“My name is Rosa Margarita Soto (Rosa M Soto). I am Puerto Rican, born in San Juan, PR, but I have lived in the United States of America since I was about 3-4 years old. I was raised/adopted by my maternal grandparents.”
Rosa continues by talking about the religious freedom she has so she can pursue a Hispanic Ministry in the United States.
“Being in America, there are so many opportunities to do ministry, because of the freedom we have here; which in other countries is not possible. But in that same freedom, it also makes it very challenging to do outreach to a people that tries to take “God out” it’s seems to me at times that world around us is more willing to accept God into their lives than we as nation founded on God.”
Rosa’s journey to Hispanic Ministry began relatively young.
“I came to accept the Lord as my Savior when I was about 18-19 years old. We were raised Catholic although we were not always practicing it. We started to open the doors of our home to a Spanish Pastor: Jose Velez. He was the pastor at (“Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I – Pentecostal Church of God International Movement)” He would come to our house and hold small services 1-3 times a month. My grandparents accepted the Lord as their Savior one year prior to me. I was fighting it. I would always get uneasy when they would come to the house. The reason now I know was because I was in darkness. Although I never was in drugs, running the streets, parties, but I was lost, I did not have the Lord Jesus as my personal Savior. I finally gave my life to the Lord on a Tuesday night bible study. I clearly remember Pastor Velez teaching out of Revelations and the beast with the ten horns. I didn’t completely understand but I know enough that I did not want be here with Satan. I knew I was missing something in my life. I gave my life that night and have never turned back. There are so many times that God has shown me again and again that my life would be far worst now, if I rejected Salvation.”
Rosa sees how a Hispanic Ministry can bring light to those stuck in darkness.
“I have seen and had friends that haven’t received Jesus as their Savior, going through some situations, along, desperate for answers. I have had some that have taken their lives because they could not deal with life. It is so sad! How does that song go? “we fall down but we get up” Yes, as Christians, we do go through perhaps the same twists and turns that life has a way of throwing at us but the difference is that we have CHRIST! That when things look their darkest, Jesus always shines a light to show us the path we should go. We are never alone!”
She has a dream of a Multicultural Hispanic Ministry.
My passion is to see my church become and multicultural ministry. My assignment is to help Consolation become a bilingual ministry; by evangelizing the Latino population near and around my church in South Philadelphia. Our Bishop Gaines has commissioned Minister Damian Benitez and myself to help him make this part of the vision for the ministry come true. Currently we are working on coming up with a mission/vision statement for the future launching of the “Consolation Baptist Church – Hispanic Ministry”. The development of the Hispanic Ministry is still in the embryo process
I also want to train as a Chaplain. I am looking into some programs in my area and online to see what is out there. I would love to be able to work with patients.”
Rosa Closes by mentioning the impact Christian Leaders Institue has had on her Hispanic Ministry training.
Having a Scholarship would help me in so many ways to reach the goals that God is slowly revealing to me. I want to thank you all for your love of God’s word. For begin in position to help so many future leaders to impact their lives, families, neighborhoods and countries.
I want to thank you all for making it possible for so many of us to be able to further our knowledge and growth in the our Lord Jesus Christ. I can’t begin to express in words how your kindness impacts the lives of all that enroll with CLI.
God bless you!
Rosa M Soto.”
Rosa has completed the Christian Basics Certificate. She continues to expand her education for Hispanic Ministry thanks to generous donors of Christian Leaders Institute.
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Mission Haiti: Guy-Francois Norcilus is drawn to Mission Haiti. Haiti is still recovering from the devastating natural disaster that claimed more then 100,000 lives. Guy opens about his faith and life.
“I greet you all in the name of Jesus Christ who is die for Our Sins. My name is Guy-Francois Norcilus. I am from Haiti I have 2 brothers and 3 sisters our Parents still living by the Grace of God. Now I am a permanent resident here in US. I growing up in a Christian family. My day has 3 churches,1 clinic 1 elementary school and 1 High School in Haiti. We use to have a family devotional twice a day as family.”
Guy continues about his dream to work on Mission Haiti.
“In December 1995 we have a service in my day church after the message I realize born ina christian family or becasue my day is a pastor not mean i am save for that. That day i realize that I give my life to christ as my saviour. Since that day I have been serve the Lord. My dream for My ministry as my day already started is to go back to work wirh people where Im come from to serve the Lord because we have a wonderful ministry over there. every year i go to Haiti to help my day with the work he is doing there.”
He has a Passion for Mission Haiti
“A scholarship at CLI so important to my ministry will help me to help more people who are in need in Haiti. Because i want that small community I was born have more evolution. I want you guys to pray for us so God can give us strength to do His work. pray for my parents as they work there sometime it is very stressfull and hard when poeple come to you tell you they dont have food to eat or they can paid they tuition for they childs. As a Pastor you have to do something.
May God Bless you all for the work you guys doing thank you a lot.
Guy-Francois Norcilus”
Guy-Francois has completed the Christian Basics Certificate. He continues to expand his education for Mission Haiti thanks to generous donors of Christian Leaders Institute.
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Biblical Counseling: The need for Biblical Counseling has hit an all time high. CBS news reports that the United States has the highest amount of illegal drug use in the entire world.
Laurence starts out by telling us about himself and his mission.
“My name is Laurence Rector, and I am a Christian living in the northeast section of The United States of America. It is my mission to help the people here through the grace of God by means of biblical counseling. Many people in this area are suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, broken homes, anxiety and depression; and I believe that the answers to these problems can be found in the scripture. It is the spirit of our current age to turn to secular humanists answers to life’s challenges, but these answers only serve to complicate matters and add to the problem. I will address such issues in my upcoming book: “Madness: Inherent in the system.” “
Laurence continues about how he is involved in Biblical Counseling.
“Currently, I am a recovery coach and in training to become an assistant pastor for Calvary Chapel. I am pursuing a degree from CLI so that I may become better equipped to function as a church leader. My ministry dream is to become a board certified counselor, author and church elder who offers counseling to those who seek to turn to God for their answers. My mission statement is Ephesians 4:12.”
Laurence struggled with addiction before he studied Biblical Counseling.
“I wish to help others find the answers that made such a huge difference in my own life. I too struggled from alcohol addiction and depression. I turned to the world for answers and the problem only got worst. It wasn’t until I humbled myself before the LORD and gave my life to Him that I found true freedom and the peace and joy of the Holy Spirit. It is my life’s goal to share with others the grace that was so freely given me, and to help to prepare the Saints for there works of service, that the body of Christ may be built up.”
Laurence closes by talking about the benefits of the importance of his training for Biblical Counseling.
“A scholarship at CLI will offer me the opportunity to receive training that will help to establish and build my own knowledge and deepen my personal walk. Please pray for the success of my ministry in reaching out to those who are suffering and under the strong delusion of this age; those who do not know, or do not yet believe that God has the answers for them.
God bless you and thank you for your time-
Laurence Rector”
Laurence has completed the Christian Basics Certificate. He continues to expand his education thanks to generous donors of Christian Leaders Institute.