new apostolic schools - Vision International College & University

communicate their subject matter with sufficient clarity and
inspiration for the student to proclaim that same instruction
to others. The hope is to take the most problematic
students, those who present the greatest challenges, and
impart to them a sense of hope and belief in themselves and
their God. With this confidence the student will do more
than they ever thought possible. Part of our craft is to
encourage the learner to learn, motivating the student to
study and learn through vision is a major key to the
teaching and learning process.
It is helpful in a teaching ministry to write down the
vision God gives for a student who is being taught. This
personal touch takes time, but it is well worth the effort, as
through the eyes of faith students will outstretch and
exceed the expectations of both student and teacher. The
vision must be positive, looking for the good and extracting
from the students their very best through the teaching
process. With positive effort, and by the grace of God, the
student will grow in knowledge, understanding, and
wisdom. If we are professional in our approach, diligent in
our application of proven teaching methodology, and if our
character and hearts are right before God with a focus to
assist the student, positive results will be evident.
Systematic Instruction
In Acts 11 and later in Acts 19, Paul and Barnabas
taught the disciples in a systematic and organized fashion.
Their program of instruction was neither haphazard nor
slipshod. Some might view the teaching ministry of Jesus
as “Laissez-faire,” or the “teach as we go” type of
instructional format. Nothing that Jesus did was by
accident, however. His ministry was personally
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