Hello, my name is Haven Rockthunder. I have a ministry dream to reach out to others and lead them to the Lord. That is why I am studying at the Christian Leaders Institute because God calls me to pastoral or chaplaincy ministry.
My Story
I grew up and live in Saskatchewan, Canada. I have no husband or children yet. However, I have a cat I love. I’m First Nation; the people who were here before the settlers came to Canada.
My life was never perfect. I came from a broken family. I went through trauma as a child and had my heart hurt, broken, and torn apart. Often, I struggled with feeling I belonged and was loved and accepted. I did things to help with “protecting” myself. As a teenager, I went to other things as a way to feel wanted, loved, and accepted. I struggled with my self-esteem and was very shy. Further, I fought anxiety throughout my life. But the Lord took me out of my bad situation. He was there for me when I was a child and still is here for me.
Called to Pastoral or Chaplaincy Ministry
God called me to pastoral or chaplaincy ministry. I want to lead people to Christ and make a place that’s safe for all to come. People need to know the truth and the good news before it’s too late. I want people to know that there is hope, someone who loves them, and a way out of bad situations if you know Jesus Christ. Because the Lord hears my cries, He hears yours. He will help you!
Thanks, CLI, for making my ministry dream possible!
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Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling you in the Getting Started Class at the Christian Leaders Learning Platform. The Getting Started class will take you less than an hour to complete.
When you log in to the Learning Platform, you will notice that the Getting Started Class automatically appears on your dashboard.
The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
Find out more about women in ministry here.
My name is Able Khumbulani Moyo. I am from Bulawayo City in Zimbabwe. I am a student of the Christian Leaders Institute with its tuition-free ministry studies. God is preparing me for further ministry service.
Growing Up as a Pastor’s Child
Being a pastor’s child is a “testimony” that no one can understand from the setting of everyday life. Many people in the church and the world have their beliefs about the well-being and lives of the pastor’s children. Although everybody has a different story impacted significantly by multiple people, I want to shape your perception of “Pastor’s Kids.”
Growing up with fathers as pastors influence our lives and our walks with the Lord. The same person takes care of us and raises us. We see the good and bad sides of that person. That person is also the pastor and leader we seek to learn from at church. It can be an interesting dynamic. Pastors are held to such a high standard. But in reality, they are humans like everybody else. It just so happens that their job is to teach the Word of the Lord to others. Far too often, kids see their parents, especially those in the ministry, as perfect and without flaw. Kids are then left to deal with the shock when they discover that their “perfect parent” isn’t perfect.
The Shining Light
One evening, I was sent to go and close the church windows with my cousin. Usually, my father would send us to close the doors and windows. However, on this particular evening, God dazzled me with a brilliant light in the dark hall. Since it was a rural setting, we had no lights in the building. Only in grade five, I was afraid of darkness as a child. I was on my knees when I heard a voice calling my name. In fear, I sprang to my feet and ran out of the church building, thinking I had heard and seen a ghost. When I asked my cousin if he had witnessed the light, he had not and thought I was lying. After that, I gave my life to Jesus and committed to serving God as a pastor like my parents.
The Journey
As I grew up, life became more challenging in our country, so I went to work in the neighboring country of South Africa. I was lost completely. My life changed, and I indulged in sin. I drank like a fish, smoked, chased after women, and gambled. It was a lifestyle I had never seen or known. However, amid all the chaos that surrounded me, the light of God shone again with intensity. I heard a voice calling my name again!
Tuition-Free Ministry Studies
John 8:12 says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” After many attempts to enroll as a student to train to be a Pastor at my parent’s church, I was let down. Then, I discovered the Christian Leaders Institute through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. I started my tuition-free ministry studies, taking the quizzes and getting awards. Inspired, my spirit was reborn in the light of the true gospel of Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Recently, God spoke to me in my sleep and gave me the name of a Ministry: The Covenant of Christ Ministries. I plan to launch it as a platform for many to come and see what the light of Christ Jesus has done for the world.
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling you in the Getting Started Class at the Christian Leaders Learning Platform. The Getting Started class will take you less than an hour to complete.
When you log in to the Learning Platform, you will notice that the Getting Started Class automatically appears on your dashboard.
The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
Find out more about women in ministry here.
God Never Ceases to Amaze
My name is Shauline, and I live in South Africa. I am a wife and a mom of a daughter. I am also a student at the Christian Leaders Institute for ministry study online.
My Journey
I grew up in a Christian home. Church on Sundays was the norm. I grew up in a happy and loving family. I had a very close relationship with my grandmother. She often spoke to me about the more serious spiritual things. However, as a teenager, I never paid too much notice to what she had to say. Throughout my life, my grandparents were my most significant support system.
I married at 21. My daughter was born 14 months later. The marriage only lasted five years. Within three months, I divorced and lost both my grandparents.
My Spiritual Awakening
I attended a church event not long after this challenging time. That night, God touched me in a profound spiritual way. I experienced God’s presence. For the first time in my life, I realized there was much truth to what my grandmother told me about God and the spiritual world. That night, I understood that saying I am a Christian and having an intimate relationship with God are two different things.
During the most challenging time of my life, God was my support and rock. I started attending a home Bible study group every Wednesday. I got baptized and grew spiritually. At that moment, I had two spiritual dreams (I can now identify them after this course by the Christian Leaders Institute).
1. To receive my heavenly language (speaking in tongues). God amazingly gave me this gift.
2. To be bold enough to tell and teach people about who God is.
Growing and Changing
I married my wonderful husband a few years later and moved to a new town. Within four years, God placed me as the leader of our own small Bible study group. We meet every Tuesday. I was a stay-at-home mom but felt I was not reaching enough people.
A little more than a year ago, God opened doors once again. I now work at a place where I see and meet new people every day. This is an opportunity to show and tell people who God is.
Finding CLI: Ministry Study Online
I talked to God about my desire to learn more. I came across the Christian Leaders Institute while searching for ministry study options online. It is exactly what I wanted. I can fit the lessons into my busy schedule. I’m grateful for this opportunity. Now, I can apply what I learn and help spread the Gospel to others as well.
I don’t plan too far ahead for the future; I trust God’s plan for me. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11).
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling you in the Getting Started Class at the Christian Leaders Learning Platform. The Getting Started class will take you less than an hour to complete.
When you log in to the Learning Platform, you will notice that the Getting Started Class automatically appears on your dashboard.
The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
Find out more about women in ministry here.