new apostolic schools - Vision International College & University

Dr. Chant had crossed the waters of the Pacific to
expand his teaching and writing ministry. He came to San
Diego to establish his Vision Bible College program in
what was then a large local church. The circumstances in
that church deteriorated, but rising out of its ruins came
Vision’s present program, with the concept of taking this
successful teaching ministry to the cities of the world.
Under the direction of the Holy Spirit, we launched our
network of schools, which now reaches over 140 nations,
training thousands of leaders, bringing discipleship
ministry to the nations for God’s glory.
Our present and any future success will always be a
result of calling and gifting, but primarily of God’s grace.
As the network has grown, so has our understanding of the
theological and strategic importance of our work.
We are convinced, and would love to persuade every
man and woman in leadership of the church, that every
local church (for a more detailed understanding, see
definitions in Appendix I) have a Bible/Ministry Training
Center.
Of course, this is my burning passion, created in my
heart through the vision given me by the Lord, echoed in
Habakkuk 2:14, “For the earth will be filled with the
knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover
the sea.”
It is my hope that you will take a serious look with me
at the key reasons every local church should have a
dynamic, Spirit-led Bible college program for the training
of God’s people, moving them into their individual gifting
and calling.
There are many wonderful institutions of higher
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