Arthur Somma has been married to Laura for over 30 years. They have two children. Together, they have owned and operated a business—where we serve people in their insurance needs—for the past 25 years. Their son, Joshua, is also a student at Christian Leaders Institute and he intends to work in ministry as a youth pastor. Their older son, Lucas, is a double major in Biblical Studies and Counseling & Human Services at Moody Bible Institute.

In the late 80s, Art attended Bible studies with his brother-in-law, Ralph, for three years before becoming a Christian. He was a skeptic at heart, and he challenged every teaching. Through their love, Ralph and the rest of the Bible study continued to invest in him. At 24 years old the Holy Spirit softened his stiff heart, and he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior on April 4, 1990.

Over the last 20 years, Art and his wife served in many serving capacities in the church body form teaching children’s church assisting in our youth programs and serving as Deacons.

The calling for ministry ignited not only Art but his family. Art began Christian Leaders Institute in 2015. He was ordained in 2017 with the Christian Leaders Alliance.

He is ready and willing to mentor CLI students and graduates and help them get ordained with the Christian Leaders Alliance.

Michael La Tulippe lives in Waterbury Connecticut. He is married to Michelle; together we have three amazing daughters. He has felt called into ministry for a long time. For many years he fought God and enjoyed the way of the world.

In July of ’85, Michael had a serious car accident which left him close to death. He spent the next several months in hospitals, therapy, and rehabilitation. There was a point in time when doctors said Michael might never walk. He suffered head trauma which had paralyzed his left side. His parents, church, family, and his immediate family; they never stopped praying and giving it to God during my healing process. After the ordeal. He began to turn back to my upbringing and focus more on Jesus-Christ.

After a divorce, after a period of time, Michael met Michelle. The have been married for over 23 years. She is a godly woman.

God was at work in the life of Michael. You can read the full story in his profile.

Michael started Christian Leaders Institute in 2017. He has been ordained as a deacon minister and is willing to mentor others in their ministry training journey toward ordination.