Dear Friend of Vision;

I just returned from a delightful and blessed time on the East Coast, first in Laurel MD with Dr. Manon Gurley and The Tabernacle Church, where I preached and taught a seminar on the topic of Discipleship, utilizing my book 40 Days to the Promise. From there I was honored to preach the mid-week service at Eagle’s Nest Church in Milton, Delaware, while being hosted by Tom and Elaine Gambuti, friends from Jersey. I preached on Keys to Success from the Life of Ezra, from Ezra 7:10, which turned out to be Vision alumni Pastor Dr. Bob Weed’s life theme scripture…a Holy Spirit coincidence. Finally, I was blessed to be with Drs. Akin and Kemi Bankole and team for a seminar on Church Leadership (again based upon my book), preached and conducted a small but wonderful graduation in Trenton, NJ. It is always an honor to preach and teach the word, my primary callings, and was so blessed by my friends with hospitality and generosity. God is Good.

Vision International University and the Vision International Training and Education Network

We are winding down our academic year (though with open enrollment, it never really stops. Here is an update on our activities and what we are looking ahead to in the near future…in no primary order.

On the Agenda

 Over the next few weeks we will be very busy…so please keep us in prayer. Here is a bit of a picture for you.

•  Vision and Texas University of Theology graduation in Dallas, TX with Dr. John Delgado, June 23^rd.
• Conference in July (16-18) with Dr. Harold and Linda Eberle, Worldcast Ministries, in Yakima WA and Joy Church in Medford, Or with the Schmeltzer’s.
• Begin local outreach sometime in July…more on that to follow.
• August  ..Australia…
• September…East Coast (Harvest Conference) Ohio Valley, and South Africa.

As most of you know, we have purchased our new headquarters in Ramona. It is a former Church of Christ church building, just under 5,000 sq. ft, with a sanctuary to seat 120+, Fellowship hall for 60 or so, 4 classrooms, one primary office (probably mine), kitchen, storage and two bathrooms. The cost of purchase was $750,000, a good deal, and due to generous givers like many of you we were able to raise the $150,000 for the down payment, another $7,000 for the moving of a nearly 1000 sq. ft modular building for our offices (which is now on the property) and additional monies for painting, etc.

As mentioned above, we are intending to start a Vision School of Ministry for Ramona, on Wednesday nights, have at least one or two recovery group meetings, and already have a community theater group wanting to use the sanctuary…for a small fee…but every little bit helps.

We are still in need of help for:

• Finish the painting of the modular building
• Paint the fellowship hall floor
• Carpet for the offices
• Upgrade the Electric for full functionality
• Move our offices from my house, to include the phone system, internet, etc.…no small task.
• Get a new sign for the Vision International Center
• Possibly upgrading the air-conditioning in the modular building

So, please keep us in prayer, and especially pray for a continued flow of generous givers to help us finish this phase…then we can concentrate on accreditation!

We pray for all our Gideon 300 members…and we are so grateful for generous givers like you. Any gift helps us to fulfill the Vision of Vision…taking the whole word to the whole world, and Preparing leaders in the 21^st Century. Again, thanks for your kindness, generosity and faithfulness. Blessings.

 Dr Stan

 Ps. And by simple way of reminder for prayer…

 Purpose and Programs of Vision

Vision International University was founded for education and training on both a local and international basis. From the beginning of the New Testament era, the Lord has used the local church and its pastoral leadership to teach and train its people for God’s service. Vision is an instrument to be used by and for the local church to fulfill its calling. The University administrative offices are located in Ramona (San Diego), California.

The Mission

The mission of Vision International University is to effectively educate and train, by means of distance education, men and women called to Christian service.

The academic model is biblically based Christian higher education (undergraduate through graduate), for preparing Christian pastors, missionaries, church leaders, educators and other professionals for leadership in various fields of Christian service. This mission is to be accomplished through a Christ-centered distance education curriculum, of academic excellence, intellectual inquiry, spiritual and moral integrity, and practical experience.

Colleges of the University

At present there are four Colleges under Vision International University, with a Dean for each School.  Each School offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs delivered through distance learning technology.  These programs have been planned with the utmost care to provide for an outstanding educational experience.

• College of Biblical Studies and Theology
• College of Human Behavior
• College of Education
• College of Leadership

Other Outreaches

 Along with the University and our international Bible College planting ministry (now in over 140 nations) we also:

• Publish teaching books for the national and international market, and help teachers become published authors (booksbyvision.com).
• Provide certification for ministers, counselors, life coaches and chaplains (iaccp.net)
• Conduct leadership seminars, speak at local church and conferences on a variety of topics (drstandekoven.com)
• Resource churches and bible colleges worldwide and in multiple languages through the International Training and Education Network, Inc. (vision.edu)