Learn about the Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA)! The Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA) is a Spirit-empowered, global community that equips called Christians through free, study-based ministry training via the Christian Leaders Institute. CLA also provides recognized ordination credentials for roles such as officiants, chaplains, ministry coaches, and ministers.
Our mission is simple: affirm your calling, support your spiritual growth, and connect you with a worldwide network of Christian leaders—without seminary tuition or denominational restrictions.
The Christian Leaders Alliance ordination program recognizes a wide range of ministerial roles, including:
This program connects believers with ministry credentials that are both recognized and accessible worldwide. All training is provided through the Christian Leaders Institute (CLI), which offers over 200 free ministry courses and mini-courses.
A vital part of the Christian Leaders Alliance vision is the development of Soul Centers—religious societies registered and led by credentialed CLA ministers. These serve as local or digital hubs of ministry, such as:
Each Soul Center is designed to catalyze spiritual connections, pastoral care, discipleship, and leadership multiplication. Leaders of Soul Centers affirm the Christian Leaders Alliance Statement of Faith and abide by the Soul Center Handbook.
The vision of the Christian Leaders Alliance is rooted in Acts 2, where God promises that His Spirit will be poured out on all people—sons and daughters, young and old, rich and poor—calling them to lead and minister.
CLA exists to remove barriers of cost, geography, and tradition so every believer who senses God’s call can be equipped and recognized. Through:
… the Christian Leaders Alliance empowers ordinary Christians to serve as leaders in their communities.
The Christian Leaders Church plays a vital role, providing spiritual covering and community for both students and credentialed ministers.
The Global Minister Commission exists to:
This Commission is led by Rev. Henry Reyenga and Rev. Brian DeCook under the direction of the CLA Board of Directors.
Credentialed ministers of the Christian Leaders Alliance are called to lead godly and moderate lives, in line with 1 Timothy 3:
“He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.” — 1 Timothy 3:7 (WEB)
Any form of verbal, sexual, or physical abuse is strictly forbidden. Verified reports of misconduct result in immediate removal from the Alliance. Concerns may be reported to hreyenga@christianleaders.net or by writing to the Michigan office.
Florida Office:
Christian Leaders Alliance
7600 Bryan Dairy Rd, Suite A
Largo, FL 33777
Phone: 727-230-1036
Michigan Office:
Christian Leaders Alliance
17771 West Spring Lake Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Phone: 616-777-0305
Phone Hours: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (EST)
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