Hi, my name is Fredirick Mau A. Maulion, born on September 24, 1992, and married to my wife Keziah. We currently live here in the Philippines. Currently, I am studying at the Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) for ministry training and preparation for the ministry (Learn more about online Bible courses, Click Here).
Childhood Challenges
I have wondered how my life would be without God in my life. As for my childhood, I never finished college due to some difficulties in life and some family matters. My father died when I was 6 months old and had an elder brother. We were the only ones at that time. To survive, my mother went out to a different place far from us. She left us to the care of our grandmother for a long time. I did not know God had a beautiful plan for me.
Following God Despite Challenges
My life was not easy. I had many struggles, but God never left me. At a young age, I experienced God’s Power and Calling. I was very active in ministry at that time. I always sought God’s Word, but never knew that there was more to come. God was with me wherever I went.
Before I found CLI, I worked outside my country to reach my dreams for my wife and family. That was my plan, but God always has a better plan for me. Many things happened in my life while working abroad, but I always prayed to God and asked what His plan was for me.
New Plans
My wife’s father is a pastor and a mentor to many Christian leaders. My father-in-law always took my wife and son to church to feel the presence of God. I always heard a calling from God to go back. But going back to my country was not so easy as my sponsors did not allow me to go home. So there was a time I wanted to give up.
However, the prayers of the church helped me and encouraged me to push through. God is powerful and fulfilled His promise. Within a few days of waiting, I got to return to my country. I had nothing but God’s promise for my Life. My wife and I have faced many struggles, but God is with us. So we do not fear. We will continue the journey to serve in the ministry and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our church is not that big. However, our faith makes it bigger. We do not have many members in our local churches, but God is our center. Someday, I want to stand in front and tell others that God’s promises never fade and His words never change.
The ministry training and preparation at the Christian Leaders Institute are a blessing. I can study at my own pace and serve in the church. Thank you, CLI!
I am Lynette Stephen. I am a Kenyan Sudanese born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. Currently, I study the Word of God and ministry training at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about online Bible courses, Click Here), so I will be prepared for my ministry calling.
My childhood
I didn’t know my father as he died in the war in Sudan. My uncle on my father’s side was a Bishop in the Anglican Church of Sudan. I grew up in Nairobi with my mother and my grandparents, who were Christians. Some of my fondest memories living next to the church was being called to attend Sunday school when all the other children were busy enjoying play day. The church was part of me, and I grew to love the church.
As a child, I knew God answers prayers. My grandfather told me from an early age that God called me to serve. When I was six years old, thieves tried breaking into our house. My grandpa asked me to pray for these thieves had vowed to kill him once they were in. So, I got on my knees and prayed. When I said amen, they left.
In 1998 my grandpa suffered a stroke. On his deathbed, he asked me to promise him that I would become a Bishop. So, I did. But later that night, he left us when he died. That was the beginning of the end. Life became unbearable for us as he was our sole breadwinner. Life changed.
Rededication
In 2012, I rededicated my life to Christ. However, my work took me to different places and wanderings. Finally, in 2018, I returned home, and that was when the conviction was overwhelming. The zeal for the Word of God was like a burning fire within me. I remembered my grandpa’s words. I have a calling from God.
Opportunity to Study the Word of God at CLI
With the Christian Leaders Institute training, I will be equipped to reach out to my people in South Sudan in a better way with the Agape love of God. My dream is to bring the good news of salvation, love, peace, healing, and forgiveness to remote places. They need to know that Jesus Christ is the Anchor of life and the firm foundation.
God bless Christian Leaders Institute and Ministries for giving me this opportunity to fulfill my calling and dream.
Greetings! My name is Benjamin Joseph Onelove, and a deeper study of the Bible at the Christian Leaders Institute is what I want and need (Learn more about online Bible courses, Click Here). Born in May of 1987 in Minnesota, USA, I am a professional licensed massage therapist of 14+ years. I am also a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise. I married my wife, Autumn Anastasia, in 2017. We are expecting our first child, Matteo Kai, to be born in December 2021!
My Conversion Experience
Before becoming a true believer, I was a full-fledged “new-ager.” My former “spiritual path” involved the study of “a course in miracles.” This false teaching led me astray about Jesus for almost 8 years. Then, a series of circumstances provoked me to rethink things. First, I critically compared the Jesus of the Bible with other presentations of Jesus from our modern new-age spiritual culture. Then, when I actually began doing my homework (apologetics), I quickly discovered many more reasons to take the Bible as the true authoritative perspective on God, Jesus, and the nature of reality. There is no comparison to any of the other popular belief systems circulating today from various sources.
Since that night, I truly gave myself over in my heart to trusting and following the Jesus of the Holy Bible, and the Holy Spirit, and God the Father. God has never let me down. As a result, my mind has become clearer, my life has become more stable, and I sleep better at night. The truth of scripture brings stability and clarity to every area of my inner and outer life, thoughts, actions, beliefs, and relationships. It also greatly enhanced my career.
Goals for Ministry
My goals for ministry are many. The Lord has placed inspirations upon my heart that I intend to fulfill. These include becoming a pastor and various areas of ministry. I see in my future Biblical counseling and a ministry of laying on of hands with prayer for supernatural healing of difficult to treat illnesses. I also want to pastor the homeless population. Further, I want to teach apologetics and author books on the subject.
Further ministry goals are a healing ministry in conjunction with my future church. This would include massage therapy for injury rehabilitation, personal injury and illness prevention training, and healthy longevity. In addition, I want to serve as a doctor of traditional naturopathy.
Firm Foundation and Study of the Bible at CLI
I am more satisfied and content as I remove distractions from my life and replace them with kingdom service. I conclude that working for Jesus is fun. It’s an honor to serve the kingdom of God on earth. I recognize the support of the body of Christ compelling me onward more and more as I dedicate all my faculties to Jesus to use for his purposes.
Under the mentorship of the true God of the Bible through His Holy Spirit, I am continually refined. That is why I am excited to do further study of the Bible and ministry at CLI.
All my life, I desired the truth but looked in all the wrong places. Now I’m standing on firm ground, the Bible. I pray that the Lord may restore the years the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25) and use all of my life’s experiences to glorify HIM. For it is for the sake of His Name that I have been saved from my former way of life. To God be the glory.