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

Ordained Minister Story

Ordained Minister Story

My name is Griffin Wagner, and this is my ordained minister story. I live in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania. For the past several years, I have been studying for the ministry. I came across Christian Leaders Institute back in 2016. I ran this…
Called Pastor Ordination

Called Pastor Ordination

Called Pastor Ordination My name is Thomas Drzemala and I just completed the Ordination Course at Christian Leaders Institute. Yes, I am about to be Ordained to the ministry with Christian Leaders Alliance after serving the Lord Jesus Christ…
Women Ministry Ordination

Women Ministry Ordination

Women Ministry Ordination I am a woman of God, a wife, a mother, and a boss. I have always been a Christ follower and I have recently been re-called to women ministry ordination. I knew a while back that I had been called to help others and…
Ministry Dream Ordination

Ministry Dream Ordination

Ministry Dream Ordination My name is Neil DeCook and I have received my ministry dream ordination. I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and am married to my amazing, beautiful wife, Cassidy. I work at a digital marketing company called INTO where…
Ordained Media Ministry

Ordained Media Ministry

Ordained Media Ministry My name is Jennifer Zelop and I am involved in an ordained media ministry. It was the end of a marriage and finding myself as a single mom of my two amazing boys Will and Sean when I realized I was living a life that…
CLA Ordination

CLA Ordination

CLA Ordination My name is Joe Dame and I am receiving my CLA ordination as a deacon. I was born in March of 1960. I was baptized in1974, but alcohol, drugs and sex led me away from God's grace. I married young, and soon discovered I was an…
Deacon Ordination Dream

Deacon Ordination Dream

Deacon Ordination Dream Hello! My name is Cathy Hokenson and I live in Cottage Hills, Illinois. I am very excited about fulfilling my deacon ordination dream here at Christian Leaders Institute (CLI). I have enjoyed this class as well as the…
CLA Deacon Ordination

CLA Deacon Ordination

CLA Deacon Ordination I am Michele Lindo from Hope Mills, NC and I am excited to receive my CLA Deacon Ordination. I am the wife of Kirk and together we have three children and one grandson. I worship the Lord among friends at a Kingdom center…
Deacon Ordination Story

Deacon Ordination Story

Deacon Ordination Story "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light" (1 Peter 2:9 NIV). I can only…
Becoming Ordained in Ohio

Becoming Ordained in Ohio - Deb Rhoads

Becoming Ordained in Ohio Hi! I'm Deb Rhoads. I am becoming ordained in Ohio - USA.  I grew up in church and was saved when I was nine. Through the years my faith has been shaken several times by some tough life circumstances. I have learned…