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Q: "Is VLI accredited?"
A: Click Here to learn more about VLI's credit equivalency with the American Council on Education.
Q: "What if VLI doesn't fit my schedule?"
A: Most of our students are involved in part-time or full-time lay or paid ministry as well as having full- or part-time jobs, families, etc. It is possible to "do life" and take VLI, too.
If you are unsure about the time commitment, talk to your boss, your spouse, your pastor, or other wise council. If it seems like it simply won't work, we advise to pray that the Lord would open your schedule up in accordance with His timing.
Both Columbus residents and distant site students have a designated time each week to attend a 2.5 hour class. Distance sites are offered some flexibility with the days they have class. The majority of mentoring occurs on Saturday mornings, and Intensives are Saturdays and Sundays, twice per quarter. If you wish to participate At-a-Distance, please consult with your local Site Coordinator or pastor.
Q: "How long is VLI?"
A: VLI is structured by quarters; fall, winter, spring, and summer. The student needs to complete 2 each of the fall, winter, and spring quarters, and only the first summer quarter.
The "standard" VLI and "worship" tracks take the student about 2 years to complete depending on the quarter they enroll.
The "pastors" track is designed to be completed in 4 years, while the "intern" track can be completed in either 3 or 4 years, depending on the students' availability.
Q: "When can I start VLI?"
A: VLI has open enrollment every quarter. You can start VLI in either September, January, March, or June for resident and At-a-Distance in most calendar years.
Keep checking vli.org for the latest enrollment deadlines.
Q: “What if I just want to do the practical (or the theological) portion of VLI?”
A: VLI exists to train and empower new and existing leaders. We base this on the vision of combining seminary-level biblical education with practical, hands-on ministry. For this reason, we desire that all students complete both areas.
Q: “I am interested in becoming a student At-a-Distance. How do I do that?”
A: Check out the Becoming a Distance Site page for more information.
Q: “I am interested in becoming a student in Columbus. How do I do that?”
A: Potential students will review the promotional materials, fill out an application, arrange to get their reference filled out, submit all paperwork to VLI Representatives, and submit their $50 application fee. Potential resident students may be interviewed if applicable upon review of their application. They will be notified of their enrollment status after the application has been reviewed.
Q: “How do I start a VLI distance site?"
A: Check out the Becoming a Distance Site page for more information.
Q: “Can I audit VLI?”
A: Our policy does not allow auditing. Non-students may attend the weekend Intensives in Columbus or At-a-Distance on a for-pay basis. Please direct these inquiries to the respective Site Coordinator and/or the VLI Representatives. Please see our page on weekend intensives.
Q: “How much time does VLI really take?”
A: VLI should take approximately 20 hours of the student’s time each week. That includes class time, mentoring, study time, etc. This time may increase or decrease depending on the student’s own learning style. VLI is a 21-month commitment that will require adjustment of the student’s schedule.
Q: "How do I get more promotional materials (DVDs, catalogs, brochures, etc.)?"
A: Please contact info@vli.org or by calling (614-259-5340).
Q: “Is there a way I can talk to other VLI students?”
A: Vineyard Leadership Institute has a group on facebook (www.facebook.com) where you can connect with other VLI students and keep up to date with VLI events.
Q: “There is something wrong with your website.”
A: Please contact webmaster@vli.org (614.259.5321) to report technical problems. For non-technical problems, please contact vliRep@vli.org (614-259-5417).
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