I never thought of writing this far. When I first began ministry school training free at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about online Bible classes, Click Here), it was on a trial basis for me. Why? I never really thought of pursuing any leadership role (especially pastoral). But God has other plans. As Zechariah 4:6 says, “‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.”
My name is Marie Rose Tsuchimoto. I have been living here in Nagoya, Japan, for 22 years. My husband went home with the Lord 3 years ago now, and since then, I have more time for the ministry. I attended a church for 20 years, but the day came that my pastors (both Americans) needed to go back to the U.S.A., We were left with a temporary pastor. During this time, there have been many changes, and most of us don’t know what to do. I am originally from the Philippines. With my 15 years on the music team and doing a life group Bible study, I know that the Lord is calling me to feed His sheep. Most of the group I am leading are Filipino ladies that are married to Japanese men.
My Journey
I came to know the Lord Jesus when I was 18 years old, but I didn’t really walk according to His ways. When I came to Japan in 1999, I found the church that I attended. In 2000, I got water baptized, which was the start of my real walk with God. I was and still am on fire for serving God. I did home Bible study and led people to the Lord.
The greatest gift I can say that the Lord gave me is the love of bringing people into a real and faithful walk with the Lord. My husband received Jesus as his Savior before he went home with God. My mother-in-law also gave her life to Jesus. She went home to the Lord 2 years ago. Currently, I am living with one of my twin sons here in Nagoya, Japan. My twin sons are both serving the Lord in the music ministry. Jacob, my firstborn, and Joshua, my second born by 4 minutes, are loving Jesus.
My goal is to finish the ministry school training free courses that the Christian Leaders Institute offers. As an assistant language teacher in Elementary school, there are times that I am so busy with my work that I cannot really concentrate on my online studies at CLI. I hope to pursue God’s goal and will for my life as I grow deeper in Him and His Word.
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My name is Jason Patzke. I live in North Pole, Alaska, USA. I am excited to be getting free training in the Bible at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about online Bible classes, Click Here).
The second of seven children, I did not grow up in a Christian home. My parents divorced when I was young. I lived with my mother until the age of seven. However, when I went to live with my father, I lost contact with her until I was 21. My father was in the Army, and I spent the rest of my childhood moving every three years. Although this did provide me with life experiences many people do not have the opportunity to experience, it prevented me from establishing a solid personal identity or connection with my community.
I was an adult when I began looking at religion and the possibility of the existence of a power greater than myself. Among others, I looked into Hinduism, Islam, and Mormonism. Each one of these religions was presupposed on the idea that I would be able to do (or not do) enough things to qualify me for entry into Heaven or Nirvana. I felt hopeless each time because I know that I do not have it in me to be “good enough.”
Faith Comes By Hearing and Hearing By the Word of Christ
A friend learned that I had been studying Mormonism. He gave me a box of nearly 200 CDs of sermons preached by John MacArthur (Grace Community Church/Grace to You radio). He told me to start with “Fundamentals of the Faith.” I went through the box of CDs quickly, listening to them almost non-stop daily. The teachings presented helped me understand that God knows I can’t be “good enough.” Even so, God desires a relationship with me. God has made it possible for me to enter into His presence and stand before Him in Heaven. I was excited to learn that I did not have to rely on my own strength. I could lean on and trust in Him. That was nearly 15 years ago.
I began attending church but was really just a “pew sitter.” Basically, I went to church, sang songs, and took notes during the sermon. However, then I would leave as soon as I could. Recently though, I realized that I would like to share what I have learned with others. Having taught computer classes and GED classes with great success, I know I have a teaching gift. I want to serve in my local church, teaching adult Sunday School, leading Bible studies, or even preaching on occasion.
Free Training in the Bible at CLI
By providing Bible training for free, the Christian Leaders Institute has allowed me to grow. It also shows my local church leaders that I am sincere in my desire to understand and share the Bible with others. I know I would not be able to afford this training on my own. I am thankful for those who provide the financial support needed to make this training available.
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Hello, my name is Beatrice Ajayi, an Irish citizen but originally from Nigeria. I found the Christian Leaders Institute, a Bible school free online, where I can receive Bible and ministry training (Learn more about online Bible classes, Click Here). I am married to the most amazing man on earth with a good heart and loves God. We are blessed with three amazing children and living in Ireland.
I am part of a local church family at Maranatha Christian Community Church, where I serve and help out in the youth and children’s ministry as a minister of the word to our younger generations (Alpha and Gen Z). In 2019, I was opportune to get a Bachelor’s degree in business (Marketing Specialization) from Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT).
My Early Journey
I grew up in a Christian home with a family of seven. My mum had a passion for the things of God, and she would bring us to church every Sunday. She encouraged me to be part of the church choir because she identified the gift of singing in me. I later realized I only knew about God but didn’t really know Him intimately. During my teenage life, things became difficult financially for my family as my dad lost his job. All his efforts to get a new one proved abortive, and mum was the only one catering for the whole family.
My Encounter
At the age of 21, I decided to leave my home in Nigeria and go to Europe to fend for myself. However, that was how I got myself into difficult and nasty situations. I finally cried out to God during my dry season and made a deal with Him. If He saved me, I would serve Him for the rest of my life. He heard me and rescued me. I totally surrendered my life to Him. Finally, I got baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.
Deeper Relationship
In 2020, during the Covid 19 lockdown, the Lord was taking me into a deeper personal relationship with Him. He put a burning desire for lost souls in my heart. I felt the call of the Great Commission from Mathew 29:19-2o. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Finding CLI: A Bible School Free Online
I knew I needed to grow more in the word of God to enable me to share my faith effectively. In January 2021, during one of my continuous searches for evangelism tracks and Bible school free online, I stumbled on the Christian Leaders Institute (CLI). After much research, I discovered this Bible school free online is what I have been looking for. It truly was free, and I didn’t have the money to pay exorbitant online Bible college/university fees. Therefore, I keyed into this wonderful opportunity.
The Holy Spirit leads and guides me through the learning and development I am receiving now and in the future from Christian Leaders Institute. With my interest in studying and going deeper in my knowledge of the Bible, having a heart for lost souls (evangelism) and business (entrepreneurship), I hope to bring the light and glory of God to everyone and anyone I come in contact with, whether in the church, supermarket, streets, bus-stop, airplane, park, parents, teenagers, children, young and old, etc.
I pray that this desire and hunger will continue to increase in me and all who are trusting God for greater things and encounters.
Learn more about ordination at the Christian Leaders Alliance. Interested in a low-cost college degree? Check out the CLI’s Leadership Excellence School.