1 Year Certificates « Vanguard College

Because where you end up has a lot to do with where you start…

At Vanguard, we don’t believe God has called everyone to full-time vocational ministry But we do believe He has called us all to ministry of some form. The Great Commission applies to those hoping to be doctors, lawyers, actors, plumbers and painters. There are many great schools to train you for those career paths, and many of them do not hold – or nurture – a Biblical worldview. That is why it is critical to lay a solid foundation with a 1 Year Certificate from Vanguard College.

We challenge you to give God 1 year of your life and watch what He does with it. What better way to start building an incredible future?

These elements make all 1 Year programs at Vanguard an incredible foundational experience.

1. Spirit-Filled Atmosphere

Not only is God’s Word living and active at Vanguard College – God Himself is! If you are going to give God a year of your life, we believe it is critical that you experience Him in a real way every day. Vanguard’s powerful chapel services make this a reality – with intense times of worship and prayer that will leave you changed. You will be transformed at Vanguard by what happens outside of class-time as much as what happens in it.

2. Intense Community

Each 1 Year Certificate is a part of a larger program at Vanguard College. That means you get to be fully part of a program, even if you attend for just 1 year. Each program has its’ own retreat, many social events and ministry trips where community is fostered. Each program also has a Program Director, who really sees his role as not only professor, but also pastor to every student in his program. Come for 1 year, leave with relationships that will last your lifetime.

3. Hands-On, Experiential Learning

At Vanguard, we believe the best lessons are caught, not just taught. That is why every program has a ministry component. Check out each program for specific details We believe God’s call is as diverse as the people He has created, and so we offer many options.

Where you can go from here …

There are many options for the future you can continue to build after your 1 year program at Vanguard.

You may decide to go into a secular career, like being a doctor, musician, mechanic – whatever. In this case, you will go on with a solid understanding of God’s Word and a deeper relationship with Him and some of His people.

You may decide you want to go into missions, pastoring or some other form of full-time ministry In that case, we have great news for you. You can head right into your second year of studies at Vanguard, without missing a beat.