“God Never Makes Mistakes”

Meet Sibyl Gibson

Hello, my name is Sibyl Gibson, and I am currently studying at Christian Leaders Institute as I continue my chaplain ministry journey. Born and raised in a small town called Beaumont, Texas, I grew up with two brothers and one sister. Introduced to Christ at an early age, I was surrounded by a lot of family members who were ministers. My grandfather was a leading pastor at West Tabernacle Baptist Church. I served in his church as a doorkeeper and a choir member. We attended church every Sunday all day and some days during the week.

My siblings and I sometimes pretended that we were having church at home. One particular day, I was jumping up and shouting about Jesus. It is when Jesus came into my life. I had a feeling I couldn’t explain and was receiving the Holy Spirit. I tried to stop praising and shouting thank you, Jesus, but I couldn’t! The Holy Ghost took over. When it all was over, I was one tired sister. This was when I knew God was real.

Serving Through Compassion

I worked in the Medical Field and have been employed for over 30 years. I have a passion for the sick and the family members who have lost loved ones. When I moved to Houston, I joined Crossroads Community Church and served in different areas. I am part of the missionary team that visits nursing homes, takes gifts, and holds church and Bible studies once a month.

I took a class at Crossroads for about 11 months called Master Life, where I achieved my diploma. This class taught me how to be a disciple of Christ. I am also a deaconess. God told me my calling was to comfort the sick, but I was disobedient and kept ignoring it until now. I finally accepted that my calling is to be a Chaplain.

That is how I ended up at the Christian Leaders Institute on my Chaplain ministry journey. When I found Christian Leaders Institute with its tuition-free online classes, I thanked God for leading me here because of my financial situation and making sure my daughter has the things she needs. Sadly, even though she has a college degree in education and applied numerous times, no one offered her a position because of her disabilities. However, I am not giving up. I know God has a plan for her. Isaiah 60:22 NLT reads, “At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen.” So, my goal is to achieve my associate degree as a chaplain from CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.

Where God Is Leading Me Next: My Spiritual Dream

My spiritual dream is to continue building a closer relationship with God. I want to put God first and be obedient to His calling for me. I enjoy lifting people’s spirits who feel depressed and alone. There have been times when I felt sad, alone, and had no one to go to. But reading the Bible daily taught me that I can always depend on God. He loves me! Romans 5:8 reads, “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

I don’t know what plan God has for me, but I’ve learned that God never makes mistakes. He knows me better than I know myself. So, I will trust Him for what I see in my life right now and for the unseen, what I don’t see, and what lies ahead. I will continue my chaplain ministry journey until God says, “Well done, my good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21).

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