Living Waters is an in-depth, Christ-centered program for people seeking healing in areas of sexual and relational brokenness. A healing, teaching, and discipleship series, Living Waters addresses the reality that we are all broken in our ability to love others well. The goal of Living Waters is to lay a foundation for sexual and relational wholeness in our lives. Living Waters is offered around the United States and the world.

Living Waters is particularly relevant to those struggling with homosexuality, sexual promiscuity, the effects of sexual abuse, codependency, self-hatred, or the inability to love others well. Thankfully, Christ's capacity to touch and restore us at deep levels of shame and brokenness extends to all of us, regardless of the specifics of our issue.

The next Living Waters course will begin Tuesday,  September 30, 2008.

Group Location:  Meetings are held at Vineyard Community Church located at 4444 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.  For directions, please call Vineyard Community Church's office at 424.4444.

Meeting Times:  Meetings are held on Tuesday nights for 24 weeks beginning September 30, 2008. The last scheduled meeting is March 31, 2009. Meetings will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and will generally be over by 10:00 p.m.   The complete course calendar will be made available at the time of individual interviews. 

Living Waters VCC Retreat Weekend: Each participant will be expected to attend this mandatory weekend event which will encompass three Living Waters teachings.  The retreat will begin Friday evening and end Sunday afternoon. The cost for lodging and meals during the retreat is included in the tuition for the course.  The retreat dates are February 6-8, 2009.

Applications, Fees and Interviews: An application process is required in order to be accepted for participation in the Living Waters program.  Each prospective participant will be required to complete the application form and submit it along with a non-refundable $25.00 application fee. Applications may be mailed to “Attention Living Waters” at the church address (above). The application deadline is September 9, 2008. Since there are a limited number of spaces available, we will operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Once your acceptance has been determined, you will be contacted by a coordinator or team member to schedule an interview.   At the time of the interview, an additional $50.00 deposit will be due in order to reserve your space in the group.

Tuition:  Tuition covers the cost of Living Waters books & other course materials, as well as the Retreat. 

Individuals: $215.00 (minus $75.00 deposit) = $140.00 due

Married Couples: $365.00 (minus $150 deposit) = $215.00 due

Please pay all tuition fees in full by October 28, 2008.  If an installment plan is needed, a financial hardship form will be required (see Clark Tanner).  A determination will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Attendance:  We recognize that on occasion, circumstances will arise that may prevent you from attending a session.  However, in order to complete the Living Waters program in good standing, you may miss no more than three meetings.  Please consider the Tuesday night course schedule as well as the Retreat Weekends and make any provisions necessary to attend should you be accepted.  

For additional information, please contact us at 424.4444.