John W. Crowder

Faith, Leadership, and Life from West, TX

Welcome to View From the Vine

Rooted in John 15:5 where Jesus says, “I am the Vine and you are the branches,” these are reflections on faith, leadership, and life for those who are abiding in Christ and want to go deeper.

What You Find Here

Every post is written to help you abide more deeply in Christ and live more faithfully in the life He has planned for you.

Faith

Honest reflections on what it means to walk with God through the ordinary and extraordinary moments of life.

Leadership

The real challenges of leading with integrity, vision, and faith. For pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone who leads people.

Crisis and Recovery

Whether you are navigating a community tragedy or a personal crisis, these posts — and the book that grew out of them — will help you lead with hope when everything feels uncertain.

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