Manila Ministry Training
It was the 21st of March in 1978 when I was born. My grandfather gave me the name Alberto Yusef Doca Jr. I’m the eldest son and 4th of the 9 siblings. I’m married to a beautiful lady named Chona and we’re gifted with two kids. We are living here in Manila and belong to a local church, with a ministry. I am receiving Manila ministry training at Christian Leaders Insitute.
I remember when I was in grade school the elders in our family told us to not open the Bible if we don’t want to get blinded. That was the old teachings of the church I went to at that time. At age 11, I read a Bible, the book of John. I was so excited that I finished reading it that night.
I was 16 years of age when I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I started to go to church but was dragged down by the influence of the community surrounding me. I was on the wrong track. My life was up and down and even my family were not excluded from many trials and different circumstances in life. There was a time early in the morning that I was so
drunk that I questioned God for what was happening in our lives. I thought there seemed to be no way out. At the same time, I heard the words of a song: “God will make a way where there seems to be no way.” My knees trembled and I started crying and claiming that song. Since then, we have felt the hand of God working in our lives. Jesus is so good! God is a good, good Father!
I have a vision and sometimes dream about it: In my hometown, there is a church that I am the pastor of. If this is my calling, let it be. My dad and my mom and my siblings, as well as some of my nieces and nephews, have accepted the Lord Jesus in their life. My prayer is to minister the Word to friends, relatives and to all the people that I may encounter.
I’m a worker of our church. Our Pastor allows me to preach from the pulpit and to be a worship leader two to three times a month. My work here is a driver of school service in a Christian school.
I want to enhance these ministry opportunities and earn certificates through my studies at Christian Leaders Institute. I desire to gain more knowledge about theology and the Bible through my Manila ministry training with CLI. CLI will be a big help for me with this. Thank you, Christian Leaders Institute, for free online courses. Our God is our great rewarder.
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Theology Degree Dream
My name is Bree and I have a theology degree dream! I was born in Chicago, IL. I grew up on the West side and remember feeling the nudging of God as early as 9 years old. My grandmother always took me to church, so I was raised Baptist. At the age of 14, I moved to Milwaukee, WI with my mother and siblings. I didn’t adjust well to being apart from my grandmother and made many mistakes. As I got older, I didn’t think much about God until I turned 15 years old. I was looking for something more but wasn’t ready to serve God with my whole heart. A childhood friend invited me to church and I gave my life to Christ. It was the best decision I have ever made.
At the age of 18 years old, I came to the Lord with a toddler and a baby on the way. Being a single mother in Christ, I faced a lot of shame and rejection. That shame carried over into my Christian walk for years. I was desperate for Jesus and felt like HE was my only hope. Jesus Christ showed me His love and I held on to His love with both hands. I left God for many years after my life was turned upside down by a leader in my church. Feeling betrayed, alone, and hurt, I retreated from church and God for several years. But once again, I felt the pull of Jesus calling me back. Jesus restored me over 12 years ago and now this is my opportunity to give back to someone else and show them the love of Christ. The failure is not in God, but man.
I learned valuable lessons which have helped me to be a more compassionate and merciful leader. I now serve as the Outreach Coordinator and Prayer leader at my church. I am also on my church board and a mentor to several saints of God. In Milwaukee, there are many challenges because many generations have never been in a church. Teen pregnancy and drugs have impacted the city greatly. It is my privilege and honor to serve God, and though there have been many dark days the good days outweigh them all. I would love to have a radio ministry and write a devotion to help others become stronger in the Lord Jesus. Christian Leaders Institute is helping me to realize the dream of having a degree in theology. Due to a brain tumor, I no longer work, so the free training is priceless! Thank you!
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