Prison Ministry Call
My name is Ronald Segar and I have a prison ministry call. I live in San Antonio, Texas with my family. I am involved in a new prison ministry work with the Kairos team in Dilley, Texas. I was adopted as a child. The family that adopted me was a Christian family. I came to the Lord at a young age, but as I got older, I fell away from him. I rededicated my life to the Lord when I was in jail.
My dream as a minister is to do prison work to teach the brothers in prison about the Lord. Finding Christian Leaders Institute has been a real blessing. Doing the classes at Christian Leaders Institute has helped me to grow stronger with the Lord because I am reading the Bible more as I daily walk with the Lord. I guess the title or word I would be inclined to use for myself would be clergy because that’s what they call the pastors in the prison. My coming to the Lord in jail was key to what led me to my prison ministry call.
My studying at Christian Leaders Institute to do prison ministry is a great opportunity for me. I’m 55 years old. I have a loving wife that is disabled. I have a son and daughter-in-law and their three kids that all live with us at this time. So, for me to be able to continue school when I don’t have the funds to do so is amazing. I certainly need the scholarship to continue my studies with CLI. Thank you for your time and for this opportunity to gain more knowledge as I prepare for being a pastor in prison ministry. God bless you!
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Ordained Officiant Minister
My name is Martha Narvaez and I have become an ordained officiant minister. I am from Green Cove Springs, FL. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and moved to the United States as an adolescent. Here, I finished high school, went to college and later joined the military. I have three children, now grown. So it is my husband, my cats and myself at home. We are both retired military after each serving over 20 years in the US Army. These days, I have taken the time to do all the things I was not able to do due to the military life and many deployments overseas over the years. Retirement has given me the opportunity to reflect on the past, present, and future. It has given me the chance to strengthen my beliefs. It has motivated me and given me the desire to focus on helping others. I was raised in the Roman Catholic faith, and I have learned that Christ is my Savior. Throughout my life, He has been the center of my existence.
Christian Leaders Institute has prepared me with the credentials necessary to officiate in the sacraments of baptism and marriage. It also provided me with the spiritual tools necessary for success. I have a better comprehension of the scriptures which enhances my Christian values, marriage, and family life.
Now that I have the education and confidence, I can spiritually guide couples ready to commit to a life together. I can help them understand the importance of the holy matrimony, family and how God plays an important role in it all. I feel prepared to solemnize marriages thanks to these studies. Now with my Ordained Minister credentials and a high-quality education through CLI, I know I can make a difference.
I am ready to serve and make disciples. Thank you, Christian Leaders Institute!
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Mentoring Ministry Dream
My name is Gabe Criado. I am excited to be studying at Christian Leaders Institute on my mentoring ministry dream journey. I’m from the state of California in the United States of America. I was born in the year 1969. I grew up as an only child with a loving mother and caring stepfather. I am a father of six awesome children. They are four young ladies and two young men. My ministry dream is to have a men’s ministry, but my overall dream is to share the Gospel with all people.
I came to the hear about the Lord one day with a knock on my front door. A young man came by giving his music ministry CD to folks. After sharing the gospel with me and giving me a CD, he prayed with me. Two years later, on February 12, 2017, I accepted our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in my life. Before this, I was a man with no love and no compassion for others. I drank a lot, and I was a violent man. I was a real mess. But now, I can truly say that I have grown in Christ and I am a changed and new man. My family is loving me again and I am loving them. We are all attending church and reading our Bibles together as a family as well.
Since taking this scholarship course at Christian Leaders Institute, I am really excited about my next step. I am excited to see what the Lord has in store for me in my mentoring men ministry dream. I encourage all to make this step, so each one can grow spiritually. What a blessing and opportunity I have at CLI! God bless you all!
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