Brad Birkholz enrolled at CLI to receive seminary-grade ministry training for free on his own time and without financial obligation. Enhance Christian Education online free at Christian Leaders Institute!
Enhance Christian Education – Brad’s Story
I was born in Illinois, USA to my parents who a couple years later would divorce. I grew up not knowing anything about the bible and would not have any encounters with God until two years after high school. I was in college when I met my wife. Everyone in her family, including her, were strong followers of Jesus Christ so I began to attend church. Little did I know God had an incredible plan for my wife and I. We have been youth leaders in our church for the past year and have just been offered our own program in the church ministering to young adults in the community who are dealing with addictions. CLI has made our ministry dreams possible by preparing us for this huge opportunity that God has given us to serve and we are so thankful to have this wonderful opportunity to learn more about furthering our leadership knowledge.
1. I currently live in the state of Wisconsin in the United States of America. 71% of Wisconsin residents claim to be Christian which is a 15% drop since 1990 and it seems like that number is going to continue to fall. That drop is my main concern since that means that people are 1. falling away from Christ or 2. God’s word is not being passed down to the younger generations and that is what I believe I am called to work on.
2. I came to know the Lord through my wife. We met each other for the first time when we ended up in the same college class. We moved in together into some apartments across from a church. One Sunday my wife decided she was going to go check it out so I went with her since I had never actually been to a church service. When I walked in I felt as if that was where I should be. It was there I would come to find Jesus.
3. My ministry dream is to move to a foreign country and help build churches while I spread the word of God. I believe that God has given me certain abilities like construction experience and the ability to minister to others.
4. I would say that I identify myself with the word Pastor the most because that’s what I feel my calling is for. I enjoy ministering to people and have a love for teaching the word of God.
5. I believe that my love for teaching the word of God comes from my experience with depression and how I want everyone to know the love that God has for them and that there is more to this life.
6. People in Wisconsin are known for their hunting, fishing, and alcohol which tend to take priority over going to church and hearing God’s word.
7. My local church has supported my ministry calling by putting me in charge of a new program that is being put into all our campuses.
8. My wife and family have been more that supportive of my decision to engage in ministry. They have been my biggest encouragers and will continue to push me forward in my walk with God.
9. A scholarship at CLI is very important to me since I do not have time or money to receive an on campus education. I currently work 40-50 hours a week and have a 5 month old daughter to take care of who takes up the majority of my time.
10. I would like to thank CLI once again for this amazing opportunity and ask for prayers that God be the rock and foundation of the ministry my wife and I have been given to lead.
CLI student Ricky Merriman enrolled for a Free Christian Education in order to fulfill his heart’s calling to Chaplin or Pastor to his community in Michigan! Here is his story…
Free Christian Education – Ricky’s Story
Hello, my name is Ricky Merriman, I live in the State of Michigan, USA.
I am married and have four children.We live in a small modest house, that was built over a hundred years ago in an old mining community in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The winters are long and the summers are short, but we are blessed to live I a beautiful scenic area with plenty of Lake Superior shore lines, some call it God’s country! The community in which I live is economically depressed and utilizes volunteers for various community services such as Fire departments, First Responders, Hospice, Transportation for the elderly, etc. I feel a calling on my heart to volunteer in my community as an Chaplin or Pastor to help those in need of God’s love and care.
I have been searching the internet, looking for online Christian education at little or not cost and was very blessed to come across the Christian Leaders Institute’s website! I was very impressed, and excited to get started in the free classes. I learned so much about what it takes to live a Godly life, that can be reproduced and shared with others. I just finished the Christian Leaders Basic’s Course and I am eager to get stated in more classes!
God bless Christian Leaders Institute it was just what I was looking for and more!
Philip Samson Kuchinga enrolled at Christian Leaders Institute for Effective Evangelism Training to better save lost souls in his community. Here is his story…
Effective Evangelism Training – Philip’s Story
My name is philip Samson Kuchinga .I come from Malawi, the warm heart of Africa. am married to Enelesi with two girls Priscilla and Comfort. I am a pastor currently serving the lord here in Lilongwe, Malawi.
I love the lord because he saved me and called me to be the shepherd of his people.
My mission is to evangelize the lost , disciple those won to Christ and deploy them. I believe God has called me to fulfil
this mission.I was born in a Christian family and grew up in a Christian environment but my relationship with the Lord wasn’t good. When I was 17, a friend invited me to his church. The service was powerful and I got attracted to attend for several weeks.
One Sunday the Holy Spirit spoke to me strongly that I couldn’t resist. I gave my life , confessed and repented my sins. The Lord saved me and now I am a new creation.After being saved I felt the lord was calling me to be a pastor. I responded to his call , went to Bible college to prepare for the ministry, and I am now in the field doing what the lord has called me for.
My desires has been to continue learning but I could not find opportunity due to lack of resources. But the Lord led me to discover CLI. I applied and started a getting started class.
I thank God for CLI to provide me free high quality online bible training.I would like to thank CLI for giving me scholarship to continue doing more courses. My desires is to learn and get equiped for God ‘s mission and I believe my mission dreams will be fulfilled.
After the training I want to continue serve as a pastor and set up local bible training centres.
Thank you CLI For free high quality Bible training.