Jesus Saved My Life
Hi! My name is Kelsie. I’m from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. I am also studying at the Christian Leaders Institute to be better equipped for ministry service (Learn more about online free Bible courses, Click Here).
My Youth
For as long as I can remember, I have known Jesus. I was a member of a Presbyterian church growing up. I went to youth group regularly and sometimes even a Sunday service here and there. But, although I knew who Jesus was in my mind, I didn’t know who He was in my heart. I didn’t have a relationship with Him.
I was never forced to go to church, as I always had that little spark in me that actually wanted to go. However, when I went to church, I went through the motions and didn’t know what I was doing. I was asked to read scripture on a Sunday to the whole congregation one time. I remember being terrified and feeling so unqualified to speak because I didn’t even know what I was saying.
God Became Real to Me
It wasn’t until I was freshly 19 years old at the beginning of 2012 that I had a change in my heart. There was a distinct moment where I felt the overwhelming pure love of God in my soul. One of the worst moments in my life turned into one of the greatest. I was being physically and mentally abused by my husband (now my ex-husband). It was a fight for my life from about 10 pm-3 am.
When I was at my wit’s end and couldn’t physically fight back anymore, the only thing I could do was pray. I prayed out loud, which I had never done before. Yelling out to God to save me as loudly as I could, my ex-husband put a stop to my words by trying to suffocate me.
I remember thinking that if there really was a God and anyone would hear me and help me right now, it would be Jesus. I felt an indescribable sense of peace, calmness, relief, and no pain. Despite what was going on around me, I had total serenity. I knew I was going to be okay either way because I felt the Holy Spirit. It was like Jesus was in the room sitting right next to me. My abuser eventually left me in the house alone. I escaped to my neighbor’s house, who helped me.
Equipped For Ministry Service
From then on, my life hasn’t been perfect. First, I faced a lot of struggles and hardships. Then, I turned to drink and drugs. Even though I loved Jesus, I didn’t know how to have a relationship with Him.
Seven years later, the Holy Spirit told me to get into a specific church. I was unchurched for that long. There, I learned how to walk with God truly. I also met my wonderful husband, who is an associate pastor. God is so faithful.
Now, I work full-time in ministry. I am the Life Group Director at our church. I am studying at Christian Leaders Institute to be equipped for ministry service.
After a season of miscarriage and heartache, God has given us a miracle baby due in July 2022. We have great faith and are very excited about what God wants to do next!
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, and then you are allowed to 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 Chris Ongeimungu, and this is my story. In 1993, I was born in the heart of the city of Kampala, the capital of Uganda. I am thankful for the free online training for ministry I am receiving at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about online free Bible courses, Click Here).
My Spiritual Journey
I grew up in a Christian home. My dad was Catholic and my mum was a born-again Christian In a Pentecostal church in Uganda. My mun raised us as Christians. All the scripture I knew while growing up, she taught me it. The God I serve, she introduced me to Him. I gave my life to Christ in 1999 as a little boy. I tried to live a Christian life all my childhood and into my teenage life. However, it wasn’t easy. I later recommitted my life to Christ in 2010 and purposed to walk in the light and to serve God with all that is within me.
Free Online Training for Ministry at CLI
Growing up under the training of a mother who had the whole family in her hands and an absent father, education wasn’t a necessity. Even so, my siblings and I sailed through our schooling. I made it to a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communications and graduated in 2016.
After graduation, I never went to work anywhere that wasn’t within the confines of the church. So, to this day, I serve and work in the church. Being a student at Christian Leaders Institute is helping me champion the servant leader in me. It is also equipping me to do great things in my area of influence.
Further, I plan on using the free online training for ministry at the Christian Leaders Institute to serve God better with a deeper understanding and equipping for ministry.
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, and then you are allowed to 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 Kelley Carson. I live in rural New York State (United States) with a wonderful husband of 35 years, two grown children, and two wonderful grandchildren. I am getting affordable Biblical training online at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about online free Bible courses, Click Here).
My Spiritual Journey
But my life didn’t start out so wonderful. When I was a young teen, growing up as the child of an alcoholic mother, I came to believe that the world would be a better place without me. While planning my suicide, God brought a woman into my life who introduced me to Christ. After accepting Christ as my Lord and Savior, my life changed completely.
God has used every means possible to grow me in my faith over the past 40 years. I have learned much through church attendance and good preaching. Also, personal Bible study, daily devotions, and prayer time added greatly to my relationship with Jesus and God the Father. Preparation for teaching Bible studies has frequently caused me to dive deeper into the Word of God than I ever would have for just my knowledge. I truly believe though, that it is daily living through trials and triumphs with God in my life that enables me to say, “it is well with my soul.”
My Calling
Most of my adult life was involved teaching and corporate training. The Lord has provided me with the gift of teaching. So, I want to use it more for His kingdom than just to make a living. When my children were young, I taught school, so I was blessed to have breaks and summers off to be with them. I was able to teach children’s Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and led an occasional adult Bible Study. I enjoyed nothing more than teaching people about Jesus.
In 1990, I lost my dear sister to cancer. Although she had gone home to be with the Lord, I was angry to be without her. God was patient with me. Eventually, He used this loss to plant a ministry in my heart to make quilts for cancer patients around the world. I found myself teaching women of all ages how to quilt and holding devotions at every workshop. Ultimately, I worked with dozens of volunteers which grew into establishing several independent church quilt groups. I love being part of this ministry.
However, I longed to get back to teaching the Word of God. Then a friend asked if I would consider leading a virtual Bible Study. I said yes. I have had the pure joy of leading a weekly Bible Study ever since. So, I know the Lord is calling me to use my teaching gift to bring others closer to Him.
Affordable Biblical Training Online at CLI
My spiritual dream is to spend the rest of my life ministering to others who need to know Jesus and learn from the Word of God how to live walking in a daily relationship with Him.
One day, my daughter-in-law told me about Christian Leaders Institute (CLI). As I consider early retirement to follow God’s calling, finances are tight. So, I was thrilled to hear I could find affordable Biblical training online. I can also work around my current work schedule. CLI is an answer to prayer for myself and my daughter-in-law!
Currently, I am pursuing studies to be a better Bible teacher and to learn how to provide ministry to others. I want to learn how to be the minister that God has always called me to be. I can’t wait to see what God has for the next grand adventure in my life!
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, and then you are allowed to 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.