Free Online Christian Education Opportunity
My name is Christian Herring, and I am excited about CLI’s free online Christian education. I am from Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. Here in Salt Lake City, Utah, it’s a different dynamic than most places. It is a profoundly religious state, but there are so many incorrect spiritual teachings here. Also, there is nothing in the way of real Christian schools and education.
Growing up was pretty rough. I grew up with absentee parents in a rigorous legalistic, religious Latter Day Saints community. At a young age, I rebelled against all authority. As I matured, I turned to alcohol and later to not believing in God. Soon, I was indulging in whatever human desires struck me. I overcame this with all praise to God!
Salvation in Jesus Christ
I came to know the Lord close to 13 years ago now. I was dying spiritually and physically from alcohol poisoning. My struggle was not wanting to be part of this world any longer but not wanting to die either. So, I prayed. I prayed for Jesus to come into my life and take away the pain. Jesus did! From then on, God is real to me, and Jesus is my Lord and Savior! I have sought to do my best to follow Christ and His teaching. My baptism was on January 27th of 2018. Getting baptized solidified the Holy Spirit in me.
Before I came to know Christ, I felt unworthy and unloved. But Jesus changed all of that. Now, I am called to ministry in hopes of spreading the Gospel and His love to others. A pastorship is a definite option. My spiritual dream is to let people know they are not alone and are loved by God. I want them to know that all things can be done through Christ Jesus! He is the Lord, and He gives us new life!
Since there are no formal Christian schools here in Utah that I can physically attend, Christian Leaders Institute is a Godsend. Having this free online Christian education is a blessing. I plan to use my Christian Leaders Institute training for ministry wherever God leads me!
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David’s Ministry Journey
My name is David Civile, and the following is David’s ministry journey. I came to Christ 30 years ago and have gone through many seasons, which transformed me tremendously. Every time I think I am getting there, then God points out areas in my life that need work. I remember when I was a teenager, how strangers would come up to me on the streets and ask me to pray for them. The last thing on my mind at that time was God or praying for someone else and certainly not in public. However, God had other plans, and years later, I accepted Christ.
For years, all went well, but then I derailed and used all kind of drugs even while serving as a minister. Thankfully, God pulled me out of it! The biggest lesson I learned is while I stood on the platform, the power of the Holy Spirit works, if not for you, then at least for the saints. I paid a high price for going off-road, but God’s love and grace saved me again and again.
The Principles I Live by Today
Ephesians 4:12-14 : for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
Isaiah 61: 1-3: The Good News of Salvation. The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me because the LORD has anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
Mark 16:15-18: And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name, they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.
David’s Ministry Journey
When God called me, I knew I needed a deep and real relationship with Him. So reading the Bible, going to church, and regular prayer was not enough for me; then I need it all. I need to feel, hear, and taste Him and His grace, and He has shown himself above and beyond.
I have worked in ministry for 19 years with the criminals, mafia, youth, poor and needy, and problem families. Repeatedly, I saw rapid change and miracles. Laws have been changed and lives altered on divine intervention by God due to simple miracle-working prayers. It is by God’s grace I can work and minister in the fields.
My wife and I have three adult children. I work as a professional contractor next to ministry, and the income supports the missions. I am half Dutch and half Italian, and our focus is the Mediterranean and from time to time Belgium, Zambia, South Africa, and Pakistan. We are part of a Global Ministry call House of Legacy. It has its roots in South Africa. The head of the ministry lives in California. I am an ordained minister in the House.
David’s Ministry Journey Leads to Free Ministry Training at CLI
I am well-trained, mentored, guided, and advanced. However, from time to time, you have to recheck everything you know and see if there are little foxes in your garden as Proverbs states. Sometimes you have to go back to the basics and have a fresh view of all the things you think you know. For me, it is washing by the Word and also the free ministry training at CLI. It is essential for further equipping, growth, maturity, and more. I always want to learn more and more about God the Father, Jesus Christ His Son, and the Holy Spirit. To improve myself and grow in Christ is my hope as I study at Christian Leaders Institute.
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My Evangelistic Spiritual Dream
My name is Bryan Mayne, and I have an evangelistic spiritual dream. I reside in a township in regional Queensland, Australia. In my childhood, I grew up in a household where my mother was a Christian, and my father was a staunch atheist and mason. I attended church many times with my mother when younger to try and understand a bit more about it. One time, I had a pastor tell me I was stupid for not believing in God. That statement turned me away from the Church and God.
God Opened My Eyes
So after 44 years as an atheist myself, I woke up one day to the realization that the world IS turning away from God. I couldn’t understand this and believe I have been blessed with the mission, by our Lord and Savior, to do as much as I can to bring people back to Christianity. Being an Atheist for so many years, I initially had trouble comprehending the Bible, but by accepting the Holy Spirit into my heart, it all became clear.
I have a disability, which I now see as a good thing because it gives me the time to study with Christian Leaders Institute. When I complete these studies, I will devote many hours to serving the Lord as I fulfill my evangelistic spiritual dream. My Christian wife of 27 years also strengthened my faith since my realization that God loves us all dearly. Everything happens for a reason.
Free Training at CLI for my Evangelistic Spiritual Dream
Where I live, we have many who are trying to destroy religious freedom. These people want to ban Biblical events and teachings from the education system and public celebrations. Also, many ministers conduct themselves like so many across the world. They think they have the right to change and interpret the scriptures in a socialistic way to win favor. God’s Word is the only true Word and is NOT to be changed or misconstrued by anyone.
I am non-denominational to be able to minister to all. My evangelistic spiritual dream is to travel my great country, reaching those who are blind toward the One True God. I want to share with them God’s salvation plan. I would also like to help those at the end of their life. Then they can leave this world with the Lord in their hearts.
By completing as many courses at CLI as possible, I will be more grounded and prepared to reach my evangelistic spiritual dream. I thank God for CLI being here to give me the training I need so I can help others. God bless CLI and everyone who trains with them, whether it be to bring themselves closer to the Lord or minister to others.
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