Ordained Ministers of Edinburgh, Scotland: A New Wave of Revival
Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) president Henry Reyenga and his wife, Pamela Reyenga, held a transformative meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland. The event marked a significant moment for three women who are pursuing and completing ministry programs at CLI. These women—Jo, Naomi, and Gillian—were all prayed over and ordained as part of their commitment to serve in ministry, adding to the growing number of Christian Leaders Alliance ministers.
Christian Leaders Institute provides an innovative Correspondence education model that pairs well with local Christian leaders and ministers. These local leaders act as hosts, offering presence, guidance, and support to those pursuing ministry training. This model ensures that while students receive high-quality online education, they remain rooted in the local context, equipped to impact their communities. The United Kingdom, which was once a beacon of vibrant Christianity, is ripe for a revival, and Christian Leaders Institute is positioned to help make that happen.
Historically, the UK has been a spiritual powerhouse, birthing movements such as Methodism that ignited the hearts of many around the globe. However, in recent decades, church attendance has dwindled, and spiritual fervor has waned. Yet, despite these challenges, the people of the UK are once again searching for hope, for meaning, and for a revival that can reignite the fire of faith in their communities. The presence of ordained Christian ministers trained through CLI offers a vital response to this need.
At the heart of this revival movement are three extraordinary women: Jo, Naomi, and Gillian. Each brings a unique calling and set of experiences to their ministry work in Scotland.
Jo, having just completed her master’s degree and beginning her doctorate, is passionate about understanding why some Christian movements grow while others stagnate. Her calling is clear: to see Christianity flourish and multiply in Scotland. As an ordained minister, Jo is committed to helping others rise to the call of ministry. She eagerly supports new CLI students, guiding them through their studies and ordination paths. Jo’s vision is not just to be a minister but to multiply ministers throughout the land, sparking growth in places where faith has grown cold.
Naomi, originally from Ghana, brings a global perspective to her ministry. Having completed her 
ordination studies at CLI, she feels called to create a ripple effect of ministry multiplication within her own circle of influence. Naomi’s passion is to serve others by hosting ministry connections and helping students at CLI find their way in their faith journeys. Her enthusiasm and outreach reflect her desire to see Christianity thrive not just in Scotland, but also across the diaspora communities she touches.
Gillian recently completed her master’s study and is now continuing her education through CLI
. Her journey in ministry is fueled by a deep passion to mobilize more ministers across Scotland. As she moves forward in her calling, Gillian is dedicated to seeing a fresh wave of ordained ministers rise, each equipped to lead and shepherd communities. Her heart beats for revival, and her ordination is a step toward making that vision a reality.
Together, Jo, Naomi, and Gillian represent a new generation of ministers in Scotland, each equipped with the tools, education, and spiritual calling to spread vibrant Christianity. Their ordinations signal not only their personal commitments to their faith and ministry but also the start of a new chapter in Scotland’s Christian history. Through their work, the seeds of revival are being planted, and through the partnership of Christian Leaders Institute, these seeds are sure to flourish.
In a land that once was a stronghold of Christian faith, the presence of these newly ordained ministers shines brightly as a sign of hope and renewal. Scotland—and the broader UK—is looking for a resurgence of faith, and through the dedicated efforts of women like Jo, Naomi, and Gillian, vibrant Christianity can once again become a growing force, bringing hope and transformation to communities that need it most.