At a Bible school like Christian Leaders Institute, it is important to see the impact of courses offered on the students. For this reason, many of the classes have a final reflection paper where students reflect about what the class has taught them and what they consider important. Jeff Ulrich – a Bible school student who lives in America – reflected on the impact of the class “Church and Ministry.”
One recurring theme in his reflection on the experience with this Bible school class is confidence. As Jeff talks about the funeral portion of the course, he says, “The funeral service prep and how to write a funeral service was very informative. It makes me feel a lot more confident on doing funerals.” Later, when reflecting on the portion of this course dealing with marriage, he says, “I don’t know how many weddings I have attended but didn’t really know how to create a service. This was invaluable information. I feel very confident in being able to perform a wedding now.” Both of these statements are coming from a man who has been doing ministry in America for 25 years. The quality of CLI’s Bible school curriculum can be seen in this testimony.
Bible School Certificates
Jeff Ulrich began his journey at Christian Leaders Institute like any other student, by obtaining the “Christian Basics Certificate.” The Christian Basics Certificate is earned through completion of the Getting Started course. This course serves as a student orientation to this Bible School structure and community. In this class, students are asked to write a few paragraphs about their Christian journey and how it led them to this Bible school. In his testimony, Jeff shares his vision for a community driven church.
“My dream for ministry is to start a church that has a strong community base with a message of grace but not lacking in preaching and following the truth. When I look at the book of Acts I see how close they were as a community. I feel like that is really lacking today. People are starving for human interaction. It also has to be based on prayer and the Holy Spirit. When I look at a lot of churches today I don’t see the Holy Spirit working in a dramatic way like he did in the book of Acts. That power is alive and well today if we have the passion and desire to listen and obey His voice.”
What drove Jeff Ulrich to the Christian Leaders Institute Bible school model was a powerful dream for churches in America. He recognizes that the power of the Holy Spirit is central to anything in the building of the church, but He also knows that a great Christian community is just as key to bringing the kingdom of God in America today back to the biblical model. His pursuit of the ministry has brought him to the online Bible school, where he can be equipped with the knowledge to further his ministry.
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“I am born and raised for the most part in the city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. My parents are originally from the Caribbean, which was part of the Dutch Kingdom for many years (some Islands still are) The Netherlands from origin is a country with Protestant Christian faith and values. Over the last 50 years many immigrants from various countries settled here. Bringing their cultures, traditions and believes with them. Christianity in the Netherlands therefore evolved in to various denominations. It could be compared with the US. Everyone is free to express there own faith and believe as they wish.
“I first gave my life to Jesus when I was 8 years old, after I saw a movie in church at Sunday class. My mother always raised us strict and with biblical values. But it wasn’t until I was 19, I really understood what it was to have a relationship with God.
“I’ve led the Evangelist group at my former church and was a Youth Leader for 4 years. Combining those two ministries, I had the privilege to witness to many young teens. Leading them to salvation.
“I always was convinced that the position you have in life, in your neighborhood, family or occupation is the first place of ministry (unless you are full-time in ministry of course). So for me at the moment being a pilot, I witness to colleagues as much as I can if able. Especially in my occupation with a nice status and income, many don’t believe they need a savior in their life. When digging a little deeper, they all have the same problems and pain as all other humans living on earth. They need Jesus.
“The vision of my local church Dominion Centre, is raising sons for Kingdom impact. It could be compared with the 7 connections, mentioned in the getting started class. Our church supports any member with a calling, talent, heart for ministry and helps them develop it where possible. I am easy with words (writing), so I have been writing for our church paper and now I will be more involved in the whole process of development. As of next school year I will be involved in youth ministry as well.”
Hubert Jansen Receives a Scholarship
“A scholarship will greatly improve my getting more understanding and getting more knowledge in Gods Word. Becoming more effective, combining life experiences and a thorough knowledge of how God works and moves to built His Kingdom.
“Prayer is always welcome. More clarity and direction in how my wife’s calling and mine combine. Because of our past and many broken marriages and relationships everywhere, this is a ministry that has come in to my thoughts and heart as of lately.”
Hubert Jansen believes in starting your ministry impact wherever the Lord has placed you. With this goal, Hubert Jansen began his own ministry impact in the community of pilots with which he worked. Since then, Hubert Jansen has increased his ministry impact to include the readers of his church paper and the youth. Yet Hubert Jansen recognizes that his ministry impact for the Lord could be much greater. In pursuit of an increased ministry impact, Hubert Jansen seeks a scholarship at Christian Leaders Institute, where he can receive the training necessary to take his ministry impact to the next level.
William Sanya –
“Hi am William Sanya a citizen of Kenya currently residing in Nairobi city. In Kenya we have the freedom of worship everyone has the opportunity to do ministry accept in some areas believed to muslim stronghold. Due to Nairobi being a multicultural city whereby most people still hold on their cultural beliefs, which makes the gospel very challenging to minister. Most young people are jobless, this makes them vulnerable to crimes,prostitution, drug abuse and other things that cuases insecurity.It is said our country is a christian nation not becuase of their faith in Jesus Christ but having been raised religious setup or being baptized.Generally doing ministry in Kenya is so encouraging and the chances are so prevalent.Mass evangelism and person to person are the most common ways of reaching the lost the slums.
“After high school, in early 1993, I was invited to an overnight vigil by one of my nephews. In the process the Word was preached, and that real touched my heart, I decided to give my life Jesus Christ. Since then I have never looked back.
“Since I surrendered life to Jesus, the desire to serve him has been so strong, and I look forward to doing intensive evangelism, raising intercessors in the church.
“When I was working in one of the industries in Nairobi, much of my time I spend sharing the gospel with my workmates. Rarely would I shut my mouth. Through that I felt God leading me to ministry. The internal desire to serve God was so strong that was confirmed by my pastor who encouraged me to wait on God.
“For over ten years I have lived in the informal settlements of Nairobi where infrastructures are so pathetic during rain season the place floods, this makes it so hard to do ministry.
“The local church has been very supportive in that when I shared my dream to the pastor he offered me an opportunity to join the ministry team to pursue my dream. During that time I was requested to take care of the home bible group, later he elevated me to pastoral. Currently I am the associate pastor in charge of adult ministries, intercessory, and teenagers.
“One thing that I am privileged to have is a very supportive family, especially my wife, who has stood by my side all through in prayers and encouragements in time of my low moments. My kids have also been very understanding and patient whenever am away on missions.”
William Sanya Receives a Scholarship
“I fully believe that getting a scholarship at Christian Leaders Institute is very vital to my accomplishment my dream in the ministry. From the getting started course I realized that I need to be equipped so as to do effective ministry. I believe that CLI has the capacity to take me to the next level of excellence in the ministry calling.
“Pray for me that the passion I have for reaching the people with the gospel will be realized,that my love for God will keep consuming my life, that the grace of God will abound in my life.”
William Sanya has a passion for evangelism. Ever since William Sanya had his first encounter with Christ, he has found that he can’t stop talking to others about Him. William Sanya recognizes his gift of evangelism and desires to use it to its fullest extent in the service of God. To this end, William Sanya seeks a scholarship at Christian Leaders Institute.
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