Our Story
“The first thing I noticed was a peacefulness and God's presence”
“The atmosphere at Vineyard is welcoming and warm and leaves enough space for quiet, intimate worship.”
“I like the combination of Biblical teaching with modern literature and resources and personal anecdotes.”
“I liked the family feel of the church and the kindness and openness of the members.”
Our story begins in January 1999, when I (Rich) unknowingly attended the very first service of Blue Route Vineyard in Media, Pennsylvania. That day, I experienced something transformative: a warm welcome, the palpable presence of God, and the exhilarating realization of what life can be when you follow Jesus. I saw God healing people, speaking through Scripture, and working through dreams, visions, and prophetic encouragement.
Fast-forward 14 years, and I find myself on a remarkable continuation of that exciting journey. In 2013, my wife Jessica and I felt God calling us to plant a church near my childhood home—at the opposite end of the Blue Route (I-476) in Conshohocken, PA. Motivated by this call, we envisioned creating a vibrant community that embodied the essence of Psalm 23: a place of rest and restoration along Route 23.
Our journey to this point wasn’t quick or straightforward. Jessica and I met through church, married in 2003, and spent years deeply involved in ministry. Although my career began in web development and high school math teaching, God prepared us for something greater. After years of church leadership roles and training with the Vineyard Leadership Institute, our call to start a new church became undeniable.
In September 2014, Conshohocken Vineyard Church held its first service after assembling a core team of 50 people, half of whom were children. The excitement was palpable as new friendships formed, people encountered God, and lives were transformed. We witnessed baptisms, individuals learning to hear God’s voice, and a community united in caring for the poor and taking risks for the Kingdom of God.
But it wasn’t without challenges. The pandemic hit us hard in March 2020. We lost our meeting space and went over 600 days without a consistent location. We adapted by meeting online, outdoors, and in borrowed spaces. Finally, in November 2021, we found a new home in an office complex in West Conshohocken. By early 2023, we were rebuilding our momentum.
Then, we were thrown another curveball. In January 2024, we arrived for Sunday service only to discover that our host in the building where we were meeting had gone out of business, locking us out. Once again, we found ourselves without a home. We gathered in hotels, borrowed spaces, and sometimes nowhere at all. After months of fasting, prayer, and perseverance, God guided us to a new location in King of Prussia—a striking office complex shaped like a giant “V” (for Vineyard!) right off Route 23.
This space wasn’t simply a building; it was a miracle. God provided everything we needed, from chairs and children’s ministry furniture to volunteers and a Pac-Man machine! More importantly, it felt like home.
In the fall of 2024, we embraced our new identity as King of Prussia Vineyard Church to better reflect our mission and community. Located near the King of Prussia Mall and Valley Forge Park, we now gather at 780 Fifth Ave Suite 200, inviting people from Main Line and Main Street to experience the rest and restoration Jesus offers.
Jesus is still in the people-restoration business. As a church, we’re thrilled to join the work God is doing in King of Prussia and beyond. We’d love to welcome you if you’re looking for a place to belong, heal, and grow.
Come as you are and explore the truth of who Jesus is. Find rest in His presence and be a part of the story God is writing in our community.