Free Bible School Education at CLI
My name is Jireh Faith Apilan from the Philippines, I am receiving free Bible School education at CLI. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Currently, I am a high school teacher. I am also in the music ministry and a youth leader at the church where my parents are pastors.
I am the youngest among the three siblings. We live in a place that most of the pastor’s children have a terrible image. My parents are full-time ministers of Christ. I’ve seen them walking by faith in the Lord. They raised us in the fear of the Lord.
Studying and Serving
Watching my parents working for the Lord, I’ve seen them cry over victories and troubles. At the age of 17, I felt the burden and the calling that God put in my heart. I told my parents that I don’t want to finish my degree because I wanted to go to Bible School and help them in the church. However, my parents didn’t agree with that plan. I pursued my degree to become a teacher for almost six years.
I continued my service in the Lord while I did my studies by becoming a Youth Overseer for four years. They were some of the victorious years of my life. Many times, I saw the miracles that God did in every plan I made for the youth ministry. There was never the thought of being a carnal Christian.
Temptation and Giving In to Sin
The time came that I never expected when I had a relationship. It led me into trouble. I made a mistake and thought it would pass by after I asked forgiveness of the Lord. But, it was just a thought. My relationship became the beginning of my defeat as a Christian. I never thought it would happen in my life.
Years passed by, and I got used to my sin. I served God in those days but without pleasing him. Thus, those days were my misery. I cried a lot, but still, the sting of sin was there. I was guilty and knew the Word of God and the truth. Yet, I was defeated. Thus, people who knew me thought that I was okay. They saw me as a big sister to them because I am one who can give opinions or suggestions. But, they did not know my life was full of misery, struggle, and defeat.
I was in a place where no one could rescue me except Jesus. Used to being defeated, I got used to my weaknesses, and sin became the ruler of my life. Then, I prayed to God, “Lord, guide me and have mercy on me.” I discovered a pastor on social media who spoke about the anointing of the Holy Spirit. At my heart’s desire and while listening to those words, I had hope that there is a Holy Spirit that can help me. Every time I heard his messages, something was happening in my life. There was fire from within me. Gradually, those relationships that I had, the reason for my defeat, slowly faded.
Saved and Restored
Then, there was a conference in our church. At this time, the hunger for the Holy Spirit’s anointing and God’s mercy became more evident in my life. As soon as the pastor spoke about the Holy Spirit, I cried so hard and started to speak in tongues as I fell on the ground. The moment that Jesus became real in my life as my Lord and Savior is the moment when God opened my eyes and heart.
I can’t even express my gratitude for how thankful I am for God’s Holy Spirit. Indeed, He is the helper and counselor. God did not punish me as I deserved. Instead, I found favor and mercy in my life. Sometimes, Satan whispers to me to tempt me, but the Holy Spirit is more powerful. He gave me a word, “The moment you offer your life to me, it’s not your life anymore.” The more I walk in obedience to God, the more I die to myself.
CLI for Free Bible School Education
God recalled to me my desire to go to Bible School. So, I researched where to enroll. But, it was hard since I was in the middle of the school year. Praise God because He led me to the Christian Leaders Institute website for free Bible School education.
I hope to use my ministry training at CLI for my friends and school mates and even my students. It will enable me to join the ministry of my parents. This free ministry training at CLI is an answered prayer for me since I want to develop the gift that God has entrusted. At the same time, I can continue my field of teaching. I am not just a vessel of knowledge for this world, but I also have the knowledge of good news for the lost.
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Motorcycle Community Chaplain
My name is Philip Head, and I am called to be a motorcycle community Chaplain. I am 68 years of age and from the Duchy of Cornwall in Great Britain. Here I am, Lord!
Once upon a time, Britain was a Christian country, but that has changed. Many laws here embrace sin. There is also much opposition to Christianity, to the Name of Jesus Christ, and the truth. Many are readily pulled away to paganism and other forms of idol worship. There is a need for people grounded in the true faith and the Word of God. Christian Leaders Institute is enabling me to grow in knowledge and stature, and developing the structures necessary for God to use me better.
My Journey to God
As I grew up, I went to an Anglican Church. I sang in the choir, played the church organ, and served on the altar (not all at the same time) – but I was far away from God. In my 20s, I became a Roman Catholic and was indeed an excellent Catholic. But my lifestyle was one of sin. I was far from God.
My first career was in the Royal Army Medical Corps, where I served for 24 years from the age of 16. While in service in London (36 years of age then), a colleague, a fellow soldier, invited me to church. It was a meeting of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International (FGB). I heard the gospel for the first time, prayed a ‘sinner’s prayer’ and invited Jesus into my life to be my Lord and Saviour.
My life changed from that very moment. Foul language from my mouth was no more. I was acutely aware of my sin and immediately set about changing my lifestyle. Don’t misunderstand me – I not saying that I’m perfect. God is still working on me every day of my life, but my attitude and my approach to life are incredibly different now.
Motorcycle Community Chaplain Calling
In 2015, at the age of 64 years, I started learning to ride a motorcycle. Now, biking has me hooked. My hope and dream are to become a Chaplain to the motorcycle communities here in the Duchy of Cornwall. The biking community is extraordinary, as all who ride are aware of how vulnerable we are. There is much need for somebody to draw alongside fellow bikers, be a listening ear, and conduct marriages and funerals. Lord, use me if you will!
As I am now retired, and my income is low, training with CLI enables me to train without any financial obstacle. However, praise God, I am currently able to make a monthly payment to CLI as a Vision Partner. Having the opportunity to train in ministry without going into debt is essential for me. Thank you, CLI. Thank you, Lord!
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Free Bible College Training
Hi! My name is Nuala Bass, and I am receiving free Bible college training at CLI. I’m from Dublin in Ireland. I have been attending Liberty Community Church for 11 years. Being a Christian leader in Ireland can be a challenge at times. When you mention God, people go to “religion” and close their ears. However, God is moving in our country, and He never gives up.
I grew up knowing God from an early age. My mum brought my siblings and me to church every Sunday and to other events in the church. So, it was a lifestyle for me. We moved with my dad and sister to England, where we lived for five years. I lived there from the ages of three to eight years old. At that time, I went to Perry Wise Baptist Church. When we came back to Ireland, we went to Drimnagh Methodist Church. After that, we went to the Church of the Nazarene in Greystones. Finally, we settled in Liberty for 11 years now. I also got baptized on the 7th of February in 2010, along with my husband and oldest daughter.
Some Important Events in My Life
When I was eight, all I wanted was a Bible. I knew that it was essential to understand who God is. When I was back in Ireland, Billy Graham came, and I remember giving my life to Jesus. As a child, I always knew that God would never let me down. I was obedient to him.
My dad was an alcoholic and was violent, so there were some scary times. When he was not drinking, he would be giving the best advice, and you felt so safe. He passed away on 06/11/2018. He knew God, and his favorite saying in his later life was “by the grace of God.” I had a brother who died of suicide on 17/03/10. My family has not been the same since. I know he is with God as God let me know. This time brought my relationship with God to the next level, as this was important heart stuff that I was giving him.
My Spiritual Dream and Free Bible College Training
My spiritual dream is that all my family will come to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.
The obstacles I faced going into maturity was me. I was told by God what he wanted me to do, and I put different things in my way. I wasn’t good enough to be used by God. If I put myself out there, I put myself down and said I shouldn’t be doing this. I didn’t know that Satan was in my ear. So, instead of listening to what God says about me, I was listening to Satan. I have grown in the last few years in myself and my walk with Christ. Now, I feel spiritually ready to study the scriptures and to take it in.
Out of this free Bible college training at Christian Leaders Institute, I want to share with others how to walk in freedom with Jesus Christ and do God’s work. I have four daughters: Niamh (18), Lyndsey (15), Rachel (11), and Lydia-Judith (3). My amazing husband loves and supports me in whatever I do. He is the head of our household with God at the top. I cannot afford Bible college, so the free ministry training at CLI helps me learn the scriptures and how to disciple and lead others to Christ.
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