Real Life Vineyard Church Hagerstown

Real Life Vineyard Church

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Hagerstown 18023 Maugans Ave

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#JesusIsEnough

“Is my focus and attention on all the things going on around me, or is my focus and my attention set to Jesus? And Paul had learned that knowing Jesus was the source of contentment. That knowing Jesus was not only enough, but that it was actually everything. And Paul is telling us that there is a rich peace, a rich fulfillment, a joy that nothing can touch, that can only be found in personally knowing Jesus. See, when we know that knowing Jesus is our everything, we can be content through anything.”

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#Christlikeness

“God's definition of good for you and good for me is not just comfortable, easy, bigger, better, upgrades. His idea of good is that you and I would become more like Jesus. It's the highest version of good, even when it means walking through difficult and hard things. The ultimate good in life is is to be conformed in the image of God's son.”

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#YouAreNotABurden

“And if you're the one pulling away, hear this. You are not a burden because you're hurting. You're not a burden. Quit putting that lie in your head. That's the enemy trying to just be like, nope. Pull away. Pull away. Pull away,' I'm a burden. I'm a burden. You're not. You're not a failure because you're struggling. You don't have to pretend you're okay. Don't wait until you're completely healed to let somebody love you.”

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When and where are services?
Services are Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Maugansville Elementary School, 18023 Maugans Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740. (https://rlvc.net/)

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What happens during a typical service, and how long does it last?
A typical service starts with music worshiping Jesus, followed by a practical message about applying the Bible to modern life. Services typically last 60–75 minutes. (https://rlvc.net/)

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What is the worship format, and does it vary by service?
A typical service begins with music worshiping Jesus, followed by a practical message about applying the Bible to modern life. The church describes this as its typical weekend format and doesn’t mention different formats for different services. (https://rlvc.net/)

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Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?
Yes. RLVC says, “No matter what your story is, you’re welcome,” and describes its Sunday service as including worship and a practical message from the Bible. (https://rlvc.net/)

We also teach that you don’t need to have all your questions answered before coming to church—the doors are open for people who are still figuring things out. ([09:22 from October 18, 2026])

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Is registration required, or can someone simply arrive?
You can simply arrive—registration isn’t mentioned as required. The church says everyone is welcome and meets Sundays at 10 a.m. at Maugansville Elementary School. (https://rlvc.net/)

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Kids & families

Which service times have children's programs for each age group?
Children’s programs for infants through 5th grade are available during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. service. The church doesn’t list different times by age group. (https://rlvc.net/)

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Beliefs

What denomination or network does the church belong to?
Real Life Vineyard Church belongs to the Vineyard movement, a network of churches that blends evangelical and Pentecostal/charismatic traditions. (https://rlvc.net/about-us/)

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What are its stated core beliefs?
Real Life Vineyard Church describes itself as part of the Vineyard movement, blending **Evangelical** emphases on Christlike character and the authority of Scripture with **Pentecostal and Charismatic** openness to the Holy Spirit’s empowering for life, ministry, and service. The church also centers its mission on following Jesus and making disciples. (https://rlvc.net/about-us/)

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What roles can women hold in church leadership?
Women can serve as pastors: the church website identifies Jon and Tillie Butler as RLVC pastors. (https://rlvc.net/about-us/)

Our sermons also show women preaching and leading prayer, and women being invited to pray for others. The sources don’t spell out a complete list of leadership roles or a formal policy beyond these examples. ([00:49 from October 18, 2026]) ([28:14 from October 18, 2026])

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What are its stated policies concerning LGBTQ people?
The website does not state a specific policy concerning LGBTQ people or address LGBTQ identity, relationships, or membership. It says “no matter what your story is, you’re welcome” and that “no matter what you believe—we want you here,” but it does not clarify how those statements apply to LGBTQ-specific questions. (https://rlvc.net/; https://rlvc.net/about-us/)

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Who leads the church, and how are leaders accountable?
Real Life Vineyard Church is led by pastors Jon and Tillie Butler. The church says it values “shooting straight” and “walking with integrity,” but the available information does not specify a formal accountability structure, such as elders or a board. (https://rlvc.net/about-us/)

The sermons show the pastors participating in the church community and recognizing their own need for support; Tillie says that she and Jon also need encouragement and care from others. But the sources don’t explain who formally oversees or evaluates the pastors. ([10:29 from October 18, 2026])

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Teaching

Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?
If you mean the teaching about showing up for people who are hurting, start with **SHOWING UP MATTERS** (Oct. 18, 2026). It teaches that being present can matter more than having answers, and encourages people to let others support them and to carry one another’s burdens. ([04:15 from October 18, 2026]) ([07:33 from October 18, 2026]) ([11:40 from October 18, 2026])

A related recent message is **LOVE KILLERS | Going First** (Sept. 13, 2026); it may be a useful companion, though the available information gives its title and date rather than its teaching details. (https://rlvc.net/messages/)

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How does the church talk about sin, confession and forgiveness?
The material provided does not give a detailed teaching on sin, confession, or forgiveness. It speaks more clearly about God’s love, Jesus’ death, and the church’s role in supporting people.

We point to Jesus enduring the cross so people can have a relationship with him, and describe God’s love as a reason to trust him. The sermon does not explicitly connect this to forgiveness of sin. ([35:10 from October 25, 2026])

On confession, the material encourages people who are hurting to be honest, ask for prayer, and let others support them—but it does not specifically discuss confessing sin. ([25:01 from October 18, 2026]) The sermon listing includes a message titled “Guilt,” but no content from that message is provided here, so I can’t say how it addresses guilt or forgiveness.

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How does the teaching approach community and honesty with others?
We approach community through meaningful relationships: the church describes relationships as both the “how and why” of its work, and encourages people to grow together even when they don’t agree. We also value “keeping it real”—speaking honestly, being ourselves, and acting with integrity. (https://rlvc.net/about-us/)

In practice, we teach that community means noticing when someone is missing, reaching out, and being present with people who are hurting—not assuming we need to fix their problems. We encourage one another to share burdens and to let others show care and pray for us. ([04:15 from October 18, 2026]) Honesty means we don’t have to pretend we’re okay or wait until we’re healed before accepting support; we can simply say we’re hurting and ask for prayer without sharing every detail. ([21:40 from October 18, 2026])

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How does the church approach doubt and suffering?
We make room for doubt and suffering rather than expecting people to have everything figured out first. You don’t need to get your life together or have all your questions answered before coming to church; the church is open to people with pain, broken relationships, difficult emotions, and unanswered questions. ([09:22 from October 18, 2026])

We also encourage people not to suffer alone. When someone is hurting, our response should often be to show up, listen, and offer care—not to explain their pain or rush to fix it. We’re called to carry one another’s burdens, and even Jesus invited friends to be with him in his anguish. ([04:15 from October 18, 2026]) ([07:33 from October 18, 2026]) ([11:40 from October 18, 2026])

We don’t teach that following God means avoiding hardship. Instead, we acknowledge that pain can make trust difficult, and hold to the hope that God can work through suffering. The teaching also points to the Holy Spirit’s help in our weakness, including when we don’t know how to pray, and encourages keeping an eternal perspective while facing present trouble. ([19:25 from October 27, 2026]) ([20:33 from October 27, 2026]) ([34:04 from October 27, 2026])

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How does the church approach faith and work?
Real Life Vineyard frames faith as something to live out in everyday life, including at work—not as a separate Sunday-only concern. Its mission is to equip people to follow Jesus by living out his mission, and its messages aim to apply biblical teaching to modern life. (https://rlvc.net/about-us/; https://rlvc.net/)

In a sermon, we encourage people to care for coworkers in practical ways: reach out, ask how they’re doing, offer to pray, and build relationships that can show them God’s love. ([23:24 from October 18, 2026]) The sources don’t lay out a detailed theology of careers or workplace ethics, but they present the workplace as one place to live out faith through care and connection.

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Is an answer based on an official statement or an interpretation of sermons?
It’s an interpretation of the sermon, not an explicit official statement on the church website. In the sermon, we interpret the “good” in Romans 8:28 in light of verse 29—as becoming more like Jesus, rather than necessarily having an easy or comfortable life. ([15:25 from October 27, 2026]) The website describes services as including practical messages about applying the Bible, but it doesn’t state this particular interpretation. (https://rlvc.net/)

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Community

Are there groups or introductory gatherings open to newcomers?
Yes. Newcomers are welcome at Sunday services, held at 10 a.m. at Maugansville Elementary School. The website also describes Discovery Groups and provides facilitator materials, though it doesn’t specify whether groups are currently open to newcomers. (https://rlvc.net/) (https://rlvc.net/discovery-group-guides/)

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