Perhaps the greatest need discovered over the years of working in various third world and developing countries is training for pastors, church leaders, ministers and business people. We saw pastors getting a couple of scriptures written out on paper to share with congregations. These pastors didn't even have complete Bibles. Thousands and thousands of church leaders work without any Bible training at all or any courses to build leadership skills. In conversations with many people and looking over Bible school courses, we learned most ministers get little to no courses in working with people and managing a ministry. Bible school students learn Bible and graduate with degrees but are ill-prepared to work with people in a ministry.

Clear Vision Ministries Leadership Training provides crash courses including but not limited to:

How to Study the Bible

Defining Leadership

15 Characteristics of a Good Leader

Understanding 5 Levels of Leadership

Being an Effective Coach

In consultation with local leaders and depending on the need of the group we work with and the number of training days, we choose the appropriate courses to share. Also, we develop custom training as needed. Attendees are amazed at the amount of new skills, knowledge and abilities gained in a few days as compared to other seminars and conferences they attended in the past. Ministries applying the principles learned often improve and increase effectiveness in a very short time.

The big difference in the CVM training philosophy revolves around involving participants in the learning process. We created all sessions using adult learning principles and adult learning styles in the materials. We present proven Biblical principles for success in ministry and business. We get reports all of the time of ministries doubling, tripling and even larger growth from year to year after applying what they learn in our sessions.

As a result of the success of the Clear Vision Ministries Leadership Training, local leaders asked for more in-depth training. The Clear Vision Ministries School of Ministry and Leadership curriculum has been customized to meet needs of leaders in understanding the Bible and working with people to build the Kingdom of God.

Our courses are:

Advanced Bible Study

Leadership Level I

Old Testament Survey

New Testament Survey

Leadership Level II

Introduction to Theology

Biblical Preaching

Interactive Teaching

Financial Foundations

Purpose of the Church

Church Administration

Leadership Level III

Like the CVM training, we created each course blending adult learning principles and learning styles. We scripted each course to make it easy for the course facilitators to guide the students through the courses at their own pace. Since we created the courses ourselves, the courses build upon each other and intentionally develop knowledge, skills and abilities. The concepts introduced in the early courses are fully explained and practiced in later sessions. We train facilitators to teach in our style, use the provided materials and guide their classes. Course tests and a final certification test are included. We are actively looking for more locations for schools using our curriculum.

One of the most exciting works of CVM happens when we partner with local people in China to provide "English Camps." We teach in English, with a translator, sing in English, spend time with the campers and more. We have served campers ages 5-26 over the years (not all at the same time). We have a yearly place for these camps in July and always need help. We invite you to pray about joining us in China for this life changing camp.

The people we work with in China provide many volunteers to help:

Translate from English to Mandarin or other languages

Play games with the campers

Cook delicious food

Help with crowd control

Set the example for singing and participation in meetings

Building large games

Finding great places for us to eat dinner

We have volunteered for other camps upon special request. We have led game times, shared devotions and presented nightly messages to campers. A week of camp gives the opportunity for people to leave their normal lives and participate in something unique. With the normal life left behind, it is amazing how people hear from God and respond to Him.

From time to time, CVM takes on construction projects when the need and volunteer base comes together. We have worked on renovations for several orphanages and helped to build a number of schools. One year, we took on a three month project to finish out a house for 25 orphans to move into.

With the help of many volunteers, we have partnered with people in China to work on 10 church building projects. We help local people build walls, as high as we are allowed to, for five or six days. Then, we hold a dedication meeting and invite people from all around to come to the meeting. We have seen hundreds of people come to the dedication meetings to hear songs, listen to testimonies and hear about God, for the first time. Normally, these churches fill with new worshippers within three months of completion.

Construction projects require a sizeable amount of funds to purchase materials and make arrangements for teams. If you have a group of people interested in an amazing experience of building a church in China, we can make it happen. It takes a minimum of $15,000 plus about $5,000 per volunteer to cover all expenses, including insurance, buying building materials, Visas, airfare and all in-country expenses excluding personal souvenirs.

Sometimes, people find themselves operating ministries struggling to live up to their full potential. Sometimes, people take on ministry tasks they haven't been prepared to operate. Sometimes, people get busy doing good things but fail to stay on target for the vision God has given them. Sometimes, ministries reach plateaus and need to find ways to improve and increase effectiveness before eventual declines begin. Oftentimes, people don't understand the problems they face and reach for the wrong solutions.

For years, DeAnna has served as a consultant for businesses ranging from small family-run businesses to Fortune 500 companies to analyze their current situation and lead them to greater profitability and success. She has even helped businesses on the verge of closing their doors forever to turn around their operations for success. Jimmy has worked with many ministries over the years, listening carefully and providing answers and solutions to various challenges. Finding the right areas to adjust is very important to increase growth and succeed.

CVM uses processes to analyze ministries/organizations and to identify areas for improvement that lead to greater success. We don't provide solutions until after we take the time to learn what is actually taking place. We customize solutions for each situation and the vision of the organization's leadership. Then, we offer further help through training, personal coaching and other methods to implement solutions.

Sharing messages from God's Word, the Bible, is one of our greatest joys. We have even had the privilege, in several places, of sharing God with people who have never heard of Him before. On almost every CVM project, we have the opportunity to encourage people in a wide variety of meetings, including:

Team devotions with local believers

Children's camps

Youth services, camps and conventions

House meetings

Church services

Minister's meetings

Evangelistic events

Women's meetings

Men's meetings

Just one example, a few years ago, we were in Zambia, Africa, sharing with a group of missionaries. After encouraging them through the Scriptures, we shared a special time of praying for one another. One lady told us later that she had been so depressed she could not even get out of bed most days but after our meeting, God had taken away the depression and she had been up and actively involved in the ministry again. Another couple was preparing to leave Zambia forever but God spoke to them during our meeting and changed their outlook and focus, causing them to change their plans and continue working in Zambia. Others at the meeting spoke to us about God refreshing them and strengthening them for the work ahead.