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  • Read the inspiring testimony of this fellow Christian Leaders Institute student:

    CLI Student Kristin Geckle

    "Like so many Christians, I was brought up in the church; the daughter of a pastor. The pastors and leaders of my church taught me plenty about Scripture, church history, and the character of God. However, that was the extent of my walk with God. I didn’t know God on any personal level, I simply knew what most Christians believed about Him.
    As I entered my teenage years, it was easy for me to walk away from my faith and label myself an agnostic. When I entered my early 20s, I began to feel this pull, so to speak. Despite my disconnect from all organized religion and a definitive believe in God, God was pulling me to Himself. There came a point where I could no longer run from Him and I surrendered my life...
    Once again, I became involved in a local church and re-started my study of Scripture. For the first time in my life, Scripture had come to life. I no longer viewed it as an out-dated book of boring stories. Rather, it was theopneustos; breathed by God. The study of the Scripture continued to ignite the passion for God’s truth that I had and increased my understanding of God’s nature. This eventually lead to an interest and love for theology, which lead to my interest in ministry.
    I’ve always loved to teach and have pursued that vocationally. Now, I wanted to teach what truly mattered: God’s truth. For quite some time, I have been leading a women’s Bible study. While I have been diligently studying Scripture and theology, I know there is still more to learn that I can pass on to those I teach. I also know I am able to grow as a teacher and I leader. This is what lead me to Christian Leaders Institute. As a working mother, I needed education that was affordable and allowed me to create my own schedule. CLI did just that.
    As I move forward, I hope to take my gift of teaching beyond just leading Bible study. My hope is to minister to women or children within the local church. I believe by continuing my education at CLI I will be far more equipped to do that."



    • Systematic Theology (Louis Berkhof) दाखिल करना

      This massive book is not a course requirement, but you can download the free PDF of Systematic Theology for in-depth study of things that are explained more briefly in Dr. Berkhof's Summary of Christian Doctrine.

    • Systematic Theology (Wayne Grudem audios and outlines) URL

      Though not required for this class, these audios and outlines from Dr. Grudem cover his widely acclaimed Systematic Theology. A solid resource for deeper learning.

    • Desiring God Ministries: Resources by Dr. John Piper URL

      Many of Dr. Piper's books and articles are available as free PDF downloads. You can also watch or listen to many sermons and talks.

    • First Catechism (doctrine for beginners and children) URL

      Not required for this class, but a valuable tool for teaching Christian truths to children and new believers.