Shiu Nadan –
“I am living in Fiji, which is located in the South Pacific. We are a small nation of around 800,000 people with around 50-55% Christians but spread over many denominations. The Country had a solid Christian foundation previously, but there has been a lot of degradation since. This is due to the unstable political climate which at times regulated the churches’ activities and by the new generation drifting away from the church.
“I was born in a Hindu family and followed the Hindu religion for a long time in my life. But I saw it did not make any difference to my life, as I was always in some kind of trouble and sin always. But now that I know the Lord, my life is slowly changing. I don’t feel the anger, greed, jealousy, and other desires of the flesh any more and even when I do, it does not last for long and by God’s grace, I am able to keep from acting on them. Also in my troubles, I no longer worry, or I should say I no longer feel burdened by my troubles.
“My ministry dream is working exclusively with the young people, especially of my generation, as I believe I could relate to them better than the old pastors who make up the bulk of our elders.”
Shiu Nadan Receives a Scholarship
“The church I am a member was planted recently and we are lacking basic resources, therefore the church at the moment is not in any financial position for sponsoring any students.
“Please, if you are reading this letter/ statement, do pray for our church (Ra Revival centre) that we may prosper and increase by God’s grace.”
Shiu Nadan was a Hindu till he gave his life over to the Lord Jesus Christ. After his conversion, Shiu Nadan found a local church to attend, but he sees a problem. There are a lot of young men and women in the church, but none of them wants to take steps to be a leader in their generation. Now Shiu Nadan is pursuing a scholarship at Christian Leaders Institute because he wants to take that leadership role in the church.
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Rory Smith –
“The country I was born and raised in is Canada. Our country isn’t too bad for allowing freedom of religion and doing ministry work.
“I came to the Lord when I was about 14 yrs. old. There was a revival going on at our high school, and there was an altar call. I knew I was missing something in my life and I felt like the preacher was talking right at me, so I went up and accepted Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior. But as life goes, my path definitely didn’t end up being a Christian walk. The world took over, and I followed.
“My ministry dream is to get on to the streets and minister to the people on the streets. My personal, hands-on experience would make it easier for them to connect with and trust me.”
Rory Smith Receives a Scholarship
“A scholarship to CLI is very important to me and to help me fulfill my ministry dream is I don’t have the funds to go to a college or university. Plus working online I can be at home with my family and work at my own pace.
“Thank-you for this question, you can pray for my ministry by praying for the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of the street people to at least listen to what is being offered them. That there is HOPE for them. That there is someone who loves them unconditionally. I am also part of a street team at our church called RAW REVOLUTION, I ask for prayer for them.”
Rory Smith gave his life to the Lord when he was 14, but like so many others he strayed quickly from the called path. The Lord had other plans for him, though, and today Rory Smith comes to Christian Leaders Institute with a vision. Rory Smith sees thousands of people on the streets who are just like he was at one point. People who need compassion, love, and most of all salvation. Rory Smith wants to bring them to an awareness of their deepest need: our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Robert Green –
“Hi my name is Robert Green. I am from South Africa. All religions are tolerated although not equally represented. The vast majority of citizens have cultural beliefs that are non-christian. Due to the legacy of apartheid there are vast numbers of people who are living in poverty and bondage.All manner of social ills prevail.
“I came to know my savior Jesus, after rejecting him my whole life, when I ended up in a serious motor cycle accident that left me impaired. I turned to drugs and became depressed and eventually suicidal. Thanks to God’s intervention I ended up at a christian empowerment center after trying to commit suicide. Although I was on my knees at this time, hopeless and helpless, I still could not believe because of my education. It is written that if you earnestly seek Jesus with all your heart and all your mind and ask God to come and reason with you, you will find Him and that He will reveal Himself. Jesus has embraced me and I Him. He is my Healer, my Redeemer, my Salvation, my Peace, my Hope, and my Joy. This emptiness that has been inside of me is now full and I have a desire and a zeal to follow Jesus for the rest of my life.
“Due to the mighty work Jesus has done in my life and the blessings He has given me I am called to the great commission to make disciples of men for the glory of Jesus. I am staying on at the christian empowerment center and becoming a voluntary staff member. They primarily treat addiction amongst other things. The word of God is central to helping people who come through these doors. I have left everything to serve God and help bring the word of God and the hope of Jesus to each person who comes here for help as well as their families. I also wish to encourage the staff here and bring all people to a greater relationship with Jesus. I am currently the “spiritual leader” here and lead with classes, prayer, devotions, and worship. I want to bring people to Jesus, grounding them in the word with Jesus as their foundation. I want to teach and show them how to live a truly christian life that is pleasing to God and also empowering them for all of life’s challenges, so that they are able to walk in faith and knowledge. I pray that they may become a living testament to the power and grace of Jesus, and spread the word of hope and salvation through Jesus.”
Robert Green Receives a Scholarship
“Due to my accident I am unemployed and do not have the financial resources to pursue this calling of ministry on my life. I need the proper educational grounding to serve God to the best of my ability. I take leading people to Jesus as both an honor and the greatest responsibility of my life. I need to be equipped to teach and lead. Given that the people I will be reaching out to are broken I really need to give them the best I possibly can. Before starting this I have prayed for some months for God to lead me and to confirm that this is His calling and not my will. I got confirmation in various ways and when I started looking for an education in becoming a pastor I eventually found you. I believe that God has blessed you to help me bless others through Jesus.
“If you could, pray for the Spirit to guide and convict the people that I am trying to reach, so that God will move them to himself.I ask for guidance, knowledge and understanding. I pray that God will continue to bless you and guide you, to hold you in his right hand so that you will be a blessing to others.”
Robert Green is on fire for Christ. After a motorcycle accident that left him incapacitated, Robert Green went through depression and drug addictions before finally coming to Christ after a suicide attempt. Now, Robert Green wants to lead others who are broken – spiritually if not physically – to the saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus. Christian Leaders Institute can help Robert Green realize his ministry calling.
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