Alumni Story: Thomas Nicholson: Career Changer
Before he was a student at City Vision University, Thomas Nicholson was a journalist. He said, “After 25 years, I was ready to make a career change into faith-oriented work.” So began his research into
Before he was a student at City Vision University, Thomas Nicholson was a journalist. He said, “After 25 years, I was ready to make a career change into faith-oriented work.” So began his research into
Before Sharon Lockwood enrolled at City Vision University, she was working as Director at the Central WY Rescue Mission’s Transformation Center, a center for homeless women and children. What attracted her to City Vision was
Brian Ostertag graduated with a B.S. in Addiction Studies from City Vision University (CVC). Not long before, he was homeless and lived near a rescue mission that was a member of the Association of Gospel
Kim Thornton enrolled at City Vision University while volunteering for an organization that provided assistance to felons planning to reenter society. She taught them how to dress for success, interview techniques, how to search for
Based in Missouri, Brian Moomey graduated from City Vision University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Addiction Studies. Currently, he works as an Addiction Counselor at Teen Challenge of the Four States, an organization
Raised by a single mother in Detroit and the Bronx, Bennie Caswell had his share of trials. In the early ‘90s he lost his teenage daughter to asthma, and his ex-wife soon after to cancer.
Shawna Fitz received a Certificate in Missions from City Vision University and graduated in 2009. Originally in the Addiction Studies program, she switched to Missions because it conveyed what she wanted to do – charitable
Sarah Park graduated from City Vision University in 2010 with a degree in Addiction Studies. The knowledge and experience she gained from City Vision applies to her work today at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, located in
When did you graduate? I graduated from City Vision University in 2006, with a one-year certificate. How did you get interested in Rescue Ministry? We live in an area, 60 miles southwest of Little Rock, AK, with a population of
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