It’s a pleasure to be welcomed on this journey, proceeding forward with fellow disciples on the path of knowledge to better know the Lord. Like you, I am many great things to others. A daughter, student, librarian, sister, friend, and more. However, what I crave more than anything else is for my role as a Christian to shine through all that I am. When I was nine years old, I felt a tug on my heart, a pain that ached for the Lord’s salvation to overtake my life. While I said yes then and there, I’m convinced I didn’t know what the rough road held for me, this life as a “Christian.” And sure enough, the hard times came. Straying, I fumbled through life, grappling onto sin instead of what should have always been my Stronghold, Christ. It took me several years in my walk of Sanctification to make my way back from the murky depths (I use the selfish pronouns, “My” and, “Me” as though I had anything to do with my saving grace).
The ministry training graciously provided by the Christian Leaders Institute shall be used to develop a further relationship with my Lord, so that I may speak with confidence to others about Him whether it be my family, my coworkers, children of my own, or strangers that the Lord brings into my life. I have nary a doubt that the Lord will be able to use me anywhere He chooses, and that these classes shall expand and equip my mind.
Granting me a scholarship would give me invaluable information that won’t just be learned, but lived. This Institute ensures that everyday disciples are spiritually well-fed and exercised, prepping them for ministry in everyday life. I hope to be an ambassador of Christ, and this program would better establish my planted life in Christ, growing it, nurturing it, and pruning where needed. I am honored to be here and blessed already in my few baby steps as a learning Christian Leader.
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My name is John Brooks. I currently live in the United States in Sitka Alaska. Sitka is located on Baranof Island in the Southeast “pan-handle” of Alaska. It is accessible by the Alaska Marine Highway (ferry) or the airlines. Until this past summer, we were only serviced by Alaska Airlines. But now in the summer months only, we have Delta airlines as well.
I was baptized when I was young in Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Florida where I grew up. A few years later I left the church. And for a very long time did not attend any church services. In October 2014 soon after meeting a new friend I was invited to attend church. I accepted this invitation. Soon I discovered what I had been missing and needed in my life. My friend and I decided to visit the United Pentecostal Church here in Sitka. I fell in love with the services of this church and could feel the Holy Spirits presence here. I developed a hunger for the word of God. Soon I was baptized again in the name of Jesus Christ.
My Pastor has been extremely supportive of me in my studies. And teaches me in bible study once a week. I attended a men’s study group with him and one other church member in April 2015, which was a very moving experience.
My dream is to be a teacher of the word of God to those who want it and desire it. It does not matter to me where I teach this word as long as that is what I can do. Thanks to Christian Leaders Institute I will be able to study and receive a degree in ministries that will open the door to be able to teach the word of God.
I ask that you pray for me for the strength, knowledge and courage to peruse my dream in the ministry. And to be able to become a teacher of the word of God.
Sincerely,
John Brooks
I greet you in the name of my savior Lord Jesus Christ.
My name is Garnet Meshesha. I live in Baton Rouge, LA I have three precious sons named Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. I came to the United States several years ago to attend College. After I attended college for about six years and became an accountant, I joined the work force and worked for about ten years as an accountant. While I am working as an accountant, I heard my Lord’s calling to the ministry. I responded to his calling affirmatively and began preparing my self for the ministry.
I made a decision to follow Christ, as a young girl with the age of 12. Although I was young, I was pretty committed to love and serving God. But unfortunately shortly after my conversion, my country made a decision to follow the communist regime and closed Churches. Persecution came against the Church of Christ and Christians. I thank God for saving me a lot of persecution my fellow Christians had to endure in many ways. Despite the fact that there was not a local church that help me grow in my faith, I always loved the Lord and wanted to be his servant. Today, I am grateful to God for allowing me to worshiping him freely and be committed to him without fear of persecution. .
After I had come to the United States of America, I attended Church regularly and served the Lord as a choir member and one day I heard his call to ministry. When I heard, it was loud and clear that he called me to preach his gospel. Soon after that I decided to start preparation but it was not easy to make the shift from a professional, single mother life style to a devoted servant of God in a short period. That is why It has taken me ten years to consider becoming a full-time minister. While I was preparing myself for ministry, I was actively participating in my local Church in different ministries. I also have attended bible college in the pas couple of years and studied evangelism. I believe the Lord is leading me to continue my studies and continue serving him. So I would like to continue my studies in preparation to become a full-time, minister. 2 Timothy 2:15
I believe the scholarship I am receiving from CLI will help me to become a minister by giving me opportunity to focus on my studies and not worry about availability of sufficient fund that cover my monthly bills and tuition. I am very grateful to CLI, people, and ministries who are participating in this noble mission.
May God Bless you for all of your labor and multiplies and return it to you in many ways!
II Corinthians 9:6