Evangelism
We reach the lost and unchurched by sharing the gospel in love.
Our Story
From a Step of Faith to a House of Hope
1992 — Beginnings
At 330 N. Reilly Road, Elder Ernest Jones, Sister Cynthia Jones, and their daughter Jessica, stepped out in faith to plant True Vine near Fort Bragg (Liberty), and launching gospel work in Fayetteville. The first to join were Minister Carlos Swinger, his wife Mary, and their daughter Candace. The church’s name, True Vine Ministries, was inspired by the words of Christ found in John 15:1 — “I am the True Vine, and my Father is the husbandman.”
1997 — A New Home
First services held at 5315 Morganton Road—a growing home for worship and discipleship.
2001–2006 — Expansion
In the summer of 2001, True Vine expanded its existing sanctuary, building a 500–seat auditorium, and converting the previous edifice into a teen church. The next phase of building was completed in 2006 when the J Center was erected.
2009–2015 — Community Action
In 2009, the ministry purchased Liberty Place, a home near the campus providing food, clothing, and employment assistance twice weekly. On April 14, 2014, the adjacent property was acquired and established as the Administration and Education Building, housing administrative offices and Family Bible College. In 2015, True Vine Ministries began hosting White Flag Nights at the J-Center and was later selected by the city to operate the Hope Center, a 21-bed women’s shelter.
2024 — Molding Future Leaders
In 2024, the ministry began construction of True Vine Academy, a private elementary school serving grades K–5, and welcomed its first students in the 2025 school year.
Today — Still Growing
From Fayetteville to the nations, we continue to liberate the world with the love of Christ.
