Christian Leaders Institute Offers Free Courses In The Philippines.
Greetings! May the mercy and grace of the Almighty be on us forever. My name is Tito Lim. I reside in the southern part of the Philippines. Our country is a supporter of a democratic policy which observes freedom of religion. Hence, doing Christian ministry here is not very difficult. In fact, you can find various religious congregations in almost every nook of the entire nation.
I came to know the Lord through my mother who used to be a devout Catholic with a remarkable church devotion. However, at some point she was exposed to a civic and religious organization which her interest in eventually led her to leave her Catholic activity. My mother then spent most of her time devoted to her new affiliation. She convinced all our family to become members. The Philippines Benevolent Missionaries Association, Inc. was in its early stages and we were so engrossed by its captivating principles and teachings. The “mystical” biography of its founder whom the members equate to the one and only Son of God made many believe the founder Ruben Edera Ecelo, Sr. was a savior. This reason was probably the main reason my mother decided to leave her Catholic devotion and migrate to our present town of residence. This is where the organization’s main office and the founder’s residence are located.
I was very young at that time when this all happened being about the age of 12 to 13 years. I am the fourth among the seven children. Obviously all of us were stuck under our parent’s wings so that our adherences to their faiths were not contested by any of us. Only within the last 3 years have I found myself intently reading the Bible and felt the need to seek for the truth. I have come to know much of what we had been believing in contradicts the Words of God. I brought my discovery to my parents, brothers, sisters and a few relatives who are loyal members of that association. Their reactions have been a mixture of positive and negative and half of them showed indifference or ignored me. However, thinking about our spiritual salvation, I keep using chances to instill in them the truth I found. The truth I firmly believe is worth living more than anything else drives me to continue my search.
I am still in the beginning of my religious learning which I pray will help me learn how to express Christian life and doctrine to my family, friends and neighbors. I didn’t know which Christian denomination I should support so I searched the internet for the right one. During my searches I found Christian Leaders Institute. Thanks to Dr. H. Reyenga and his colleagues for creating Christian Leaders Institute and making it accessible across the internet. There are a number of Christian Churches in my immediate vicinity but, unfortunately, I still feel reluctance to consult any of them with regards to my calling. Maybe because I still don’t have a strong faith in their teachings? I am doing Christian Faith based research all by myself. It is mostly through the internet that my knowledge about the Scripture and other related topics are augmented.
I feel a very strong conviction to pursue my spiritual journey, even as a step by step procedure which I can do here at CLI. I strongly believe in Christian Leaders Institute’s ability to help me build myself into a highly committed minister. Praise Jesus! I am very thankful for the kind understanding that I am unable to donate to make Christian Leaders Institute free and accessible to everyone all over the globe. One day I might be able, by the grace of the Lord, to donate to this educational cause.
I have not been employed for a few years and am presently living with my sister’s family, who graciously help me to survive daily. This I believe is a “blessing in disguise” because this gives this opportunity to make my spiritual journey with this online education. Praise and glory be to the Highest as here I can freely use their computer and internet access anytime I would like to. What a Blessing! I pray for guidance all the way through my studies and for the realization of my dreams. Thank you to Christian Leaders Institute and may the Spirit of wisdom, power and guidance be with you for eternity. Amen. Sincerely, Tito Lim
Ministry Training for Romania
Christian Leaders Institute offers ministry training for Romanians who speak English, and many of them do. This country is a hot spot for revival right now. The pentecostal and Baptist faiths are spreading quickly all across Romania. As a result there are many new leaders who are earnestly seeking quality ministry training for Romania. Some of these leaders have found their way to Christian Leaders Institute.
One such leader is Gabriel from Ovidiu, Romania. He has accessed this ministry training for Romania and is pursuing advanced studies. Here is his story,
I’m Gabriel from Ovidiu, a small town of 13,000 people in the Constanta district of Romania, Europe. I came to Jesus in 2007 and I got baptized in March of 2008. I am married with no children.
This is my story. I came from a worldly background. Although my mother was born a baptist she never practiced her faith and married a non Christian.
I was born in 1984 under a communist regime and witnessed the fall of communism and then the fall of my countrymen after that. I got baptized in a Baptist church and am now the manager of the local Pentecostal Church in Romania.
I am baptized in the Holy Spirit. For three years I was a youth leader and now with God’s help I occasionally preach. I’m not perfect but I hope God will transform me to be more like Him. My goal is to learn more than I know now so that God can use me as He pleases. In the picture below I’m the one on the right, my wife is on the left and my mentors from my early years are in the middle. God bless them.
Romania is ripe for the Gospel to be proclaimed. This is a land of contrasts. This former communist country is now an open door for the gospel so CLI will continue to offer high quality ministry training for Romania and those God is calling to lead this revival!
Online Prison Ministry Training
After someone is incarcerated, they lose many things. They lose the ability to gain the high paying jobs. They lose relationships. They lose their reputation and opportunities.
But though they may lose much, it is possible through God to actually gain more. Being in prison forces people to face the truth about themselves and their relationship with God. This happened to Erinn. While in prison, she lost the world but gained her soul. She came to know the Lord who loved her and in the process she gained an eternal destiny. Now she is seeking online prison ministry training through Christian Leaders Institute so that she can minister to others.
Here is Erinn’s story. This is a story of inspiration and hope for those seeking to reach the lost.
Hello, my name is Erinn, I live in the United States. I know that I am called to be a witness to others and consider it a blessing to minister to the people the Lord sends my way. I love to share my testimony. I came to know the Lord ten years ago while I was in jail. As a result of reading the Bible I came to have a personal relationship with Him. Everyday I am amazed at how truly blessed I am. Glory be to God! The Holy Spirit has gifted me in many ways. I know in my heart and soul that my calling is in Deliverance, Intercessory Prayer, Casting out Spirits, and Sharing the TRUTH. My dream is to become a chaplain/ordained minister. I want to visit jails, hospitals, prisons, and anywhere where there are people who need prayer.
It would be an honor to become a Youth Leader because I can relate to everything they are going through. I also have a charismatic personality which draws people to me. I have a heart for serving and love Jesus. And I can draw from my own life experiences. For starters I overcame a life of crime, depression, drug addiction, insecurity, and even attempted suicide. My testimony is this, God has delivered me from it all! What the enemy meant for evil God has turned around for good! He has also told me many times in prayer that…“Through you many will be saved.” How amazing!!
He works through me to save souls. Some unique challenges in my area are addiction, homelessness, and hopeless souls. My local church Free Chapel has supported me in my calling by sponsoring me through a one year discipleship program. Training at CLI is imperative for my growth. I trust that they have my and God’s best interest at heart (Psalm 139).
God Bless You!
Erinn
Online prison ministry training for ex-convicts who are called to minister to those in prison like Erinn is called to do is available to you for free. Maybe you have not been in prison but you are called to minister, sign up for online prison ministry training at Christian Leaders Institute. This is the ministry training you need in the basic ministry courses that will prepare you as you share the gospel. There are many examples of how God is using those who were once lost, but now are mobilized to be in his army of healing. Christian Leaders Institute is ready to train former prisoners who are now alive in Christ.