Alumni Testimonial (past 4 years)

Rex Baker is the Executive Director of Gateway Rescue Mission. His organization got its start with City Vision because some of their program graduates attended City Vision courses. One day, though, he saw City Vision offered a certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising. All 6 classes in it were ones that applied to their organization’s immediate needs. […]

Brittany Curry had been in active addiction for a long time before coming to the recovery program at St. Matthew’s House. After she graduated from their program, she wanted to work with the shelter but wasn’t sure in what capacity. Her director encouraged her to take just one class at City Vision to see where

Before starting courses at City Vision University, Kimberly Mosler studied nursing. However, she got involved in addictions from which she recovered at Teen Challenge. While at Teen Challenge, she decided she wanted to continue her studies, and the dean of education recommended City Vision University. She researched the school, and appreciated that it was affordable

Ila Lebas faced several challenges when she was young. She had many jobs and went to several different colleges. She was divorced twice and experienced much abuse and trauma. She came to City Vision so she could accomplish something she had wanted to do since she was young.  City Vision’s professors were supportive, hopeful, and

For Reggie Quintana, a degree from City Vision University helped him to grow both in his faith and his ability to run a nonprofit. After spending five years in prison, Reggie rediscovered his faith in the Lord. Once he was released, he took care of his sick father and had extra time on his hands.

Adam Beretta had taken a long break from school, but wanted to advance in his career. He was looking for an affordable, Christ-based education. He heard about City Vision through his work at Wheeler Mission. His colleagues recommended the school – some even worked for City Vision now. Adam was looking for a degree so

Micah Matthews works for a Christian Community Development organization called Urban Vision in Akron, OH.  The ministry’s programs do a great job at reaching students and families, but he wanted to learn how the organization’s administration could run more efficiently. So he considered getting an MBA to help with that and looked online at many

Mira Alfy finished her certificate in Christian Ministry with City Vision through the EMI Fellowship program. She appreciated the encouraging professors who gave helpful feedback. City Vision offered a wide range of classes from leadership to theology and cross-cultural ministry. She recommends these to anyone looking for a similar certificate. Graduating from City Vision provided

Antonio Rafael came from a Christian family and came to Christ at an early age. He always wanted to serve God but felt ill-equipped as to how to go about it. Then he became part of the fellowship program through EMI (Engineering Ministries International). This included getting a Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry from City

Kyna Kelley has been a pastor for the Salvation Army in many different churches. But until she came to City Vision she never had imagined becoming a licensed addiction counselor. Now that she is graduating with a Bachelor’s in Addiction Counseling from City Vision, though, she plans to get a Master’s and even to seek