CLI student Ricky Merriman enrolled for a Free Christian Education in order to fulfill his heart’s calling to Chaplin or Pastor to his community in Michigan! Here is his story…
Free Christian Education – Ricky’s Story
Hello, my name is Ricky Merriman, I live in the State of Michigan, USA.
I am married and have four children.We live in a small modest house, that was built over a hundred years ago in an old mining community in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The winters are long and the summers are short, but we are blessed to live I a beautiful scenic area with plenty of Lake Superior shore lines, some call it God’s country! The community in which I live is economically depressed and utilizes volunteers for various community services such as Fire departments, First Responders, Hospice, Transportation for the elderly, etc. I feel a calling on my heart to volunteer in my community as an Chaplin or Pastor to help those in need of God’s love and care.
I have been searching the internet, looking for online Christian education at little or not cost and was very blessed to come across the Christian Leaders Institute’s website! I was very impressed, and excited to get started in the free classes. I learned so much about what it takes to live a Godly life, that can be reproduced and shared with others. I just finished the Christian Leaders Basic’s Course and I am eager to get stated in more classes!
God bless Christian Leaders Institute it was just what I was looking for and more!
Philip Samson Kuchinga enrolled at Christian Leaders Institute for Effective Evangelism Training to better save lost souls in his community. Here is his story…
Effective Evangelism Training – Philip’s Story
My name is philip Samson Kuchinga .I come from Malawi, the warm heart of Africa. am married to Enelesi with two girls Priscilla and Comfort. I am a pastor currently serving the lord here in Lilongwe, Malawi.
I love the lord because he saved me and called me to be the shepherd of his people.
My mission is to evangelize the lost , disciple those won to Christ and deploy them. I believe God has called me to fulfil
this mission.I was born in a Christian family and grew up in a Christian environment but my relationship with the Lord wasn’t good. When I was 17, a friend invited me to his church. The service was powerful and I got attracted to attend for several weeks.
One Sunday the Holy Spirit spoke to me strongly that I couldn’t resist. I gave my life , confessed and repented my sins. The Lord saved me and now I am a new creation.After being saved I felt the lord was calling me to be a pastor. I responded to his call , went to Bible college to prepare for the ministry, and I am now in the field doing what the lord has called me for.
My desires has been to continue learning but I could not find opportunity due to lack of resources. But the Lord led me to discover CLI. I applied and started a getting started class.
I thank God for CLI to provide me free high quality online bible training.I would like to thank CLI for giving me scholarship to continue doing more courses. My desires is to learn and get equiped for God ‘s mission and I believe my mission dreams will be fulfilled.
After the training I want to continue serve as a pastor and set up local bible training centres.
Thank you CLI For free high quality Bible training.
CLI student Jason Corbeil
Canada Ministry Training Free
Hello! My name is Jason Corbeil. I live in Ontario, Canada. I am excited to receive this Canada ministry training free of charge.
Canada is a fantastic country, full of beautiful lands and people of multicultural descent. Those involved in Ministry in Canada face many challenges as in other parts of the world today, but also enjoy the freedom to express themselves without fear of persecution.
I grew up in a Christian home and went to church as I grew up. My family fell away from the church when I was around 12 years old. Upon turning the age of 18, I felt the urge of God return to church and have felt a strong call on my life ever since. I have often questioned this “call” I have felt and have put things off and focussed on other things for many years.
However, this feeling of being called still exists and seems to be growing stronger as I get older.
I am now forty years old and do not believe I can let the opportunity to obtain the training from Christian Leaders Institute pass me by. The Lord has been more than gracious to me. My life verse is Jeremiah 29: 11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope”.
My ministry dream has been something I have had since I was abut 18 years old. The thought of standing at a pulpit and teaching others about Jesus Christ has long been something I have felt called to do. Unfortunately, life has thrown a few curveballs, and I have not had the opportunity to pursue this dream for many years until CLI made its way into my life.
I have helped with many different church programs over the years. My wife and I have been Youth Group Leaders and Sunday School Superintendents. We have taught at Daily Vacation Bible School for many years.
I believe that I identify the most with the word “Pastor”, as I feel that one needs to be ordained as a Pastor to be viewed as worthy to teach others about Christ. It is not an absolute necessity but does give one more credibility amongst unbelievers.
If I had to choose one key experience in my life that prompted me to pursue ministry, it would have to be when I was still in youth group. A group of men from our church attended the Promise Keepers “Stand in the Gap” march in Washington D.C. back in the mid-1990’s. It was an awesome experience hearing thousands upon thousands of men singing praises to God outdoors acapella. It was a very moving time for me!
Living in rural Ontario, poses some unique challenges. There are many local churches nearby, and most have Pastoral staff already entrusted to lead their congregations. Our town, is a small one, and there is a lot of poverty here as well. Yes, even in Canada, there are many of those who do not have many resources to maintain even basic needs.
A scholarship at CLI is tremendously important to me because, as a family man, I would otherwise not be financially able to pursue the studies that CLI has to offer anywhere else. I have looked into various schools over some years and have not been able to begin studies. Thanks for this Canada ministry training free of change.
I would appreciate prayers for my ability to keep up my studies while at the same time, working fulltime to support my family.
The Lord has blessed me greatly over the years. I pray that He will use me as an instrument to bless others.