VISION INTERNATIONAL is an educational ministry designed to assist in the task of “equipping the saints for the work of the ministry,” (Ephesians 4:12). In essence, we are here to equip the equipper (provide to the local church leadership) to equip the saints of God. Our International Network of Bible Colleges in local churches spans the globe, working with pastors to develop quality-training centers for their congregation. VISION, established in 1974, has over 4,000 campuses in 150 nations, serving 100,000+ students worldwide.

Biblical Philosophy for Training

Our model for ministry training is a composite of the model exemplified by the churches at Antioch and Ephesus, both of which were founded with apostolic/prophetic ministries, apostolic in both structure and function. Within these local churches, fivefold ministers employed their special anointing and giftings in order to “equip the saints for the work of the ministry, to the building up of the Body of Christ.” Then, those members of the body who had been trained and educated under the tutelage and mentorship of the ministerial presbytery were sent forth into various forms, fields, and spheres of spiritual service and outreach.

From the beginning of the New Testament era, the Lord has used the local church and its fivefold eldership to teach and train its people for God’s service. VISION partners with the local church in the fulfillment of that traditional and Scriptural calling by providing an educational tool through which the “equippers” are equipped for the work of the ministry and the laborers are prepared and sent forth for the harvest.

Please proceed with the next two modules to learn more about how you can be instrumental in developing a school of ministry in your locality.  Most choose to hold classes at their own church facilities however, the location of the classrooms is flexible. Move on now to your first course module, Mentoring Mandate.  You will get your book free as a downloadable PDF.