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

Ministry Ordination Story

Ministry Ordination Story

Ministry Ordination Story My name is Cindia Quiñones and this is my ministry ordination story. I am the fifth of six children. My parents are Juan and Maria. I am a mother of two children and we live in Chicago, Illinois. I grew up in a Christian…
God Planned Ordination

God Planned Ordination

My name is Katrina Reed and I am on a God planned ordination journey. I was born in Oak Ridge, TN, the 3rd and last child of a loving family committed to the Lord through serving at church, and in the community in the early ’60s. My parents…
Ordination Path

Ordination Path

Ordination Path My name is Georgianna Stryker and I have been on an ordination path. I am an only child and my parents are separated but remain good friends. I did not grow up in a religious home. My mother believed in God but never pushed…
Chaplaincy Studies

God Directed My Path To Chaplaincy Studies

Chaplaincy Studies My name is Yolanda “Promise” Bolden, and God has directed my path to Chaplaincy studies at CLI. I reside in Los Angeles California as well as Virginia Beach. As a teen, I dropped out of high school, experimented with…
Minister Ordination Mission

Minister Ordination Mission

Minister Ordination Mission My name is George Stack and I have a minister ordination mission. I was born in post-war Brisbane, Australia. The second son of six children. My family was dominated by my father; at times physically. Religious education,…
Woman Ministry Ordination

Woman Ministry Ordination

Woman Ministry Ordination My name is Mrs. Ciara Ibarra and this is the story of my woman ministry ordination. I just recently married on Oct 22nd, 2018. I am very excited to be a part of the Christian Leaders Institute. I am 33 years old living…
Ordained Deacon Minister Journey

Ordained Deacon Minister Journey

Ordained Deacon Minister Journey Hello, my name is Mitchell Dominiak and this is my ordained Deacon minister journey. I grew up in a Christian home. In 2011, my parents spoke to my older siblings and myself about the purpose Christ had when…
Deacon Ordination Journey

Deacon Ordination Journey

Deacon Ordination Journey My name is Abby Reyenga and this is the next step of my deacon ordination journey. I live in Grand Haven, Michigan, USA. I am CLI President Henry Reyenga's daughter. I am in a committed relationship of 2 years with…
Ordination Training Journey

Ordination Training Journey

Ordination Training Journey I am on an ordination training journey and here is my testimony. I'd have to be insane to NOT love, trust, and put all of my hope in Jesus, my Savior, Deliverer, Redeemer, and dearest Friend. Words alone could never…
Local Ordination Journey

Local Ordination Journey

Local Ordination Journey Many are looking for an online ministry study option with connects to a local ordination journey where local leaders affirm that someone is called and recommended for ministry. Here is Nicole local ordination journey…