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.
My name is Donald Griffin. I’m a 29-year-old corrections officer from Kentucky located in the U.S.A. I live here with my son who is my pride and joy. Here at the Christian Leaders Institute, I am excited to help teach him about Jesus Christ as I am learning more about the Bible myself (Learn more about the Bible online, Click Here).. I don’t have much training or even knowledge of the Bible. However, God has a way of correcting these kinds of problems, and I feel very strongly that I am exactly where I need to be.
My Testimony
I’ve felt the presence of God since I was a small child. Due to unfortunate circumstances, there were some struggles with food and nurturing involved in my childhood. Before I knew who God was, however, steps had already been taken to nurture me into the man I am today. The local church and surrounding inhabitants of the mobile home park where I lived always dropped off different foods. I didn’t envy other kids or have any idea that I did without until it was much too late for it to affect me.
Even in my adult life, every time that my faith felt a little shaken somebody would come along and tell me exactly what I needed to hear or show me exactly what I needed to see. The biggest gift that I can see from my point of view is the gift of giving. I’ve always felt a strong urge to help others even if that meant making sacrifices in my own life.
Learning More About the Bible at CLI
Before I end my testimony, I want to add that though I do have a GED. I didn’t get any formal education aside from that. The wording from the professors here at CLI thus far has been completely understandable where people like me can still learn and grow with the cause. The folks at CLI have truly helped bring a great blessing to life. I believe that Christ has blessed the hard work. 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.
Hello, my name is Brenda Pascascio. Currently, I am studying at the Christian Leaders Institute to get my ministry credentials (Learn more about ministry credentials and Bible courses online, Click Here).
My husband, Egbert, and I are the proud parents of two beautiful adult daughters, who love the Lord. We currently reside in beautiful Southern California, in the United States. Our city is located about sixty miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. We’ve lived here for almost fifteen years. Before that, we lived in Hollywood, California, for twenty-two years.
My Journey
The fifth of eight children, I grew up in Belize. I grew up in a home where my mother was a Christian, but my father was not. My mother ensured that my siblings and I attended Sunday School every week. I am thankful for her commitment. It was the beginning of my relationship with God. I gave my life to Jesus in Sunday School at age seven. As I learned more about God’s love for me, I desired to live my life pleasing to him.
I strayed a bit in my teenage years. However, my knowledge of God’s Word kept me from going far off the path. I continued to attend church and got involved with the youth ministry. Egbert and I first met there and later dated. Within the next four years, we got engaged and relocated to Los Angeles to reside with family members. Two years later, we married and will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary next month.
Egbert and I helped to plant the church that we served at for twenty-six years in Los Angeles. He was the Senior Pastor until his recent resignation. I served in several different areas over the years, including in the women’s ministry, financial and administrative, teaching, and preaching.
Healing Ministry
About fifteen years ago, I heard a teaching on healing titled, “God Wants You Well (Healing is in Christ’s Atonement).” It spurred me to research God’s Word concerning healing through those lenses. That changed my life! I spent a couple of months researching. In the process, my mind was being renewed. Immediately thereafter, I prayed a prayer in agreement with my newfound knowledge and revelation about healing, God’s grace, and the believer’s authority. Instantly, God healed me from a twenty-year-old back problem! That was just the beginning. I’ve seen many people healed, delivered, and set free over the years. God is amazing!
Ministry Credentials Through CLI
I did not pursue any credentials during those years of serving with my husband. Now, I am very thankful to Christian Leaders Institute for making credentials possible at little to no cost, at my convenience. Since I’m now in a new season, obtaining the proper credentials will make things easier for me as I continue to walk out God’s purpose for my life. My husband and I are excited about this new journey and all the things that God has for us to accomplish.
Blessings on your ministry, CLI!
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.