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

Called to Youth Ministry

Called to Youth Ministry

My name is Christa J. Smith. My husband Russell Smith is also in this deacon minister ordination program with me as we both feel called to youth ministry. We have four children. Currently, our youngest three, all boys, aged 16,16, and 17 are…
Calling to Ministry and Ordination

Calling to Ministry and Ordination

My name is Jason Horne. In answer to God's new calling to ministry and ordination, I am studying at the Christian Leaders Institute (Learn more about free online Bible courses, Click Here). My Journey I am the middle child of three siblings…
Quality Education and Ordination

Quality Education and Ordination

Hello, I'm Joseph Garrett! I am from southern Indiana in the USA. Free online Bible courses at the Christian Leaders Institute are a blessing (Learn more about free online Bible courses, Click Here). The quality education and ordination with…
Online Deacon Minister Training

Online Deacon Minister Training

My name is Michele Murphy. My husband and I live in East London, South Africa. The online deacon minister training at CLI and ordination with the Christian Leaders Alliance is vital for me. The training has impacted my walk with God and my service…
Ordained Deacon Story

Ordained Deacon Story

My name is Joe Pantaleo, and I live in the great state of Virginia. I've been in Virginia since 2000 and have been serving in vocational ministry since 2014. The following is my ordained deacon story. Ordained Deacon Story Going through Deacon…
Online Deacon Minister Ordination

Online Deacon Minister Ordination

My name is Angela Daniels, and I was born in Kingston, Jamaica. I am blessed to study at the Christian Leaders Institute. Further, I am receiving the online Deacon Minister ordination with the Christian Leaders Alliance. Raised in a nuclear…
Chaplain Study and Ordination

Chaplain Study and Ordination

A Dream Come True Hello! My name is Joanna Jarrell. The Chaplain study and ordination at Christian Leaders Institute is a blessing for me (Learn more about online Bible classes, Click Here). I come from Richmond, Virginia, in the beautiful…
Called to Serve in Ministry

Called to Serve in Ministry

Introduction Greetings, brothers and sisters in Christ! My name is Barbara Kelly Ernst, and I am called to serve in ministry. I have used my middle name since birth, so please call me Kelly. I am a 50-year-old mother of two adult daughters…
Knowledge and credentials

Knowledge and Credentials with CLI and CLA

My name is Jeremy Sanford, and I am studying at Christian Leaders Institute to gain Bible and ministry knowledge and credentials (Learn more about online Bible courses, Click Here). I was born in Lufkin, Texas, in 1980. I was in bondage and…
Deacon Minister Ordination Program

Deacon Minister Ordination Program

Hello, my name is Sharnah-kay Nelson. Born in Jamaica, I’m 34 years old. At this time, I’m residing in North Carolina, USA. I’m currently enrolled in the Deacon Minister Ordination program at Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) (Learn more…