Academic Council for Educational Accountability

Providing expertise & relationships for educators of post-secondary Christian training programs & schools

The Academic Council for Educational Accountability (ACEA) is a network of Christian educators and administrators providing credibility both through accountability and association. This is accomplished through the development of Christ-honoring relationships and the sharing of expertise and resources. At ACEA our commitment is to three essential pillars: relationship, resources, and recognition. These pillars form the foundation of our mission to support and elevate Christian educators and institutions. Through fostering meaningful relationships, providing valuable resources, and offering recognition for excellence, ACEA empowers its members to thrive in the field of Christian education. Relationships with like-minded individuals that are also called to influence and impact the education mountain. Recognition for your school and support team at the annual ACEA Summit and listed on the Partner Page of this website. Resources available to you as a member and the resources that you will have opportunity to share with others.

Two Membership Options

ACEA-Professionals Society is designed for individual Christian educators and administrators interested in networking with other education professionals who are seeking to grow in their Christian impact and professional development. The Professionals Society offers valuable networking opportunities, professional development resources, mentorship programs, job postings, continuing education opportunities, and advocacy support—all tailored to support members' professional growth and success in the field of Christian education.

ACEA-Schools Network is designed for adult Christian colleges/schools/training programs that are looking for a way to build credibility and recognition through accountability outside of traditional accrediting organizations. Within ACEA's network, we present a distinctive model for validation. Through relationship-based peer reviews, we offer tailored accountability as requested.

For example, ACEA members have developed hundreds of courses that are being utilized in their schools of ministry, institutes and colleges:

Theological and practical ministry courses
Apostolic and prophetic courses
Christian counseling courses
Specialty certificate programs
Publishing Services
And more...

Dr. Tim Hamon,

President ACEA International

Dr. Tim Hamon wants those he influences to succeed. As an instructor, author and international keynote speaker, Dr. Tim equips leaders to hear God's voice and change their world. As CEO at Christian International Ministries, Dr.Tim has expanded the impact of the organization which has reached record constituency while sustaining 50 years of proven ministry.

With a Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, leadership is Dr. Tim's way of life. His leadership style believes the best of others, empowers proactive responsibility, and celebrates the asset of each team member. Notable organizations like the International Leadership Embassy and various ministries, businesses and schools around the world have partnered with him inviting his cutting-edge leadership to their boards. Dr. Tim continues to enhance his leadership and influence by participating in organizations such as the International Coalition of Apostolic Leaders and Christian Leadership Alliance.

Dr. Stan DeKoven

CEO ACEA International

Dr. Stan DeKoven is a native Californian with a passion for teaching, training, networking and writing. A product of secular educational systems and nontraditional theological education, he is considered a pioneer in the development of church based training programs. Partnering with Dr. Ken Chant of Australia, Dr. Stan has helped develop curriculum and a network of college programs that span the globe and offers distance education programs with degrees from Associates to Doctorates through Vision International University, through their proprietary On Line Learning System. Vision International University was one of the earliest members of ACEA, and as its leader Dr. DeKoven has contributed numerous articles and presented workshops in conjunction with many other members of ACEA. He now serves with delight, along with Dr. Tim Hamon and the Executive Council to give guidance and direction to ACEA.

ACEA Executive Council

Dr. Tim Hamon

President of ACEA International, CEO of Christian International Ministries Network and President of the CI Equipping Network.

www.christianinternational.com

Dr. Leo Lawson

ICECAP Director; EN International Educational Consultant; CH Director of Program Development www.icecap.info

Brian Sauder

ACEA Executive VP, Treasurer, and Director of Peer Reviews – Brian Sauder currently serves on the International Apostolic Council of DOVE Christian Fellowship and directs the DOVE Training Schools. www.dcfi.org/training

Ken Malmin

Director of ACEA Professionals Association – Ken Malmin serves as Dean and Professor of Theology at Portland Bible College. www.portlandbiblecollege.org

Dr. Stan DeKoven

CEO of ACEA International, President of Vision International University. www.vision.edu

Rebecca DeKoven

Administrator ACEA

Director of Admissions and COO at Vision International University

rebecca@vision.edu

History of ACEA

Dr. C. Peter Wagner founded the organization, originally called the Apostolic Council for Educational Accountability, in 1998. It’s original purpose was to provide schools/training programs identified with the New Apostolic Reformation a creative alternative way to establish credibility through accountable relationships. From the very beginning, a wide range of educators serving those schools/training programs saw the value of networking together and helping each other. Some represented accredited universities while others represented church-based training schools. Most agreed that seeking traditional accreditation was not in their best interest and many were looking for an alternative.

Since then ACEA has served its members by providing a yearly summit where members gather to build relationships and discuss relevant issues related to education. ACEA has also developed a helpful process for peer review that member schools/training programs can access to help assess each schools mission and goals.

Dr. C. Peter Wagner

In 2009, Dr. Wagner appointed Dr. Leo Lawson as the new Presiding Apostle of ACEA. Dr. Wagner continued to be involved as the emeritus founder, until he went on to be with the Lord. Dr. Leo Lawson and the Executive Council remain eternally grateful to Dr. Wagner for his leadership and continued friendship.

In 2010, the Executive Council agreed to expand the scope of ACEA and provide a means for individuals that were not part of member schools to take advantage of the networking and resource opportunities. It was then that the ACEA Professionals Society was formed. In 2017, Dr. Leo passed the reigns of ACEA International on and Dr. Tim Hamon was appointed President.