Programs

Programs

Vision Leadership Institute has a proven track record of equipping leaders well in Ethiopia. The program is being recognized by Evangelical Churches Fellowship of Ethiopia, partnered with U.S.- based mission and training organizations.

Overview

High-quality Training now available in the states

The classes are taught and led by qualified instructors who are currently engaged in ministry. Course work includes reading, homework assignments, exams and class participation and projects. It is designed for those who are active in the ministry.

Current VLI Training sites in Ethiopia

Adama – Nazreth

Shashemene

Bishoftu – DebreZeit

Ziway

Desse

Kemisse

Sheno

VLI Community

We are inviting you to come and join our VLI community that enters more deeply into a transforming life with God. Through theological engagement and practical learning, you'll become the kind of person who embodies a Christ-shaped presence in the world.

Here’s how we pursue spiritual formation in our programs:

Faithful Education

Based on the Bible and Christian Theology

The development of the student’s knowledge of the Bible and spiritual formation to enable building a worldview and way of life rooted in and centered around Jesus Christ.

Diverse

Global Impact

The expansion of students’ skills and understanding of their call and gifts for the advancement of effective ministry in diverse cultural contexts.

Relational

Local Connections of Learning

Understand the meaning and explore the importance of relational ministry utilizing a local mentor who encourages and models improvement for ministry.

CURRICULUM

FIRST YEAR

Bible Survey I (Old Testament)

Bible Survey II (New Testament)

Mission

Evangelism

Discipleship

Hermeneutics

Homiletics

Church History

Systemic Theology I

Systemic Theology II

CURRICULUM

SECOND YEAR

Eschatology

Biblical Theology

The Gospels (Life & Leadership of Jesus)

Spiritual Leadership

Character & Integrity

The Leader’s Life

The Leader’s Passion

Christian Ethics

Leadership in Epistles

The Prophets

Capstone Project

Final written project from the courses taught picked by the interest of the student with one-to-one with instructor/s advice.

Mission

Equipping, Developing & Empowering New Generation Leaders

Core Values

Bible, Excellence, Stewardship, Transformation (Best)

Vision

Envisioning Transformed Leaders & Impacted Communities

Program Goals

To understand the basic content and themes of the Old and New Testaments in their historical and cultural settings, as well as the historical and theological dimensions of the Christian faith

To expound and effectively proclaim the biblical message of redemption

To develop skills appropriate for church leadership

To foster love for God and his Word and therefore to cultivate the practices of spiritual maturity and Christ-like character, and to understand the Christian’s ethical responsibility in church and society

To acquire a biblical perspective and Christian worldview on the forces in our culture and to learn to engage those as they are at work both outside and inside the life of the church

To develop a global vision for the Christian faith to foster an appreciation and commitment to the worldwide proclamation of the gospel

To cultivate an appreciation for and a commitment to the personal and community sharing of the gospel

Share by: