Jodie Kok –
“My name is Jodie and I live in Michigan in the United States of America. I feel very blessed to live in this country because there are many churches and many opportunities to serve the Lord. We are free to believe the Bible and worship and practice our religion according to its instructions.
“I was born in a Christian home and raised in churches, Christian schools and by a believing family. My walk with God became personal for me at a young age, and many experiences and events in my life have strengthened and deepened my faith and relationship with God. One example of this is a miraculous healing I experienced a few years ago and have been able to share with many people.
“My passion in life is to teach, and I desire to connect people with God. I struggle with limitations, however, since I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which prevents me from participating in a great many activities and ministries. However, my love of teaching and my knowledge of technology has led me to the idea of creating videos about Christianity to put on the internet, in hopes of reaching both believers and non-believers with knowledge and encouragement.”
Jodie Kok Receives a Scholarship
“Because of the disability brought about by my illness, I am unable to attend many church events and certainly cannot enroll in a normal seminary. Furthermore, I am unable to work, so my finances are strained. Christian Leaders Institute gives me the opportunity to study on a flexible schedule without having to travel. Without donations and support providing me a scholarship, I would definitely not be able to pursue this education.
“Please pray for me to have physical energy and clarity of mind so that I can study diligently. Pray also that I will have the energy and knowledge to create and publish useful and inspired videos, and that these videos will be viewed by those who need to hear the message of the Gospel”
Jodie Kok has a deep desire to serve God, but her life is strongly affected by a disability. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome prevents Jodie Kok from pursuing her dreams through traditional venues, but she doesn’t want to let that stop her from making an impact for Christ. Jodie Kok wants to reach out to people through online videos, pursuing her vision of sharing God’s word through a venue that accommodates her disability. Christian Leaders Institute can help Jodie Kok realize her ministry dreams.
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Tungamirai Musendekwa –
“I come from Zimbabwe where a lot of ministry work is being carried out in a peaceful environment. I have managed together with my family to establish a congregation in the newly acquired suburb.
“I was born again when I was doing my secondary education in 1985. I used to be very stubborn and my parents were surprised when I was baptized and gave my life to Jesus. I became a totally different person. Some of my friends thought I was going to go back to my past activities but I persevered.
“My dream is to bring many souls to Jesus. I have an ambition to see a fellowship of congregants. I have a calling in the healing ministry. I intercede for the Church, the family and my country. I believe in the power of Jesus.”
Tungamirai Musendekwa Receives a Scholarship
“I believe the scholarship will help go through all the necessary basics and detail so as to equip myself to be able to share with everyone possible the Gospel. I believe at CLI I get the best of what is required in every person’s christian life. The scholarship will be a key for me to be able to study the Bible more and more for I have seen this as very relevant to me.
“I ask that you pray for me to be able to start a project to raise funds for evangelism. I would like the Children’s ministry to grow. I kindly ask that you pray for success in whatever we intend to do to grow the Church. You can also pray that Christ be the one all Glory should go not to me.”
Tungamirai Musendekwa grew up without God, but when he was called to serve God in 1985, his friends and family were amazed at the changes in him. Tungamirai Musendekwa knows what it means to be transformed by the renewing of your mind, and he wants others to experience the transformation too. It is this goal that brings Tungamirai Musendekwa to Christian Leaders Institute. Tungamirai Musendekwa sees a scholarship at Christian Leaders Institute as a doorway to winning more souls for Christ.
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Oden Makiwa –
“My name is Oden Makiwa. I am married with 2 children (12&15). We currently live in England, United Kingdom. We are originally from Zimbabwe. We have lived in England for 12 years.
“I grew up in church. I have been passionate about studying the Word of God all my life. Living in another country as a bi-vocational pastor and working hard to support family members back home gives me little opportunity to pursue my passion to study due to time and financial constraints.”
Oden Makiwa Receives a Scholarship
“I came across the Christian Leaders Institute online and immediately concluded that this was a prayer answered. Now I can pursue my studies part-time with easy Internet access. I am involved in my church as an associate pastor and one of my responsibilities is to do missionary work. I have been to Africa 4 times in the last 2 years training leaders. With a CLI scholarship I believe I will be well equipped to impart more advanced knowledge to a lot of other people who do not have the same access and opportunities like I now have with CLI.
“Pray for me that I will be able to fulfill the call of God over my life to plant more churches and share the mercies of God with many people.”
Oden Makiwa has a passion for Christ. He immigrated from Zimbabwe to England, where he pastors a church while working full time to support his family. Oden Makiwa isn’t content to live a stagnant life, though. He knows that he has more to learn, but he doesn’t have the finances or time to attend a seminary. Oden Makiwa sees Christian Leaders Institute as a doorway to a greater impact for Christ – in his community now, and others in time.
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