Hello, I am Terri Armstrong from the United States of America. My marriage ministry calling from God has led me to the Christian Leaders Institute for ministry and biblical training online.
My Spiritual Journey
Here is the story of my spiritual adventure. After traveling the world and living in many states in the USA, I live on the beautiful east coast of Florida. I am an Army brat and an Army Veteran and lived in more than 40+ places worldwide.
On a beautiful, crisp winter’s day in Anchorage, Alaska, I gave my life to Jesus at six. My mother and father were in the choir that day, singing “Just As I Am.” I marched down the aisle and accepted Jesus as my savior.
My Youth
Through most of our Army adventures, I faithfully attended church and talked with Jesus regularly. However, although I was present at church, I didn’t allow God to be present outside of the church. I wanted to do things my way through my teens and twenties. Therefore, I missed a lot of church services and wasn’t in Christian service to others until my 29th year.
My Reawakening
A month before my 30th birthday, the doctor told me I had breast cancer. It felt like I’d been given a death sentence and that I needed to quickly get my life in order. The first thing I did was pray from the bottom of my soul. I prayed for God’s guidance and Jesus’ protection. After repenting, I prayed that whatever time I had left, God would allow me to serve Him. I asked for God’s forgiveness and gave it freely to anyone and everyone I’d ever known. The breast cancer saga included 14 surgeries, chemotherapy, and rehab work on my right arm. The joy of breast cancer is it revealed what is important, and that God still loved me. I surrendered to Jesus Christ again. Six months later, I was pronounced ‘Clear of all Cancer.”
My Spiritual Walk and Stumbles
Not long after I was given the all-clear, I married my boyfriend, who stood by me during all the turmoil of cancer. Against all odds, due to chemotherapy, God blessed us with a child six years later. Six years later, we divorced. I became a single mom to a six-year-old. I had a full-time job, lots of work requiring travel, and no support system. Sadly, I had again stopped attending church and was bitter about organized religion. The truth is that I left the church before my marriage failed, not the other way around.
Years passed, and I became involved with a group of very spiritual people who believed in Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and God the Father. They brought me back to my faith by sharing their faith with me daily. As a result, I met and married a wonderful man who loved me, my child, and God.
My Husband’s Untimely Death Leads to My Spiritual Evolution
My second husband, of 13 years, passed unexpectedly in the summer of 2020 due to a heart condition. I will skip all the details of his death because, most days, I don’t want to relive it. However, something amazing happened when he passed away. I first prayed to God to take him home and for Jesus to reunite him with his mother and my parents. Then, I leaned heavily on my church family and my neighbors during the year of his death. I don’t remember many things from the year he died except the kindness and generosity of my friends, family, and neighbors to help me through all the struggles a new widow faces. I felt God’s love in every conversation, meal, and phone call!
My husband’s untimely death was God calling him home. I wanted to blame the devil for his death but couldn’t wallow in self-pity. The devil may have tried to destroy me with my husband’s death, but it had the opposite effect. So, I ran straight to God.
My Spiritual Awakening Defined
Someone asked me, “Did you have a relationship with God before your husband died?” The unequivocal answer is, “Yes, God was always with me. When I cried, He comforted He showed me my next step. I always feel His loving presence and know my husband is safe in His arms.”
I call it my spiritual awakening because I am still training for what God has called me to do in this life.
New Blessings and My Calling
God has blessed me in ways too numerous to count, but I’ll list a few here.
1. I am a 29-year breast cancer survivor (2023).
2. I am the mother of a beautiful human who loves God.
3. I am financially solvent and have retired from my software career.
4. I am a member of a fantastic church that has welcomed me into their family with open arms.
5. I am healthy, happy, spiritually connected, and ready to serve others in my ministry.
Marriage Ministry Calling Leads to a Study at CLI
This year, I realized my calling is in Marriage Ministry and faith-based counseling. I have had two marriages. Both taught me different things that I could share with people who are looking for Christian Counseling in their marriage or pre-marriage.
I am thankful for the visionaries at the Christian Leaders Institute who have developed their generosity-driven education model. Therefore, people called into ministry can study free of massive costs associated with quality education.
With my future in this marriage ministry calling from God, I know it will be better than anything I imagine. As I learn more about God’s Word and ministry, I pray that my understanding will increase and reflect in every part of my life.
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling 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.
Find out more about women in ministry here.
I am Peter C. Wuenschel, Ph.D., from Texas in the USA. A student at the Christian Leaders Institute, I am studying ministry and leadership courses. I want to be prepared for whatever the Lord call’s me to in retirement.
Who I Am
I am the Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Bay Area (CIS – Bay Area), a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 agency that provides dropout prevention services in Clear Creek and Dickinson Independent School Districts in Texas. I have been with CIS – Bay Area since 1995. Further, I also served as an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at the University of Houston – Clear Lake from 2008 through 2023.
My wife Debbie and I moved to Houston with our four children, Diedra, Jeremiah, Matthew, and Erica, in 1991. We are also proud grandparents of seven grandchildren, Mia, Luna, Kylie Jo, Lieben, Colton, Carwyn, and Ezekiel.
I have a Ph.D. and a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston – Graduate School of Social Work. My dissertation focused on management in social service agencies. I also received my Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Sociology in 1981.
My Ministry Journey
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I am one of six children. I am also a fraternal twin. While growing up, my family and I were known as the “Singing Wuenschels.” We performed at numerous youth conferences throughout the United States and Canada.
In addition to running the CIS program, I serve as the Chair of the Education Division of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Furthermore, I sit on the Advisory Council of the University of Houston – Clear Lake Bachelor of Social Work program.
It is truly a blessing to be a part of this community. My excellent job allows me to engage the community in helping kids stay in school so they can have a better life. I work daily with people who share a common vision of an educated workforce. They willingly give back to their community.
God called my parents to Lay Ministry in the Catholic Church in the early 1960s, so I grew up in a family of ministry. Because of my upbringing, God has been real to me all my life. I became active in ministry in the early 1970s through music ministry and weekend ministry retreats.
Ministry and Leadership Courses at CLI
As the Executive Director of a nonprofit and leader in my community, I continue to minister though not in a formal church setting. I plan to continue taking ministry and leadership courses online at the Christian Leader Institute to understand better where God calls me after retirement.
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling 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.
Find out more about women in ministry here.
Hello! I am Marandie Kruki from Ohio, U.S.A. I am enrolled in Life Coaching courses at Christian Leaders Institute to become a Life Coach. Right now, I am a personal trainer and want to make a difference in people’s lives beyond their physical health.
My Journey with God
I grew up not believing in God. We were encouraged to think whatever we wanted. Therefore, God was not a part of my life; in my mind, He wasn’t. On the other hand, He was a huge part of my life, which now, looking back, I see. I grew up in an abusive environment where drugs and alcohol were readily available.
I met God when I was 21, strung out, and living in a shelter. In my effort to change my life, I started rehab. Every day I walked past a church. The church sign always read, “What’s missing in ch __ ch? UR.” It became a joke to me after a while. One night, distraught, I decided to end my life by jumping out a 3rd-floor window. As I sat on the ledge looking down, I remembered a friend telling me to try to pray. So I climbed back in and got on my knees. “God, if you are real, I need a sign. Something in black and white, so I can’t mistake it.” The next day I walked past the church, and the sign read, “If you are looking for a sign from God, this is it.” Black and white!!!
It has been an adventure and hasn’t always been easy, but it has been worth it! I am 22 years clean, and God is the focus of my life! It was a rough start in getting to know Him. I had no idea who He was or how amazing He is! But, He has been very patient in teaching me.
Life Coaching Courses at CLI
My dream, goal, and desire are to bring Glory to His name! I know God has called me to reach the unreachable, to love the unlovable, and to bring the lost to Him. Through Christian Leaders Institute’s teachings, I hope to accomplish that and more! I appreciate this opportunity and the education I am receiving. It means so much to me to have Christian Leaders Institute! College classes are costly, and if it weren’t for the Life Coaching courses and education I am receiving here, I would not be able to do all I hope to accomplish. Thank you!
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling 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.
Find out more about women in ministry here.