--- title: Vineyard churches date: 2025-05-22T14:36:00+01:00 author: Tim Coysh canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/membership/become-a-member/churches/vineyard" section: Pages --- <!\[CDATA\[YII-BLOCK-HEAD\]\]> <!\[CDATA\[YII-BLOCK-BODY-BEGIN\]\]> [England](/about-us/nations/england) | [Northern Ireland](/about-us/nations/northern-ireland) | [Scotland](/about-us/nations/scotland) | [Wales](/about-us/nations/wales) [ Join us](/join) [ Log in](/login) # Vineyard churches: join the Evangelical Alliance Vineyard churches across the UK are joining the Evangelical Alliance. Here's why - and how to join them. [ Apply to join ](/membership/become-a-member/churches/join-us) [ Not ready yet? Get in touch with us. ](/membership/become-a-member/churches/interested-in-membership) Who we are ## Since 1846, the Evangelical Alliance has been sharing the gospel, lifting voices of hope and building unity. We are the oldest and largest evangelical unity movement in the UK, joining together thousands of individuals, churches and organisations as together we make Jesus known. We love Jesus and want everyone in the UK to be given an opportunity to know Him. We love His church, and will do all we can to unite evangelicals, build confidence in the gospel and speak as a trusted voice into society to see it changed for Him. Over 28,000 personal members use our find a church page to find an evangelical church when they move to a new area. Is your church listed? [Will you join us?](/membership/become-a-member/churches/join-us) Our commitments to you ## We exist to serve our members. And so we make the following commitments to you. 1 ### Relationship. We promise to introduce you to like-minded Christians representing the breadth of the evangelical church in the UK. When you join us, you join a community saturated in prayer, sharing best practice, ideas, experience, support and encouragement. 2 ### Representation. We promise to champion the freedoms we have in the UK to have a public faith in Jesus and share that faith with others. We will represent the needs and interests of the church in politics, the media and civil society, speaking out on issues that matter, with a hope-filled, trustworthy and confident voice. 3 ### Resource. We promise to share the wealth of resources, expertise and ideas of our members with our members. With the gospel at the very heartbeat of who we are, we will provide you with excellent, credible resources to help you to share the good news of Jesus. ## What other church leaders say about membership > We joined the Evangelical Alliance because partnership in Christ enables us to support and encourage one another in our mission. Tim Jeffery, CEO, Torch Trust, members since 1963 > Church membership of the Evangelical Alliance matters because unity strengthens our witness. In a culture where core Christian beliefs can feel increasingly countercultural, standing together brings clarity, credibility, and courage. It reminds us we are not alone, but part of something bigger, holding to truth and speaking with a shared voice; I’d strongly encourage all churches to become an Evangelical Alliance member. Mike Nicholls, Senior Pastor at Birmingham City Church > We stand with the Evangelical Alliance because we believe our church is stronger together than apart. As a Leader, it connects me to a wider voice, provides wisdom and accountability and reminds me that we are part of something far bigger. Richard Tucker, Senior Leader at Powerhouse Church Doncaster. ## Why should your church become a member of the Evangelical Alliance? By becoming a church member, your church is joining the oldest and largest evangelical unity movement in the UK. 11 Shared convictions Every member church affirms our [Basis of Faith](/basis-of-faith) - eleven historic evangelical convictions that have anchored the Evangelical Alliance since its founding. 3,000+ Churches united Over 3,000 churches from every denomination and tradition across the UK are members of the Evangelical Alliance. By joining, your church is joining a diverse family of churches across the country, united in our love for Jesus and our desire to see Him known. 100s Resources & Briefings Hundreds of resources, briefings, guides and training materials are available to our members, equipping you to share the gospel, disciple your church and speak out on issues that matter. [ Apply to join ](/membership/become-a-member/churches/join-us) Together ## We're making an impact. 1,000+ Speaking engagements and events hosted, equipping church and community leaders across the UK. 150+ Media appearances carrying the voice of evangelicals to the heart of government, media and public conversations. 100+ Government engagements, speaking up for religious freedom, justice and the vulnerable across the UK. \*All figures from 2023–2024 Annual Report Advantages of membership ## Why other Vineyard churches join Being an Evangelical Alliance member gives your church a national voice, practical resources, and a stronger connection to the evangelical movement in the UK. Here's what you get: - Representation on a national stage, as we speak up on behalf of the church and the vulnerable in government, media and public conversations. - Be the first to hear of events, gatherings, training opportunities, new resources, advocacy campaigns and prayer initiatives through our emails and appeals. - Be able to invite an Evangelical Alliance speaker to your church or organisation to share our experiences of what God is doing in the UK today. - Access to exclusive resources through your personalised online account, equipping you for mission, advocacy and discipleship. - A printed edition of idea, our quarterly magazine, which is full of good news stories, great ideas and opportunities to hear what God is up to around the UK. - Your church listed on our [find a church](/churches) - the go to church finder by our 29,000 individual members searching for a local church. [ Apply to join ](/membership/become-a-member/churches/join-us) Will you join us? ## Ready to join? It only takes about 5 minutes. [ Apply now ](/membership/become-a-member/churches/join-us) [ Book a call with our team ](/membership/become-a-member/churches/interested-in-membership) Have a question first? Our membership team is happy to talk. ### What are sponsored images? We use sponsored listings to showcase featured resources from members ## You are leaving eauk.org You will open in a new tab. Do you wish to continue? ContinueCancel ### Where to find your membership number Your membership number is a 6-digit number that you can find your membership number at the top right hand corner of any correspondence we have sent to you, or at the bottom of an email you have received from us. If you don't have access to your number, call our membership team on 020 7520 3830 or email . ![Where to find membership number](/assets/img/where-to-find-mem-num.jpg) ![Where to find membership number](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ### Removing a joint contact To remove a name from your joint membership please [contact our membership team](/contact-us). ### Adding a joint contact To turn your membership into a joint membership at no extra cost, please [contact our membership team](/contact-us). ## Enjoy full digital access #### Become a member today to download the basis of faith as a PDF [ Join us ](/membership/become-a-member/individuals/join-us) [ Log in ](/account/login) <!\[CDATA\[YII-BLOCK-BODY-END\]\]> # Vineyard churches: join the Evangelical Alliance Vineyard churches across the UK are joining the Evangelical Alliance. Here's why - and how to join them. [ Apply to join ](/membership/become-a-member/churches/join-us) [ Not ready yet? Get in touch with us. ](/membership/become-a-member/churches/interested-in-membership) Who we are ## Since 1846, the Evangelical Alliance has been sharing the gospel, lifting voices of hope and building unity. We are the oldest and largest evangelical unity movement in the UK, joining together thousands of individuals, churches and organisations as together we make Jesus known. We love Jesus and want everyone in the UK to be given an opportunity to know Him. We love His church, and will do all we can to unite evangelicals, build confidence in the gospel and speak as a trusted voice into society to see it changed for Him. Over 28,000 personal members use our find a church page to find an evangelical church when they move to a new area. Is your church listed? [Will you join us?](/membership/become-a-member/churches/join-us) Our commitments to you ## We exist to serve our members. And so we make the following commitments to you. 1 ### Relationship. We promise to introduce you to like-minded Christians representing the breadth of the evangelical church in the UK. When you join us, you join a community saturated in prayer, sharing best practice, ideas, experience, support and encouragement. 2 ### Representation. We promise to champion the freedoms we have in the UK to have a public faith in Jesus and share that faith with others. We will represent the needs and interests of the church in politics, the media and civil society, speaking out on issues that matter, with a hope-filled, trustworthy and confident voice. 3 ### Resource. We promise to share the wealth of resources, expertise and ideas of our members with our members. With the gospel at the very heartbeat of who we are, we will provide you with excellent, credible resources to help you to share the good news of Jesus. ## What other church leaders say about membership > We joined the Evangelical Alliance because partnership in Christ enables us to support and encourage one another in our mission. Tim Jeffery, CEO, Torch Trust, members since 1963 > Church membership of the Evangelical Alliance matters because unity strengthens our witness. In a culture where core Christian beliefs can feel increasingly countercultural, standing together brings clarity, credibility, and courage. It reminds us we are not alone, but part of something bigger, holding to truth and speaking with a shared voice; I’d strongly encourage all churches to become an Evangelical Alliance member. Mike Nicholls, Senior Pastor at Birmingham City Church > We stand with the Evangelical Alliance because we believe our church is stronger together than apart. As a Leader, it connects me to a wider voice, provides wisdom and accountability and reminds me that we are part of something far bigger. Richard Tucker, Senior Leader at Powerhouse Church Doncaster. ## Why should your church become a member of the Evangelical Alliance? By becoming a church member, your church is joining the oldest and largest evangelical unity movement in the UK. 11 Shared convictions Every member church affirms our [Basis of Faith](/basis-of-faith) - eleven historic evangelical convictions that have anchored the Evangelical Alliance since its founding. 3,000+ Churches united Over 3,000 churches from every denomination and tradition across the UK are members of the Evangelical Alliance. By joining, your church is joining a diverse family of churches across the country, united in our love for Jesus and our desire to see Him known. 100s Resources & Briefings Hundreds of resources, briefings, guides and training materials are available to our members, equipping you to share the gospel, disciple your church and speak out on issues that matter. [ Apply to join ](/membership/become-a-member/churches/join-us) Together ## We're making an impact. 1,000+ Speaking engagements and events hosted, equipping church and community leaders across the UK. 150+ Media appearances carrying the voice of evangelicals to the heart of government, media and public conversations. 100+ Government engagements, speaking up for religious freedom, justice and the vulnerable across the UK. \*All figures from 2023–2024 Annual Report Advantages of membership ## Why other Vineyard churches join Being an Evangelical Alliance member gives your church a national voice, practical resources, and a stronger connection to the evangelical movement in the UK. Here's what you get: - Representation on a national stage, as we speak up on behalf of the church and the vulnerable in government, media and public conversations. - Be the first to hear of events, gatherings, training opportunities, new resources, advocacy campaigns and prayer initiatives through our emails and appeals. - Be able to invite an Evangelical Alliance speaker to your church or organisation to share our experiences of what God is doing in the UK today. - Access to exclusive resources through your personalised online account, equipping you for mission, advocacy and discipleship. - A printed edition of idea, our quarterly magazine, which is full of good news stories, great ideas and opportunities to hear what God is up to around the UK. - Your church listed on our [find a church](/churches) - the go to church finder by our 29,000 individual members searching for a local church. [ Apply to join ](/membership/become-a-member/churches/join-us) Will you join us? ## Ready to join? It only takes about 5 minutes. [ Apply now ](/membership/become-a-member/churches/join-us) [ Book a call with our team ](/membership/become-a-member/churches/interested-in-membership) Have a question first? Our membership team is happy to talk.