Lives changed by The Vine.

“I know that when we move, we will eventually find a new church and neighborhood that we will call home. We cannot replace our friends here, but we will find new friends. However, I cannot imagine another Vine. The Vine is unique. The love that the leaders of The Vine pour into the students is unmatched.”

— Renee H. (mom of former students)

“I love The Vine. What attracted me to it was the passion Maryann and Katie showed when they shared the vision...I bought in and joined the board but it wasn’t until I attended a Bible study recently that I got a real revelation of what they were doing. These kids were so sincere. They asked questions that adults twice their age often don’t ask. There was such a degree of maturity and hunger to know God. It blew me away! The Vine is not so much a charity as it is a discipleship machine. It is helping to raise the next generation.”

— Rudi M. (former board president)

“I started going to The Vine when I was in ninth grade. It didn't take long before coming here started to feel like a second family. The fun and loving community has always been very welcoming, and it didn't take me very long to start making friends. After about a year I decided that I would like to be baptized here. My brother and I got baptized together on the same day, in a horse trough. That was a very cool experience, and one I am forever grateful for. Now that I am a freshman in college I still come back every once in a while to stop in and spend some time with the incredible family that I have here. The Vine will forever hold a special place in my heart, and I will always be grateful for the part The Vine played in shaping me into the person who I am today. The Vine is a beautiful ministry.”

— Hadassah

“I was introduced to The Vine by a church friend when I was in middle school. It was so great because I was looking for a community of fellow believers outside of church. The Vine has felt like a home and a family to me. Not only are the Bible studies amazing but the leaders and people I have met have become the biggest part of my life. Everyone is so encouraging & uplifting and fun. I have built so many memories here and I am so excited to hear about the future generations we meet!”

— Natalie

“I am new at The Vine. But I have made a lot of friends and they are welcoming. Bible study is so fun I love it. Overall I ♡ The Vine!”

— Toby, 12

“The Vine has impacted my life in so many ways. It is more than just a ministry. It is a place filled with love. The Bible Study group went on a retreat during the summer. It was filled with laughter, love, joy, and so much more. It was so cool to see how we all came together on the retreat. We sat in circles and talked about stories from the Bible. It is so encouraging to hear what everybody learned. We also had times of worship. God is so amazing. The Vine is definitely like family.”

— Kara

“My experience at The Vine has been Amazing, this place has been my home away from home for 2 years now. I have grown in Spirit, grown in Joy, and in Strengths, from our conversations around the dinner table to deeply praying for each other this place has taught me So much. I Can't wait to Spend the rest of my School years here!”

— Malachi

“The Vine allows me to feel like myself. They welcome everyone and make us feel loved. They teach me lots about the Lord, and how to live my life. The Vine allows me to share anything, and I don't have to feel or get judged. Each and every one of the leaders care about us deeply. They know all of us by name; even those who graduated. They work hours, and have fundraisers, just for our well-being. They bring us on retreats, so we connect with Christ and each other. They provide for us. They provide meals, their time, and their love. I am able to text or call them, and they will always answer. They constantly check in on us; they even will take us to coffee to talk about anything. They have a combination of Bible study, and friendly hang-outs. They want us to connect to God, but also have joy and fun at the same time. They play games with us, and teach us about things, while connecting to Bible. They know any teen whether popular, unpopular, athletic, lonely, and even those who feel like no one loves them, feel cared about and feel life again. They want us to come! For me personally they go out of their way to take me here and back from Vine. They want us to know about our Savior. They have shown us the true character of Christ. The Vine is truly amazing, welcoming, loving, and life changing.”

— Isaac

“I love The Vine so much! One of my favorite memories of The Vine is when we went to the park next door and made a human pyramid. It was so fun! I love how the students are always outgoing and so friendly.”

— Rosabella

“Going to the Tuesday night Bible study at The Vine is always amazing. The small community allows for very in depth studies, and the opportunity to share how God is working in your life, and also if you need prayer.”

— Isaiah

“My favorite memory at The Vine is not actually at The Vine at all; rather the Chapel Hills mall. First we gathered, then we prayed. Next, with good news to share and good people among us, we went out in groups of four or five. We just walked around, looking for people to pray for. With so many people out there, we had many opportunities to share our joy! And no one said "no" to the unexpected kindness of a stranger. The Vine is a safe place to hang out and a ministry that leads youth into deep spiritual maturity.”

— Ezekiel