
Community (The Alliance)
We gather in small groups to pursue God together—growing in truth, strengthening one another, and walking in authentic, Kingdom-centered community.
Outreach
Through initiatives like the Kairos Tent and other outreach efforts, we extend the love of Christ into our communities—meeting people where they are with prayer, compassion, and truth.
What we are Building.
VineForged is being built as a growing ecosystem designed to cultivate, connect, and mobilize believers into a life of transformation and Kingdom impact.
What is beginning now through discipleship, Alliance gatherings, teaching, writing, and outreach is part of a larger vision to develop CORE discipleship training and mentoring, expand Kingdom partnerships, and create practical pathways for people to grow, serve, and step into purpose.
As part of that future vision, VineBridge is being developed as a connection platform to help people discover Kingdom resources, services, events, outreach opportunities, and next steps within the community.
The VineForged Team
Speakers • Teachers • Writers • Leaders
VineForged is a growing community of teachers, speakers, writers, creatives, and ministry leaders passionate about helping people grow in intimacy with God through Presence, Identity, and Purpose. Together, we are pursuing Christ, cultivating authentic community, and creating spaces where lives can be strengthened, restored, and transformed through teaching, discipleship, outreach, and genuine relationship.
Richard Ibarra
Director of outreach
SpEAKEr | TEACHER
Joanne Squyres
Pastor
SpEAKEr | teacher