Ministry in the Marketplace
Shalom, I’m Mary Jane Censon, born in January of 1979, and I have a marketplace ministry in Singapore. I am happily married and blessed with three kids born in 2000, 2003, and 2007. I am from Navotas City, the Philippines, and graduated in Centro Escolar University Mendiola of Manila in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce majoring in Computer Science and Information Systems.
My Conversion and Ministry
How I came to know God was from my father, a seafarer. He found a Bible in the cabin of his co-seafarer. Then, he read it, gaining more understanding about Christianity and accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was very eager to share with me every time he had the chance to make a call overseas. He wanted me to know Jesus more too. When he came home, he found a Bible-based church. On March 15, 1995, that was the faithful day I have received Jesus as my Lord and beautiful Savior.
I actively participated as a Sunday School teacher and song leader. I also opened a Bible study in different places with my father and my boyfriend (now my husband). My relationship with my father doing our ministry became so meaningful, especially since I don’t have many memories of him during my childhood due to him working abroad with only two months’ vacation to be together as a family.
Move to Singapore and Marketplace Ministry
In 2007, I got a job relocation to Singapore. Currently, my family and I are living in Singapore for 12 years now. I worked in the shipping company as HR Marine Senior Superintendent also had an opportunity to complete my diploma in Shipping Operation and Management at Singapore Polytechnic.
With my desire to help more overseas Filipino workers to have a quality of life, I became passionate about my advocacy in sharing transformational life-changing training on life, health, and wealth. I put to use all the learning I got from the international training, seminars, and New Creation Church, where I regularly attended. The advocacy that I am in is the Frich Revolution (for empowering Filipinos to be free and prosperous). From the beginning, it was a ministry for me in the marketplace. My prayers always that God will use me mightily to his glory to share the good news and let them know/accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
Discovering CLI for Marketplace Ministry Training
I believe that nothing happens by chance. I got to know Pastor Irwin’s wife with one of the inquiries about my business and met them. It is a God-appointed time for us, and I am happy to attend their church. I learned that Pastor was studying online. Last quarter of 2019, I am hungry to know and learn more about God’s Word. After the message, Pastor Irwin Noriega shared with me about the Christian Leaders Institute. I was afraid of the cost because I have two college kids at the moment. So I asked him if he knew a Bible school offering free education. So, I registered at CLI.
Right now, I am doing my very best with God’s help to allocate my time to study. I’m praying for God’s wisdom and direction throughout my journey with CLI. I believe with this platform of learning and knowing Jesus more, it will lead me for my great purpose and mission to share more about the goodness of God to many. To God, be the glory! Shalom!
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Called to Be a Christian Leader
My name is Jim Oostdyk, and I am called to be a Christian leader. I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have a Bachelor of Science in Management from Cornerstone University and an Associate in Science degree in computer programming from Davenport University.
My Faith Journey
I’m the oldest of three boys. I came to know the Lord at an early age by way of my parent’s Christian teaching. Their daily example of praying and reading the Bible aloud at every meal, as well as regular attendance at church and Christian school, were a considerable influence. For as long as I can remember, I have loved the Lord and known that He loves me. I know that when I pray, He hears and responds.
One summer day, when I was 16 years old, I heard Reverend Ben Kinchlow on TV. Rev. Ben talked about the importance of making a conscious decision. Then, one should follow it with a prayer in a moment to be remembered of accepting God’s gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Suddenly, I realized that I had never asked God to forgive me and save me through the gift of His son Jesus. So, I knelt and prayed along with Ben as he led the prayer on TV. Right then, I knew in my heart that God forgave me and made me His child! Later, I was baptized and publicly proclaimed Jesus as my Lord and Savior.
My Spiritual Dream and Free Ministry Training at CLI
My spiritual dream is to walk humbly with God and be filled with the Holy Spirit daily. I want to be salt and light to the world.
Christian Leaders Institute is a real blessing as I don’t have the time or money to attend a traditional Bible school or seminary. I want to use my Christian Leaders Institute training to be equipped for His service. Also, it has encouraged me to strengthen my relationship with God and to help others in their walk with God. I desire to be a more effective Christian leader at home, at church, and in my community. I am to be obedient and useful to the Lord to reach others for His kingdom.
Excited to start this journey, I am thankful for the opportunity to learn in this manner at CLI!
Learn about ordination at the Christian Leaders Alliance. Interested in a low-cost degree? Check out the CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.