Called to Transform and Bring the Light of God to Others
My name is Oluwarotimi Akintan Falona, and I am originally from the southwestern part of Nigeria. I have lived in Europe for over a decade and currently live with my family in Munich, Germany. The Christian Leaders Institute is an answer to prayer because of its tuition-free theological and ministry training. It equips me for my calling.
My Journey
I grew up in a Pentecostal Christian home, part of a family of ten, including extended family members and relatives. Although my parents are Christians and attend church, upon reflection, it seems that we were primarily a religious family. In my teenage years, our family transitioned to attending a Methodist church. However, during my university days, I participated in a Holy Spirit-filled fellowship where I recommitted my life to Jesus and received baptism in the Holy Spirit.
I veered off course for a while, grappling with loneliness in a foreign land and facing uncertainties about life. During this time, my relationship with the Lord experienced highs and lows. Through the grace of God, I rediscovered my faith and developed a strong desire to seek and serve God in spirit and truth continually.
Calling Direction
The increasing godlessness in Europe and guidance from the Holy Spirit have instilled a profound burden in my heart for souls. In 2019, my former pastor in Finland conveyed a message from the Lord. He indicated that God wants me in Germany to work for Him. It appears that the time has come for the activation of that assignment.
God has been speaking to me, especially since 2020 when I earnestly committed to my walk with Him, though it has not been without challenges. In my current spiritual journey, the Lord communicates with me and bestows upon me the grace for the prophetic gift. Recently, I received a divine calling to establish a local assembly dedicated to prayer and worship. I am to primarily focus on intercession for souls and bringing people into the light of God.
Tuition-free Theological and Ministry Training at CLI
In summary, following the Lord’s guidance, my calling is to bring souls back to God and help transform them into the image of Christ, as He has done for me. This mission begins in this town. In the long term, it involves initiating an evangelical and economic empowerment program as part of my ministry.
With my limited theological background, financial constraints, and a deep desire for a thorough understanding of the Word of God, I knew I needed tuition-free theological and ministry training. The Christian Leaders Institute is a divine answer to fulfilling my God-given mandate. I am prepared to bring light to the town of Munich and, subsequently, to Germany as a whole. Thank you, CLI, for this study opportunity!
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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.
Early Life And Calling
Good day! My name is Justin Short, and I have been running from my call for a long time. Recently, I became a student at the Christian Leaders Institute to get education and training for ministry. I currently live in Georgia with my wife of nearly seven years. My wife and I have been growing in godliness, and we desire to be all God would have us to be. We want to be transformed from glory to glory into His likeness.
My Story
I grew up in a family that went to church and called on Jesus, but they also had struggles that often seemed contradictory to their profession of faith. Constantly being around church and ministers permitted me to receive many words about the calling on my life. Since I was in Middle School, strangers would give me words of knowledge about what I would do in future ministry for God. It all sounded great and wonderful, but I was too shy to be used by God. I also grew up without a father, and I struggled to understand God as my Father. This misunderstanding often led to misunderstandings between God and me.
When I graduated from High School, I went to school for theology. I wanted to help people and was informed that being a minister was the only way to help people. However, when I struggled in Greek, I changed my major to psychology. I continued my psychology study and worked in psychology and nonprofits for the past decade or so. I feel like I have helped people but have not felt like I was doing what I am “supposed to do” with my life.
A Change Of Mind
Over the years, I participated in church. I taught an adult Sunday School in one of the churches I attended. Furthermore, I have been a greeter, on the prayer team, supported with a food ministry, and served as a deacon. I wanted to please God with my life. However, I have not entirely walked in what was spoken over me. I dreamed of ministering since my childhood but was not equipped to speak. Like Moses, I often feel ill-equipped for ministry. At nearly forty years of age and many years past the words spoken over me, I have yet to move into ministry fully.
What changed for me was that my father died. I did not have a good relationship with him, but he died at fifty-five years old. Then, my youngest sister died from cancer. Finally, I got a mysterious illness that made my body extremely weak, and I felt as though I was going to die, too. It took over a year for me to get back to normal, but I knew I couldn’t just go back to normal. One of the desires of my heart is that I wanted to make “His name great.” I am aware He is already great without me, but I wanted to be a vessel of His glory so that people would worship God and desire Him. I wanted to be included in what God is doing in the earth.
Why CLI: Education and Training for Ministry
It has become abundantly clear that God is calling me to ministry. However, I never felt I was charismatic, gifted, or bold enough. I also feared that I would make His name foolish, which is not what I ever wanted. Further, I was afraid of looking bad and making God look bad. I wanted to make His name great before men so that they would glorify Him, serve Him, and love Him. My biggest fear was that I would be like Schindler, at the end of Schindler’s List, wishing I had helped just one more.
This is why CLI is a blessing. My past sickness placed me in a situation where I currently do not have much money. My wife and I moved to Georgia only two months ago and are still trying to get on our feet. However, I want to learn how to rightly divide the word of truth and how to express that word so that people will come to know God as He truly is. Education and training for ministry and evangelizing will allow me to move in the direction God is pulling me to. I dream pieces of what God has in store for my life, but I have to start again as a student.
Thank you, CLI, and all who contributed to this fantastic gift!
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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 Ash’Lee White, and I live in the United States, in Michigan, to be exact. I love my home state. However, I could do without so much snow. I am studying at the Christian Leaders Institute to learn more about God and be equipped for His calling.
My Journey
My journey started with Christ when I was baptized at nine years old. So, I knew how important it was to walk with Christ at a young age. My parents were both absent from the home. Therefore, my four siblings and I lived with our aunt. That is where I was introduced to the church. My aunt didn’t go, but we kids did. They used it as a daycare for us on Sundays. Little did I know it would change my life.
Fast forward to my teen years, I bounced in and out of foster homes until I was adopted at 16 years of age. I still believed in God but never got into or followed His Word. However, I still prayed to Him every night. Sadly, I never submitted to Him in obedience. Therefore, I struggled through many ups and downs but was always taken care of.
My Calling
Fast forward to 2020, when my calling started when I was 38. One night in January 2020, I went to bed as usual. However, I had a vision from the Lord. He told me to gather my people together. I remember waking up and saying, “I don’t know what you mean.” I continued life, studied the Bible, and grew very close to Him. One day in February, I was on my bed in prayer. I was praying for the safety of my children; it was the time of COVID-19. All of a sudden, my body started bursting with love. That is the only way I can explain it. I was in tears. Then, God said, “I created you before you were in your mother’s womb; I know every hair on your head and everything will be okay.” I was so amazed and wanted to feel God’s LOVE all the time.
Fast forward to 2023, so many things have happened, with the Lord leading them all. I was invited to the September Send in Grand Rapids, MI. I enjoyed Francis Chen, a speaker there. Two months later, he would play a role in my life. Then, while at work in October, I saw the number 777. I thought nothing of it until it happened five times close together. With no clue what God was planning for me, I was looking for a study Bible and couldn’t find one. One day, my dad called and said the Lord placed on his heart to give me his study Bible. I was so excited!!!
Study at CLI to Learn About God
The Holy Spirit was leading me, and signs kept appearing. My dad said, “You’re going to teach one day. Have you looked into schooling?” I hadn’t since I didn’t have the money. Furthermore, I didn’t want to take a math class to learn about God. I just wanted to know about God.
So, one day, I started looking into online schools and came across the Christian Leaders Institute. I took a leap of faith and signed up for classes. When I started my first class, I saw Francis Chen! God is so amazing! Then, after an assignment, I scrolled to the bottom of the page and saw the address for CLI; it was 17771! There were the three 7s! At that moment, I knew I had a purpose, and God was guiding me this whole time! It all started three years ago, in 2020. That is when God instructed me to gather my people all together. Here I am! It is what God called me to do. Thank you, Lord!
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.