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We look forward to journeying with you in this life-changing program!
Are you passionate about church planting and eager to be trained in a vibrant church context? We invite you to join the Vine School of Ministry (VSM), a transformative 12-month program at Fort Myers Vine Church.
Learning Environment:
• Conducted in a church context at Vine Church – Fort Myers
• Taught by experienced professors deeply involved in church life.
• Hands-on experience in leading and discipling others, including becoming Lifegroup leaders.
Who Should Apply:
• Graduates, high schoolers, and individuals under 26 years old.
• This program is not designed for couples or families.
Duration: 12 months
Subjects: 40 comprehensive courses including:
• Proper Theology
• Apologetics
• Homiletics
• Hermeneutics
• Survey of the Old and New Testament
• Spiritual Maturity Development
• Christ-like Character Formation
• Spiritual Disciplines
• Church Planting
• Leadership
• And many more subjects to prepare you for church planting.
Additional Details:
• Language: Courses are conducted in English (advanced level required).
• Cost: $800 per month (includes housing, breakfast, and lunch from Monday to Friday).
• Accommodation: Shared dormitory.
• Schedule:
• Classes: Tuesday to Friday, 7 AM to 12 PM.
• Church Involvement: 100% engagement in church activities on weekends.
• Evenings: Participation in children’s programs, life groups, or other church activities.
• Monday: Day off.
Join us at VSM to be developed, discipled, and deployed. Grow spiritually, develop leadership skills, and prepare for a fruitful church planting experience.
International Students
Passport and USA Visa:
International students must obtain a tourist visitor visa (B1/B2) approved by the United States Embassy in their home country. Since the Vine School Ministry (VSM) is not an accredited institution recognized by the United States Department of Education, we are unable to issue student visas (such as the F1 visa). Therefore, students should enter the United States with the proper authorization from the embassy to visit the country for the duration of their studies. Once here, students will apply for visa extensions through VSM.
Please note that the Vine School Ministry does not provide assistance with obtaining visas for the United States in the student’s home country.
English Proficiency:
Students are also required to have an advanced level of English proficiency. This means they must be capable of effectively writing, listening, and speaking in English to fully participate in the classes.
Accreditation and College Credits:
Vine School Ministry (VSM) is a vocational school and not yet an accredited theological institution. Although we are in the process of pursuing accreditation, this is a lengthy journey, and at this time, we are unable to support students with an F1 visa.
