Evangelism Ministry Dream
My name is Doug Witt, and I have an evangelism ministry dream for my life. I live in Maryland just outside of Washington D.C. I am the oldest of three boys. My parents moved the family to the shore in the winter of 2001. Currently, I work for a retailer. I also own a side business in graphic design, artwork, and jewelry. My community is a small, close-knit one.
Being a Christian leader in my community, those who have questions and are seeking God see us as a source of hope. Multiple people have come to me for prayer and with questions about God and the Bible. I serve in various areas of my home church that I have attended since 2009. In my church, I worked with young adults, youth work, newsletter editor, usher, Sunday School teacher, VBS leader, mission trip volunteer, and various committees. In my ten years in the church, it has taught me many valuable lessons.
Early Life and “Aha” Moment
Growing up, I was baptized and raised in the Catholic church that my family attended. I continued in the Catholic faith even after we moved. In the fall of 2006 was when I stopped attending the church all together due to the passing of my grandmother. So for two and a half years, we did not attend church. That is when the world started to take its toll on me.
From the summer of 2014 to the spring of 2015, there were two instances where it finally hit me how mighty God is. Both happened to friends of mine when their children were born. One friend gave birth to a little girl who had a rough start. The doctors said that she would never walk or talk, and she would have many learning challenges ahead. She is almost five years old and is walking, talking and has no learning challenges. The second was when another friend gave birth to her son two months early. He coded three times, and the doctors brought him back. Then he had a massive brain bleed and lung issues. The doctors said he would not make it, and if he did, he would also have a challenging life ahead. Now, he is almost 4 and is as healthy as can be with no sign of damage at all. That gave me my spiritual awakening.
My Spiritual Dream and My Struggles
My spiritual dream is to continue the ministry legacy of my family. I come from a long line of ministers, pastors, evangelists, and priests on both sides of my family. My role in the church plant of my friend that I have been a part of since before it started allows this evangelism ministry dream to happen. I get to use my artistic, organizational, writing, planning, and leadership gifts in that ministry.
In my life, I faced few significant hardships. However, I have had struggles. They allow me to use my experience to help others going through the same thing and make me the person I am today. Two of the hardships that I have dealt with have been the lust of the flesh and mental health. Lust of the flesh is a day to day battle for me. Because even though I have come out of my addiction, I still live with it. Through my relationship with Christ, I realize He carries me through the battles as I never fight it alone.
On the other hand, I thought my mental health struggle was something negative for a long time. But then one day, I said to God, “I have mental health issues. You know that. God, I ask that you allow me to use my experience as an example when the time is right.” That is what God did. In January of 2019, on a youth retreat, one of the boys asked a question about people with mental issues and Christianity. I knew then and there that was God saying now is the time. I answered his question, and I heard God say well done.
Blessed Life and Free Ministry Training at CLI
For me, humbling events come in everyday life as I follow my evangelism ministry dream. Every breath that I take is an opportunity that I get to spend here on earth growing in my knowledge of Jesus Christ and being able to share that knowledge with others. There are people who in their lifetime never got to experience the word and love of God. I am also humbled by the many experiences and opportunities that I have been given in life which many people will never get.
Through the training I receive from Christian Leaders Institute, I hope to grow in my walk with Christ and realize my evangelism ministry dream. I hope to expand my knowledge of God and Christianity and be able to go into the world equipped to share the Good News with others. This free training is necessary for me because at CLI I can receive formal training without the high cost of a university. For that I am thankful!
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Ministry Warrior
My name is Kathy Janzen, and I have a dream to be a ministry warrior for the Lord. I live in the Cypress Hills in Alberta, Canada. Christian Leaders Institute has been my dream long before I even knew they existed. I wanted a place where I could be challenged to learn more about Jesus and His Word. I met Jesus when I was about eight years old. He and the Father would come to me at night when I cried. My childhood was not safe, but I felt their presence. It would not be until I was 30 before I heard the salvation message and finally knew who walked with me through my darkest valleys.
I have always had a heart for the broken and mistreated. My childhood dream was to be a psychologist who worked with the most damaged children. Now my heart continues to beat for them, but my vision has changed. God is my Creator, and I want to use the simple gift of acceptance to reach others and show them His love.
God’s Call and Ministry Warrior Training at CLI
About two years ago, I was praying aloud in my room when the words “I want to be in full-time ministry within ten years” came out of my mouth. I know it was from the Lord because it was never a thought until that moment. Now that I have CLI, I am finally making real steps towards this dream He has given me. I do not see myself as a leader, evangelist, pastor, or church planter. I do not even know what the title will be. “Ministry warrior who saves the hurting church” is a little long for a business card. This course on leadership has helped me begin to put words to where I want to go.
Some obstacles that I will need to overcome are due to distance. It is difficult to get reliable internet and we do not have close neighbors. So, the small one-to-one connections are difficult to cultivate. We are looking to move in the next year. Therefore, I pray every day that God will place me somewhere that I can complete what He has laid on my heart. I have always loved public speaking, teaching, and writing. These are my strengths. I want to finish my education here at Christian Leaders Institute and begin to share with authority what God has done for me.
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Read how this Australian woman and her husband are serving God wherever He sends them. She is excited about the free ministry training blessing offered at Christian Leaders Institute.
Free Ministry Training Blessing
My name is Kelly, and I am so thankful for this free ministry training blessing at Christian Leaders Institute. I currently live in Limerick, Ireland. This place is where the Lord sent my husband and me into a calling known only unto Him. Originally from Sydney, Australia, I spent around eight years in London in the United Kingdom. Then, I moved back to Australia where I lived in different states and worked in a variety of jobs.
After meeting a wonderful man, he and I married a few months later. At that time, I also discovered the love of my life in Jesus Christ my Savior. So, my husband and I began our journey together in the adventure that is in Christ. First, we moved to Cambodia where we set up Seraiah Cambodia. Then from there, we were sent to Ireland where we now run a training and fellowship group called Seraiah Ministries.
We wanted to learn more about God’s word and how to be a knowledgeable Christian leader, so we searched online. Now, we feel so very blessed to be here and undertaking these courses at the Christian Leaders Institute. It is a privilege to receive this free ministry training blessing offered at Christian Leaders Institute. CLI is a Godsend to us. We are learning many new leadership skills and are growing in our daily walk with God. Thank you, CLI, for this free ministry training blessing!
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