My Journey
Hello! My name is Korey Lincoln. I am from central Texas in the USA but live in Northeast Texas, just outside the Dallas metroplex. Happily married to my wife Ashley for over 11 years, we have one beautiful daughter named Lexi. We are all animal lovers. Our family includes three cats and three corgis. Called by God to ministry, I found the Christian Leaders Institute to study for ministry.
I grew up in church and felt called to ministry around 13. However, I then fell off my path by letting life get in the way. I went several years doing my own thing and forgetting to give glory to God. Eventually, God called me back. At 31, I thought about the first time I heard God speak to me about going into ministry. That is when I realized I was down the wrong path.
My Ministry Calling and Study for Ministry at CLI
One morning, I was in a major car accident on the way to work. I was in the hospital for several weeks. That’s where I found the Christian Leaders Institute. After reading what Christian Leaders was all about, I knew that finding CLI’s website was a sign from God. Therefore, I immediately signed up to study for ministry.
I aim to be a spiritual teacher and counselor to those in need. I want to help troubled youth and couples needing help in their marriage or offer pre-marriage counseling and wedding services. Eventually, God willing, I would like to become a full-time pastor. My journey with CLI is just beginning!
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.
Lost, But God Found Me
My name is Monee (moe-nay) Correll. Divorced, I live in North Carolina and have three adult children. Furthermore, I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a mental health concentration from Southern New Hampshire University. Recently, I became a student at the Christian Leaders Institute to get ministry training and ordination as a minister.
For most of my life, I separated myself from God. Childhood trauma and maltreatment caused a massive rift between me and God. How could I sit in church on Sunday, listen to the preacher talk about how much God loves children, and then go home and be beaten daily?
Ordination as a Minister through CLI
Until this spring, I was a fully practicing Wiccan. But then, I began to hear God calling to me. Instead of fighting or ignoring Him, I chose to listen. And I found Him! I opened my heart and my life and let God back in. I welcomed Him with open arms and asked Him to show me what He wants me to do for Him. Now, I want to be a lighthouse to those lost in the darkness as I once was. Furthermore, I want to spread God’s love and acceptance to those who feel lost and alone in the world. I hope my ministry to others will bring them out of the darkness and into God’s light!
Study Interest at CLI: I want to receive my official ordination as a Minister and learn about other areas to grow my ministry.
My Ministry Goals: I aim to be a lighthouse for those still lost in the darkness like I once was. I want to grow my relationship with God to help those suffering.
Hobbies: I enjoy reading, writing, and knitting. In the fall, I love knitting warm scarves to give to people experiencing homelessness and those in need. I hope to also start knitting prayer shawls in the future.
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.
My name is George E. Alcorn, known as Eddie, from South Texas. With a licensed Ministry Chaplain calling, I am a student at the Christian Leaders Institute.
My Story
Blessed with wonderful, nurturing, and loving parents, I am the youngest of three. I have two older sisters. We grew up in a military family. Therefore, I had the privilege of living in many places in the world. No matter where we were, my mother and father made sure we went to church and encouraged us to trust Jesus Christ. Thank you, Mama and Daddy!
After graduating high school, I went to work for the Federal government. After 21 years of service, I retired as a Mechanical Engineer. Married for 37 years, and after retiring, the church leaders asked me to come on staff at our church. They wanted me to develop the building of a new facility. Therefore, I came on staff as Building Manager and Elder. Licensed and ordained as a minister in 2009 with True Vision Baptist Church, I also served as the Sunday School Superintendent for ten years. I continue teaching the young adult Sunday School classes.
Although I grew up in the church with believing parents and received baptism in my teens, it was in my late twenties that I felt God’s call strongly in my life. So, I needed a deeper understanding of God and wanted a meaningful, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Therefore, I began my journey searching the scriptures and in prayer.
Licensed Ministry Chaplain Calling
Then, on May 21, 2023, I had my own miracle healing from cancer and surgery that went horribly wrong. After the surgery, the doctors told me that I would not live past 48 hours. When I survived, the doctors couldn’t understand how I survived. BUT GOD! God had other plans for me!
I give this testimony not to boast that I am anything special because the Lord knows I’m a long way from perfection, as we all are. My hope is that this testimonial encourages others in their faith. When dark days come in life, we have hope from the Lord of better days coming! God is gracious and merciful. He saves, heals, and makes the broken whole!
In my search for God and through much studying, God led me to the Christian Leaders Institute. I have taken courses over the years off and on. Now, after facing death and seeing my family and other families suffer the fear of the death of a loved one, my heart is moved. I want to give hope and encouragement through the ministry of God’s presence. The Holy Spirit brings comfort and peace. God has pressed on my heart a licensed ministry chaplain calling. I am a few credits away from obtaining my Licensed Ministry Chaplain Award!
CLI has been a real blessing for me. I pray that others may receive blessings and hope from our Lord through CLI. My prayer for CLI is that God grants the staff health and strength to carry on with these free classes! May God continue to bless CLI with the funds from donations. God bless this Ministry so CLI may continue to train disciples of Christ around 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.