My name is Scott Conley of the USA. I have found my way to Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about online Bible courses, Click Here) by asking God to guide me towards my purpose. I am excited to get Ministry and Bible Study at CLI!
My Beginnings
When I was very young, I was very God-conscious. I went to a Catholic church every Sunday. It was not a choice but was enforced by my father. My father passed when I was only 14. Church going stopped, and I was being raised in a dangerous neighborhood. Many of my friends became those lost souls who sold and used drugs, gang members, and other tough individuals. I was able to stay faithful to God but knew nothing about Him. I just knew He was there.
My Rebirth: Out of Darkness to Light
In 2009, I fell deep into drug addiction. Slowly, I lost all hope and faith as I separated from God, myself, and everything. I became homeless, only living to die. From then until 2020, I was in jail/prison several times. I thank God for the last time I was arrested. I found myself with a cellmate who was a pastor. How about that?? He told me that NOW is my time. He believed this came from the Holy Spirit. I knew he was correct.
I can truly say that my whole life, I have known God would call on me. Even since a very young child. Now I am finally ready to receive His call. I am 44. God has helped me stop using drugs, and I know I will never return to that life. So many friends of mine, over 20, died from the life of addiction. Some of them, over 7 or 8, and my closest friend, Lori, were murdered. I look around, and all my friends are gone. So I am alone in some ways.
I had nothing. Nothing material or spiritual. And from a place of having “Nothing,” God, through Jesus and the Holy Spirit, has begun to rebuild my foundation anew. So now I have “Something,” which says I have meaning, purpose, and hope.
CLI for Ministry and Bible Study
I have no home, currently, no money, absolutely zero. But I am rich… rich in the love of God. HE will provide. That’s right. I am homeless, penniless, cannot work at this time, and need surgery on my hand. But I have a very close relationship with God!! Out of the darkness comes the light from nothing to something: Eternal life. God has taken away my fear and led me here to CLI!!!
I am most interested in the ministry and ordination courses and opening a 501.3 (C) if God wills. Newly reborn, I’m in recovery. Praise Jesus! So I am really interested in all CLI has to offer. No more dope, only hope.
While not being terribly specific, my goal is to follow God’s path for me wherever that may take me. In my mind, I feel drawn towards ministry or perhaps becoming a pastor. However, I will let God choose for me exactly where I head. I have managerial experience and great team-building skills. I started my own business and have developed websites and done some online marketing. With God, there is no limit!. Thank you to CLI, for the opportunity for ministry and Bible Study! Thank you, Lord Jesus, Father God, and Holy Spirit.
God bless all the students here! We are on a great journey together!! Thank you, Professor Reyenga. I love you, sir.
My name is James Sinyinza, and I am studying at the Christian Leaders Institute, an online Zambia Bible School (Learn more about online Bible courses, Click Here). I live in Mufurila in the Copperbelt of Zambia. My wife and I married in 2014. And we have been blessed with two children: a boy and a girl.
My Christian Foundation
I was born and raised in a Christian family. Since my childhood, I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal Savior. When I was a child, I used to attend Sunday service every Sunday morning. It was the best part of my childhood memories.
Because I attended Sunday services every week, I always had a burning desire to know more about God and share the gospel. So, I began reading the Bible when I was young. Then for several years, I searched for a Bible School Scholarship. But, it was not until I found the Christian Leaders Institute that I realized my dream. It is an Online Zambia Bible School. It is my dream come true and my answered prayer.
My Ministry Dream
My plan for ministry is to share and introduce Christ to non-believers while I am studying at CLI. I am an acting pastor at my local church, Christian Community Church, Exodus Branch of Kamuchanga in Mufurila. Also, I am serving the Lord Jesus Christ with all my heart in everything I do.
However, my first goal is to study the Bible deeply and prepare academically for the ministry of the kingdom of God. Therefore, I believe that CLI will be the best Zambia Bible School source. It will help me fulfill my calling for ministry.
My name is Kerrisha Nelson, from the Caribbean country of Grenada. Currently, I am studying at the Christian Leaders Institute, an online Grenada tuition-free Bible School (Learn more about online Bible courses, Click Here). I am a graduate of St. George’s University in True Blue, St. George’s, Grenada. There I earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Also, I earned an Associate Degree in Information Technology at the T.A. Marryshow Community College in Grenada.
I am passionate about the use of technology in education. My testimony is of earning a TESOL/TEFL certification online via the World TESOL Academy in London. I am a lifelong learner, so I have no problem utilizing technology to meet my learning needs. Therefore, earning my Bachelor of Divinity online at CLI’s Leadership Excellence School is accomplishable for me.
Jesus as My Lord and Savior
I was a Roman Catholic until about eleven years ago. Then, one day at Wesley College, they held an evangelical service. At the time, I was not aware they referred to the service like this. During the altar call, I responded to the call! I repented of my sins and accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior in my heart.
After the service, one of the women advised those who had received Jesus as their Lord and Savior to attend a good Bible-teaching church. Immediately, I thought of a church in my neighborhood. Yet, I did not go to the church. I did not commit to living as a Christian from that point on. For some reason, in my mind, I thought that when I was in my thirties is when I will serve Jesus fully. However, God had a different plan for me.
Surrendering My Life to Christ
While walking along my neighborhood to return to my home, a friend called me. She related a message to me from another friend who lives abroad. By spending some time with her and her cousin, she invited me to accompany them to a crusade. Naturally, I accepted the invitation, so I attended. On that night, the church we went to was the same church that came into my mind to attend when I first accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior.
After that occasion, I started regularly attending church services with my friend. One night at one of the services, she has asked me if I am saved. I answered, “Well, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, but I am not baptized.” So, she told me about the baptism class her two cousins were currently a part of. After that, I wanted to be water baptized. From there, my journey began to go deeper in the Lord.
Obstacles Growing into Maturity
I admit that life as a daughter of God is not easy. However, a notable spiritual accomplishment is that I understand what worship means and my place in Christ. Reading Christian books, such as The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren, my understanding of worship has unfolded. Worship to God is through the life I live. The very fact that I am obedient in doing these tasks unto God is, in fact, worship to my Lord!
Another groundbreaking obstacle is that I was shy. I actually accommodated the mentality that it is a good thing. I embraced slogans as a youth, such as Cute & Shy. But that was a lie from the devil to keep me from doing the will of God. One day, I heard from the Lord to do a prayer and fasting time against the spirit of fear. So I followed the instructions and received that breakthrough! I also tested it. For one thing, I cared about feedback from others when I wanted to object to situations. Then, I saw outspokenness in me, which started without worrying about the person’s view of me. This was groundbreaking. Of course, I seek to share my views in humility, and I understand people will speak negatively or positively despite my stance.
As for knowing who I am in Christ, now I know who I am as the song, I know Who I am, by Sinach says. I thank the Holy Spirit for leading me to do the prayer and fasting against the spirit of fear. What a breakthrough! I know who I am! I am bold in the Lord. God’s children are bold!
Spiritual Dream
My spiritual dream is that I hear from the Holy Spirit to depend on Him to guide me and make decisions based on the will of the Father. God became real to me when I was baptized into the Holy Spirit. I asked Him to help me to abide in Him. I know He does that daily.
Finding Christian Leaders Institute: Grenada Tuition Free Bible School
I have been a Christian for more than ten years. I have experienced God in supernatural ways that I would never have imagined in my life. A few years ago, I got the desire to enroll in a Bible college. However, the question was, which one?
Now, in 2021, I did a Google search on Bible training colleges in the Caribbean. Lo and behold, the free Christian Leaders Institute turned up! When I saw the word free, I was skeptical. Yet, I followed the link and saw that it is linked with a Jamaican Christian college website. So I decided to read more, and then I decided to enroll in the Christian Leaders Institute. After enrolling, I included it on my Facebook profile to declare that I am a student at Christian Leaders Institute, an online Grenada Tuition Free Bible School. It is legit! Perhaps others like me are interested.
My Christian Leaders Institute Training is important to me because I get the opportunity to obtain official training from men and women of God who can instill the word of God to me. In addition, I will utilize the training for teaching the Word of God to children, preaching, and teaching the unreached individuals where I am called to do His work. Also, I like being a part of a Bible college that is non-denominational and stands for essential beliefs, including the Trinity, baptism of the Holy Spirit, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Conclusion
I am grateful to God for using CLI to bring complementary training to individuals around the world. I am exceptionally privileged to be a part of this global movement from my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.