Christian Leaders Institute offers free ministry training to those called into ministry. This clergy-study program is suited for those seeking volunteer, part-time, or career ministry leadership. The Christian Leaders Alliance has a licensing and ordination program where your study is recognized. You must gather recommendations. You may order optional recognition packages.
This women in ministry ordination is inspired by the Women’s Ordination of Phoebe in the Bible. Romans 16:1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. In the first several centuries of the early church, women like Phoebe served as women in ministry in local churches in various roles including such things as women’s ministry, church planting, evangelism, teaching, proclamation, healing, etc.
Phoebe assisted the Apostle Paul in his ministry including answering any questions leaders had concerning the book of Romans. She delivered the letter to the Roman church and was, therefore, charged by Paul to answer questions concerning this important book of the Bible.
Women in Ministry Ordination program includes 28 credit hours of advanced ministry training. To receive this women in ministry ordination at CLI, one must complete the Women in Ministry Certificate with the following classes: (three more than the Officiant Ordination)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 Credits)
- Christian Basics (3 credits)
- Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
- New Testament Survey (3 credits)
- Pastoral Care and Marriage (3 credits)
- People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)
- Church and Ministry (3 credits)
- Women’s Ministry (3 credits)
- Elective (3 credits)
- Women in Ministry Ordination (1 credit)
- Total of 28 credits
After the Women in Ministry Ordination candidate has completed the women’s ministry Award, she is allowed to enroll in the women’s ministry ordination class.
Ordination Program
Part One – It covers leadership dynamics that ordained women will encounter.
Part Two – A comprehensive review test of Bible knowledge and Christian doctrine.
Part Three – Officiant Training- This training comes directly out of the Officiant training ordination class. If you have already taken this ordination, this will be a helpful review. You are allowed to use your same endorsements. Those ordained to women’s ministry ordination, therefore, will also be able to be recognized as Officiants so that they can perform weddings or funerals.
This class also requires that the women in ministry candidates receive three endorsements. One of the endorsements must come from her spouse if she is married. These endorsers testify that she is walking with God obediently and confirms that she has a calling for ministry.
My name is Tadd. I’m a 30-something, married for over 15 wonderful years, three awesome (and energetic) boys.
I grew up “in the church”. I grew up believing in a God, but not understanding what that meant. I would say the typical formulaic prayers before bed. Wonder about the universe. Yet, I yearned to know the TRUTH of the Gospel. But it seemed like people around me who knew, always skirted around the issue. “You’ll learn more when you’re older” or “Ask your pastor more about Christ”.
It wasn’t until I started to attend a Christian high school did the pastor lay out the plan of salvation. How Christ died for my sins. What eternal separation from God looked like. How to study the Word of God. Through the urging of the pastor. The example of my God-fearing girlfriend (who is now my wife). And lots of ‘soul searching’ prayers and Bible reading. I accepted the free gift of eternal life that Christ offers. At the age of 14, my life was made new.
My story doesn’t end there. Through my teens years, I didn’t take my faith with a serious attitude. I attended church religiously. Prayer religiously. Yet, I never allowed the Spirit to transform my life. I harbored my old self.
Things change when faced with the earthly consequences of sin.
Without going into unnecessary detail, the core of my being was shook. Due to my actions, I almost lost everything God had given me on this earth. Respect from peers. My girlfriend of many years. Even my life.
But, God’s grace extends to cover all our sins. With repentance God rejuvenated my heart for Him. With that renewal, I faced the truth of my salvation. While it’s a free gift, it is also a precious one. It’s one that required a true dedication on my part.
Fast forward many years. My wife and I moved from Northeast Ohio to west Michigan where she attended Grace Bible College. We both worked for a non profit for many years. We furthered His kingdom through the skills God gave me. I was IT, print design, web developer, marketing. My wife did, and still does, bookkeeping. I work now for a web agency in Grand Rapids.
I feel a calling. Not just for the lost, but also to build true disciples. People who’ve accepted Christ and continue walking the worldly path showing no fruit. No true change. It breaks my heart seeing people give God lip-service. My desire is to take what I learn at CLI and help edify and change lives. Encourage brothers and sisters in Christ to walk in the light. Stop lingering in the darkness.
“ So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” Rev. 3:16
The time we have is short. Christian’s need to stop playing the “Christianism” game. We all need to have a real relationship in Him.
Take back the time. The days are evil (Eph 5:16)