Arusha vineyard church offers the program of cross current
Describing a little bit about Cross Current.
Our Cross Current Course focuses on purity and wholeness. It was humbling to witness 6 small groups of young men and women confessing sin (some for the in their lives), getting free of bond ages and learning to embrace vulnerability and transparency in their walk with the Lord.
More about the past events on cross current.
This is from 2024 report on VSM
Cross Current is an 8 week course which looks at the
following subjects:
1.Unfailing Love
2.Getting Real - Jesus and the Real Self
3. The Cross and the False Self
4.Getting Clean - The Cross and Confession
5.Getting Healed - How Jesus Bears our wounds on His body on the Cross
6.Becoming Secure in the Father's love
7.Loving Others
So grateful for both the Men’s and Women’s CrossCurrent groups who’ve been meeting faithfully for thepast 8 weeks, pushing into personal wholeness andrecovery.
These groups have witnessed brave and bold confessions,ruthless commitment to integrity and walking in the light;personal breakthroughs and healing, plus low keydeliverance from strongholds that have gripped peoplefor years.
Their personal commitment to each other, as well as their desire to firm up a culture of transparency within the church, sees them continuing meeting together in accountability and inviting others into the process.
The next Cross Current will be in October 2025.
Cross Current
Isaiah 58:12 Your people will Rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with dwellings.
Psalm 147:2 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Why is it that so many Christians who passionately love Jesus, who put into practice as much as possible spiritual disciplines and go to church, fellowship, love others…. Still face deep feelings of jealousy, lust, shame, loneliness, self hatred, deception, abandonment, deep sadness. And what do they do? Double down and try harder. Perform more. Give more Declare more Shout and Praise more. But still, in the night watches, when no one is around, the cracks in their soul begin to show. The deep longings to be seen, to be valued, to be loved that have been pushed down so hard that they come out sideways in shameful ways. Would you like to be free to live LOVED everyday? Would you like to be free to hear what God has to say to you, about you without having to qualify, interrupt him - because you know who he’s talking to and what you’ve done? Or perhaps you are just tired of trying so hard. You’ve not done anything particularly terrible but you feel hollow, empty, and you’ve been looking at others, “sinners” and feeling better than them but it’s not satisfying - Then this course if for you. This is not a one and done course…. We are all being transformed and healed and learning to be more like Christ on an ongoing basis… This course is for people who want healing in their inner being. In the depths of their soul.
Cross Current 2023 testimonies
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Testimonies for Cross Current:
Group 1.
F:
-Has Been able to process through her healing and has started counselling to further process the child hood wounds.
-I will be saying No to people (This was her Main Goal before coming to cross current).
-Eye opening.
-She is glowing!
-Came to Cross Current in so much pain emotional heart by different people every week she could express herself.(Pain inflicted by others).
-Gods unfailing love (used to be angry at God).
P:
-Had a different picture in mind.
-Loved the aspect of active listening and appreciated the space that was created for pouring her heart.
-Soul tie breaking has never heard of this before very impactful/ the physical aspect of breaking soulties stoud out.
-Cross Current has been a Learning period for her.
K:
-Spectical not open to share or being Vulnerable looked for excuses to escape Cc
(Had. A script in mind ready and standby so as its just perferct)
-Being vulnerable and not to be ashamed to share.
-Understoood Gods love, and view of herself
(The assiagnment to sit and hear what God os saying was not easy )
-How beautifu God made things (things made in his glory ) would he want anything ugly in her life? (Revelation)
-Grateful to understand Gods love and has started to work on people pleasing.
V:
-Loved the group, was able to adjust to talk about her family
-Greatful for the encouragement
-Its an ongoing journey, scared at first how we were able to open up deeply from our heart (eg not so common in Tz culture )
-The qn how God sees her versus how she views herself -this stood out so much as she use to see God as a an authoritative (judge)
Outcome - view changed (sees God as a loving God, loving) its still difficult to see herself clearly (as loved) but understands its an ongoing healing journey!
J:
-I have been to crosscurrent i think this is my 5th time.
-This time around i came in with all my heart (authentic ) real and shared my struggles in the area of purity I came out sooo free (received with love) and disconnected from the unhealthy relationship.
-I Appreciated the space available and room given for me to fully share and be vulnerable.
-The week that stood out to me was “Getting Real” - lots of crying and freedom thankful for this space.
-I believe its an ongoing journey of healing.
-Brave : God calling me out to be Brave and step up for J.
Group 2
J: The most significant week was the Cross and the False Self. I realised at a very young age I took on responsibility - despised weakness and sought to replace my mother. I had an alliance with my dad against the weak people. This significantly invested in a false self that was capable, strong, competent and didn’t show weakness. Jesus asked me to resign from this position and trust Him.
B: Unfailing Love and Breaking Soul ties was the most significant weeks for B. Because of my family situation I didn’t ever feel loved. I felt so alone. I received the Father’s love - also from Jesus and my community. I felt that I was delivered of pain and trauma and that the heavy weight on my chest of unbearable pain lifted and I am completely free now.
J: Every week was meaningful. During the Cross and the False Self I realised to what extent I had invested in my false self. Trying to please everyone and adapting to every demand, trying to fit in. During confession I unburdened and during breaking of soul ties I felt such a release from long term burdens that I ’d held for so long. I released those wrong connections. And now I feel like an ambassador.
L: Breaking Soul Ties and becoming secure in the Father’s Love were very significant weeks, i cried a lot. Getting healed was so important but I haven’t arrived yet. I felt wrong connections break and now when that person looks for me, I am not responding in the same way. I can make decisions without my emotions becoming crazy.
Also, I am able to forgive myself for being tough on myself. I need more time to have the wounds inflicted by others, healed. I realised that I listens to others with filters on my ears. I sometimes hears things people aren’t saying. I hear criticism when it’s not there. I need more healing. This time I am not disappointed that I am “in process”. Rather, I am okay with the process. I also realised that I need connection. I always thought that I needed to do things the “right way” but in fact, I realised that it’s connection I need.
C: Always felt alone. But during Cross Current I realised that other people have bigger challenges and that I am not alone. When I was breaking soul ties I felt a little bit scared but also relief. I learned that it is okay to be myself not just show people my christian self.
V: Every step brought new revelation with my really experiencing the love of the Father. I am calmly letting go of people pleasing. My anxiety has diminished. I feel free and okay. The burden of regret is not there.
Group 3
E: It was really hard to share things in front of others. But I felt so much relief after confession and when the brother told me that I am forgiven.
The part where my hands were washed was so nice and I felt clean and every time I was about to stumble my self I felt like I am feeding the beast in me to grow my hatred stronger.
D: Being more secure in the Father’s love versus trying to please Him or make Him love me more. It’s an “already” love. I got it. I can’t shake it. I’m his boy.
?: Breaking soul ties. I was ties with the women that I have babies with them but now I’m free from that soul tie and I had to be honest with them that I’m married.
?: Getting healed was the most important: I have seen some changes in my life. Calm down with my angers. Accepting with every situation. Hearing the voice of God.
?: I felt freedom when I shared and confessed and accepted what Christ has bought - something I no longer have to carry -
?: I got to break free from all places that I used to hide. I feel free to be me and feel worthy. I experienced the father’s love.
Vineyard School of ministry has a vision to educate leaders
Cross Current
Our Purpose and Vision:
Based on Jesus' mercy and the dignity of men and women made in God's image, we equip Christians to gather in pursuit of radical wholeness and wholehearted living
Chapters and subjects we’ll cover:
- introduction
- Unfailing Love
- Getting Real - Jesus and the Real Self
- The Cross and the False Self - Getting Saved
- Getting Clean - The Cross and Confession
- Getting Healed - How Jesus on the Cross Bears Our Wounds
- Becoming Secure in the Father’s Love
- Loving Others
- Beyond Brokenness
- Overcoming Narcissism
Summary-
10 week course involves worship, teaching and small groups and prayer.
Introduction night would include:
Confidentiality agreement and introducing teachers and registration for small groups
Invitation for pre-Christians to join