Jon Dean was an addict for 22 years and a gang member for 27 years after starting drugs at age 13. He had a profound encounter with God that ultimately led him to decide to follow Jesus at the Hiway 80 Rescue Mission. He continued his recovery and discipleship through the House of Disciples in […]
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City Vision student, Scott Childress, recently shared his testimony in the newsletter of our partner ministry, Place of Promise: “I started using alcohol, drugs, and heroin in my teens. Soon, I was using daily, and, for many years, I was able to successfully “manage” my drug addictions. After moving to Boston, I worked at a
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Travis Emmett, 2020 City Vision graduate, talks about his experience in the Nonprofit Management program.
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Alex Pichardo, 2019 City Vision graduate, talks about his experience in the City Vision MBA program.
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Before Corey Hicks enrolled at City Vision University, he received a degree in Biblical Studies from the School of Urban Missions. He eventually heard from a friend about City Vision, and he was attracted to the college’s practicality and hands-on experience that was necessary for him to become an effective urban minister. He later graduated
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Associate Director, Regina SK RESCUE Mission, 2012 I guess you could say that my view of City Vision University is biased, having been the first person to ever receive a Bachelor in Rescue Ministries. However, City Vision University has more than proved it’s effectiveness by playing a key part in the founding of Regina RESCUE
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Union Gospel Mission, Salem, Oregon Linda Lacy was once homeless with four children. After gaining stability, she was compelled to help other women face the challenges she once knew. She found City Vision University on the Internet and began to seek a qualified urban ministry that was willing to “allow her to intern”; that’s how
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Office Manager, Kansas City Rescue Mission Though I had accepted Christ when I was a teenager, it was not until my mid-twenties that Christ became real to me and I began a serious effort to follow Christ. My Christian walk led me to Holmeswood Baptist Church where I soon became very involved in several different
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Chaplain, Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, Philadelphia, PA In December of 1990, I came to the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake in Utah. I been out of prison for about 6 months at this time. I was in prison for grand theft because I was supporting a drug habit, I had been homeless at times even
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Union Gospel Mission, Salem, Oregon Before Debbie Doland joined [the mission’s] staff, her mission experience was limited to occasional volunteering. Even though she was at an extraordinarily difficult point in her life—raising two boys who had recently lost their dad—her steadfast pursiut of Christ and commitment to stay at His side was an inspiration. As
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