My Road to Christian Leaders Institute
My name is Rebecca Rojas, and I am getting formal youth ministry training at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about Bible courses and ministry classes online, Click Here).
I was born and raised in Texas here in the United States. When I was around 10 years old, I walked to church on Sunday morning because I loved being near God. I learned about the rapture around age 11, and I am eagerly awaiting the Lord’s return ever since.
My Story
My life was not an easy one. I lived in an abusive home all of my life. After starting college for about a year, the abuse became worse. At that time, the Lord directed me to join the military. I served four years and then went to college full-time to become a nurse.
During my time in the military, I married a man with a young son. To become a mother to a son who did not have his own mother in his life was a blessing. After several years of marriage, we had a second son. When our youngest son turned 11, my husband decided to end our marriage of 21 years. God covered me with His Love and His Comfort. He assured me that He would be my provider and protector. So, I raised my younger son alone until he graduated from High School. Then, he joined the military, also by the leading of God.
Called to Minister to the Youth
Throughout my adult life, I was always drawn to work with children at church. I taught in Children’s Church as a Sunday School teacher and also as a Christian Preschool teacher’s assistant. I retired from nursing in 2020 to deal with the many years of abuse in my life through the counseling services available for military veterans. In the last couple of months, I sensed how God is healing the pain from my past. He is also revealing to me who He made me in Christ Jesus.
One morning, during my Bible study time, the Lord placed the desire within me to work with the youth at my church. I was so excited because it was the first time I received His direction to where I am to minister. Before, I worked with children because I care about children. I know firsthand how all children need to feel loved, valued, and cared for.
Formal Youth Ministry Training at CLI
Once the Lord placed that ministry call into my spirit, I wanted formal youth ministry training before and during my ministry service to the youth in my church. Eventually, I would like to get a Bachelor’s degree in Ministry Leadership with an emphasis in Youth Ministry.
I praise the Lord because He allowed me to follow Him all of my life. He allowed me to be married and raise two beautiful sons. Further, He allowed me time for personal healing before giving me my full-time assignment as His Christian Leader in His Kingdom for His Glory! Hallelujah!
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 Part 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.
I am Daniel Jackson, from the United States of America. I am taking online Bible and ministry classes at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about being called and studying Bible courses and ministry classes online, Click Here).
My Journey
I grew up in a Christian home and learned about our Lord at a very young age. In fact, at seven years old, I knew I needed to be saved and baptized, and I was. God is good. He has shown me throughout my life that I am well-loved. This truth and the faith He has given to me to know and trust that He is working out all things to our good and His glory grounded me. They formed the bedrock of my ability to move through what should have been crushing experiences.
The Lord has also been faithful to bring to mind all of the times he has come through. He answered my prayers when other moments of my life might discourage me. He is good at all times! So, I was blessed to be part of a Christian family. I was also led early on to serve in ministry, however, I didn’t. The approach that I had in ministry service was to speak to people about the need to focus on the spiritual side. Because as Jesus said, “If you seek, you will find.” Therefore, if people were seeking spiritual fulfillment, they would find the only source for it.
Online Bible and Ministry Classes at CLI
However, I was still being called to do something more specific. Earlier this year, the calling came through again with an energy I could not ignore. I said yes! Then, just a few months later, I found and enrolled in CLI.
If you feel called to serve, don’t wait 50 years to get started as I did. Pray today for direction. And, if CLI is right for you, you’ll know you have found a place where you can respond to that call starting today. The online Bible and ministry classes at CLI are getting me ready for what God has in store for me in ministry. Until we meet in glory, may the Lord richly bless you!
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 Part 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.
Hi, everyone! My name is Kimberly Tyre. I am at the Christian Leaders Institute for free online ministry and biblical training (Learn more about studying Bible courses and ministry classes online, Click Here).
My Story
Originally from Orlando, Florida, we moved to Douglasville, Georgia, USA, almost four years ago. We love the season change and less humidity. I am a mom of two biological children and have been blessed with two more girls. I have a total of 12 grandchildren (two are on the way). We are currently raising our 12-year-old granddaughter, 5-year-old grandson, and 6-year-old granddaughter.
In 2011, I graduated from the University of Phoenix with my AA in Criminal Justice. At the time, I had no clue what I was going to do with it. It was a passion I had at the time. Low and behold, God had plans for it!
My Calling and Finding Christian Leaders Institute
To be a Christian Leaders Ministries student where you live is incredible. It’s an answered prayer that was so unexpected. God has been calling me to the ministry for a long time. However, I could not afford it, especially with all of my student loans that are delinquent. I prayed and prayed that if it was God’s will there would be a way somehow, someway. I can’t even remember how I came across Christian Leaders Institute. All I can tell you is that I cried and praised God. My church accepts the ministry and biblical training program and encourages me in following the plans God has for me.
My Spiritual Journey
As a child, my home was not spiritual, so to speak. My parents believed in God, however, most of my learning about God was from my paternal grandmother. She had me at Bible camp, Sunday school, and Wednesday service all summer long. I went to bed hearing my grandmother on her knees praying to God for her grandchildren. I woke up to her studying the Bible with gospel music playing in the background.
When they expelled me from public school, I attended a private school. There, I began to truly know who God was, what faith was, and what salvation meant. In August 1993, I gave my life to Christ on my parent’s living room floor along with my mother. My father rededicated his life at the same time. I remember an overwhelming boost of happiness, feeling different and excited. I was filled and baptized by the Holy Spirit.
Obstacles
The obstacle I faced growing into maturity is that I wanted to do my own things my own way. I fought the conviction of the Holy Spirit for salvation for a long time. I said, “When I get older and I’ve finished doing what I want, I’ll surrender my life to Christ.” God had other plans. The moment my principal and pastor walked into my house to have a chat, I knew I was giving my life to Christ.
I had a struggle with God for some time, not understanding why I went through so many things at a young age. I was molested from the age of four by twin cousins. Therefore, I suffered from a mental illness brought on by the distress of the events and was very angry and hurt. I became a rebellious teenager and tried to commit suicide numerous times as a teenager and as an adult.
I humbled myself to God when I could no longer do things on my own. Jesus was my only hope! He made me stronger each day and miracles were happening. God was merciful, loving, forgiving, and kept His promises!
CLI: Ministry and Biblical Training
My spiritual dream is to disciple others, mentor them along their path, and grow leaders for Christ. I hope to use my Christian Leaders Training to build a ministry within the Juvenile Detention Center. Eventually, I want to build a mentoring center for them for when they are released. To show them that people still care, the dedication they have to God in JDC can now be brought to the streets. God told me that I am to minister to them and they will bring Christ back to the streets.
Free training is so necessary for me because I have no other means of following the calling God has for me without going into further debt. A scholarship for training is so important. Then I will be able to answer my calling and learn more beyond the basics. With CLI, I am able to go further in my education. Thank you!
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 Part 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.