God’s Grace in Darkness
Hello! My name is Corey Leverette, and I am from Tennessee in the United States. I am getting more ministry and pastor training at the Christian Leaders Institute.
My Journey
God saved me in the fifth grade because my mom took my brother and me to church. My father was an alcoholic, so although I was saved, I didn’t take it seriously due to dealing with a lot of hurt and darkness. As a teen, I became involved in a youth group that was unlike anything I had ever seen. The kids were passionate about God, and they loved to worship and learn. I soon grew tremendously in my walk with God and learned so much there.
However, after high school, I went my own way. I searched out other religions and put God on the back burner. Furthermore, I made many mistakes, went through a divorce, and became a single dad.
Back to God
But God, being rich in mercy and faithfulness, drew me back to church and back to Him. I attended and served in church once again and got serious about Him again.
As I grew in Christ at church, I saw a need for a men’s ministry. Therefore, I asked my pastor if I could step into some sort of men’s ministry role to feed the men’s faith. We prayed about it, and soon, I became the men’s minister.
After earning a Bachelor-level certificate in men’s ministry through Columbia Evangelical Seminary, further, the leaders ordained me as the men’s pastor. I have been serving in that capacity ever since.
More Ministry And Pastor Training at CLI
Wanting more ministry and pastor training, I searched online and found the Christian Leaders Institute, I look forward to learning and growing even more through CLI!
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The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
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My name is Joni Stephenson. I’m from North Carolina and married with a son and stepdaughter. God led me to continue my education at the Christian Leaders Institute for ministry courses and credentials. I want to do the Lord’s work wherever He may lead. I teach Sunday school and lead the youth at my local church.
My Journey
I came to know the Lord in my small hometown Baptist Church. My parents raised me to know Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I always felt the pull of God on my heart throughout my life. Even in my teens and early 20s, I knew the Lord was keeping me in His grip to accomplish His will. I fought it and ignored the seriousness of the calling until now. The Lord needed me to mature spiritually before I could lead others.
Ministry Courses and Credentials at CLI and CLA
So, now I’m in my 40s, I want to take a serious dive into finding out what my true calling is. I always felt a strong urge to teach. Therefore, I am eager to keep studying and letting the Lord lead me where He will. By God’s grace and mercy, my training with the Christian Leaders Institute and credentialing with the Christian Leaders Alliance will show that I want to work for the Lord with all my heart.
As I write this, I want to mention that I was not as diligent as my parents in raising my son. They did not waiver in their faith or rules to keep my soul safe. However, I pray that my son has learned the importance of God in his life. Further, I want to continue to lead him in the right direction even though I was slack in reinforcing Godly principles in his younger years. God is merciful and gracious!
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The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
Find out more about women in ministry here.
God Makes The Plan
Praise God that I found my dream path and minister calling and training at the Christian Leaders Institute (CLI). Hello, I am Fiteau Jardinier. Here is my spiritual journey leading up to my minister calling and the opportunity to answer the call through training at CLI.
My Journey
I am from Haiti, where we have faced difficult situations for several years. I am from the Southeast part of the country, in the second section of the Jacmel Valley. Since 2020, I have been living in Port-au-Prince with my aunt. My job is as a worker in a church in the Delmas community.
My family is Protestant. I have six siblings, and I am the second youngest. My father is a gospel preacher involved in farming, and my mother is a merchant. I grew up in church and engaged in spiritual activities from a young age. However, it didn’t truly reflect in life or a close relationship with God. I went to church and prayed out of routine but had never been touched by the Holy Spirit. That experience happened when I decided not to go to church anymore. I met two brothers from my church who accompanied me and prayed with me. That’s when I tasted the presence of the Holy Spirit and started walking on the path of salvation.
In 2015, I received training from RUHi Institute and Blackwell Institute. Therefore, I had good training with children and the youth of my community. Soon, I became a regional leader with a mission to look after the activities in the region. I completed my primary education. Then, in 2019, my secondary schooling was completed in the province, and I returned to Port-au-Prince in 2020 for my university studies.
Moments of Pain and Sorrow
I lived with my parents in a luxurious life as I could afford the things I needed. Furthermore, I lived with a sense of tolerance as the youngest in my family. However, when I had to leave them, I experienced a taste of solitude and maturity. It’s a time in my life that I cherish because it allows me to understand my true worth and God’s perspective. Living with my aunt, I faced betrayal and went days without finding anything to eat. The doors that were once open for me to pursue university studies were now closed. That’s when I realized that I needed God’s favor through fasting and prayer.
One day, in August 2021, God spoke to me and told me that He needed me to serve His church. The next generation of Haitians needs me for spiritual guidance. The challenges I experienced catalyzed a profound change in my life. I started studying theology to attain more knowledge to fulfill my purpose. Finding the money to pay for tuition seemed challenging. Nevertheless, I began researching and preaching the gospel with grace and authority. Now, I am maturing in the path of ministry and thinking about stepping out and fulfilling God’s plan for my life.
The Fields of Ministry Through a Revelation
I knew that God had a plan for me as a servant of His kingdom. However, I hadn’t found my ministerial calling yet. I had received revelations but didn’t give them the importance they deserved. In a dream in October 2021, I found myself in front of children and pre-teens. I was training and teaching them to become eligible for the youth phase so that we can have a generation of significant impact in the country. Having previously created a study atmosphere for children and pre-teens, I continued doing so. Then, after that, I saw myself inside a huge church, raising the banner of God’s greatness. From then on, I sought the knowledge and qualifications needed to fulfill God’s work.
My Minister Calling and the Training Opportunity at CLI
I prayed and searched, knowing that the earth is the Lord’s and He makes all things possible to fulfill His will. I looked for organizations that could help me pay for my theological studies and pursue a ministry field of study. Then, one day, I came across the Christian Leaders Institute (CLI), the perfect work of God to fulfill His dream. I praise God for His greatness. and this opportunity for ministry training. I ask God to draw me close to Him as I serve His kingdom.
Engagement in God’s Fields
My spiritual dream is to be a container of God’s presence, a leader for the revival, renewal, and restoration of the kingdom of God. In gratitude for all His grace in my life, I want the command of Matthew 28:19 to be at work in my life so that this generation may benefit from God’s grace.
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Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling you in the Getting Started Class at the Christian Leaders Learning Platform. The Getting Started class will take you less than an hour to complete.
When you log in to the Learning Platform, you will notice that the Getting Started Class automatically appears on your dashboard.
The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
Find out more about women in ministry here.