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Practical Education, A Theme For Life.
Practical Education, A Theme For Life.
In 1992 I set off for the high desert of northern Los Angeles to study Theology at the Masters College under John MacArthur, but despite the wonderful opportunity I had, I was unable to flourish in the typical classroom environment. Like many would-be students, the ability to digest 1 - 2 hour lectures while carrying a full 17 credit hour load with the homework, projects, and tests was just not manageable.
I had no problem learning material, but listening to instructors drone on and on, and spin out an endless amount of homework was just a ridiculous burden on me. I wondered how this related to being a disciple of Jesus. I wondered if Paul gave Timothy homework everyday, or more likely did he teach and then expect a performance review on how the teaching was applied.
I understand a little bit better what being a disciple is all about now. Education is important, but even more the application of education is where the proof actually lies. This is why I'm so thankful that Christian Leaders Institute brings education to a level that is flexible with your time and your money so that your education is tailored around your ability and schedule.
After only 2 1/2 years I graduated in May of 2021 with a GPA of 3.87 with 162 credit hours earning my Bachelor of Divinity Degree graduating with honors of Magna Cum Laude. I never thought I would be able to finish college, but CLI put my goal back in reach.
While my primary goal is completed, there is still so much to learn, and I will add to this list as time goes on.
In addition to my studies at CLI, I have completed 120 hours of OSH training to become a Certified Occupational Safety and Health Professional, and earning my Aquaponics Master Certificate from Nelson and Pade.
In the Fall of 2024 our local church was inundated with requests for counseling, and I was grieved that our pastor was being overwhelmed by so many responsibilities. I enrolled in BCC's certification courses to become a better equipped counselor so that someday soon I can come alongside our local church to give counsel as needed within the broader category of discipleship.
In the Summer of 2025, after more than 25 years in the IT industry, I decided to enroll at Olivet Nazarene University to finally pursue my Bachelors of Computer Science in Cybersecurity as well.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
2nd Timothy 2:15 (ESV)
Courses
FA18 Getting Started: Scholar Orientation
FA18 Christian Leaders Connections
SP19 English Comprehension
SP19 Christian Basics
SP19 Ministry 101
SP19 PeaceSmart Relationships 101
SP19 Old Testament Survey
SP19 New Testament Survey
SP19 People Smart for Ministry
SP19 Deacon Minister Ordination
SU19 Church History
SU19 Church and Ministry
SU19 Pastoral Care and Marriage
FA19 Thriving Marriages
FA19 Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant
FA19 Theology 1
FA19 Theology 2
FA19 Biblical Wisdom
FA19 Leadership
SP20 Sermon Construction and Presentation
SP20 Communications 101
SP20 Developing House Churches
SP20 Commissioned Minister Ordination
SP 20World History
SP20 Basic Writing
SP20 Introduction to Psychology
SU20 Economics 101
SU20 College Algebra
SU20 Philosophy 101
SU20 Introduction to Sociology
SU20 Astronomy
SU20 U.S. / National History
SU20Life Coaching Ministry
SU20 Multiplying Disciples
FA20 Hermeneutics and Exegesis
FA20 Prayer
FA20 Early Church History
FA20 Ministry Care Conversations
FA20 Christian Apologetics
FA20 Evangelism: Presenting Grace
FA20 Church Planting (Marketing)
FA20 Christian Ethics
SP21 The Book of Acts
SP21 Christian Leaders Enterprise 101
SP21 Collegiate Credential
SP21 Old Testament Literature History & Theo.
SP21 Degree Program Orientation
SP21 Management by the Book
SP21 College Writing
SP21 College Writing Lab
SP21 Total Fitness
SP21 Associates of Divinity Degree
SP21 Missions and Revivals
SP21 Biblical Interpretation I
SP21 Biblical Interpretation II
SP21 Preaching, Prep & Present
SP21 Sexual Ethics
SP21 Romans
SP21 Bachelor of Divinity Degree
SU21 Self Care & Recovery
SU21 Online Enterprise Marketing
FA21 Practical Mathematics
SP23 Introduction To Chaplaincy
Final GPA: 3.87
Mini Courses
SU21 Christian Leaders: Getting
SU21 Growing as a Man of God
SU21 Christian Discernment Skills
Awards and Achievements
CLI Entrance Award
Christian Leaders Connection Award
Christian Basics Award
Christian Ministry Award
Enterprise Connection Award
Apprentice Peace Ministry Award
Apprentice Prayer Ministry Award
Spiritual Fitness Ministry Award
Apprentice House Church Ministry Award
Collegiate Preparation Award
Pastoral Care Ministry Award
Apprentice Bible Interpretation
Apprentice Enterprise Award
Bible Study Leader Award
Basic Marriage Award
Basic Continuing Ministry Award
Basic Enterprise Business Award
Basic Workplace Ministry Award
Basic Evangelist Award
Chaplaincy Award
Basic House Church Award
Basic Church Planting Award
Christian Leaders Award
Intermediate Continuing Ministry Award
Christian Leaders Certificate
Chaplaincy Certificate
Intermediate Commissioned Pastoral Award
Intermediate Plus Workplace Ministry Award
Intermediate Ministry Award
Advanced Continuing Ministry Award
Advanced Married Life Award
Advanced Ministry Award
Advanced Commissioned Pastoral Award
Advanced Divinity Award
Minister of the Word Award
Enterprise Connection Award
Apprentice Enterprise Award
Basic Enterprise Business Award
Basic Workplace Ministry Award
CLC Admissions
Continuing Ministry Certificate
Christian Leaders Certificate
Commissioned Pastoral Certificate
Certificate of Ministry
Continuing Ministry Diploma
Christian Marriage Diploma
Diploma of Ministry
Commissioned Pastoral Diploma
Diploma of Divinity
Associates of Divinity Degree
Bachelors of Divinity Degree
Ordinations
Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant
Deacon Minister Ordination
Commissioned Minister Ordination
Courses and Modules
Welcome to BCC
Start Your ACBC Certification Prep
Introduction
Module 1
Biblical Shepherding
Reaching the Heart
Sanctification Understood
Practical Change Assignments
Module 2
Helping Others Change
Getting Involved
Gathering Data
Determining the Problem
Determining the Solution
Developing the Next Steps
Small Group Discussion
Module 3
Handling Emotions Biblically
Viewing Emotions Biblically
Getting Anger Right
Dealing with Fear
Overcoming Guilt and Shame
Overcoming Depression
Emotions Practical Change Assignment
Small Group Discussion
Module 4
Helping Struggling Parents
Facilitating Family Forgiveness
Helping Parents Learn to Correct
Module 5
Helping Hurting Marriages
Embracing God's Design for Marriage
Embracing Biblical Communication
Conflict Resolution in Marriage
Helping Husbands in Hard Marriages
Helping Wives in Hard Marriages
Marriage Counseling Practical Change Assignments
Module 6
Why Biblical Counseling Works
Distinctives of Truly Biblical Counseling
The Body, The Bible, and Suffering
The Body, The Bible, and Psychiatric Medicine
Growing as a Biblical Counselor
Module 7
Foundation Final Exam Part 1
Foundation Final Exam Part 2
Observing ACBC Counselors in Action
Portraits Videos - Session 1
Portraits Videos - Session 2
Portraits Videos - Session 3
Portraits Videos - Session 4
Portraits Videos - Session 5
Portraits Videos - Session 6
Portraits Videos - Session 7
Portraits Videos - Session 8
Portraits Videos - Session 9
Portraits Videos - Session 10
Create your own Practical Change Assignment
Module 8
Essentials: ACBC Exam Guide - Getting started
Session 1: ACBC Counseling Exam Questions 1 & 2
Session 2: ACBC Counseling Exam Questions 3 & 4
Session 3: ACBC Counseling Exam Questions 5 & 6
Session 4: ACBC Counseling Exam Questions 7 - 9
Session 5: ACBC Counseling Exam Questions 10 & 11
Session 6: ACBC Counseling Exam Questions 12 - 15
Session 7: ACBC Counseling Exam Questions 16 - 18
Session 8: ACBC Counseling Exam Questions 19 & 20
Session 9: ACBC Theology Exam Questions 1 & 2
Session 10: ACBC Theology Exam Questions 3 - 6
Session 11: ACBC Theology Exam Questions 7 - 9
Session 12: ACBC Theology Exam Questions 10 - 12
Session 13: ACBC Theology Exam Questions 13 - 15
Session 14: ACBC Theology Exam Questions 16 - 18
Session 15: ACBC Theology Exam Questions 19 - 21
Session 16: ACBC Theology Exam Questions 22 - 24
Courses
FA19 BLIT-210: TR A
SP20 SOCY-120: TR A
SP20 MATH: TR A
SP20 PHSC-SCI: TR B+
SP20 PHIL-201: TR A
ENG-311: WAIVED
FACS-312: WAIVED
SU25 HIST-200: A-
SU25 PSCI-379: A-
FA25 CMIN-310:
FA25 COMP-120:
SP26 COMP-150:
SP26 COMP-130:
SU26 ENGL-109:
SU26 COMM-105:
FA26 FACS-335:
FA26 COMP-237:
SP27 ENGL-210:
SP27 COMP-227:
SU27 LIT-105:
FA27 COMP-333:
FA27 COMP-360:
SP28 COMP-337:
SP28 COMP-332:
FA28 COMP-246:
FA28 COMP-046:
SP29 COMP-348:
SP29 COMP-420:
FA29 COMP-247:
FA29 COMP-047:
SP30 COMP-432:
SP30 COMP-431:
FA30 COMP-334:
FA30 COMP-260:
SP31 COMP-457:
FA31 COMP-355:
FA31 COMP-335:
SP32 BIOL-105:
SP32 BIOL-015:
FA32 COMP-494:
FA32 COMP-357:
Current GPA: 3.78
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:16-17 (ESV)
Herbal Foundations
Herbal Foundations
Welcome to the Herbalista Free School
Welcome to the Herbalista Free School
- About Herbalista
- About the Herbalista Free School
- About the Herbal Foundations Course
- FAQ's
- Herbal Safety
- CREATIVE COMMONS
Herbal Traditions
Herbal Traditions
- Herbal Traditions: Introduction
- Western Constitutional + Humoral Medicine
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Ayurveda (The Science of Life)
- Herbalism Americana
- Bioregionalism + Community Herbalism
- Street + Protest Medicine
- Common Themes
- Q + A Sessions
- HERBWORK
Herbal Actions + Energetics
Herbal Actions + Energetics
- Herbal Actions I
- Herbal Actions II
- Herbal Actions III
- Herbal Actions IV
- Herbal Actions V
- Herbal Actions VI
- Herbal Actions VII
- Herbal Actions VIII
- Herbal Energetics
- Energetics: Tastes + Flavors
- Herbal Action FLASHCARDS
- Herbal Energetics FLASHCARDS
- Q + A Sessions
- HERBWORK
Different Strokes For Different Folks
Different Strokes For Different Folks
- Different Strokes for Different Folks Intro
- Life as a Human (One People)
- Environment, Social Fabric and Personal Story
- People Patterns
- Resources
- Q + A Sessions
- HERBWORK
Diet + Digestion
Diet + Digestion
- Intro and La Dieta
- Digestion Basics
- Food as Medicine
- Kitchen Medicine
- Cold Care Kitchen
- Dealing with Digestive Complaints
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gas and Bloating
- "Heartburn"
- Nausea
- Poor Appetite
- Resources
- Q + A Sessions
- HERBWORK
Crafting A Materia Medica
Crafting A Materia Medica
- Materia Medica: Introduction
- History of Materia Medica
- Getting Started
- Sections to Include
- Resources
- Q + A Sessions
- HERBWORK
Daily Rhythm, Stress + Sleep
Daily Rhythm, Stress + Sleep
- Daily Rhythm, Stress + Sleep Intro
- Daily Rhythm
- Adaptogens + the Stress Response
- Rest + Restore
- Rest + Restore Remedies
- Sleep Hygiene
- Sleep Remedies
- Creating Your Life
- Making an Aromatic Inhaler
- Q + A Sessions
- HERBWORK
Living With The Seasons: Kitchen Medicine
Living With The Seasons: Kitchen Medicine
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
What Now?
What Now?
- What Now?
- Herbwork (find your herbal comrades)
- Craft your Certificate of Participation
- Thank you for your Support!
In The Field
In The Field
Welcome to the Herbalista Free School
Welcome to the Herbalista Free School
- About Herbalista
- About The Herbalista Free School
- About This Course
- FAQ's
- Herbal Safety
- Creative Commons
Botany For The Herbalist
Botany For The Herbalist
- Botany for the Herbalist Intro
- Taxonomy
- Plant Families
- Binomial Nomenclature
- Plant Kingdom
- Monocots vs. Dicots
- Putting it all Together
- Flower Parts + Vocab
- Botanizing Tools + Guides
- Speaking Botanicalese
- Botanical Safety
- Plant Rambles
- All About Leaves
- Family Patterns
- Mint Family
- Celery Family
- Sunflower Family
- Rose Family
- Lily Family
- Pea Family
- Mustard Family
- Resources
- Herbwork
- Flower Power Vocab
- Plant Vamily Botanical Name
- Plant Family Patterns
- Q+A Sessions
Urban Foraging
Urban Foraging
- Urban Foraging
- Foraging Safety
- Field Guides
- Foraging Tools
- Botanical Safety
- Safety in the city
- Foraging Ethics
- At Risk vs. Abundance
- Save not Pave (Defend the Forest)
- Botany for Herbalists Final Thoughts
- Resources
- Herbwork
- Q+A Sessions
What Now?
What Now?
- What Now?
- Herbwork (Find Your Herbal Comrades)
- Craft Your Certificat Of Participation
- Thank you for your Support
Aquaponics
Aquaponics Master Class
Aquaponics 101
Welcome
Intro to Aquaponics
Aquaponic Greenhouse Tour
Benefits of Aquaponics
Applications of Aquaponics
History of Aquaponics
Aquaponic System Designs and Methods
Crop Choices
Daily Operations
System Start up
A Day in the Life of an Aquaponics Farmer
System Start Up
Harvesting, Selling, Transplanting, Seeding
Lettuce Packaging
Fish Needs, Feeds, Feeding and Feed Calculation Process
Feed Calculations
Fish Filleting
Clarifier Maintenance
Bio-Security
Pest Scouting, Identification and Biological Control
Water Quality Testing and Analysis
Science of Aquaponics
Water Quality Dynamics
Fish Biology, Part 1
Fish Biology, Part 2
Fish Health Issues: ID and Control
Introduction to Plant Biology
Plant Lighting
Plant Health Issues: ID and Control
Greenhouses and Indoor Farming
Controlled Environment Agriculture Overview
Inside Look at the Nelson and Pade Aquaponic Greenhouse
Benefits, Myths and Realities of Indoor Farming
Monitoring, Alarms and Redundancy
Greenhouse Planning and Construction
Construction Materials and Tips
Construction Sequence
Greenhouse Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy
Commercial Aquaponics Business Considerations, Planning and Economics
Success in the Aquaponics Industry
Planning, Logistics and Implementation
Startup costs
Operational costs
Revenue and Profitability
Show me the number$
Community Benefits and Agri-tourism
Marketing Aquaponic Crops
Rules and Regulations (Building and Start Up, Operational, Fish, FSMA)
Certifications (CNG, USDA Organic, GAP, HACCP)
OSH Certifications
700 Introduction to Safety Management
701 Effective Safety Committee Operations
702 Effective Accident Investigation
703 Introduction to OSH Training
704 Hazard Analysis and Control
705 Hazard Communication Program
706 Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
707 Effective OSH Committee Meetings
708 OSHA Recordkeeping Basics
709 Personal Protective Equipment
710 Energy Control Program (Lockout/Tagout)
711 Introduction to Ergonomics
712 Safety Supervision and Leadership
713 Confined Space Program
714 Fall Protection Program
715 Electrical Safety for Technicians & Sup.
716 Safety Management System Evaluation
717 Emergency Action Plans
718 Fire Prevention Plans
719 Fleet Safety Management
720 Preventing Workplace Violence
721 OSH Training Development
722 Ergonomics Program Management
723 Conducting OSH Training
750 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
755 Bloodborne Pathogens Program mgmt.
Occupational Safety and Health Professional
While I am glad for all of my accomplishments, these things are all for the glory of God and the service of His church!
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
Philippians 2:12-18 (ESV)
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