Christian Leaders Student Story
Robert McIntyre’s Ministry Testimony: Serving in Indiana
My name is Robert McIntyre, an ordained and licensed minister with Christian Leaders Alliance. My wife is Deb McIntyre, a truly wonderful woman. We have four adult children, two granddaughters, and a grandson. We live in Central Indiana in the United States of America.
Robert McIntyre
Christian Leaders student and ordained minister serving in Central Indiana
My Story
My Early Journey of Faith
When I was growing up, a neighborhood lady held a weekly Bible study for the children in the neighborhood. I was among the children who attended.
When I was eight or nine years old, I remember talking with her about accepting Jesus as my Savior.
During college, I explored different religions and churches. I finally received baptism as an adult after a great deal of prayer, tears, study, and conversation.
A Life of Ministry Service
Serving Others Through Extended Care Ministry
I have served as a lay minister for Mount Pleasant Christian Church in Greenwood, Indiana, at three different extended care facilities since 2006. At the time I originally shared this testimony, I was still serving at one of those facilities.
I have learned much from serving those who have done so much for so many throughout their lives.
Everyone has their own story, and each one of them is important to God.
Indiana Ministry Service
Growing Through Church Leadership and Service
Church Leadership
I also served at Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in downtown Indianapolis in a variety of roles. I planned worship services along with some incredibly gifted and talented people. Working with them taught me much.
Serving in Many Roles
I served as a Deacon, Vice Moderator, Worship Team Leader, Worship Leader, and Sound Board Technician. I even used a jackhammer to help tear up an old sidewalk. God is using this fantastic group of people to reach out in Christ’s love to all.
Community Cooperation
I served as the President of the Mid-North Church Council in Indianapolis, Indiana, for three years.
Its mission is to foster greater cooperation and collective ministry efforts among member churches, while working together to promote a peaceful, just, and viable neighborhood and community.
Serving as a Minister
My Ministry at Metamora Church of Christ
At the time I shared this testimony, I was serving as the minister at Metamora Church of Christ in Metamora, Indiana. It is a rural community where many churches are serving the Lord. There are genuinely many beautiful people in the community.
I had volunteered to occasionally fill their pulpit while they looked for a new minister.
The first time I preached, they asked if I could come back the next week. They asked again the following week and the week after that.
Eventually, after much prayer (both on their part and mine), they asked me if I would serve as their minister.
They have been wonderful to serve and a tremendous blessing. I am incredibly grateful to be able to serve God and His people in Metamora.
Ministry in Everyday Life
Every Person Has a Story That Matters
“Everyone has their own story, and each one of them is important to God.”
Christian Leaders Institute Training
Building a Strong Foundation Through Ministry Education
I could not afford to attend seminary and also did not have the resources to be a full-time student.
I discovered Christian Leaders Institute and was immediately captivated by the idea of being able to take courses online and at my own pace, all for free.
CLI has a well-thought-out curriculum that encourages me to complete coursework that I might not have otherwise considered. I find the courses that I initially had no interest in very useful and informative.
I am better equipped to serve because of them. The free ministry training has helped lay a solid foundation for my ministry.
The coursework I have taken helps me as I prepare sermons, gives me better insight into people, a richer understanding of church history, and a better comprehension of theology.
I look forward to learning more through the courses I have yet to take. They will enrich my ministry.
I completed my Bachelor of Divinity Degree on March 11, 2020. It is a dream come true.
My Ordination Journey
Ordained and Licensed for Christian Ministry
I desired ordination into Christian ministry for some time. Conversations with the leadership at Metamora turned into an opportunity to be ordained there.
To ensure that I had the academic qualifications for ordination, I began the Christian Leaders Ordination Class to find out.
The additional training on ordination and the comprehensive exams on the Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Theology gave me the confirmation I was seeking.
My ordination by the Metamora Church of Christ was on June 5, 2016. I also received the Deacon Minister Ordination with Christian Leaders Alliance in the second semester of 2016.
Being an ordained and licensed minister permits me to better serve those whom I have been called to serve as their minister and pastor.
When I shared this testimony, I was in the process of taking the necessary steps to become a Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant to perform community weddings and extend the ministry of our congregation.
A Calling to Serve
Serving God in Indiana is where I am supposed to be. Pray for revival.
Explore Your Own Calling
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