The ministry was founded by Anne White in Florida, USA, after her own healing adventure in the healing of her son from asthma.

She writes: "For three long years, our five year old son had suffered from dreadful asthmatic attacks, and even a change of climate had brought no relief. During the most severe times of congestion, he had to be given shots of adrenalin to relieve his laboured breathing." Her pediatrician told her that there was not much hope that her son would outgrow the disease.

She awoke at two one morning to hear her son's laboured breathing. As she thought there was nothing she could do, she groaned inwardly. Then she heard a voice within her saying "Yes, there is. You can kneel down and pray. It is not My Will for an innocent child to suffer. It is your bitter resentment and you must forgive this person."

As she prayed, her son took one deep, quiet breath - and never again had another asthmatic attack!

In 1969 she published her book 'Healing Adventure' outlining her experiences of healing and general teaching, a book which enabled her to become well known internationally.

In late 1970 a pilot school was held to train a few other key leaders. With her husband, Anne White founded Victorious Ministry Through Christ the next year, with the approval of her Bishop (Episcopalian).

In the early 1970's doors opened for VMTC in England, Sweden, Finland and then in 1975 to Australia.

New Zealand has been the latest country to join the ministry, with schools first held here in May 1991.

The high degree of commitment and spiritual warfare required in the ministry means that sometimes it is easier for people to pull out rather than move forwards. In 1982 VMTC Great-Britain withdrew from the ministry, wanting to chart its own direction.

Various changes in the ministry itself have been made over the years. One recent change has been to change the description of our ministry from 'Prayer Counselling' to Prayer Ministry', to emphasise that it is primarily a spiritual ministry.

In 1998, Anne White's biography of the work of VMTC, 'Winning Victory in Spiritual Warfare' was published, giving an excellent insight into Anne's courage and openness to the Holy Spirit.

Anne White died in 1999, and the International Board now continues to meet under the Presidency of Rev Robert Horn.