Hello! My name is Pamela Dunning. I live in the United States of America. With some college education already, I recently changed my direction to study the ministry. When I searched online for Bible study courses, I was delighted to find the high level of instruction available at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about studying the Bible online, Click Here). I feel certain that I will be able to learn and become more proficient in sharing my knowledge of Jesus and the Bible with others.
My Journey
I had a rough childhood. As a Navy family, we moved every couple of years. My father was often away on deployments. So, my mother was overwhelmed with the responsibility of raising nine children. I often felt lost. One Sunday, my older sister took me to a small local church. They showed me there was hope and love in the world. At that church, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at the age of 12.
I lost focus of Jesus a few times in my walk through life. However, I never lost Him. Furthermore, He has certainly never lost me. God stayed by my side for my entire life, and I rest in the knowledge that He loves me. His love has shown me how to love others.
Turning Point
I very strongly reconnected with God after the birth of my son. There was a fear in me that I might not be around to care for and raise him. Lying in bed, I felt this fear rise up in me. So, I prayed to the Lord that He would show me what I needed to do to be present for my family. A feeling of peace washed through me, and I just knew. There was nothing for me to do. God had already created me as His own. Jesus suffered and died for my redemption. The Holy Spirit stayed with me since the time that I accepted Christ as Savior when I was twelve years old. I knew then that I was truly changed forever!
Recently, I began searching for more understanding of God’s Word. I felt called to study and learn. I found myself wanting to share my Christianity with others. However, I knew that I did not have the right tools to be effective. So, as I said above, I searched online for Bible study courses and found the Christian Leaders Institute. I am amazed at the wealth of knowledge, the extent of classes, and the generosity of this all being offered for free.
I look forward to this journey of study and growth in the Lord. My life is now changing again. I embrace and look forward to these changes. I pray that God brings us all together so that we can learn and worship together.
Register for 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:
- Minister 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.
Learn more about ordination at the Christian Leaders Alliance. Interested in a low-cost college degree? Check out the CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.
My name is Thomas Zalewski, from the United States of America. I am studying at the Christian Leaders Institute to become a Licensed Ministry Chaplain (Learn more about studying the Bible online, Click Here).
My Journey
I grew up in a family that went to church weekly. As a young boy, I was active in the church for many years. I spent many hours on my knees praying in church and at home.
In my young adult life, I knew and feared God. I thought by just knowing that God existed and being good (in my mind) was enough. I never read the Bible. The Bible in our house was a sacred book that only specific people such as a priest, minister, or parent could read.
While serving in the U.S. Military, God placed a couple of close friends in my life who helped me question my faith in a godly way. Through them, I learned to read the Bible and pray from my heart. I had never confessed to myself or others that Jesus was my Lord and Savior, nor was I aware I needed to. One quiet night in my barracks, I knelt before God and told Him I wanted to be 100% correct in following Him. I confessed I was a sinner and needed His saving grace and the power of the blood of Jesus my Savior in my life.
Desire to Continue Learning
My daily desire is to learn about Christ, by being in prayer, reading the Bible and Christian books, and taking Christian classes. I want to grow closer to God in biblical knowledge and understanding.
Recently, a close friend’s son asked me to officiate his wedding. I desire to honor God and the couple by officiating the wedding to the best of my ability. I was ordained via the internet by proclaiming that I believe in Jesus and clicking the submit button. Though I can legally perform a marriage ceremony, I wanted to be ordained by structured and reputable Christian-based organization.
Since becoming a student of the Christian Leaders Institute (CLI), I have taken the “Christian Wedding Officiant as a Minister” skills training course. Now, I feel more comfortable and confident in officiating weddings. I am licensed to officiate weddings by the Christian Leaders Alliance.
Chaplain Ministry Journey
Currently, I serve as the Chaplain at the VFW Post. However, I do not have any formal training on what a Chaplain’s duties are other than the VFW Chaplain’s booklet. I desire to learn more about counseling people during sickness, sadness, and joy. I want to be a good mentor to others along with being an example of what a real Christian is. My next learning journey is to become an actual Chaplain. Therefore, I will be enrolling in the “Licensed Ministry Chaplain” course.
I am very thankful to God that through a weekly Bible study with a friend, my friend mentioned CLI to me. This is a blessing and an answer to prayer. I’ve been asking God to help me learn more about Him and the Bible. I did not have a good structure outline on how to do this. Since the Lord directed me to CLI, I now have a set plan on how to achieve my goal.
I am thankful to God for His many blessings upon me. I am also thankful that He put together Christian Leaders Institute and Christian Leaders Alliance. They are a blessing to many others seeking to grow closer to the Lord.
Licensed Ministry Chaplain Journey Continues
Since the time I initially wrote my profile above, I have completed the Wedding Officiant course and officiated my first wedding. I didn’t realize all the time that went into officiating a wedding, with the coordination, preparation, counseling, wedding rehearsal, plus the time in practicing the message and visualizing in my mind the wedding celebration.
Further, I have also officiated “Celebrations of Life” for the passing of a couple of people. I am learning the time and dedication required to be a minister. It is not only in the time needed to complete training/teachings, but also the time used in visiting assisted living centers, visiting the sick, attending funerals, and being available to others when they need someone to listen to them or to encourage them spiritually. These are the baby steps God has placed before me in preparing me to take more spiritually mature steps in my journey to be a well-rounded minister for Him.
In several months, I will complete the required courses to be a licensed minister and soon after to be a Licensed Ministry Chaplain. This is the goal I have set for myself. However, CLI has a lot of biblical training and teaching. Therefore, I will continue my studies in order to become more knowledgeable and trained with the intent to be more prepared in ministering to others.
Register for 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:
- Minister 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.
Learn more about ordination at the Christian Leaders Alliance. Interested in a low-cost college degree? Check out the CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.
Blessed in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I, Noridel Maralit, presently live in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, Canada. The city lies along the North Saskatchewan River, 185 miles North of Calgary. I am thankful for the Christian Leaders Institute tuition free Bible training (Learn more about studying the Bible online, Click Here).
My Early Years
I graduated from a midwifery college back home in the Philippines in 1986. In my family, I am the fourth among eight children. My father passed away at age 49, leaving my mother to support the eight of us. I had a lot of dreams for myself of having a promising career in the future. However, I realized there are times when you need to give up some things. My family needed me to help and support my younger siblings financially by sending them to school for their education.
Christian Leaders Institute Tuition Free Bible Training
I am so grateful to the Lord and the church that I am serving, Jesus Rock of Ages Ministries. My church leaders encouraged me to partake in the Christian Leaders Institute tuition free Bible training. I want to gain more understanding and become a competent leader in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. I desire to serve God’s people in the ministry that He has entrusted me with as a small group leader and volunteer worker.
In 1986, I got to know Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour in the Philippines. I encountered Jesus through music when I was passing by the campus where a group of believers had their praise and worship one afternoon. I sat in the corner and felt something different inside me that I could not understand. Suddenly, two ladies came toward me and shared the gospel. I immediately accepted Jesus Christ without hesitation. Thereafter, I held a Bible study in my boarding house where I lived every Saturday afternoon. That was the beginning of my humble journey with the Lord until this very time.
My spiritual dream is to continue serving the Lord and be inspired through the power of the Holy Spirit. I want to be a channel of blessing to many. Though many challenges in my journey as a leader, God is faithful. Through all of it, He promises that He won’t leave or forsake me. God is true to all of His promises. He called me for a great purpose: to seek, serve, and worship. Through the Christian Leaders Institute Biblical training, I hope to become a more effective and confident leader. I want to bless the younger generation as they mature in Christ. Then they can carry on God’s work for the kingdom.
Register for 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:
- Minister 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.
Learn more about ordination at the Christian Leaders Alliance. Interested in a low-cost college degree? Check out the CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.