Bible Education Opportunity
My name is Malik Wiley, and I am thankful for the free Bible education opportunity at CLI. I was born in Dover, Delaware, February 16, 1972. I am the middle child of four. I was born out of wedlock. My parents met at Delaware state college, and my mother raised me in north Philadelphia. My early childhood years were good. There was no abuse or neglect. It was average to say the least.
I’ve always been an adventurous spirit, but that same spirit led me down the wrong path. My mother worked for the school board of Philadelphia. My father is a bishop in the church, so knowing God was there. I rebelled against everything dealing with God. For a time, I chose Islam to rebel against everything taught to me. At around 15, I took my first drink, and it was off to the races. Soon drug use followed and then jail time when I was no longer able to support my habit. And then, by God’s grace and mercy, I got shot. I prayed to God to change me to the man I am supposed to be.
Everything did not change overnight. I began to meditate on God’s Word and He started to speak to me. I’ve always been a leader since I was a child with the ability to influence others. Now I found out that the real purpose of this gift is to serve Him and bring people to Christ. Another gift is working with my hands to pray over people and to reach out to others to show them there is hope in Christ Jesus.
Christian Leaders Institute is indeed a Godsend for me to work on my relationship with God and to minister to others. This free Bible education opportunity is a blessing, and I know it. I just recently spoke at my father’s church, and I told everyone about CLI and my studies here at the school. The doctrine is sound and straight from the word of God. Amen for that! I will continue to work hard and to be more Christ-like every day of my life with God’s help.
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Godly Woman Minister
My name is Diamond Scott, and I desire to be a godly woman minister. I am from Taylors, South Carolina, which is in the United States of America. I am the youngest of two older sisters. I have served in the same church for four years, in which I am currently over the Prayer Box where I collect and maintain personal prayer cards from our congregation and visitors and intercede on their behalf.
While growing up, I always attended church with my grandparents who were of the Southern Baptist denomination. At the age of nineteen, I stepped out in search of my own church home. I fully believe that by the Holy Spirit I was led to the church where I attend now called “New Start Ministry” which is a non-denominational church where I worship and serve the Lord.
Over the past few years, I have grown a close and personal relationship with Christ. I not only see Him as my God, I see Him as a close friend. I know my heavenly Father loves me inside and out, and at the beginning of my journey, I didn’t understand that I could be loved the way He loves me.
My dream is to become a Women’s Minister and write faith-based books. Many young women have fallen into traps of the enemy that feel they can’t be loved. Many want to know this awesome Savior named Jesus; they don’t know how to jumpstart that relationship or how to maintain it. My ultimate dream is to win souls for the Kingdom of God.
My Pastor and his wife have played a considerable part in my growth in Ministry. They always encourage me to step out in faith and believe that God has an ultimate plan for my life.
I came across Christian Leaders Institute because I wanted to widen my horizons and explore deeper into the word of God. I am grateful that CLI offers free tuition because this education is going to help me grow into the godly woman minister I am to be. I will be a taught, trained, and credible Christian Leader. Thank you, CLI!
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Gospel Purpose: My Walk With God
My name is Tambay Obenson Lyonga Mbi and I have gospel purpose in my life. I am 25 years old. I am Cameroonian by nationality but presently I am residing in Turkey for studies. I am a young guy who is really passionate for God and as it is, and as time passes by, my passion increases by the day.
I just recently moved to Turkey, but while in Cameroon I was one of the leaders in the Youth Ministry at my church the Full Gospel Mission Cameroon. I have a serious interest in the youth ministry because they are the future of the church, and I believe that it is a very decisive period in the life of every man and woman. They are faced with life-changing decisions while they are busy finding themselves. I have been a victim of certain things and made wrong choices, and if it hadn’t been for the Lord on my side, my life would have been completely ruined. For this reason, I intend to give back to the youths what I received: Jesus Christ and Gospel Purpose!
I always wanted to expand my knowledge in Christ. For myself and also for dealing with very inquisitive and searching youths. I always wanted to be better equipped. I searched for this opportunity online daily until God guided me to this wonderful family at Christian Leaders Institute. I have been blessed all the way from my very first step here. I have Gospel purpose! A big thank you! My hopes in ministry are alive like never before.
As to my background, I am the first child born into a family of seven. Things were good. It seemed like I had an already mapped out life. My dad was a contractor and my mum a teacher. Life was pretty amazing. I was doing well in school with big dreams of becoming a petroleum engineer. I grew up in a Christian home. We always went to church, and I grew up like every regular church kid. I always felt there was something different about me but couldn’t lay hold on what that was.
The initial plan was that once I graduated from high school I would go abroad and further my studies to become a petroleum engineer. After I graduated from high school, one fateful morning my dad had a case in court. He went to court and never came back. When I got to my mum she said he wasn’t coming back for a long time. I found out he was set up and was sentenced to seven years imprisonment with all his accounts frozen.
In the twinkle of an eye, everything that seemed to be a well mapped out life became a nightmare. My world shattered. I couldn’t go to school and could barely survive. I felt like I lost everything. At this point, I had to believe in something. I went to God because my mind was flooded with questions upon questions. I lost it at some points.
This down moment brought me closer to God. He opened my eyes to a regularly used word yet so profound, PURPOSE. I didn’t see engineering anymore, I started seeing the hope to which was called. It stopped being about engineering, and it started being about Jesus. The more I knew Him the more I wanted to know. I didn’t have much but I felt rich. I felt the call so strong but I was battling with it for years.
As the days went by the burden increased. I decided to give myself to the Holy Spirit. I became a leader in the Youth Ministry in my church. After a few months, I was appointed as a leader in my district. Serving God gave me fulfillment like nothing else. It turned my life around and gave me Gospel purpose. Being the firstborn, the pressure to succeed and support my family was a weight around my neck. The reason for this is my parents are pushing me towards a career though my path is different. I am grateful for this opportunity to study to have a degree here at Christian Leaders Institute since I have no sponsor. Once again, A BIG THANK YOU!
The major challenge I am facing is the fact that though I am from a Christian home, being the firstborn, my parents have expectations different from what God has designed for me. They want me to be the financial brain of the family while God has called me into a course greater than myself. Now I am more than ready to fulfill this Gospel purpose.
I want to return to my country by 2020, well equipped like never before. Many of the youth have wallowed in frustration, joblessness, alcohol, sexual immorality, etc. because of the lack of purpose. The major reason for unemployment is because we have not tapped into our God-given abilities. If we all dig into our unique purpose, there will be more jobs, fulfillment, satisfaction, and peace. I believe no man can find himself on his own. That’s why I want to communicate the gospel in my nation. I want to inspire hope by presenting Christ and His redemptive work. I want to start up a youth movement that will visit schools, orphanages, and communities all over the nation that will bring a serious revival in our land. This movement will empower young entrepreneurs, ministers of the Gospel, Gospel Artists, academic Support, counseling, mentorship, etc. to build up giants that will witness Christ in these End Times.
CLI is God’s gift to me, and I want to thank the President of CLI, the entire staff, and of course, those who help to make this training free. You have fired up my bones and helped me see light at the end of the tunnel! Thank You and God bless you!
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