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The Servant Leadership Cohort

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The Servant Leadership Cohort invites motivated, growth-minded servant leaders to take the next step in their equipping and become catalysts for renewal and advancement of the local church. We are an affiliate campus of Vision Christian Bible College and Seminary. VCBCS is an IABCS accredited institution and confers both degrees. Students will take part in an impactful small-group learning experience and receive personal coaching, leading to one of the following degrees:

Bachelors in
Ministry

For students with an Associate’s Degree or 60 Hours of Undergraduate Work
60 Credit Hours
20-24 months

*The Bachelor’s Program includes a supervised ministry practicum. All transfer credits are determined by Vision Bible College and Seminary.

MA in Ministry Leadership

For students with a Bachelor’s Degree
36 Credit Hours
12-15 months
$5200

*Bachelor’s Degree Required.
**Because of the specific structure and mission of our MAML, transfer credits CANNOT replace the course work required for completion.

DMin Church Leadership

For students with an MA, MDiv, or ThM
42/66* Credit Hours
15-24 months
$6400/$9600

*The D.Min Bridge includes 24 Credit Hours at Master’s Level. Transfer credit hours can satisfy up to 12 hours of the D.Min Bridge as designated. All transfer credits are determined by Vision Bible College and Seminary.

Servant-Leaders will be equipped to form, revitalize, and lead the local church with a model and the methdologies based on Christ’s five ascension gifts.

  • Monthly 2-Day In-person Intensives at Renaissance Church, 2212 Eastchester Dr, High Point, NC.
  • Small Group Learning Environment.
  • Outside of Class assignments, interaction, and discussion forums.
  • Individual Monthly Coaching Session with Certified Coaches
  • Facilitation with a Cohort Professor and Guest Practitioners/Field Experts
  • Assessments: Leadership, Strengths, Spiritual Gifts, DiSC, VIsion/Mission
  • Integrated Spiritual Formation
  • Distinctively Pentecostal/Charismatic

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SLC COHORT FAQs

What are the student admission requirements?
  • All students must make a profession of faith in Jesus Christ and give evidence of a continuing relationship with God.
  • Prospective students must have obtained an undergraduate degree for admission.
  • A graduate application, $100 application fee and student disclosure form must be completed by each student.
  • All students must be actively involved in a local church.
  • All admissions are subject to final approval by the Academic Board of VCBCS.
How do I begin?
  1. Schedule a call with our Cohort Director, Dr. Bruce Ritter here. A quick conversation with Bruce will give you pretty good idea on how the Cohort can fit your educational goals.
  2. Contact Vision Christian Bible College and Seminary at 844-863-7847. Speak to their admissions department about your prior education and experience and they can give you better picture of your potential academic standing. Let them know that you plan to enroll in the Five Gifts Foundation’s Servant Leaders Cohort.
  3. Apply at VCBCS.org with ALL necessary transcripts, information, and application fee.
  4. Reserve your enrollment in the Servant Leadership Cohort, beginning September 11-12.
  5. Attend an Informational Virtual Meeting. Schedule TBA.
What are the costs to complete my degree?
  • Application Fee: $100 (non-refundable)
  • Administration Fee: $100/year
  • Master’s Tuition: $5200
  • Doctoral Tuition: $6400 or $9600 with D.Min Bridge
  • Graduation Fee: $100 (at the completion of the degree program)
Will my degree be accredited?

VCBCS is a member of International Association of Bible Colleges and Seminaries (IABCS) for accountability and accreditation. IABCS is a Non-Governmental Accreditation Institution (NGAI) setting standards for Bible Colleges and Seminaries that do not want to come under secular governmental control and at the same time maintain a genuine degree program for higher education. IABCS is the oldest NGAI in the USA, established in 1954. As a Christian University, Vision Christian Bible College & Seminary offers academic programs that are specifically designed to equip students who feel the call of God on their lives and wish to build a ministerial career or to further their Christian education.