My Service Ministry Call Story
My name is Glorimar Carroll, and this is my story. Currently, I live in The Woodlands/Spring, Texas area. I have worked in education for twenty years: ten in Christian private schools and ten in public schools. I am also part of the children’s ministry at my local church since I love children and making a difference in their lives. In response to my service ministry call, I am studying at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about free online Bible courses, Click Here).
My Beginning and My Salvation Story
I am originally from Puerto Rico. A single mom brought me up because our father died in a car accident when my mom was pregnant with me. So, she raised my two brothers and me by herself. When I was seven, we moved to the state of Michigan. So, I grew up in East Lansing. I moved to Dallas, Texas, at 18 and have lived in Texas off and on for many years now. Married for 26 years to my husband Rich, we have two children: Will, 22, and Richelle, 20. They are our pride and joy.
I grew up in a Christian home as my mom and family were all born-again Christians. I participated in children and youth activities throughout the years. However, it wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I truly gave my life to Jesus Christ. Because my growing-up life was not easy, I drifted away from the Lord by my late teens and early twenties. My mom was very strict and for me, the church seemed too religious with many rules that I thought were not for me.
After a few years of doing what I wanted to and not God’s will, I realized that my life was headed in the wrong direction. One Sunday morning, I went to church with my mom. During worship, I felt the presence of the Lord so strong that I started crying. For the first time, I felt set free. It was then that I learned what it means to have a relationship with Jesus. I started seeking Him and studying His Word, which extraordinarily changed my life.
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Since I was little, I felt the Lord had a purpose for my life. He wanted me to serve Him in one way or another, my service ministry call. I have always loved people and tried to make a difference in their lives. When I was younger, I wanted to go to a well-known Bible school in the Dallas area. However, it was not something that I could afford, so I never pursued it. Christian Leaders Institute has been an answer to my prayers. As a wife and mom, my family has been my priority for all these years. My husband and I always volunteered at church. Thank God our kids grew up in a Christian home. We planted the Word of God in their hearts since they were little, and we believe that God has good plans for their lives too.
My Service Ministry Call
For the last few years, I felt a tug from the Lord wanting me to get ordained. I desire to someday work full-time for a ministry. I am asking God to lead me to the right place that He has for me. Possibly, I could work in children’s ministry or abortion or human trafficking ministries. With my compassionate spirit, God could use me to change lives for Him.
My goals with Christian Leaders Institute are to finish the “Deacon Minister Ordination” class and take the “Life Coach” classes. I have mentored younger women, and I desire to continue doing that. First, however, I want to prepare myself better to help these lovely young women of God become strong in their walk with Jesus. Perhaps then, they can pay it forward and someday be there for others too.
Steps to Sign Up At Christian Leaders Institute
Step 1 – Register for a free study account that automatically enrolls you in the Christian Leaders Getting Started Course Part 1 &2.
After you register, you will automatically be enrolled in the “getting started” course. You will locate the course at your “home” button when you are logged in. Scroll down to find the Christian Leaders Getting Started Course Part 1 &2 Link. Click the link and open the course.
Step 2 – Complete Part 1 of this course, and then you are allowed to enroll in mini-courses or regular courses.
The Christian Leaders Getting Started Class Part 1 shows you how to enroll in courses and mini-courses. Part 2 of the course connects your calling into ministry with programs offered through Christian Leaders Institute. Part 2 will offer some ministry training and introduce you to the other programs offered through Christian Leaders Institute.
Learn more about ordination at the Christian Leaders Alliance. Interested in a low-cost college degree? Check out the CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.
The Leadership Class is essential for all Christian leaders studying at Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about free online Bible courses, Click Here)! It has been one of my favorite classes I’ve ever taken at CLI. It was four years ago when I “happened” to stumble upon CLI. Ever since then, my life has changed for the better.
My Ministry
Since graduating from CLI’s Leadership Excellence School, I have been a Pastor for a little over a year for a tiny church. The most people I’ve ever seen attend our Sunday morning service was 30 people at max. Every Sunday, we usually have between 10-20 people present. Throughout the past decade+, this church has dramatically declined in number. It is a dying church. Therefore, it is by God’s grace, foreknowledge, and Sovereignty that I’ve taken this leadership class at this point and time in my life and my ministry. God’s timing is perfect!
In addition to being called to be a faithful child of God, I’ve also been called to be a faithful husband, father, and Pastor. Currently, I preach every Sunday while conducting/creating Bible Study programs for our weekly church Bible Studies on Wednesdays. Further, I am facing multiple challenges when it comes to promoting church growth.
Challenges
While being a full-time pastor for this church, I also have to have another full-time job to provide the necessities for my family. The church I pastor is too small to provide me with 100% financial support. I work seven nights straight and then have seven nights off. I’m also a father to three children who are all under the age of 5. Therefore, there is a restraint on my time.
Aside from myself, my wife, and our children, the youngest person within our congregation is a 50-year-old. The rest of the assembly is between 50-80 years old. Therefore, the commitment, effort, and capability needed for church growth is significantly diminished due to these factors. Another challenge when it comes to wanting to grow in number is the location of our church building. Our church building is in the middle of the country/rural area close to where we live, and not many people drive down our road. There are other challenges the church is facing regarding church growth. However, I will refrain from going into all the details at this time.
CLI Leadership Class is Essential
Ever since taking the Leadership Class at CLI, I have already implemented many of the ideas provided by brother/Professor Bruce Ballast. Church events and strategic plans are already in place ever since I took the leadership class. I look forward to seeing what God does and what His will is for this church—always leaving the results to Him!
I’ve also obtained a better understanding of areas that I had not had before taking this class. Areas such as knowing how to be more effective in dealing with conflict/disagreement within the church as a leader, what to expect from church members, and how to handle situations with those who may disagree with my decisions or ideas. I have a better understanding of how to strategically plan/make decisions for the church. I also learned what qualities to look for when choosing people to give specific responsibilities to within the church.
Ministry Vision
My ministry dream/vision is to be used by God in a way that truly changes the lives of others. I want to be more than just someone who knows how to preach on Sunday mornings, strategically plan events for the church, etc. When people think of my ministry, I want them to think of Jesus Christ. As the apostle Paul desired for the Corinthian church, I also have the same desire for all people who come into contact with my ministry! “For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” – 1 Corinthians 2:2.
Steps to Sign Up At Christian Leaders Institute
Step 1 – Register for a free study account that automatically enrolls you in the Christian Leaders Getting Started Course Part 1 &2.
After you register, you will automatically be enrolled in the “getting started” course. You will locate the course at your “home” button when you are logged in. Scroll down to find the Christian Leaders Getting Started Course Part 1 &2 Link. Click the link and open the course.
Step 2 – Complete Part 1 of this course, and then you are allowed to enroll in mini-courses or regular courses.
The Christian Leaders Getting Started Class Part 1 shows you how to enroll in courses and mini-courses. Part 2 of the course connects your calling into ministry with programs offered through Christian Leaders Institute. Part 2 will offer some ministry training and introduce you to the other programs offered through Christian Leaders Institute.
Learn more about ordination at the Christian Leaders Alliance. Interested in a low-cost college degree? Check out the CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.
ONLINE YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING
Are you looking for an online youth ministry training program that includes free training? The Christian Leaders Institute may be able to help. Christian Leaders Institute works with Christian Leaders Alliance, a worldwide minister credentialing organization. At the Christian Leaders Alliance, you begin with foundational online ordination roles in ministry. After completing these, you can then tailor your path based on your calling, talents, and passions. As a case in point, to become a Licensed Youth Minister, you’d first solidify your foundational role as a licensed minister online, followed by specialized training in youth ministry. All the training will take place at Christian Leaders Institute.
YOUTH MINISTRY ROLES
Licensed Youth Field Minister
Want to guide young people in your community? CLI offers basic courses to get you started. After learning to lead weddings, there are more classes to help you get better at helping others. Anyone can use this training, from stay-at-home parents to retired folks or church leaders. You can choose to focus on helping young people with our online youth ministry training.
Foundational and Specialized Ordination Roles:
- Licensed Field Minister – Click Here for details
- Licensed Youth Field Minister – Click Here to review additional courses.
Licensed Youth Minister
Want to do more in ministry? The Licensed Minister program could be for you. It gives you advanced lessons, starting from the basics of being a Field Minister and adding special classes. You’ll study and get real-world practice, getting ready for many roles. If you focus on youth ministry, you might even get a job working with young people part-time.
Foundational and Specialized Ordination Roles:
- Licensed Minister – Click Here for details
- Licensed Youth Minister – Click Here to review additional courses.
Licensed Youth Coaching Minister:
The work of a Licensed Coaching Youth Minister is more important than ever as young people today face many choices and chances. This approach combines both guidance and coaching to help youth truly connect with their faith journey.
Foundational and Specialized Ordination Roles:
- Licensed Coaching Minister – Click Here for details
- Licensed Youth Coaching Minister – Click Here to review additional courses
Licensed Youth Ministry Chaplain:
The chaplain role builds on earlier roles, adding a chaplaincy aspect to your Youth Ministry work. This means you’re trained not just as a youth minister, but also as a youth chaplain.
Foundational and Specialized Ordination Roles:
- Licensed Ministry Chaplain: Click Here for course details.
- Licensed Youth Ministry Chaplain: Click Here to review additional courses.
Ordained Youth Minister:
If you become a fully ordained minister focused on youth ministry, you’ll go through a detailed study program. This is perfect for those who want to work as youth ministers, either part-time or full-time, in community churches.
Foundational and Specialized Ordination Roles:
Ordained Minister – Click Here for details
Ordained Youth Minister: Click Here to review additional courses.
A REAL LIFE TESTIMONY
Hi there! My name is Stewart Flageolle. I am a youth pastor in South West Missouri, USA. The free online youth ministry training at the Christian Leaders Institute is a blessing (Learn more about free online Bible courses, Click Here).
I am 36 years old with a wife who has been by my side for 16 years. We have two sons. For over 15 years, my wife and I have also been in ministry. We are excited about what God has done in our lives. Through reading this, I hope you will better understand what a miraculous God we serve.
My Youth
I grew up here in southwest Missouri, so I am a local boy. Growing up, my parents took me to church, and it wasn’t an option. The church was a part of life and a part of everything we did. When I was about 10, we switched churches and remained there until I was in my mid-twenties. Growing up in that church was a huge deal. It impacted my life forever. God used people around me to lead and guide me through the dangers that being a teenager can have.
In short, I had a troubled youth, but that circle of people never gave up on me. It’s to their credit, by faith in God, that I am doing what I do today.
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My wife and I have served as kid ministry workers, youth workers, praise team members, Awana workers, and a mission trip. Our lives have never been dull as God moved us from one church to the other to help with God’s plan. Finally, God firmly planted us at our current church. Here we have the honor and privilege of serving as the Next Generation Pastors.
We wanted ministry training for equipping and competence in our youth ministry service. So finding the Christian Leaders Institute with free online youth ministry training is a blessing. Thank you, CLI!
We are excited to see what God does next. God has taken us through a lot, but what we have seen encouraged us. Souls saved, lives changed, and God glorified.
Learn more about ordination at the Christian Leaders Alliance. Interested in a low-cost college degree? Check out the CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.
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