Recognizing the Goodness of God
I have a dog and a cat and I live in the beautiful North Carolina mountains. Currently, I work in the public education system after many years of working in the non-profit world where most of my time was spent as a mediator conducting victim-offender mediations. I completed my bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice a few years ago at UNC-Pembroke. My older brother is a pastor, and he recently told me about Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about studying the Bible online, Click Here). Intrigued, I am now here pursuing this awesome biblical education opportunity. I am so grateful I can participate in it. Next, I will study the Life Coaching program, which I am also very excited about.
Learning What Matters
The youngest of five children, I grew up in a strong Christian family. I learned about Jesus Christ at an early age in the Baptist church. The church taught me how important it was to avoid hell’s fire and brimstone. I asked Jesus into my heart at age 9. However, it took many years to realize that salvation is not the finish line. It is the starting point. I first heard that in my pastor’s message at a non-denominational church that I still attend more than a decade later.
At times in my life, I made poor decisions or took a different path than what God intended for me. As experience usually teaches us, that only led to regrets. I can also confidently say that I have never regretted keeping God first. I believe that when we put Him first, everything else will fall into place. Still, I am learning how important our Christian walk is and am passionate that others also catch that there is more to being a Christian than escaping hell. It is a walk of love motivated by Jesus and led by the Holy Spirit. We are to win others to Him.
Future Hopes and Dreams
As I truly enjoy my walk with God, I will see the desires of my heart revealed. I hope to serve as a Life Coach in some capacity that matches up with some of my gifts. Eventually, I hope to be part of a ministry that facilitates reconciliation and collaboration for ministries that are active in Native American outreach. I have been blessed to spend a lot of time serving on the Pine Ridge and Navajo Reservations. I plan to continue that and also help those full-time ministries be more supported so that they could work closer with their neighboring ministries.
The Life Coaching program at CLI will equip me in so many ways. At this point in my life, many of the other Christian Life Coaching programs are so pricey that it is not something I could pursue. I am thankful that the Christian Leaders program is available in a way that is affordable and a blessing.
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.
Hello, my name is Mike Morton. I live in Columbus, Ohio. God’s calling me to golf ministry and life coaching in what I refer to as the “back nine” of my life. Seeking ministry training online for my calling to golf ministry, I found the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about studying the Bible online, Click Here).
I am the father of two grown children and husband to a godly wife named Kristina. Kristina and I were baptized at the age of 50. It was on September 7, 2021, after accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.
Transformation in Christ
Like many men who arrive at my stage in life, a feeling of emptiness often accompanied the reality that my next big worldly accomplishment wouldn’t fulfill the ambitions I have because of the insecurities I possess. This was also a truism for every major milestone in my early life in competitive sports and throughout my business career. Awards, promotions, advanced degrees, credentials, material items, nothing was enough. I was never quite sure why I just couldn’t feel satisfied.
In a series of events that began in earnest in 2019, the Lord started the process of changing my heart. Over the past three years, He has led me on a journey. God shifted my focus away from the things of this world that I overvalued. He pointed me towards a walk centered in Christ.
As I slowly progressed in my transformation, several friends noticed. At first, I was reluctant to acknowledge the changes they observed in me. Mostly, I was afraid that they might treat me differently. However, as God continued to work on my heart, I realized that submitting to Christ was the answer to years of insecurities, frustrations, and guilt. Now, I must witness on His behalf.
Living For The Kingdom: God’s Calling to Golf Ministry
Kristina and I volunteer as leaders in our guest services group at our local church. Our church’s mission is to bring people with questions and doubts into a community that supports them on their journey. Connecting with our new guests is a very rewarding experience that fills me with the Holy Spirit. My question was: how can I extend my work beyond the walls of our local church?
As an avid golfer and part-time instructor, I lead a local men’s league in Columbus, Ohio. Consequently, I have developed many friendships in and around the game. The four hours spent in a golf cart with another guy can be eye-opening. Of course, there are the shared emotions of the game: some good shots and more bad ones for most of us. But there are also times, usually towards the end of the round, when mental and/or physical fatigue takes over. This is the time in which some guys let their guard down a bit and even share their souls. In these times, a seed can be planted.
Recently, I joined a national organization called, In His Grip Golf. It is a group of men (who happen to golf) with the mission of encouraging and equipping other men to place God first in life, family, and business. I will be launching the organization’s first life group in Columbus, OH later this year. I hope to utilize the training I receive at Christian Leaders Institute to support my walk with these men.
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.
Beauty From Ashes
Hi, my name is Eloïse. Born on the 4th of December 2003, I am from South Africa. I believe that God can change anything that seems worthless and insignificant to something beautiful and of great purpose. At least that’s what He did for me. So, I am getting trained and equipped to serve through the tuition-free courses at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about studying the Bible online, Click Here).
A Sown Seed
I always believed as a little girl that there’s something about life. I had a lot of questions and doubts about one’s purpose in life. Sadly, I searched for my life’s purpose in every source in this world except the One True Source that created life. That led to confusion and frustration as to why am I even here. What is the point of living if I don’t know what I am living for?
My life was ordinary growing up, I grew up in a lukewarm Christian home where words spoke louder than actions. I always thought God had favorites, and I was certainly not one of them. Because, why did my friends have more than I had? Why do they have a loving family? Why do I feel unworthy? Those are just a few questions I had that led me to search for acceptance in worldly pleasure.
Then, I sought my identity in the things of this world. So, as I journeyed through that, I began to feel worthless. I knew that there was something about life, but I did not want it because of what I thought life was. The day God rescued me was the day I was on my knees for the first time. I begged someone or something, anyone, to just give me an answer. Am I worthy of life? That same night, God answered all my questions at once by saying, “My beloved child, I love you, I am with you, and always was.”
How God Pruned Me
From there on, my journey of living for Christ began. Through my journey, I discovered the true meaning of life. “If you truly want to live, try walking with the one that created life.” I discovered freedom and purpose in Jesus. It’s my biggest desire that every heart I touch may find it too. My passion and purpose for my ministry are to simply give to those who are willing to receive.
My heart for ministry is to fulfill a need for those who long to be loved and cared for. The vision is to create an environment where women can be served and find beauty within their ashes. My Christian Leaders training will equip me to an extent where I serve others through Kingdom principles. After all, “Those who want to lead, must first serve” (Matthew 20:26).
I am grateful for this opportunity to study through CLI. My ministry training focus is on women’s ministry, leadership, and Kingdom business. God bless you all!
Steps to Sign Up At Christian Leaders Institute
Step 1 – Register for a free study account that automatically enrolls you in the Christian Leaders Getting Started Course Parts 1 &2.
After you register, you will automatically be enrolled in the “getting started” course. You will locate the course at your “home” button when logged in. Scroll down to find the Christian Leaders Getting Started Course Part 1 &2 Link. Click the link and open the course.
Step 2 – Complete Part 1 of this course. Then you can enroll in mini-courses or regular courses.
The Christian Leaders Getting Started Class Part 1 shows you how to enroll in courses and mini-courses. Part 2 of the course connects your calling into ministry with programs offered through Christian Leaders Institute. Part 2 will offer some ministry training and introduce you to the other programs offered through Christian Leaders Institute.
Learn more about ordination at the Christian Leaders Alliance. Interested in a low-cost college degree? Check out the CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.