CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Are you ready to grow as a leader in mission and ministry? The Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) offers an exceptional Church Leadership Training program designed to prepare you for impactful leadership in today’s dynamic world. Whether you’re new to leadership or seeking to refine your abilities, the CLI Leadership Course provides a Christ-centered foundation that will empower you to lead effectively and inspire others.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
The CLI Leadership Course covers essential skills and insights to help you thrive in your calling. Here’s what you’ll gain:
1. Explore the Mission Model of the Apostle Paul
Discover how Paul’s leadership principles, rooted in spreading the gospel, can be applied to contemporary ministry and mission work.
2. Understand the Leadership Process
Learn what it means to be an effective leader—from casting a compelling vision to inspiring and mobilizing your team.
3. Know Yourself as a Leader
Reflect on your strengths, personality, and areas for growth. Identify personal challenges or baggage that may affect your leadership, and develop strategies to overcome them.
4. Navigate Cultural Dynamics
Understand the cultural issues within your ministry or mission field. Gain insights into leading effectively within your unique cultural context.
5. Develop a Vision for the Future
Learn how to craft a vision for your ministry or organization that aligns with God’s calling and resonates with your cultural setting.
6. Articulate a Preferred Future
Define and communicate a compelling vision for your organization or ministry that inspires others and provides clear direction.
7. Create a Strategic Plan
Develop actionable strategies to turn your vision into reality. Learn how to implement practical steps to guide your organization toward its goals.
8. Embrace the Power of Prayer
Understand the vital role of prayer in leadership. Build a prayer structure that supports your vision and invites others to seek God’s guidance with you.
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
Leadership goes beyond skills—it requires character, vision, and faith. This Church Leadership Training integrates biblical principles, practical strategies, and a deep reliance on God to prepare you for impactful ministry. Whether you’re leading a church, a mission, or a community ministry, this course will equip you to lead with confidence, wisdom, and grace.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
This course is perfect for:
- Aspiring and current leaders in ministry or missions.
- Pastors, church leaders, and volunteers seeking to enhance their leadership skills.
- Anyone passionate about understanding leadership from a biblical perspective.
SIGN ME UP!
The CLI Leadership Course is your first step toward becoming a visionary leader who makes a lasting impact. With flexible online access, you can study at your own pace. Plus, the course is scholarship-supported, making it affordable for everyone called to serve.
Take the first step today and begin your journey toward transformational church leadership!
👉 Sign up for the CLI Leadership Course Now
Equip yourself with the tools, insights, and faith to lead effectively and fulfill God’s calling for your life.
STUDY MINISTRY & EMBRACE YOUR CALLING
If you’re feeling called to ministry and looking for accessible, high-quality training, Christian Leaders Institute (CLI)offers a unique opportunity to pursue your calling without the financial barriers of traditional theological education. Whether you’re exploring ministry for the first time or seeking to expand your skills, CLI provides a range of courses and programs designed to equip you for effective service.
BENEFITS OF CLI
1. Flexible and Accessible Ministry Training
At CLI, you can access over 200 free courses covering topics such as biblical studies, theology, ministry leadership, and practical skills. The flexibility of CLI’s online platform allows you to study at your own pace, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals balancing ministry training with work or family responsibilities.
2. Earn Ministry Credentials
For those pursuing formal recognition in ministry, CLI offers pathways to earn credentials such as licensed or ordained minister roles through the Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA). These credentials validate your training and open doors to opportunities such as officiating weddings, funerals, and other ministry roles.
Learn about Licensing & Ordination Opportunities
3. Specialized Ministry Programs
CLI provides specialized programs tailored to your ministry goals. For example, you can:
- Train as a wedding officiant to guide couples through one of life’s most joyous moments.
- Become a funeral officiant, offering comfort and spiritual guidance during times of loss.
- Pursue advanced programs like the Minister of the Word, designed to deepen your knowledge and expand your ministry impact.
4. Affordable Pathways to Degrees
If you’re seeking a formal academic degree, CLI offers low-cost bachelor’s degrees in Divinity, Christian Leadership, and more. These degrees provide a solid foundation for anyone looking to enter full-time ministry or enhance their current role in a church or community setting.
Discover CLI’s Degree Programs
5. Join a Global Network of Christian Leaders
As a CLI student, you become part of a global community of over 40,000 Christian leaders who are passionate about making a difference in their churches and communities. This network offers opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and encouragement as you pursue your calling.
WHY CHOOSE CLI?
- Accessible and Affordable: CLI’s free courses and low-cost degree options make ministry training available to everyone, regardless of financial status.
- Biblical and Practical: Programs are rooted in Scripture and designed to equip you for real-world ministry challenges.
- Flexible and Convenient: Study on your schedule and balance your training with work, family, or other commitments.
Aracelis Pérez’s TESTIMONY
Meet Aracelis Pérez, a
devoted wife, mother, teacher, and now a passionate student of ministry. Aracelis’s story is one of perseverance, faith, and a deep desire to follow God’s calling on her life. Originally from New Jersey, Aracelis spent eight formative years in Puerto Rico before settling in Pennsylvania with her husband and three children. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Literature, a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning, and over 90 credits in educational courses, she has dedicated 20 years to teaching Spanish.
But despite her academic and professional achievements, Aracelis felt a deeper calling—a call to ministry.
Aracelis first felt the call to ministry over 20 years ago but didn’t pursue it at the time. Life’s responsibilities and her focus on family and career took precedence. However, about a year and a half ago, that calling returned, stronger than ever.
“When I received the calling of studying ministry, I immediately found Christian Leaders Institute (CLI), and I could not believe my eyes,” she shares. “God came through for me yet again. He put a calling in my heart and provided the means for it to happen.”
For Aracelis, CLI’s affordable, flexible training made it possible to pursue her ministry goals without incurring additional financial burdens—a concern she had after her earlier academic journey.
Aracelis’s faith journey began with her mother, who inspired her to follow God. At the age of 12, she took the significant step of baptism, professing her faith in the ocean waters of Puerto Rico alongside her mother.
As she grew older, her spiritual journey deepened. In 2010, after becoming a mother, she felt a renewed urgency to find a church home. This quest led her to various churches until she eventually settled in Pennsylvania, where she became actively involved in children’s ministry and small groups. However, she soon realized her calling extended beyond these roles.
Her true calling came into focus when she joined her church’s Spanish Translation Ministry, a program that streams live-translated sermons for Spanish-speaking members. This initiative reignited her passion for service and allowed her to minister to others in unique and meaningful ways.
Today, Aracelis is deeply involved in her church community. She leads worship in Spanish services, sings in the Sunday worship team, and participates in multiple connect groups. Through her experiences, she has come to see her church as a second family, a place where she can grow spiritually and pour into the lives of others.
As part of her ministry journey, Aracelis has felt a strong call to support people during life’s most significant moments. She aspires to serve as a wedding officiant, funeral officiant, and minister to those facing hardships. She wants to be there for others in moments of joy and sorrow, embodying God’s unconditional love in all she does.
Reflecting on her journey, Aracelis says, “This past year and a half is when God has become more real than ever. After many trials and tribulations, and God ALWAYS showing me His unconditional love, I am here today wanting to minister and help others.”
Her decision to pursue ministry training at CLI represents her bold step of faith. Studying ministry has given her the tools to follow her calling while maintaining her role as a teacher and mother. Through CLI, she has found the flexibility to study at her own pace and the knowledge to serve her community effectively.
Aracelis’s story is a testament to God’s faithfulness and the transformative power of answering His call. She encourages others to trust in God’s timing and pursue the path He has for them, no matter the obstacles.
“I want to be bold and pursue God’s calling in my life because He is good and His love endures forever, so why shouldn’t mine?”
If you feel called to serve in ministry like Aracelis, consider exploring Christian Leaders Institute. Their free, flexible ministry training can equip you to follow God’s call and make an impact in your community. Start studying ministry today and discover where God’s plan will take you.