A little about us
David and Judi Owens
David has led the Arusha Vineyard Church for the last 15 years and before that pastored the Vancouver South Vineyard for 7 years after planting the Vineyard church in Sans Souci a suburb of Sydney. David currently leads the leadership team at Arusha Vineyard which is a multicultural church. AVC spearheads multiple programs to foster community empowerment including conservation agriculture, African theological training and medical first aid courses. David’s love for the whole body encourages the many voices in the community toward synergy and dialogue.
Judi currently leads an organization that provides training for local Tanzanians to provide first responder aid at the scene of an accident. She has also been involved with legal education and empowerment to widows. She also leads a healing and wholeness programs for women to encourage transformation from our brokenness and real encounters with God.
Their commitment to providing safety for brokenness and room for people to encounter God authentically, mark their ministry.
Family update
Celebrating 42 years of our Marriage in 2025
March 12th, 1983 began a journey of togetherness that we had no idea would have this much adventure, travel,fun and fear. We may not have chosen a conventional,secure path in life but the risk, the faith, the kids, thefood, the people we’ve shared our lives with, the opportunities to give and to love have been so much more than we could have ever dreamt or imagined.We serve a BIG God because, as many of you know, weare VERY different and it’s His love that has kept us loving each other and enjoying the ride. Here’s to Jesusand to many more years together!
Vineyard School of ministry (vsm)
Vineyard School of ministry has a vision to educate leaders, pastors and anyone who wants to learn more about the Bible, christianity and especially in an African context. The courses are divided into different topics and they are all covered in one week/topic. It is possible to either take the courses with or without credits. More info about topics and schedule will be updated with time
Cross Current
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
Centre for learning & Transformation
The Center for Transformational Leadership offers information, resources, and research, as well as programs and training. It focuses on spiritual and vocational formation. Every church should be a center of spiritual transformation
Sunday services
Sunday services typically include songs, prayers, sermons, and Bible readings. Attending with a desire to glorify God may enhance your experience.
family Updates
March 12th, 1983 began a journey of togetherness that we had no idea would have this much adventure, travel,fun and fear. We may not have chosen a conventional,secure path in life but the risk, the faith, the kids, thefood, the people we’ve shared our lives with, the opportunities to give and to love have been so much more than we could have ever dreamt or imagined.We serve a BIG God because, as many of you know, weare VERY different and it’s His love that has kept us loving each other and enjoying the ride. Here’s to Jesus and to many more years together!
ways of Giving
Canada: via Xtreme Mercy Canada.
https://xtrememercy.com/kilimanjaro/
click on the link and designate #70 kilimanjaro to give
to our ministry in Tanzania.
PayPal in US/ UK: paypal.me/DHOwens
Australia : via our Qudos Bank.
contact us for details: owensinafrica@gmail.com or
via Paypal: paypal.me/Owens61
THe outreach program
Our outreach program is dedicated to reaching out to those in need, particularly the poor, by providing training and equipping them with essential skills. We believe in the philosophy of "teaching a man how to fish," empowering individuals to improve their lives sustainably. Once a year during Christmas, we visit underserved communities to distribute nutritious food and basic necessities, sharing not just resources but the love of God with everyone we encounter.
Contagious Discipleship Movements (Cdm)
Do beg, borrow or buy Miraculous Movements by Jerry Trousdale. Read (or Google) how hundreds of thousands of ‘closed country’ people are being radically transformed by God’s love. We are so excited to be involved in this initiative here in Tz too, and cherish your prayers
Updated Events in Arusha Vineyard Church
1 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
The National Tanzanian Vineyard Conference was held June 10-14,hosted by Arusha Vineyard.Pastors, wives, worship leaders, kidsworkers and finance personnel, all gotto enjoy some much needed downtime along with excellent input and training.
2 WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS, BABY SHOWERS
Weddings, funerals, baby showers are BIG events here in Arusha. Tanzanians know how to give weight and importance to these significant life events.
3 TRAGIC CRASH IN ARUSHA
February 24th was a dark day for both YWAM global and the city of Arusha,when a run-away truck rammed into three vehicles, one a YWAM bus filled with visiting international leaders.
Testimonies for Cross Current:
A: 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.
B: 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.
Gallery
A quick glance at some of my featured works and my church events