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.
In the love of God the Father, the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the sweet fellowship of the Holy Spirit, I greet you. I am Marietta Mangabat, a volunteer small group leader, residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Currently, I study at the Christian Leaders Institute with their free online ministry training programs (Learn more about free ministry training programs and Bible courses online, Click Here).
My Early Years
Born and raised in the Philippines, I came from a big family. My parents did everything they could to meet our needs. With the help of my grandparents, they took my brother and me under their care. My grandparents taught me to study the Bible and fear the Lord God as a priority. I finished my elementary and secondary studies and never missed participating in church activities with the priests and nuns. My mother’s sister also supported me financially to fulfill my dreams, graduate, and find a good job. Then I could help my parents and siblings.
My Journey in the Lord
My journey in the Lord began when I was in my second year of college. One of my professors started her class with a Bible study to introduce Jesus Christ to everyone. We must listen because there would be an additional grade for that. At first, we listened but did not put into practice what we learned. Every week, it was the same situation. Eventually, we attended their Sunday services. Through continued Bible study, I accepted Jesus Christ into my life. However, I did not fully know Him. There was no deep and close relationship.
After graduating from college, God favored me with a job immediately. Yet, I saw the way my parents and siblings lived and how my parents worked hard to support them in their daily needs. It moved me with compassion. With my willingness to help, I give up my career, friends, and loved ones to work away from home. I got the opportunity to work in Hong Kong to help my parents to support my younger siblings financially in their studies.
My Faith Renewed and God’s Blessing
However, God had a better purpose for me to move to another country. His Word will not return void but will accomplish what God planned for me. God directed my steps to a Full Gospel Christian church. For a second time, I totally accepted, believed, and received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I turned away from my disobedience to God and invited Him to come into my heart. I got a new life. Through faith, God restored and transformed me.
I also attended basic seminars, deeper teachings, discipleship, and leadership training. I grew deeper and closer in my relationship with God. While serving God in the ministry, God blessed my loved ones back home. Some of my siblings finished their studies and some found good jobs to help them reach for their dreams.
With God’s guidance, I also found my partner in life. He is kind, gentle, and understanding. We’re blessed to have two sons. I am very grateful to God for His continued blessing as He brought me and my family to Canada. We are now being used by God as volunteers for different ministries in the church.
Ministry Training Programs at CLI
I have much appreciation for the Christian Leaders Institute for offering ministry training programs for our continued education. To God be the glory!
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.