ABOUT US

Dr. Ken Chant
Dr. Stan DeKoven

Our Story

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In 1974, Vision began both in Tasmania, Australia and San Diego, California. Dr. Ken Chant, founder of Vision Bible College, began in Launceston, Tasmania. Simultaneously, Dr. Joseph Bohac and Dr. Stan DeKoven began Logos Institute, a local church training program in practical ministry and counseling.

By 1977, Dr. Chant moved his school to Sydney, Australia, joining Pastor Allan Langstaff, where the Vision Bible College program grew. Logos Institute continued as a counseling ministry and training center, while Dr. DeKoven pursued studies in psychology and theology.

By 1985, Dr. Chant, in response to a strong leading from the Lord, brought his outstanding Bible College to San Diego, California. Vision Bible College was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1985.

By 1987, Dr. DeKoven and Dr. Chant had established a full-time, short-term campus and eventually merged their hearts and visions. The network of affiliated campuses, the desire of Dr. DeKoven’s heart, began to be established and has grown as is described hereafter.

Since 1990, Vision has expanded its influence around the world, developing teaching centers in every continent. Vision now features a proprietary on line learning system, provides curriculum to bible colleges around the world through our World Zone Leaders in multiple languages, and continues to prepare leaders in the 21st century while taking the whole word to the whole world.

Meet Our Lead Instructors

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Dr. Stan DeKoven

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President and Founder Vision International 

 

Rev. Dani Womack

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Attorney and Executive Director of La Mesa City Hope 

Dr. Kathy Smith

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Director Curriculum Development Vision International 

What Our Students Have to Say

"I found the VIU Chaplaincy Course to be a valuable asset in my ongoing education and training. The course reading was enjoyable, informative, detailed, and useful. I very much appreciated the depth and scope of the many resources that were provided. I strongly feel how passionate Dr. Stan DeKoven and Dr. Kathy Smith are about their call to equip the saints, and I was blessed by their insights as God powerfully moved through their excellent training materials. Thank you again, Sincerely, Peter Curzon"
Peter Curzon
From California, USA
"Thank you very much for putting the chaplaincy program together. I have often done chaplaincy type work in my personal life. This course helped me see different aspects, and point of views for different situations. Keeping God first is the only way to show love to our brothers and sisters. What I learned, helps in a practical to way to be an extension of Christ's hands and feet. Difficult situations can require difficult solutions. The chaplaincy course helps equip us to confidently help those in need."
Kathy Brown
From Ohio, USA
"I found the Chaplain course offered by Vision International to be informative and formatted in a way that allows me to convey the power of His love to virtually anyone who needs encouragement in their faith. With love and respect."
John Rook
California, USA
I found the Vision Chaplaincy course to be incredibly insightful and timely. Community and culture are currently ripe with opportunities to provide emotional and spiritual support. The course content not only equips for effective chaplain ministry, but empowers confidence to effectively engage in a wide variety of ministry opportunities. In addition to critical material, the support from Vision ensures the overall experience is fulfilling and impactful. Overall, the course was personally inspiring, and has enhanced and strengthened my ministry as a fire and police chaplain.
Rev. Dani Womack
From California, USA