The office of the deacon was established in Acts 6 by the apostles to meet a need for more ministry.

Journey to Ordained Ministry

Journey to Ordained Ministry

My name is Amber Scavo, and the following is my journey to ordained ministry. I currently reside in the beautiful state of Tennessee with my husband of 13 years and our 12-year-old son. My husband and I are blessed to serve together in such…
Pastoring and Chaplaincy Call

Pastoring and Chaplaincy Call

My name is Eric Ross, and I have a pastoring and chaplaincy call from God. God led me to CLI for ministry training and CLA for ordination. I am married for 23 years to my wife Betty. We live just outside Nashville, TN. I found the Christian…
Life Coaching Call

Life Coaching Call to Ministry

Blessed to be a Blessing My name is Julie Phillips, and I have a life coaching call of my life. My husband Don and I live in beautiful Stuart, Florida. The deacon minister ordination with the Christian Leaders Alliance is the next step on my…
Women's Ministry Call

Women's Ministry Call Journey

My name is Juvenalia Mendes, and I am on a women's ministry call journey. I am Portuguese and have been living in Hilmar, California, for the past six years. I have worked in foster care and, from that experience, adopted three siblings. We…
Deacon Minister Ordination with CLA

Deacon Minister Ordination with CLA

Deacon Minister Ordination with CLA Hello! My name is Christopher Ryder. Currently, my family and I live in Munich, Germany. The Deacon Minister ordination with CLA (Christian Leaders Alliance) is a blessing for me. This Deacon Minister ordination…
Training and Ordination Journey

Training and Ordination Journey

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! My name is Osas Lucky Izogie, and I have been on a training and ordination journey. Currently, I am receiving training at CLI and ministry ordination with CLA. Seventeen years ago,…
Ordination Credentials for ministry credibility

Ordination Credentials for Ministry Credibility

My name is Johannita Orsmond, and I am receiving ordination credentials with CLA for ministry credibility. I am 54 years old and have been married for 24 years. We have four children; they are all adults now. We live in a farming and mining…
Ordained and Growing in Service

Ordained and Growing in Service

Greetings! I am excited to be a part of the Christian Leaders Institute for ministry training and the Christian Leaders Alliance for deacon minister ordination. To be ordained and growing in service for Christ is an honor and a blessing. I…
Opportunity for Ordination

Opportunity for Ordination with CLA

I am Pastor Evangelist Donato Ruben Diele, and I am thankful for this opportunity for ordination with CLA. My wife and I live in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia, since 2015. I am a 63-year-old male born in Puglia, Italy, and I migrated to…
Ordination Story of Hope

Ordination Story of Hope

My name is Susan Storms, and the following is my ordination story of hope. I am from the Lakes Region in New Hampshire. I am here at Christian Leaders Institute and Christian Leaders Alliance because God has placed me and called me to serve…