The Lord Is My Shepherd
My name is Allan Sundar. I am studying the Bible online at Christian Leaders through the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about studying the Bible online, Click Here).
Introduction to Christianity
I was born in Suriname (a former Dutch colony in South America) on December 21, 1993. However, I spent the first eight years of my life in Guyana. My Guyanese parents had to move back to Guyana a few months after my mom gave birth to me. We were struggling with financial issues. At the time, my mother was Hindu, and my father was acquainted with Christianity.
Due to submission to my father, my mother dutifully sent my sister and me to Sunday school frequently. In a small, 10m x 6m, community church, I was introduced to Christianity. I made it the foundation of my being. My sister and I enjoyed the various church gatherings. We were always quick to volunteer to be part of church sketches or any other stage performances. The memories of this place will always be cherished. Looking back at that experience, I know in my heart that that was God’s plan to direct me into Christianity to prepare me for the plans He has for my life.
A Move and Changes
When I was nine years old, my parents decided to move back to Suriname. As we started life again in a new (to me) country, we had various obstacles to overcome. One such obstacle was the language. This barrier greatly affected my education in the Dutch schools. In Guyana, I was at the top of my class. Hence, it bothered my mother that I was 2 years behind in the Dutch system due to the language barrier.
As my parents searched for private schools, God once again showed His sovereignty. He provided not just an English-speaking private school but an English-Presbyterian private school. It was another example of God’s providence in my life. Although my parents could not afford the tuition, He worked in the administrator’s heart to provide a special program for my sister and me. This meant we only had to pay 30%-40% of the tuition. In return, my sister and I cleaned one classroom at the end of the day until we graduated. It was truly God’s doing. Fast forward to the present, I gained a mentor, job, church, and a fiancé at this very institute over the years.
Broken Home Yet God Is Sovereign
Everyone has various struggles in life. One of my struggles was when my mother left me at the age of 12. She found an opportunity to work in a foreign country to provide a better life for my sister and me. It had been challenging for my parents to meet the daily necessities in life. My mother’s departure seemed harmless in the beginning. However, as time elapsed, my teenage life lacked the comfort and care of my mother. Soon, it became overwhelmingly painful for me.
My situation did not get easier since my father and I never shared a bond either. A few years later, my parents divorced. These various circumstances forced me to mature quickly. Despite these circumstances, God’s continuous watchful care over me never failed. He kept my focus on what was important. God provided me with a mentor – my current pastor/boss who had also been the school headmaster.
Calling Journey
My father is a construction worker. He can practically build a house from the foundation to the roof, even the furniture. I admire my father’s work ethic and his skills. Having witnessed my father’s work, ignited a desire within me to become an architect. I had dreams of building skyscrapers and bridges. As I got close to finishing high school, I looked into colleges. However, these colleges were beyond my budget. As a result, I focused on finding a local job in retail. I found my way into the business sector of Suriname for six years. I gained numerous experiences throughout those years. However, God had other plans for me. Due to various unforeseen circumstances, I had to leave the retail industry.
Here my life took an unexpected turn. After leaving retail, my pastor, mentor, and role model re-offered (the first offer was a year before which I respectfully declined) me a job. He wanted me to work as a teacher and to help him in the administration. At the time, it was the smartest decision. So, despite it being a non-profit organization, I took the job. I never thought I would be a teacher, but God knew otherwise. His will was being done throughout all of this. As I worked at the English school I attended in my youth, I grew to love my job. I found fulfillment in helping others. Passionate about sharing what I know to help others, I found my calling and purpose in life working at Christian Liberty Academy.
Studying the Bible Online
As I continue to learn and understand more about God, I yearn to seek Him more. I am forever grateful for His saving grace in me. Without Him, life would be meaningless. For this reason, I intend to live a life that reflects His love for me. The only way I can live for God is by continuously studying the Bible His Word. Thanks to Christian Leaders I can fulfill this goal of studying the Bible online at a tuition-free rate. This too is God’s sovereignty. Thank you, Christian Leaders!
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.
From Brokenness to Wholeness
My name is Felicia Pixler. I am studying at the Christian Leaders Institute for further study of Biblical doctrine (Learn more about Bible courses and ministry classes online, Click Here).
I am a physician, wife, and mother of four. Currently, I live in Tampa, Florida, but will be moving to Gillette, Wyoming, in October 2022. My story is one of brokenness, abuse, poor choices, failed marriages, and alcohol and drug abuse. My whole life I searched for that special “something” to fill the void in my heart. It was only later in life that I learned that the Lord was with me just waiting for me to invite Him into my heart and fill that void.
Introduction to the Christian Faith
Born to teenage parents who were only married a few years, the Lord was introduced to me at a young age by my grandmother. She was a devout Christian who dedicated her life to serving the Lord. I attended church regularly as a child. However, it was just what we did on Sundays and holidays. There was no discussion in my family about biblical teachings.
At 10, I remember one day going to Sunday school and receiving a pamphlet. In the pamphlet was the Sinner’s Prayer. When I was alone in my bedroom later, I got on my knees and asked the Lord into my heart. However, I did not understand fully what it really meant. As I got older, church attendance became less and less. It was not a focal point in my life and would not be for many years.
Coming Back to Jesus
Flash forward to Covid. By this time, my life had been full of poor choices, multiple failed marriages, abuse, alcohol addiction, and multiple psychiatric hospitalizations and rehab. I had experienced the death of multiple family members in a short period and the stress of being a frontline hospital worker during Covid. Broken with had a huge void in my life that I had tried to fill with anything and everything, but nothing satisfied my hunger for wholeness.
It was not until I surrendered to the Lord Jesus Christ that my life changed. I am thankful for being introduced to Alcoholics Anonymous. The spiritual programs at AA led me back to the faith that I knew as a child. It wasn’t an instantaneous come to Jesus moment but was a progressive journey of coming closer to Jesus. Since coming into recovery, I went back to church, got baptized, and dedicated my life daily to studying God’s Word and applying those teachings to my life.
Unfortunately, I didn’t expose my children to my faith as they grew up. So, now, they reject my faith. I started studying Apologetics in the hope to be armed with the necessary information to be able to defend my faith to my children. During my studies, I came across the CLI website.
Further Study in Biblical Doctrine at CLI
I enrolled in classes at CLI to further my study of Biblical doctrine. My ministry interests include starting a healthcare ministry to provide free healthcare through a community clinic as well as working with others in early recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. However, I want to follow the Lord wherever He leads me. Taking courses through CLI will give me a solid foundation in biblical studies and the training to be a successful Christian leader not only in my own home but in my local community.
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.
Born for Such a Time as This!
My name is Lisa Loyiso Nangu, from King William’s Town in South Africa. Knowing God has called me, I am getting tuition free Biblical training at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about Bible courses and ministry classes online, Click Here).
I’m a former banker with 10 years in the banking industry. During those years, I managed to obtain a certificate in Banking, a higher diploma in Banking, and a certificate in Regulation & Ethics in South African Financial Markets. In 2017, however, I finally left the banking industry due to the passing away to glory in heaven of my 12-year-old daughter. My loss drew me closer than before to the Almighty God.
For as long as I can remember, I had a calling in my life. I grew up having prophetic dreams about people, even those I didn’t know.
My Encounter with Jesus
My encounter with Jesus changed my life. In a dream, I saw the Son of Man on His throne. Drawn to Him by His radiant eyes so full of love, I felt the warmth of His smile towards me. As I drew closer to Him, He gave me a small white envelope. Then, He summoned me to a group of badly injured people lining up in a row. They had blood all over their injured bodies.
Then, I knew what to do. I greeted each one with my hand. As soon as I greeted the next person, the one I already touched was instantly healed. I went on until all of them were healed. As I marveled at this, I looked at Jesus still sitting on His throne. I was in awe of what was happening, not sure if it was the instant healings that happened or seeing Jesus and being in His presence. Then, I woke up.
My Journey to Biblical Teaching and Training at Christian Leaders
After the passing of my daughter, I wrote down what the Spirit of the Lord was downloading in my spirit. Through prophetic words and words of encouragement on a daily basis, I shared them and encouraged people to share them as well.
During the start of the pandemic, the Lord spoke to me about including worship songs with those daily prophetic words. God clearly showed me that a lot of people were praying but from a position of fear instead of a position of victory. He wanted me to let people know that they needed to be still and know that He is God. We all needed to fix our eyes on Him and not glorify the pandemic since the battle was His. Therefore, I’ve shared these prophetic words and worship songs daily.
At the same time, I knew that the Lord wanted me to do more. Jeremiah 1:5 speaks to me a lot: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” I was thrilled when the Spirit of the Lord led me to Christian Leaders Institute. CLI is where I can get tuition free Biblical training. Thank you, CLI, for this wonderful opportunity as I answer the call in my life and do what God has sent me to do on this earth. Shalom.
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.