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Christian
Leadership University [offers] without a doubt the most challenging and
rewarding teachings I have ever received. I recommend this school to
anyone who is serious about their Christian walk. You will never be the
same after you take this journey.
— Al Morris
Throughout
my courses at CLU I gained a deeper understanding of spiritual truths.
Every course presented theology from a balanced biblical perspective. I
am eternally grateful to CLU for the dedication and commitment in their
unending search for theologically sound and well rounded materials. The
courses, instructors and administration have worked diligently to encourage,
inspire and help me every step of the way.
— Gayle Smith
As an alumnus
of CLU I will be encouraging others to trek along the Lamad learning
road at
CLU. There is no better University anywhere for a Spirit-filled
believer.
— John D. Chavers, Ph.D.
I have
finished my course work for my doctoral degree in Christian
Counseling.
I have been a lifelong educator and student. I can truly say that in
all my years of attending different schools and taking classes from [five]
universities, that the courses I had from CLU were far and away the
most rewarding
that I have ever taken. The books I read, the tapes I listened to, the
workbooks and journals I kept along with the Scripture readings have
all allowed me to better serve the young men at our school. With each
and every course I took, I developed a better relationship with
God.
See the complete letter Eric sent us.
I have
an awareness of God I’ve never had before. I received great insight
that I’ve never known before.
— Betty Bowen
I
am enjoying all the courses and sharing them with those around me. My
life is greatly enhanced and my relationship with
the Lord is deeper than I thought possible.
— Conchita Cassin
I
have just finished “Communion
With God,” my first course through CLU. What an incredible blessing!!
I am in the midst of a deep “valley” experience in my life. I'm not
sure that I would be walking as closely to the Lord as I am today were it not
for journaling and hearing His voice. He has continued to speak hope to me
throughout this difficult time.
— Pam Johnson
I have
started REN103 Communion with God . This course is great! What a concept,
to learn material that you can actually use and earn a degree at the
same time! Brother, you must be hearing from God.
— Blake Nicademaus
To be
honest, when I started the course, I was focused on the excitement of
being so
close to getting my degrees that I was eager to simply plough
into the lessons and just get them done. But God had another plan.
The way that the course is written and presented does not allow one to
simply
study and regurgitate knowledge. From the very outset I found myself
forced to focus on the spiritual dynamics of the truths being presented
and was immediately confronted by the Holy Spirit telling me, ‘Now
I have your attention, you’re not getting away!’ I was going to
get what I desired (my degrees), but God was going to get what He wanted
first, which was ‘me.’
— Rev. Robert Butler
Revolutionizing!
— Chris Wells
We need more experiential basic teaching of this kind to bring maturity to
the Body. Excellent.
— Judy Eckhart
I cannot tell you how much these courses have touched my life and ministry.
My prayer life has become anointed and I have been receiving more visions
than ever. God is moving in a mighty way! Praise God. I praise Him for leading
me to this University. I had such a burning in my spirit to take courses
and I thank Him for that also.
— Denise Balasa
And now, Mark, I am off to my books and tapes again...I have to tell you,
I am TOTALLY enjoying the coursework. I honestly believe that EVERY Christian
needs to have this information. I would love to teach it at the YWAM Discipleship
Training Schools.
— Joy Miller
Oh my, I am speechless...I have completed only the first several lessons
in Communion With God and my life has been totally, totally transformed.
He is such a wonderful, wonderful God. A few months ago I told Him I was
desperate for more of Him...I had no idea His answer to my prayer would be
so exceedingly abundantly above anything I could ever have imagined. My days
and nights are now filled with His presence. Thank you for your service to
Him, Mr. Virkler. I will be in touch as I progress through the course....
— Amy
Communion With God by Mark and Patti Virkler
has dramatically changed my prayer life. I have found I can will to dialogue
with Christ on a daily basis, and I do. I believe this inspired approach
to be absolutely essential to the growth of every serious Christian. I
further believe Communion With God is an excellent example of the uniquely
powerful way God is reaching out to His people today.
— Dr. Richard Watson,
Oral Roberts University
I just want to take time to thank you for your help and for the opportunity
to receive the blessing that courses give. God has certainly used them
in my life. I can say with confidence, that this has been a wonderful time
of healing and learning. It is one of the most blessed and experiential
times of study that I have ever entered into. May God continue to use you
to teach and bless others, with the healing touch of Christ.
— Rev. Robert Butler
Praise the Lord for the Communion With God course! Through the adventure
into the practices of journaling, vision, and unabashed praise I have come
to feel closer to God than ever I have in my years of one-sided prayer
and self-righteous appearances in church on Sunday. As a result of this
course I have drawn infinitely closer to the Lord and continue to move
closer still. Communion with Him is indescribably more rewarding than the
lopsided prayer directed to a far away God to which I was accustomed.
— Jessica Burton
Hi Mark. I just wanted to let you know that I am ready to start my next
two classes! I am totally amazed with the information involved in the two that
I am taking (Communion With God and Prayers That Heal the Heart). The books are
amazing and the courses are so well done. I am having a hard time pacing myself,
as I want to read, read, read!!! What is sad is that I believe most people don't
even know information like this is available. I can't wait to get to the point
where I can share it with others! I am planning on teaching the Prayers That
Heal the Heart course next semester as my practicum.
— Holly Skalberg
I heartily recommend Prayers That Heal the Heart.
It is the most biblical book I have read on counseling and spiritual warfare,
in terms of emotional healing. While there are other good books out there
that God has used, red flags have always gone up in my mind by their use
of methods borrowed by modern psychology. This book isn't like that, and
it is thoroughly practical with its exercises and worksheets. It can definitely
be used by the Lord to change your life and break the enemy's power in
your life.
— Brian Shilhavy
Every Christian should read Naturally Supernatural at
least once a week! You write so clearly it would be pleasant to sit under your
teaching! It really would be a life changing experience!
— Isaac E. Rerri
I enrolled in CLU in October. The classes have been beyond anything I had
hoped for. This has been more like an adventure than school.
— Vanessa Tinsley-Stone
I find it absolutely wonderful. The material is put together well and
addresses all the concerns of pursuing the inward journey. I believe this course
will change the Body of Christ in many ways and prepare it for the coming of
the Lord. I am praising God for blessing you and your wife in allowing you to
write such a powerful book and develop such a powerful course.
— Robert John Cericola
I feel that you have been appointed by the Lord and anointed by Him to
speak this important truth of Communion With God to the body of Christ.
May God’s blessings be upon you.
— Ras Robinson,
Former Editor and President of “Fulness Magazine”
God is definitely changing me because of this course. I can’t begin to
express
my gratitude.
— Lynda Russett
I was introduced to a course of study called Communion With God containing a
real anointed teaching on drawing closer to God. It is the favorite of all our
students and I don’t think I will ever have a school without it.
— Dr. Harold Reents,
Academic Dean, Christ for the Nations
Because the Communion With God tapes have been such a blessing to me, after
nearly twenty years of struggling how to hear God’s voice and then know it was,
I want to use the CWG videos in the cell/home groups.
— Pastor Graham Thomas,
Grantham Christian Fellowship AOG
Grantham, England
I am taking Communion With God, Gifted to Succeed and Women, God's Plan. I find
all of these courses to be, exhilarating, uplifting, very informative, thought
provoking but most of all, of God.
— Carolyn Bard
I have really enjoyed the courses I have received from CLU. Many of the things
that I have learned I have thought about over the years but was never able to
put into words. Again, thank you.
— Rev. Richard Martin II
We have been using Communion With God for some months now in all our home groups
and one after another people whose prayer lives were dry difficult affairs have
blossomed as they have heard the Heavenly Father commune with them, His children.
— Rev. Bill A. VanZutphen,
Baptist Church, Wollongong, Australia
Our church, GEREJA YESUS KRISTUS TUHAN c/o ABBALOVE MINISTRIES - Jakarta, uses
Mark and Patti Virkler’s books in our Bible school and to promote church growth
through our cell group program. We also use these books to strengthen the network
of churches that relate to us.
— Pastor Eddy Leo,
Abbalove Ministries, Jakarta, Indonesia
Nine years ago we had Mark come and teach CWG at the church we pastored in Ontario,
Canada. The principles he taught guided us in hearing the Lord’s voice until
that voice eventually led us and our five children here to Kiev, Ukraine to work
with YWAM as missionaries. Those same CWG principles kept us here during difficult
days of lawlessness and lack in the nation. Recently, we had Mark come to Kiev
and teach over 900 Ukrainians in these same principles and the response was overwhelming,
with hundreds expressing a new release of God’s voice in their lives as well
as the way they see and understand God’s character. Many pastors are now asking
for return visits from Mark. Mark’s book is now being translated into Russian
and we are looking forward to many from this former atheistic communist nation
to be transformed with Communion With God as one of our primary tools.
— Dan & Gwen Slade,
Youth with a Mission, Kiev, Ukraine
I attended a Communion With God seminar which changed my life. The revelation
that I could hear the voice of God was truly amazing, it took me beyond a doctrine
to an intimate experience. This has had a profound effect on our congregation
as many have also done the course and have been released into an exciting way
of living because they are actually hearing from God themselves. This has resulted
in growth and maturity. So impressed have we been that we now offer the courses
through our own Bible College.
— Rev. Robert O. Marshall,
Senior Pastor of Tableland Christian Faith Centre, Assistant Superintendent
of the Assemblies of God,
Far Northern District
Queensland, Australia
When I heard Mark’s material in the early 80’s, it quadrupled my ability to
hear God’s voice, taking a lot of the guess work out.
— Rev. Dale Bolton,
Senior Pastor of Thornhill Vineyard, Ontario, Canada
Your manual on Communion With God is very, very rich and wonderful. I am going
to study personally with it. I praise God for your ministry and wonderful contribution
to the body of Christ. If you have written other study manuals, would you kindly
send a copy of each one of them to me?
— Dr. Paul Yonggi Cho
Senior Pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church, the world’s largest
church (with 750,000 members) in Seoul, South Korea
The whole teaching on Communion With God has been a wonderful help as well as
the Counseled by God teaching, has been of great personal benefit both to myself
and to my wife, Carol. Dialogue with God is worth a million dollars to any Christian
who is serious about the issue of hearing the voice of God. Mark’s teaching on
this issue profoundly impacted my life.
— Rev. John Arnott,
Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship
I have been blessed by this journey with CLU and my life is forever
changing. I do not have the words to share with you right now, Mr.
Virkler, but I will say that you have changed my life. Your obedience
to God has affected my family, friends and community.
The Doctorate at CLU was the most important
education I have ever had and will ever get. I received my B.A in
education and my M.A. in counseling from The University of Phoenix.
My Doctorate with CLU is the most precious part of my educational
journey. Glory be to God! My Doctorate from Walden University will
allow me to be a certified instructor in the State of Arizona but
nothing can ever take the place of my Doctorate from CLU. I will
buy your books for my clients.
— Shaloma Gray
Dr. Mark, thank you for your obedience and dedication to God's will to
bring this powerful and life-changing message of freedom, healing and a genuine
relationship with God to us. Through the books in the course Prayers That Heal
the Heart, God, our loving and caring Father, found a way in starting His healing
ministry to me. I wanted a Ph.D. and now I get what I really needed: A life united
with Christ!
— Hermanus,
South Africa
I'm taking Communion With God. I am so blessed so far. My life is
already completely transformed. I went from hearing God speak to
me once in a while to hearing Him not just in my journaling times
but even throughout the rest of the day. What a difference this has
made.
— Andrew Steck
Becoming a part of CLU has changed my life…Each time I study,
the presence of the Holy Spirit is right there and is sooo strong.
It grows more intense at times. I am amazed at His presence, wisdom,
and what He reveals while studying. Each course has its own aspect
of communing with God. When I speak to people around me about this,
they don't quite understand, and that is okay. I am thankful that
God is feeding me. CLU is a true University, put together by God
and ordained by HIM. Thank you for catching the vision and running
with it.
— Stacie Horne
The course Communion With God was helpful in various respects. It was
practical, which seems too often a rare thing in doing assignments for Bible
College or Seminary. I have found this course helping me to know Jesus, rather
than just knowing about Jesus. From applying the insights that God has given
Mark Virkler there is a sharper sensitivity in my heart to hearing the Lord speak
to me. I have been finding a new sensitivity and expectancy to hear God speaking
through everyday circumstances.
— Dr. Carter McKeague,
Korea
Dear Mr. Virkler, I just wanted to send you a note thanking you for this
course. It is the best thing that has ever happened to me. It has revolutionized
my relationship with Jesus.
— Tess Martone
The course Communion With God IS GOING TO CHANGE THE NATION by building
a new generation of people that hear God’s voice and dream God’s
dreams.
— Rev. Thomas Reid,
The Tabernacle
A wonderful
program that will be a great blessing to many.
— Stan DeKoven, Ph.D.,
President, Vision Christian College
The curriculum
offering is inspiring and compels me to want to increase learning.
As soon as I can, I will enroll to pursue a Master’s degree and Doctoral
studies. I appreciate also that courses are offered on the internet,
and bring the school into the 21st century, ahead of many schools.
— Rev. Walter Goodlette, Jr.
I am
impressed! I think you have done a masterful job.
— Rev. Maurice Fuller
God has
anointed and ordained you to develop such a college for ‘such
a time as this’. How exciting to be part of a university of
such caliber.
— Rev. Janice S. Strawn
Communion
With God has been one of the most life-changing teachings I have
ever received. I am amazed at how the truths I learned in Communion
With God have become a part of my foundation in Christ. Sharing these
truths with others and seeing an awakening in their hearts has brought
a joy to my heart beyond words.
— Jason Buck, B&G Manager, Crossroads Evangelical
Covenant Church I find
it very comfortable to embrace the fundamental concepts of Christian
Leadership University. We Christians need to be current with the
educational needs of our adherents. Formal classroom training is
unavailable to many of them. Let’s use the most modern teaching tools
available to this generation.
Christian
Leadership University offers Bible-based education for those who
have a call into full-time ministry and for those who do not. The
truth is, God has a call for each life. The highest worship we can
offer God is to fulfill that call in a Christ honoring manner whether
that be as a laborer, professional, business man or woman, or homemaker.
Quality training needs to be Bible-centered, for ‘The fear of the
LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they
that do his commandments’ (Psalm 111:10).
— Judson Cornwall
What
I needed to hear for years! I was blessed for all eternity.
— Floyd Wells
'Pray',
'Ask God', 'Seek His Direction', 'Listen for His Voice', all are
expressions that we pastors and teachers exhort our people with.
Communion
With God is a course that teaches our people to do just
that. It teaches us to receive those precious words our Heavenly
Father desires to speak to us.
— Rev. Bob Buck, Professor, New Life Bible Institute
I
asked God to help me find a school for my Ph.D., and He did. I had
two western schools lined up, and they kept calling me. But God told
me to take His leadership, and I did. I already had two Master’s
Degrees under the State, and I did well. Something was missing though,
and it was the confirming Word from God. I got tired of man’s
ways in school.
The biggest benefits I have enjoyed are God's Word, and learning
to hear God's voice more clearly, knowing it is His voice and not
mine.
I especially appreciate the fast responses and the kind and respectful
thoughtfulness that each person gives when speaking to you on the
phone or online. Everyone has shown Christian Leadership!
I have already recommended CLU to two people and I will continue
to tell others about this university.
— Mable S. Elliott, New York City
How Lorraine O'Neal learned to hear God's voice — 25 years after
becoming a Christian!
Dear Dr. Virkler, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for
your teaching and ministry. God has used you to radically
change my life.
I've been a Christian for over 25 years, but always struggled to
hear God speak. I never heard anything! Anytime someone would tell
me 'God told me…' I would get angry because He never told me anything! I
could really relate to your story.
Several years ago, a friend (whom I think you've met via the telephone)
here in Anchorage, Alaska, gave me a copy of your tape '4 Keys to Hearing
God's Voice.' (God must have told him how much I struggled in this
area!) Anyway, I was skeptical, and thought if there were really 4
simple keys, I should have discovered them by this time, as I had a strong
Bible background and prayer life. But, having nothing to lose, I decided
to listen anyway. Amazingly, and stunningly, the principles worked
just as you simply explained! I was so thrilled.
Since that time, my relationship with the Lord has blossomed and
grown more than I can describe. Thank you. I ordered your workbook,
and went through the Communion with God teachings, and I love to journal.
I am a teacher, so I want to explain things so other people 'get
it'. I knew that if I had struggled this much over the years to hear
from God, others must have the same difficulty. I talked with our
pastor and with Dave Brock (a local prayer counselor and member of our
church) and we developed a workshop called 'Hearing the Voice of God.'
We present a number of short teachings on the many ways (including
Journaling) God speaks....We've done 5 quarterly workshops so far. The
participants are always wowed out and tell us their lives will never be
the same. I'm thrilled that I get to participate in their God discoveries.
So thanks be to God and to you for your impact on lives across
the country!
Hearing God's voice releases unlimited creativity into the marketplace
Bill Dupley, Business Solution Manager, Hewlett-Packard, Canada
I have
been journaling since 1992 using your material. I have often journaled
about business issues and problems and God has given me wisdom to solve
business problems as well as give direction in relationships, sales campaigns,
and solution approaches.
There were two examples I felt that you might be interested in.
The first occurred in a marketing meeting where we were trying to develop
a new marketing tag line that captured the value of a new solution we were
bringing to market. The team was stumped, so I journaled and the Lord gave
me a marketing tag line. I told the team, they were amazed and said that
was great, and it opened an entirely new approach for the team to work
on.
On another occasion I was really stumped trying to write a marketing
brochure for a seminar my wife and I are doing, I tried to write it but
I was really stuck. I journaled and the Lord gave me the entire copy. I
simply wrote it down.
In addition to my day job, Sue and I are also itinerant ministers.
I used to take five hours to write sermons; now using journaling they are
done in about 30 minutes.
The approach to hearing God that I learned from you has completely
transformed my Christian life and business. Thanks for teaching me this
very practical method for hearing God's voice. I have taught it to others
all over the world in my Christian seminars, and Sue and I have written
a children's Sunday School program called 'Kids
in Renewal' that teaches
kids to hear God's voice using your method. This program has been taught
in over 800 churches worldwide to date.
Georgia Risenhoover gets a job because she can hear God's voice!
Let me
begin by saying thank you for some of the most incredible classes I have
ever taken.
I'd like to share good news -- CLU is very much a part of doors
opening.
I had an hour-long interview for the clinical pastoral education
program at a hospital in Waco, Texas. Normally, the interview takes place
with several persons, followed by a letter of acceptance later. And, once
accepted, there is often a year waiting period to get into the CPE program.
During my interview at Hillcrest Baptist Hospital I mentioned that
God is never 'wordy.' The director of the program and his assistant kind
of chuckled and said that's cute -- God is never wordy. I simply said that
I found Him to have what I call a universal male-sounding voice, which
is filled with gentleness and that His living word always seems to effect
my body by energizing it.
It soon hit both of these pastors that I was not joking. They listened
and I told them of auditions, visions and dreams. Then, I shared how I
ended up at CLU and it was the best gift from the hand of God and that
the final classes I am taking through CLU are the best classes I have taken
at any seminary in the past several years.
I was sent out of the room so that they could talk. When I returned
they told me that they wanted me in their program right away. The director
stated that he had been in the ministry for 30 years and never heard the
terms I was using and has never heard the voice of God. He told me that
he has never had anyone in the program that spoke of these things and it
was a mandatory condition of my being in the program to bring all of what
I have learned from CLU with me. The director said he wants what I have
and he, too, wants to hear the voice of God.
I will be spending 11 weeks beginning around June 6th in Waco…I
can pick two wards and pastor those two wards totally for my shift for
those 11 weeks...I was concerned that I may not be ready or capable to
handle the changing drama of the ER but God gave me a dream and showed
me standing in the middle of the ER. The dream had much detail but most
important He showed me that He was 'all over me.' He will be with me. I
no longer feel reluctant.
In the closing of my interview they gave me a compliment I would
have never given myself. They felt I have maturity in my faith that is
unusual - CLU has taken me there!
After the 11 weeks, I will be serving in a CPE program closer to
my home in a much larger hospital. I was taken right into that program,
too.
The Lord is so, so sweet.
If for some reason I had missed out on being a student of CLU,
I would have missed out on absolutely 'everything' that is the most important.
My heartfelt thanks to you and my instructors, and to think that
we may never meet until we reach heaven hurts my heart, because I feel
such gratitude for the years of study, prayer and commitment you have shared
and gifted to me through my classes. May God bless you.
Amidst the chaos of everyday life, Christine Miller finds the
deepest spiritual intimacy she's ever known

Christine Miller
Sitka, Alaska |
What
I like most about CLU is the unique philosophy of education, and
the Spirit-filled focus of learning.
I had been praying for over a year for God to direct me to the right
school. When I first read your web page; my spirit got all excited,
and I knew this was where God wanted me to start taking classes.
The three biggest benefits I've enjoyed are:
- Deeper intimacy with the Lord
- Better biblical understanding of how God works and the ways He
speaks to us.
- Sharing what I've learned with others
For the past six years I have felt trapped and unable to grow and
mature spiritually amidst the chaos that was going on around me;
that I was just hanging on, and no matter how hard I pressed in,
worshipping the Lord seemed to be the only thing that brought me
into God’s presence and gave me peace.
God, using what I’ve learned through this course has changed
all that. I feel that I can walk victoriously during and through
my growth, instead of seeing things from the hindsight perspective;
no matter what life’s circumstances may be. And that my victory
will be lasting, not just fleeting moments come and gone; only lasting
until the next attack or trial.
I have a more biblical and life-applicable understanding of how
God works in regards to dreams and visions, and in approaching Him.
The two-way journaling, dialoguing with God, has taken my relationship
with God to the deeper, more intimate level that I had been longing
and praying for.
I have a greater understanding of the importance of humility, forgiveness,
and obedience in my relationship with God and with others.
Regarding
my attitudes and behaviors;
I can say that my life circumstances have not changed that much from
what they were three months ago when I started this class, but
God has changed me, in spite of my circumstances.
The visual area of my life that has increased the most during this
course is spiritual dreams. God has given me dreams in response to
prayer for most of my 11 years of walking with Him, but I did not
have the instruction of how to interpret those dreams, and I did
not always recognize that the dream was God answering me or showing
me things in the spirit; this course has helped me greatly in this
area.
What that has done for me is to help me seek out spiritual dreams
from the Lord, especially when I have a concern that I’m too
attached to emotionally. I’ve started asking God for spiritual
dreams to clarify His will in these situations, and He has been faithful
every time I’ve asked Him to give me a dream that expresses
His will.
This is very exciting to me, as I have been longing for many years
to have this kind of a relationship with God, but felt stuck, and
didn’t know how to move deeper.
I understand better what it is to live in His presence daily. I
can enter the holy of holies anytime I want. I feel the presence
of God come on me throughout my day, speaking to me; guiding and
leading me in His truth for every situation. I have a depth of intimacy
with the Lord that I have longed and prayed for these past 6 years.
I experienced God before, but not daily at the depth of intimacy
that I’m experiencing now, and I know it will only get deeper
and sweeter with time. I am not alone.
Now I realize that I've been hearing God's voice all along!
I
loved being able to do this course on MY time. I could do it at work
on break, at night while kids were doing there homework, or in bed
in my P.J.s. It was wonderful.
Before enrolling, I was skeptical because I knew this was not a "traditional" college
and was apprehensive, but GOD kept leading me back to THIS website
and finally said "go forth."
I
will never doubt God's voice again. I, like Mark, never knew that
I too could hear Him, and didn't realize that I HAD been hearing
Him all that time, but I never recognized it!!
I recommend CLU to all my brothers and sisters in Christ, young
or old. Ministers, Pastors, Evangelist, everyone! This class can
either brush up our already God-given talents, or let you know what
God's purpose and will is for you, just by being still and listening!
I believe that this course should be a part of EVERY Church in the
world as a Bible Study class. What a way to spend 12 to 14 weeks
of Bible study. This course is all there and all you need is the
students. I began teaching it in my Bible Study for Teens, and they
too now know that they HAD been hearing from God and didn't even
realize it!
Audrey Copeland-Jones Tyler, Texas
My Experience with Christian Leadership University
Nicholas Mark Kusmich, Jr.
Selecting my post-secondary education came as a very difficult task
to me. I just came fresh out of high school, and knew I was called
into full-time ministry, yet didn't know where to go to get trained.
So many people have so many opinions as to what to do and where to
go that it all got me confused, but confusion is usually one's first
step to revelation.
Though my story is very personal and individualized to myself and how God dealt
with me and led me to where I am today, I believe what I have learned can help
others so they don't have to go through the same difficult process that I did.
CLU is different. It is on the cutting edge of what God is doing in His training
of end-time workers.
I remember my first class at CLU. At that point I had been enrolled in CLU
as well as another traditional Bible College/Seminary in the area. After my
CLU class I was to go to my other class and I was going to study at both schools
on a part-time basis.
In my very first class at CLU, God spoke to me loud and clear through
what was being taught. He showed me what Bible school was really all
about; how it was not so much a school of the mind, but a school of
the heart. By the end of the class I knew what I was to do. I felt
led of the Lord that I should go to my other institution and let them
know I would no longer be studying there with them, and then to study
full-time at CLU. I have never looked back since.
Even the first class changed my life. I felt that not only was my mind being
expanded by the truths of God's Word, but my heart and spirit were also growing.
This was a school of the Spirit and was changing me with every class.
The great thing that I had realized was that each class and each lesson was
100% applicable and practical. As a youth pastor I was able to take everything
I had learned and then re-teach it. I saw many of my young people's lives changed.
I remember in particular one time, where I taught about one of the classes
called the Father Heart of God. That night during our service several people
got saved and many, many others ministered to by the power of His Spirit. It
was amazing to see so many lives touched and changed. There are testimonies
coming out from my ministry every single week about how the truths that I have
learned and then re-taught have dramatically changed the lives of many of the
young people.
Furthermore, my life has been changed as a result of the practicability of
the courses. I am a very hands-on, application type of person, and like to
apply what I learn right away. At the close of each of my courses I am able
to apply everything I have learned and see a change in my life. It is absolutely
amazing to be able to see every area of your life change as a result of what
you are learning.
Part of what I appreciate is that CLU can be custom-designed to fit my needs
and me. I work in the ministry here in the Toronto area, and felt called to
stay here and not leave my family, my ministry nor my city. I have a busy schedule
with plenty of things on my plate, but CLU allows me to stay in the will of
God for my life during this season, and yet still pursue my education. This
has been one of the greatest aspects of what I am doing.
One thing that I will always remember is that at CLU I am treated as more than
just a student but a person and a disciple. I really feel Dr. Virkler and the
staff take a keen interest in me, my development and my ministry. Mark has
been such a blessing to me and I can honestly write and say that I would not
be who I am, if it wasn't for him, his ministry and CLU.
When people ask me about my studies and my education, all I can do is smile
and say "I totally love every moment of it." Every day is a new adventure,
and I look forward to what's in store every time I continue in a course. The
truths are fresh and life-giving, and my life is being impacted every day.
I remember how I took a class in a well-recognized seminary. The experience
taught me several things. I learned that seminary-level courses in some Christian
academic institutions are very irrelevant.
Choosing where you will be trained, discipled and educated is a very important
decision. We are called to be good stewards of our time, resources and finances,
and really are called to only do things that will help lead us towards what
God has called us to do.
I have tasted a bit of both worlds when it comes to traditional Bible colleges
and CLU, and have learned much from the experience. I can go on into many specific
details in comparing the two, but when it really comes down to it, you need
to follow your heart. CLU has changed my life, and it will change yours too,
but like in anything, what you put into something is what you'll get back from
it.
Usually, you get one end of the spectrum or another when it comes to Christian
university education: an irrelevant, expensive institution that grants degrees;
or an anointed, Bible-teaching, life-changing institution that does not grant
degrees. The great thing with CLU is that not only will you be trained in the
field of your calling, but you will be earning a fully accredited university
degree. You get the best of both worlds with CLU...an anointed, life-changing,
relevant learning experience, and an academic university degree that you can
apply to your field. What more can you ask for?
Make the right choice.
Extended Testimonies
of Divine Healing and Transformation from CLU students:
Abide
in Christ (Shaloma Gray)
A
Closer Walk with Thee - A Catholic's testimony of transformation
by Communion With God (Anonymous)
Communion
With God (Andrew Steck)
Healing by God's
Voice (Shaloma Gray)
Healed of Church Abuse (Karen
[Leininger] King)
Healing Sexuality (Anonymous)
The
Home Coming (Karen [Leininger] King)
My
Search for Intimacy With God (Erin Erway)
Naturally
Supernatural - Final Paper (Robert Cardinal)
Prayers That Heal the Heart
(Denise Balasa)
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