Vision International University VIU is a world leader in Christian distance learning
offering Christian degree programs and advanced studies in various disciplines of
Christian Ministry. VIU is your choice for academic enrichment and professional
advancement that will enhance the effectiveness of your vocational ministry,
Christian service and divine calling. VIU is here to equip and empower you as you
pursue to fulfill your God-given calling. VIU has 150,000 students in 120 different
nations. VIU also has 4,000 campus' world wide.
Whether you are passionate in training for ministry or are interested in earning
your advanced degree, we are here to support you with your goals. VIU is
equipping leaders for ministry worldwide training people of all cultures, languages
and denominations. We meet once a month for 10 months a year. This program is
offered in Spanish also.
1. Certificate of Theological Studies (1 Year)
2. Associate of Theological Studies (2 Years)
3. Ministerial Diploma (3 Years)
4. Bachelor of Theological Studies (4 Years)
5. Master of Theological Studies
6. Doctor of Ministry in Theological Studies (D. Min.)
7. Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (Ph.D.)
Affiliation:
Vision International University, Ramona, California, USA
Authorizations:
1. The Association for Christian Schools International
2. Florida Department of Education, Department of Consumer Affairs,
State of California and Louisiana.
3. Vision International University of Australia
4. Ministry of Education of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
5. Higher Education by the Federal Ministry of Education of Nigeria
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$1,250.00 per year or 10 equal payments for Undergraduate Studies
$1,500.00 per year or 10 equal payments for Master of Theological Studies
$2,000.00 per year or 10 equal payments for Doctor in Ministry
$2,800.00 per year or 10 equal payments for Doctor of Philosophy
Registration per year $50.00 and books per month cost about $20.00
offering Christian degree programs and advanced studies in various disciplines of
Christian Ministry. VIU is your choice for academic enrichment and professional
advancement that will enhance the effectiveness of your vocational ministry,
Christian service and divine calling. VIU is here to equip and empower you as you
pursue to fulfill your God-given calling. VIU has 150,000 students in 120 different
nations. VIU also has 4,000 campus' world wide.
Whether you are passionate in training for ministry or are interested in earning
your advanced degree, we are here to support you with your goals. VIU is
equipping leaders for ministry worldwide training people of all cultures, languages
and denominations. We meet once a month for 10 months a year. This program is
offered in Spanish also.
1. Certificate of Theological Studies (1 Year)
2. Associate of Theological Studies (2 Years)
3. Ministerial Diploma (3 Years)
4. Bachelor of Theological Studies (4 Years)
5. Master of Theological Studies
6. Doctor of Ministry in Theological Studies (D. Min.)
7. Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (Ph.D.)
Affiliation:
Vision International University, Ramona, California, USA
Authorizations:
1. The Association for Christian Schools International
2. Florida Department of Education, Department of Consumer Affairs,
State of California and Louisiana.
3. Vision International University of Australia
4. Ministry of Education of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
5. Higher Education by the Federal Ministry of Education of Nigeria
State of Florida Non-Profit Corporation Registered Trademarks
VISION INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ©
VISION INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK (VILN) ©
VISION INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MINISTRY (VISM) ©
VISION SCHOOL OF MINISTRY (VSM) ©
$1,250.00 per year or 10 equal payments for Undergraduate Studies
$1,500.00 per year or 10 equal payments for Master of Theological Studies
$2,000.00 per year or 10 equal payments for Doctor in Ministry
$2,800.00 per year or 10 equal payments for Doctor of Philosophy
Registration per year $50.00 and books per month cost about $20.00
| FGG Ministries Educational Campus in Big Spring, Texas also offers: The School of Tyrannus Escuela de Tiranno International School of Discipleship Escuela Internacional de Dicipulado Foundational Scriptures Acts 19:9-11 Hechos 19:9-11 |
Welcome to the On-line Educational Program designed and created by Dr. Duane Bemis. This International Discipleship School has been field
tested and you can read about the success of some of our students. The School of Tyrannus is based out of Acts 19:9-11. The Spiritual fruit
that remains from this program is wonderful. As Jesus says, “You will know them by their fruits.”
Listen to what is happening through these graduates' lives.
1. Jonathan P. Is living and ministering in Bogota, Columbia. He works for the University teaching English and has been on Christian Television
sharing his testimony. To God be the glory!
2. Jose G. Is living in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and he works at his local church as the Secretary of Evangelism. He Is their secretary of
Evangelism and oversees six home bible study groups. He is now married and he and his wife minister together. To God be the glory!
3. Adrian M. Is in Monterrey, Mexico; recently he was asked to preach and share his testimony at his church of over 500 people. The church
has had him preach to their youth group and recently asked that he and his wife become their youth pastors. Three other churches in the
area have invited him to preach in their churches. They have started a young couples Bible study in a Starbucks. The attendance has
reached over 40 and God has now planted in their hearts to start a Christian coffee shop for more outreach. He and his wife are ministering in
a youth offender detention center in their City. To God be the glory!
4. Alberto B. is living and ministering in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Alberto translated for me while in prison and he led worship for us. He is now
helping on the church worship team. Recently he was asked to start an new church in a city about 20 miles away. He is now Pastor Alberto. To
God be the glory!
5. Luis H., is in Piedra Negras and working in a nursing school teaching all the nurses to speak English. We met his pastor on our mission trip
in July 2005 (along with Pastor Rios) His pastor has asked us to come back and preach in Piedra Negras. Luis also at times ministers in the
local prison in his city. To God be the glory!
6. Frank P., ministers in Lima, Peru. Frank has organized a singing group to go into the prisons and minister to the lost in his own country. To
God be the glory!
7. Eliezzar G., is in Matamoras, Mexico and helping build a drug rehabilitation center. He is working for a local church and helps with
missionary groups from the USA as the churches official interpreter. He has organized a team and they are ministering in the local youth
prisons. To God be the glory!
8. Francisco G., in Mexico City, Mexico has been on the radio including in Guadalajara. He has worked for the Billy Graham Ministries and they
recorded a miracle healing through the prayer of this one time prisoner. His local church has sent him into the prisons in Mexico City. To God
be the glory!
9. Joe Wallace is a former California inmate, now a child of God lives in Yucaipa, California and heads the local churches missionary trips to
Africa and Japan. He has married a Christian girl who was raised on the mission field. He has been on two trips to Africa and one to Japan.
10. Steven Smiley a former California inmate, now a child of the King of kings and he and his wife live in Oregon. He and his wife April took
their church youth group to Russia and Mexico in 2008. They have made two missionary trips into Mexico. They are now being asked to be the
youth leaders of their home church. To God be the Glory!
11. Torero, C., is ministering in Acapulco, Mexico and he is building a two story drug rehabilitation center for drug addicts on his ranch. He was
a famous bull fighter in Acapulco. He sold his bulls and is building the drug rehab center and he has been on missionary outreaches to
Panama, Honduras, and other parts of Mexico. He sent us photos of himself helping his pastor baptize about 20 people in the Pacific ocean.
To God be all the Glory!
12. Elano S., is in Juarez Mexico and working with his pastor to continue to build God's Bride. To God be the Glory!
13. Fernando is a worship artist like me! He is Mexico City serving in his local church. He is the current youth pastor at his church. To God be
the Glory!
14. Armando is near Monterrey Mexico ministering in his local church and he is doing urban outreach services with two other brothers from
behind the razor wires of Big Spring, Texas. To God be the Glory!
15. Carlos A., is in Columbia ministering in his local church. He and his wife are now the youth pastors at their church. To God be the Glory!
16. Adame Is in Mexico and he and his wife are ministering in the Mexican prisons. She emailed us to tell us that she sees how God changed
her husband in prison and the grace she received she must now sharing with those in prison. To God be the glory!
17. Jose A., another missionary to Honduras. To God be the Glory!
18. Jose V., is also Is in Monterrey, Mexico and his local church has him on the radio and he was our worship leader in the Airpark church in
Big Spring, Texas. He started tithing to the church he was going to be A part of before he released from prison. His church has helped him
record a CD of his music and the sales of those CD's are aiding in his ministry in Mexico!
19. Eleazar G., is working in Monterrey, Mexico and working and serving in his local church. He is about to get married to a local Christian girl.
He is attending a University that his uncle is paying for. He is now able to help his mother financially. To God be the Glory!
20. Sergio is in Mexico and is serving on the worship team as lead electric guitar. He is busy doing the work of the Lord. The church is sending
him into the local prisons. Manny helped disciple this one time convict. To God be the Glory!
21. Gerardo V. is serving in a church of 3,000 and when he went home he has lead his mother to the Lord and she was baptized with about 30
other people through his church. Manny helped disciple this one time former inmate also. He too is in Monterrey Mexico. To God be the Glory!
22. Clemente, is the worship leader in his home church in Acapulco, Mexico and his pastor has taken him on crusades in other countries. He is
releasing a new CD called, “Parting with Jesus” and wants me to design the cover. Praise be to God who still changes lives for the better. They
did a free Christian concert in Mexico, Costa Rica, Acapulco y Guadalajara and Puerto Rico. To God be the Glory!
23. Antonio M. is living now in Matamoras, Mexico and ministering in his local church. They are using our articles to advance the Kingdom of
God. Praise be to God!
24. Christian E. is in Nigeria and he is a pastor of a church in a large denomination near Logas Nigeria. To God be the glory!
25. Victor D. is in Mexico and he is working in a church that was waiting for him to come. He is their pastor and he is working on establishing
this church with Christian literature to disciple his sheep. Currently he is using the material he obtained while under the leadership of the
School of Tyrannus. To God be the glory.
tested and you can read about the success of some of our students. The School of Tyrannus is based out of Acts 19:9-11. The Spiritual fruit
that remains from this program is wonderful. As Jesus says, “You will know them by their fruits.”
Listen to what is happening through these graduates' lives.
1. Jonathan P. Is living and ministering in Bogota, Columbia. He works for the University teaching English and has been on Christian Television
sharing his testimony. To God be the glory!
2. Jose G. Is living in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and he works at his local church as the Secretary of Evangelism. He Is their secretary of
Evangelism and oversees six home bible study groups. He is now married and he and his wife minister together. To God be the glory!
3. Adrian M. Is in Monterrey, Mexico; recently he was asked to preach and share his testimony at his church of over 500 people. The church
has had him preach to their youth group and recently asked that he and his wife become their youth pastors. Three other churches in the
area have invited him to preach in their churches. They have started a young couples Bible study in a Starbucks. The attendance has
reached over 40 and God has now planted in their hearts to start a Christian coffee shop for more outreach. He and his wife are ministering in
a youth offender detention center in their City. To God be the glory!
4. Alberto B. is living and ministering in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Alberto translated for me while in prison and he led worship for us. He is now
helping on the church worship team. Recently he was asked to start an new church in a city about 20 miles away. He is now Pastor Alberto. To
God be the glory!
5. Luis H., is in Piedra Negras and working in a nursing school teaching all the nurses to speak English. We met his pastor on our mission trip
in July 2005 (along with Pastor Rios) His pastor has asked us to come back and preach in Piedra Negras. Luis also at times ministers in the
local prison in his city. To God be the glory!
6. Frank P., ministers in Lima, Peru. Frank has organized a singing group to go into the prisons and minister to the lost in his own country. To
God be the glory!
7. Eliezzar G., is in Matamoras, Mexico and helping build a drug rehabilitation center. He is working for a local church and helps with
missionary groups from the USA as the churches official interpreter. He has organized a team and they are ministering in the local youth
prisons. To God be the glory!
8. Francisco G., in Mexico City, Mexico has been on the radio including in Guadalajara. He has worked for the Billy Graham Ministries and they
recorded a miracle healing through the prayer of this one time prisoner. His local church has sent him into the prisons in Mexico City. To God
be the glory!
9. Joe Wallace is a former California inmate, now a child of God lives in Yucaipa, California and heads the local churches missionary trips to
Africa and Japan. He has married a Christian girl who was raised on the mission field. He has been on two trips to Africa and one to Japan.
10. Steven Smiley a former California inmate, now a child of the King of kings and he and his wife live in Oregon. He and his wife April took
their church youth group to Russia and Mexico in 2008. They have made two missionary trips into Mexico. They are now being asked to be the
youth leaders of their home church. To God be the Glory!
11. Torero, C., is ministering in Acapulco, Mexico and he is building a two story drug rehabilitation center for drug addicts on his ranch. He was
a famous bull fighter in Acapulco. He sold his bulls and is building the drug rehab center and he has been on missionary outreaches to
Panama, Honduras, and other parts of Mexico. He sent us photos of himself helping his pastor baptize about 20 people in the Pacific ocean.
To God be all the Glory!
12. Elano S., is in Juarez Mexico and working with his pastor to continue to build God's Bride. To God be the Glory!
13. Fernando is a worship artist like me! He is Mexico City serving in his local church. He is the current youth pastor at his church. To God be
the Glory!
14. Armando is near Monterrey Mexico ministering in his local church and he is doing urban outreach services with two other brothers from
behind the razor wires of Big Spring, Texas. To God be the Glory!
15. Carlos A., is in Columbia ministering in his local church. He and his wife are now the youth pastors at their church. To God be the Glory!
16. Adame Is in Mexico and he and his wife are ministering in the Mexican prisons. She emailed us to tell us that she sees how God changed
her husband in prison and the grace she received she must now sharing with those in prison. To God be the glory!
17. Jose A., another missionary to Honduras. To God be the Glory!
18. Jose V., is also Is in Monterrey, Mexico and his local church has him on the radio and he was our worship leader in the Airpark church in
Big Spring, Texas. He started tithing to the church he was going to be A part of before he released from prison. His church has helped him
record a CD of his music and the sales of those CD's are aiding in his ministry in Mexico!
19. Eleazar G., is working in Monterrey, Mexico and working and serving in his local church. He is about to get married to a local Christian girl.
He is attending a University that his uncle is paying for. He is now able to help his mother financially. To God be the Glory!
20. Sergio is in Mexico and is serving on the worship team as lead electric guitar. He is busy doing the work of the Lord. The church is sending
him into the local prisons. Manny helped disciple this one time convict. To God be the Glory!
21. Gerardo V. is serving in a church of 3,000 and when he went home he has lead his mother to the Lord and she was baptized with about 30
other people through his church. Manny helped disciple this one time former inmate also. He too is in Monterrey Mexico. To God be the Glory!
22. Clemente, is the worship leader in his home church in Acapulco, Mexico and his pastor has taken him on crusades in other countries. He is
releasing a new CD called, “Parting with Jesus” and wants me to design the cover. Praise be to God who still changes lives for the better. They
did a free Christian concert in Mexico, Costa Rica, Acapulco y Guadalajara and Puerto Rico. To God be the Glory!
23. Antonio M. is living now in Matamoras, Mexico and ministering in his local church. They are using our articles to advance the Kingdom of
God. Praise be to God!
24. Christian E. is in Nigeria and he is a pastor of a church in a large denomination near Logas Nigeria. To God be the glory!
25. Victor D. is in Mexico and he is working in a church that was waiting for him to come. He is their pastor and he is working on establishing
this church with Christian literature to disciple his sheep. Currently he is using the material he obtained while under the leadership of the
School of Tyrannus. To God be the glory.
Here is a free download
of one of the lessons from
the School of Tyrannus in
English. The lesson is on
Biblical Baptism.
of one of the lessons from
the School of Tyrannus in
English. The lesson is on
Biblical Baptism.
Dr. Bemis preaching
to the multitude in
Acuna, Mexico
to the multitude in
Acuna, Mexico
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| Second Opportunity for Discipleship for those without a GED or High School Diploma... |
- Back row: Erica Rios, Chris Rios,
Manuel Negron, and Dr. Bemis, - Front row: Rev. Maria Rios, Rev. Darilyn
Bemis, and Master of Theological
graduate Anne Granado
| Vision International University of Big Spring, Texas. Student Body of 2010 |