A Former Good Sinner
Hello, my name is Diomedes Sambas, from British Columbia, Canada. I am 61 years old. I am also a student of the Christian Leaders Institute for small group minister training (Learn more about free small group minister training and Bible courses online, Click Here).
My Spiritual Journey
My country of origin is the Philippines, but now I live in Canada. Both of my parents are Catholics, so I grew up as a Catholic. By that, I only go to church on my birthday and on some special occasions. Before I became a Christian, I considered myself a “good sinner” because if I counted the good that I did, it was more than the bad. I didn’t kill anyone or rob a bank. Also, I went to church sometimes and prayed before bed. But, I sometimes cursed, used bad language, and drank alcohol at night. However, I was so sure that I could save myself by doing fewer bad things and doing more good things.
I found out how wrong I was when I surrendered myself to Jesus and accepted Him as my Lord and Savior. It is by grace that I have been saved through faith. It is not by myself nor by good works so that I cannot boast. When I became a born-again Christian, it was not easy. There was a struggle within me. I even backslid for a few months. But thanks be to God, who guides me and brings me back to His love.
It all happened while I was working in Taiwan. So, when I went back home to the Philippines, I joined a local church in my wife’s hometown. There, I served in the men’s ministry for as long as I was with that Church.
Small Group Minister Training at CLI
When we moved to Canada, my plan was to attend church but not get involved in any ministry. However, one of our pastors talked to me and ask me if I wanted to be a Small Group Leader. I was going to say no, but then, I said yes. Now, I am the small group leader of Ezra, a small group in Jesus Rock of Ages Ministry, Surrey Campus. There are 14 adults and two youths in our small group. I am the one making the schedule and leading our Bible study.
I needed to be trained to become a better Small Group Leader. That is why I enrolled in the Christian Leaders Institute for free small group minister training. I know that God will guide me in my studies as I continue my journey at the Christian Leaders Institute.
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.
Becoming Who God Wanted Me to BE
Hi, my name is Tamara Purvis, and I am from Canada. I am getting further Biblical education at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about free ministry training and further Biblical education online, Click Here).
Loving God at a Young Age
I have been a born-again Christian ever since I accepted Christ into my heart at the age of six. At nine, I was baptized. At that time, I knew that I was a servant of God – willing to do whatever He asked of me. When I became a teenager, I listened to a gentleman’s testimony and realized that my life was very boring. So, I prayed that God would be able to use me in His Kingdom.
God is good and God is love. However, His definition of good and love is not always the same as my definition of good and love. What I needed in my life, according to my Saviour, was to undergo some BIG and small trials and tribulations. He wanted to shape me, mold me, and make me into silver, into a diamond, and into someone, He could use. However, the trials and tribulations broke me. Thankfully, God loves turning nobodies into somebodies, and He is not done with me.
Further Biblical Education at CLI
My passion is for education. I’m a high school teacher (Physical Education Specialist, Special Education Specialist, and English) and a single mother of two teenagers. Up until COVID, I was very active in my church as a Sunday School Leader, in women’s ministry, and in the AWANAS program.
I am looking for my next adventure with my God by taking further Biblical education at the Christian Leaders Institute. I am excited about this opportunity for free online training.
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, my name is Ntawan Gideon from Saboba in the northern region of Ghana. I’m a young man of 36 years, married, and have three children. Currently, the online ministry studies at the Christian Leaders Institute are preparing me for further ministry service (Learn more about free online ministry studies and Bible training, Click Here).
My Spiritual Journey and Call from God
From a broken home and a school dropout, I gave my life to Christ at 18 in 2004. I got saved when the Evangelical Church of Ghana sent leaders to preach the gospel of Christ in my community for a year. I never knew what it meant to give your life to Christ even though I was part of those who were Christians. As the teaching of the gospel continued, I came to understand what it means to have Christ in your life. At the end of 2005, I joined the church choir.
Then, I started having some dreams I didn’t understand. There were dreams about sharing the Word of God with people, commanding miracles, fighting idols in the community, healing people, etc. In the same year, l met a man of God who asked me if I knew that I have a call from God to preach the gospel.
Two weeks later, my cousin, who is also a prophet, came to visit a family. He also asked me if I was aware of the call to preach the gospel. Then, he asked my father to let me go with him so that I can help him with the things of God. My cousin, the prophet, was into prophecies, miracles, signs, and wonders. I stayed with him for three good years.
My Ministry Service
Later, in January of 2009, I went to Saboba my home town to visit a friend. Three women were seriously sick there, and I prayed for them. They were healed instantly. Praise God! When the three women were healed, the good news spread all over the town including neighboring communities. Since then, people from places far and near came to me for prayer. That was how my ministry began.
At first, I mainly concentrated on healing. However, the salvation message was not shared much. One day, I met a mentor, Justice Akotia. He took me through deeper salvation teachings. He taught me how to introduce Christ to sick people before praying for healing for them. I was beaten by the chief of a town, taken to traditional leaders, accused of sleeping with their women, and spoiling the youth that attended my church. I also suffered hunger, nakedness, homelessness, etc.
At one time, I wanted to quit the work of God. However, God prevented me from leaving that work. In my dreams, God urged me not to leave the community. The people and my mentor also encouraged me not to leave the work in the community. These all confirmed the dreams I had where God told me not to leave the community.
Online Ministry Studies at CLI
After that, people started coming from various places, and the church grew from tens to hundreds. Today by the grace of God, the members are around 500 in my town. We also have 15 branches including in Togo the neighboring country.
I also had weaknesses that I fought in the field such as fornication, love for money, fame, etc. Thank God, today I don’t have any of these. Now, I am firm in the Lord. Brothers and sisters, the ministry work needs love for it, patience for it, faith for it, and hope for it. I, therefore, encourage everyone to keep the good course.
My online ministry studies at the Christian Leaders Institute will ground me even more as I serve in God’s kingdom. The free ministry courses online are a blessing for me.
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.