Our Team

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Greg Crome

Principal

Nola Merritt

Admissions

Marita Mabulac

Registrar

Kelly Groom

Finance

Mike Groom

International Coordinator

Affiliation and Accrediatation

Equip Training College has intentionally decided not to pursue Australian accreditation for its courses for the following reasons:

1. We desire to provide quality ‘hands on’ training at an affordable price within the local church context. The cost of an accredited program with a Registered
Training Organisation that offers accredited courses within Australia is out of reach for many aspirants who wish to do further study and train within the Local Church.

2. We desire the freedom and flexibility to choose the theological material and style of program best suited for equipping congregants into ministry and leadership within the local church.

3. ETC aligns itself with key partnerships internationally and is affiliated and accredited with Vision International University (VIU), also known as Vision
International Training and Education Network.

Equip Training College is a recognised Resource Training Centre of Vision International University. ETC students will also be enroled as VIU students. This
will enable students who complete the ETC Advanced Diploma to continue their postgraduate studies with VIU.

Equip Training College is a recognised Resource Training Centre of Vision International University. ETC students will also be enroled as VIU students. This will enable students who complete the ETC Advanced Diploma to continue their postgraduate studies with VIU.

History of

Vision International University

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 counselling.

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

By 1982, Dr. Chant moved to the United States and established his program in Minnesota. Dr. DeKoven returned to San Diego after having earned his doctorate and continued to expand the Logos program.

Simultaneously, Dr. Randy Gurley, Chairman of the Board of Regents and Executive Vice President, began his Bible college teaching ministry eventually merging with Vision.

By 1985, Dr. Chant, in response to a strong urge from the Lord, brought his Bible College to San Diego, California. Vision Christian Ministries was legally and rightly incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1985.

By 1987, Dr. DeKoven and Dr. Chant had established a full-time, short-term centre and eventually merged their hearts and visions. The network of affiliated centres, the desire of Dr. DeKoven’s heart, began to be established.

1990 was a pivotal year for Vision. Dr. Chant, in obedience to the Lord returned to his native Australia. Prior to his leaving, Vision Bible College, under Dr. DeKoven’s direction, had expanded to include the Vision Network program.

A headquarters site was purchased in the beautiful community of Ramona, California, where the present headquarters continues to be based. Vision International College in Australia continued to thrive under Dr. Chant’s and now Dr. Denis Plant’s leadership.

Vision is an affiliate of the Association for Biblical Higher Education, accredited by The International Association for Bible Colleges and Seminaries, is a founding member of the Academic Council for Educational Accountability, and a member of the Association for Christian Distance Education.

Currently, Vision International Training and Education Network is operating in 140+ countries with 100,000+ students worldwide.

For more information go to www.vision.edu