orientation is not itself sinful, however the church does not allow the officiating of same sex marriages or licensing people in same sex marriages for pastoral ministry. This letter also distinguished gender identity from sexual orientation as its own theology and policy matter that requires further consideration. Branches United States The national headquarters of Vineyard USA is currently located in Stafford, Texas. Vineyard USA is divided into eight regions, and each region has clusters of churches grouped together by location, facilitated by an Area Pastoral Care Leader (APCL). The APCL's work together with the Regional Overseer (RO) to provide leadership and encouragement to the region. The central governing body of the Vineyard in the U.S. is known as the Executive Team, and includes the National Director. Currently, the President and National Director is Jay Pathak. All major strategic decisions, including theological and doctrinal statements, are made by the National Board. In 2018, Vineyard USA is estimated to have approximately 200,000 members in 600 churches. United Kingdom and Ireland Denmark As of December 2022, there are seven Vineyard churches in Denmark. Those are located in Aarhus, Odense, Roskilde, Aalborg, Rønne (Bornholm), and Helsingør. Vineyard Worship Vineyard Worship is a record label created and used by the Association of Vineyard Churches. The organization uses it to release worship albums. A UK branch of the record label exists, called Vineyard Records. Its musicians include Kathryn Scott, Nigel Briggs, Samuel Lane, Nigel Hemming, Brenton Brown, Brian Doerksen, Andy Park, Jeremy Riddle, Kevin Prosch, Marc James and Sara Brusco. History Vineyard Music was developed by the Vineyard church in 1985. The church began to write its own worship songs, so John Wimber founded Mercy Records. This later became Vineyard Worship. Early discography Worship Songs Of The Vineyard 1: Hosanna (1985) Worship Songs Of The Vineyard 2: You Are Here (1985) Worship Songs Of The Vineyard 3: Come Holy Spirit Worship Songs Of The Vineyard 4: Glory (1986) Worship Songs Of The Vineyard 5: Draw Me Closer (1988) Worship Songs Of The Vineyard 6: We Welcome You (1989) Worship Songs Of The Vineyard 7: No One but You (1989) Worship Songs Of The Vineyard 8: Give Him Praise (1990) Worship Songs Of The Vineyard 9: I Want to Know You (1990) Worship Songs Of The Vineyard 10: Refiner's Fire (1991) Worship Songs Of The Vineyard 11: Bring Your Kingdom (1992) Worship Songs Of The Vineyard 12: