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

Online education and ordination

Online Education and Ordination Journey

Hello, my name is Daniel Anderson, and the following is my online education and ordination journey. I am from Washington, Pennsylvania. Born in Virginia, my family and I moved to Pennsylvania in 1999 when my father retired from the Navy after…
Ministry Calling and Ordination

Ministry Calling and Ordination

Hello, my name is Michael, and here is the overview of my ministry calling and ordination. When I was about eight, I was attending a Christian meeting along with my older brother. The speaker called all the children up to the front and prayed…
Clergy Recognition

Clergy Recognition - Ordination

My name is Greace Shiminenge Aerfaa, and I am receiving clergy recognition through my ordination with the Christian Leaders Alliance. I am a Nigerian, and I am 50 years old. Born to a polygamous family, my mum was the second wife. She gave birth…
Clergy Ordination

Clergy Ordination with CLA

Clergy Ordination with CLA: An Unbelievable Journey My name is Hal Totten (short for Halden), and I am receiving my clergy ordination with the Christian Leaders Alliance. I am married to my wife, Nell, who is already an ordained minister. We…
Deacon Clergy Ordination

Deacon Clergy Ordination with CLA

Hi, I am Magda Els. I am studying at the Christian Leaders Institute, and I am receiving the deacon clergy ordination with the Christian Leaders Alliance. Born in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, on May 18, 1978, I am the eldest of three children.…
Calling and Ordination with CLA

Calling and Ordination at CLA

Calling and Ordination at CLA: My Calling Turns Into Actions My name is Paul T. Fuller, and here is the story of my calling and ordination at CLA. I was born in London, England, where I live. My father served in the Army during the war and,…
Calling journey

Calling Journey Led to Ordination

My Calling Journey Led to CLI and CLA My name is Stacey Brown, and my calling journey has led me to CLI and CLA. I live in a small fishing town in Texas and enjoy fishing with my husband of 29 years, Archie. Photography and walking on the beach…
Ordained Clergy

Ordained Clergy with CLA

Are you involved as a volunteer with a ministry? Are you serving your community in leadership? Christian Leaders Alliance offers clergy credentials that include a study program with the Christian Leaders Institute. Sign up at Christian Leaders…
Next Step Ordination

Next Step Ordination with CLA

Next Step Deacon Ordination Hi, my name is Pam Lightle, and I am taking an ordination next step in my faith journey. I am a Christian that feels a strong desire to grow closer with God and go where he leads me. For the past 15 years, I have…
Calling and Ordination

Calling and Ordination

Calling and Ordination Journey to CLI and CLA Good day! My name is Wally Rheeder, and here is my calling and ordination journey. I am 52 years of age. Born in Pinetown, South Africa, I currently live in a small town named Brits in North West…