.Hello, my name is Ashley. I will be equipped with Bible and ministry courses online at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about studying the Bible online, Click Here).
I am a single mom to three exceptional children aged 15, 6, and 4. It’s a significant age gap. But what was I thinking, right!? In all seriousness, though, I could not imagine my life without them. Becoming a mother was God’s blessing. It showed me true love and the lengths that I will go to protect and care for them, just as God does for all His children.
My Spiritual Journey
I always had a belief in God, even as a small child. My mom occasionally prayed with us before bed, and we heard about God. However, I would not say we actually practiced any religion. It just was something to believe, and I was okay with that.
When I was a young adult, about 19, I started a real relationship with God. I was a young mom and wasn’t given the tools in my childhood to be successful at the job. My daughter’s father, also a young man, was abusive. As a result, I was in a lot of pain, not physical but soul pain. I felt alone and unlovable, like I would never be enough. So I started to spend some time with God. Over the years, the time I spent with God grew, and our relationship grew. He provided me with a way when there was no way. He comforted me when no one else loved me and gave me the strength to overcome the pain as I remembered who I was in Him.
Finding CLI
What brought me to the Christian Leaders Institute was a google search. At the end of 2022, I needed an even deeper relationship with God with all that was happening in the world. Further, I wanted to study His Word myself and discern what it means and what it is that He wants from me as His servant. Until now, most of what I know of the Bible is what I have listened to from other ministers, preachers, pastors, etc. They told me what was in the Bible through their sermons. That’s great, and I think those I’ve chosen to learn from are true Christians. However, now it’s time for me to delve in, study the Bible independently, and be armored with the sword of the Spirit.
Equipped with Bible and Ministry Courses at CLI
My dream is to help women and children affected by domestic violence. So they can heal and find hope the same way I have through Christ. With the training I receive at the Christian Leaders Institute, I will be better equipped with Bible and ministry courses to help them. Then they can find faith, hope, and peace in Christ. I want to show them their worthiness in Christ, which was stripped from them by someone they trusted to protect them. They need to know and believe that they always matter to God. That knowledge can never be taken from them.
I also want to share with them God’s unconditional love for us. Because when faced with the trauma of domestic violence, we start to believe we are unlovable. Christ showed me that I could never do anything wrong enough for Him to stop loving me. He showed me that I deserved His love. Christ reminded me that I could do all things through Him. He is my strength when I feel like I cannot go on anymore. I want to share the gift Jesus has given me with other victims, and He wants them also to have that gift.
With the possibility of free training through CLI, I believe I will be able to fulfill this dream. Although paying for this type of training would not be feasible given my current situation, I was blessed to come across such a fantastic opportunity. I cannot wait to share it with others!
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account that automatically enrolls you in the Getting Started Class at the Christian Leaders Learning Platform. The Getting Started class will take you less than an hour to complete.
When you log in to the Learning Platform, you will notice that the Getting Started Class automatically appears on your dashboard.
The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- College Degrees with the CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
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