Staff
Steve Robbins
Director and Pastor
VLI Pastor & Director
Steve Robbins was converted to Christ at age 17 when he was very involved with the Jesus Movement in Southern California. Steve attended three Bible Colleges and Fuller Seminary to earn a B.A. in Religion, M.A. in Biblical Studies and Theology, and has received a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Fuller Seminary. While getting his education, Steve was an associate pastor for two years, planted his own church 23 years ago, has helped plant several other churches, was appointed to the Vineyard Board of Directors by John Wimber, and has done Vineyard conferences in four continents. He is the Vineyard Leadership Institute (VLI) Director with Vineyard Columbus. Steve also serves as a member of the Senior Pastoral Team. Steve has been married to his wife Nancy for over 30 years and has two daughters and one granddaughter.
Contact Steve
Email: Steve Robbins
Phone: 614.259.5391
Rob Kasper
General Manager
Rob joined the VLI team in July of 2009 after leaving a 25-year career in broadcast production and engineering. He has been a student in VLI and is currently enrolled in Asbury Theological Seminary as a student in the Masters in Divinity program. Please call Rob to discuss how the Lord might be calling you to Christian leadership training!
Contact Rob
Email: Rob Kasper
Phone: 614.259.5314
Terri Napletana
Representative
Terri is a graduate of VLI and joined the staff in January of 2009. Terri is the student contact for VLI for the international and At a Distant students and she is the site coordinator for all of our resident students. She keeps everyone on track with their schedules, reading assignments, intensives, and exams. If you have a student question, Terri is the one to call.
Contact Terri
Email: Terri Napletana
Phone: 614.259.5417
Danny Franz
Marketing Manager
Danny and his family moved to Columbus, Ohio in 2003 to attend VLI. After his graduation he began working for VLI to help churches set up distance learning sites and connect people who want biblical and practical training with the VLI program. He and his wife, Caroline, feel called to church planting. His interests include reading, writing, the Denver Broncos, and spending time with his family.
Contact Danny
Email: Danny Franz
Phone: 614.259.5340
