My name is Susan Mapuranga, and I am excited to receive ministry education for free at the Christian Leaders Institute. I live in Harare, Zimbabwe. My husband and I are blessed with four beautiful children. I graduated in 2014 when I completed my BSc Management and Entrepreneurial Development in General Management and Marketing.
Currently, my husband and I are running a college and a small private primary school where we give education. We also are trying to fulfill the scripture that instructs us to train up a child in the way they should go so when they are old they will not depart from it. We believe that it is better to build a child than to repair a man or woman.
Ministry Dreams and Goals
My ministry goal is to help the young ones to grow in God’s kingdom. I also want to give counseling to men and women in our community. Zimbabwe is one of the poorest countries in the world. So our ministry, by God’s grace, will be able to run orphanages and offer free Bible education at our schools eventually.
Ministry Education for Free at CLI
I hope to further my studies with the Christian Leaders Institute and increase my knowledge. Then, l will be able to share the word of God with others. My passion for the things of God will finally be fulfilled by obtaining this ministry education for free at CLI. The courses will expose me to deeper revelation, build a strong biblical foundation, and become a fountain of knowledge. Therefore, I can spread the word of God with confidence while being recognized as a well trained Christian leader.
Additionally, my prayer is that the desire God placed in my heart will be accomplished. I want to be able to minister and do the will of God as I walk with God all the days of my life. I intend to fulfill the purpose God created me for and fulfill my divine destiny.
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My name is Sunday Oluwtimileyin Taiwo, and I am receiving free ministerial training at CLI – the Christian Leaders Institute. I am a native of Nigeria by birth. In 1996, I was born in Ibadan, where both my parents are also from initially. Currently, I am holding a secondary school certificate in hand. I obtained my results at Pragmatic College Odode Idanre, in Ondo state.
It takes so many things to become a Christian leader in Nigeria. You must attain some levels of degree before leaders of many denominations allow as a minister of God. This education level is necessary for their local churches, most especially in the ministerial service.
I grew up in Ibadan, and I attended the Baptist church with my parents. There, I was able to engage in some church activities in the children’s department, such as memorizing God’s Word.
Encountering God
In 2016, I moved to Ondo state. There, I had an encounter with God through Pastor Tosin Olajide, an able minister of God. He shared a vision with me, which went like this: He saw me before two aged men. One represented God and the other Satan. He further let me know that both men want to use me extensively. However, it depended on whom I followed. Then, he quoted John 10:10 for me, which talked about the purpose of Jesus Christ and Satan.
Ever since then, I’ve chosen to serve God from then and forever in my life. I have faced death challenges in so many ways, but all glory to God Almighty for giving me the victory.
I hope to use my Christian Leaders Institute training for God’s purpose in my life. Then, I can enrich others with the full knowledge of the Word of God. The free ministerial training at CLI has helped me to grow. It also helped me discover that “inasmuch there is life, there is hope.” Thank you, CLI!
Learn more about ordination at the Christian Leaders Alliance. Interested in a low-cost degree? Check out the CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.
My Beginnings
My name is Yolymar Diaz, and I am training for ministry at CLI. Born on the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico, my family and I currently live in Florida in the USA. By the Grace of God, I grew up in a Christian family who loved to serve and worship God, including my grandparents. My parents instilled the love of God in my sibling and me. At the age of eight, God opened a door for my parents to move to the United States to find more opportunities for our family. We continued serving the Lord. At the age of 12, I accepted Jesus as my Savior since I was able to understand His sacrifice in a different way than when I was a younger child.
Opportunities for Growth
Throughout my adolescence, the church leaders recognized leadership qualities in me. They gave me opportunities to serve in the youth group as a leader. I took classes in the church’s Bible school and even taught Sunday school classes. When I married my husband, we were also given the opportunity to serve as children’s directors. In that position, we oversaw 13 churches’ children’s ministries. I also took undergraduate studies and graduated from a university as an educator after my Bible college studies.
God at Work
Throughout my life and even my marriage, God made a way for me when I thought there was no way out. My parents went through a divorce after being pastors of a church for several years. Throughout the years, we have seen God’s forgiveness and love prevail despite the hardships. We experienced God’s healing for our children when doctors said healing was impossible. When there was a financial drought, we saw God provide. Time and time again, God works through His goodness.
Ministry Calling
After almost 21 years of marriage and four children, we relocated to sunny Florida. There we found a great congregation. This congregation has really blessed us in our walk with God. My family had the opportunity to serve in missions in different countries.
Recently, my husband and I felt the calling to do more in the mission field. An amazing opportunity arose abroad to attend a church in the countryside. The church’s pastor has cancer, and they need new pastors. Our pastor assigned my family to take care of this church. We are thrilled since we have seen God confirming this calling. He has been guiding our steps, providing, and working in our lives to fulfill this mission.
The Christian Leaders Institute
I stumbled upon the Christian Leaders Institute a few weeks ago. I couldn’t believe it. We were searching for a way to get prepared for the mission in Costa Rica. However, we did not have the financial means to pay a seminary. Then, we found CLI.
I have learned so much with the training for ministry at CLI. I am so grateful for ministries like CLI that want to spread the gospel with people who are trained and prepared in the Word. Through the training for ministry at CLI, I will be well prepared for the calling ahead of us.
Our purpose is to spread the gospel, live for Christ, and see that we love others as we love Christ.
Learn more about ordination at the Christian Leaders Alliance. Interested in a low-cost degree? Check out the CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.