Jesus said, "Go therefore and make disciples...teaching them to obey all that I have commanded." (Matt. 28:19,20). Studies in missions, evangelism and theology show that the best way to evangelize is to plant churches. The Association of Vineyard Churches envisions planting 10,000 churches in this generation. Multitudes of church planters, pastors, teachers and Christian leaders are needed to meet this goal.

VLI's purpose is to train leaders who will:

• Plant new churches and/or lead ministries in order to evangelize non-Christians and to disciple them.
• Demonstrate godly character, obedience and spiritual depth in their homes, churches, workplaces and communities.
• Be kingdom people who grasp the biblical message of the Kingdom of God and who seek to communicate and demonstrate it through words and works.