Where Misfits Find Family
No dress code. No judgment. Just Jesus, community, and a lot of coffee.
Let's be honest — a lot of people have been burned by church. Maybe you were told you didn't look right, believe right, or fit the mold. Maybe you just never felt welcome walking through those doors.
The Vine exists because we believe the church was never meant to be a country club for the "good people." It was meant to be a hospital for the broken, a family for the lonely, and a launchpad for the called.
We're coders and carpenters, gamers and grandparents, bikers and baristas. We've got tattoos and theology degrees (sometimes both). We argue about tabs vs. spaces and predestination vs. free will. And we think that's exactly what the early church looked like.
Authenticity beats performance. Come as you are — seriously.
We'd rather have 50 people going deep than 5,000 going through the motions.
We exist to help you discover and develop your gifts — not fill a seat.
No programs or productions. Just real people doing life and faith together.
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
— Jesus (John 15:5)
Our roots go deep. We draw from a rich background of churches and movements that emphasize the Kingdom of God, Spirit-empowered worship, and the strong doctrinal foundation of the Assemblies of God's “16 Fundamental Truths”. Here's what that looks like in plain language:
Scripture is inspired, authoritative, and the foundation for everything we do and believe. It's the ultimate documentation.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — one God in three persons. Not a committee. A community of perfect love.
Fully God, fully human. Born, crucified, risen, coming back. He's the vine. We're the branches. That's not metaphor — that's reality.
Every human is created with dignity and value, and every human is broken by sin. No exceptions. No hierarchy of mess.
Through faith in Jesus, anyone — anyone — can be forgiven, restored, and made new. No prerequisites. No entrance exam.
The Holy Spirit isn't retired. Baptism in the Spirit, speaking in tongues, prophecy, healing — the gifts are alive and available today.
God's Kingdom isn't just a future hope — it's breaking in right now. We worship, serve, and live as Kingdom people today.
Every believer is gifted and called. Not just pastors. You. Your gifts matter. Your voice matters. Your purpose is real.
Church isn't just Sunday. It's Tuesday night gaming, Saturday morning rides, Wednesday coffee, and Thursday jams. Find your crew.
Gaming community. Console tournaments, tabletop RPGs, board games, LAN parties. All skill levels. Snacks provided, trash talk encouraged.
Code & Coffee. Devs, sysadmins, IT pros, and aspiring techies. Bring your laptop, grab some brew, and hack on projects together.
Motorcycle fellowship. Weekend rides through the Ocoee and Hiwassee river valleys. All bikes welcome. Chrome optional, community required.
Outdoor adventures in the Ocoee region. Kayaking, hiking, climbing, camping. Because God built these mountains and we should probably explore them.
Discipleship groups of 3-5 people. Go deep in Scripture, prayer, and real life. This is where transformation happens.
Music & worship nights. Acoustic, electric, whatever moves you. Come play, sing, or just soak it in. All genres, all levels.
Worship, teaching, and community. Usually wraps up around noon. Coffee is always on. Dress code: wear clothes. That's it.
Located in the Athens metro area, in the heart of Southeast Tennessee's Ocoee River region. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and adventure.
Got questions? Want to know more? Just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you. No automated responses — a real human will get back to you.
Just show up Sunday at 10:30am. We'll have coffee ready and someone to show you around. No ambush. No awkward visitor card. Just a warm welcome.