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
