Homeless Ministry Dream
My name is Tim Cromwell, and I have a homeless ministry dream. As an American, I thought being born in a country that is one nation under God gave me a head start as far as being close to God. In fact, when I was preschool age, I had nice chats with Him often and I felt His presence.
When I entered the public school system, I discovered all was not right with the world, this country, and apparently the church. Yes, I had my first crisis of faith in first grade. As I listened to the Pastor and Sunday school teachers, I learned of the two coexisting kingdoms, co-existing as far as time and space, but diametrically opposed to each other in every other way. A few years later at the age of ten, I accepted Christ, I knew what I had done and was quite serious about it. But I didn’t understand the reality of accepting Him as Lord as well as savior. That understanding came much later after struggles and some time in the wilderness.
Though my homeless ministry dream is not concrete in my mind as of yet, I feel a burden for the people living on the street. My eyes and heart tell me the efforts of governments and many churches are not enough. Aid programs do not help, I have experienced this firsthand. Modern medicine has not saved these people nor has psychology and its various offshoots. More laws and more enforcement have not eased the burden of these people. In the case of the city I grew up in, they just spread the problem all over the city. My heart tells me they need what Jesus offers them: healing, wholeness, and then restoration.
Free Ministry Training
This class has shown me who I am in Christ and in my family, it has shown me that being called to ministry is not necessarily a call to the pulpit, it can be performed anywhere, and so can my service to God directly whether in quiet prayer, loud praise, intense worship, or simply sitting in His presence being renewed in complete silence and stillness of heart and mind.
The key experience in my life that prompted me to pursue ministry was a dream. It was vivid, I can still see it, though I denied its’ authenticity and put it behind me for half my life. However, it never let go. Now, I believe I am being prepared for whatever ministry I am to undertake. I do not believe my discovery of the Christian Leaders Institute was an accident but a leading of God. How could I not be prompted by that?
The challenges in my geographic area are cultural and religious which are common to most areas. My family has been very supportive of my calling. My mother-in-law told me she was waiting for the day I called her and said I was a pastor.
This free ministry training is important because I cannot afford an education in ministry, especially a quality education like the one I am receiving from CLI. This training not only teaches me how but why and which way is the best. Thank you.
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Ministry Calling Free Training
My name is Connie Freeman, and I have a ministry calling free training dream. I live in Russellville, Arkansas in the United States of America. I did not get to church much as a child but started attending once I married. My grandma raised me as a child, and she was very happy we were in church. She got pancreatic cancer in 2009 and passed away within a few months. I felt lost and abandoned, and I walked away from the church.
It took me seven years to walk back into one. After six months of attending there, I was baptized. I was very active in that church. But after three years there, I needed more. So, I left that church and started a new one. That is when everything started changing in my life. I want to be able to go out in the streets and to talk to people who don’t go to church. I want to tell them about how good our God is.
My ministry calling free training from Christian Leaders Institute will help me on this journey. I never thought I’d be taking classes like this. That is because I never felt lead to until now. But, now I know God is about to use me in some way, and He wants me ready. These classes at Christian Leaders Institute are helping me to be able to reach my goal of bringing more people to Jesus. I know He is a healer as he has healed me twice this year alone. I am so thankful that He did not give up on me when I felt lost and alone. He is always with me and guided me to CLI and my ministry call.
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New Ministry Direction
My name is Thomas Moore, and I am seeking a new ministry direction for my life. I live in the United States of America. At 56 years old, I have decided to push my interest and curiosities into gear. After living what feels like several lives, I have decided it is time to look into things I enjoy and am interested in.
I am a veteran of the USAF. I have two wonderful, successful daughters. Both are college graduates. I am a divorced Catholic. Over the years, I have been at the high end of the income level and where I still was not poor enough to receive assistance. I am a published children’s author. My careers both involved training of some sort. When I assist others in reaching their goals, I also receive a blessing. I enjoy public speaking and have been told I am a good speaker. Someone told me that I have the kind of voice that will put one at ease and to sleep. Is that good? Maybe, I hope.
Free Ministry Training Journey
This free ministry training journey at Christian Leaders Institute will guide me in enriching the lives of young people. I want to encourage others from children to young adults. Right now, there is a huge need for guidance within the youth. It is heartbreaking to see the emptiness or even anxiety and fear in the children’s eyes. If someone would step up and just say, “Can I help?” or “Is there anything I can do for you?” could make a big difference. Young adults need a place to bounce ideas around and hear that they aren’t the only ones going through what they are feeling. I have felt rejection, fear, anxiety, anger, and misguided hate. I was in and out of my church. Sometimes, feeling embarrassed to go knowing what I had done or a way I was living.
Am I to be a Pastor or a Deacon? Or a mentor or a counselor? I am not certain yet. Through, God’s word, His great love for me, and learning to hear His call, I hope to get new ministry direction.
Please pray for me, my CLI friends, as I will be praying for you!
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