MLCP Voices

MLCP is the Ministry Leadership Certificate Program (MLCP) of the School of Faith Ministry at PLLI offering a dual leadership certification in personal leadership & ministry leadership.

Read stories of MLCP graduates: Real Journeys. Real Growth. Real Impact.

Retired but Not Tired: Kolawole’s Path of Spiritual Growth and Lasting Impact

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MLCP is a dual certification program, of the School of Faith Ministry at PLLI equipping professionals with personal and ministry leadership skills

Meet the MLCP Basic Graduate, Kolawole

Kolawole, based in Lagos, Nigeria, is a retired Oil & Gas engineer who has since embraced small-scale farming while passionately serving God. He gave his life to Christ at the age of 25 and was ordained as a minister in 2007 at Redemption Ministry, Port Harcourt, where he served as a supporting minister. After retiring in 2020, he moved to Lagos and today serves as a Greater Community Leader at The Elevation Church, Lekki.

Before MLCP

Kolawole’s ministry journey has been marked by faithful service in local church leadership roles, but he openly admits to personal struggles—particularly in the area of managing spontaneous anger at home. Despite recently completing a two-year Bible Training Program at Rhema Bible Training Center Nigeria, he longed for more: deeper growth in character, discipleship, and spiritual maturity.

 

MLCP Profile at a Glance 

  • Location: Lagos, Nigeria
  • Occupation: Fish Farming
  • MLCP Tier Completed: Basic
  • Ministry: Small Groups

The Turning Point: Choosing MLCP

Encouraged by his pastor, Kolawole joined the Ministry Leadership Certificate Program (MLCP) with the desire to build on his foundation and address his character growth needs. For him, MLCP represented not just another course but a God-given opportunity for deeper personal and spiritual transformation.

Inside the Experience

Kolawole describes the MLCP experience as “very challenging, very intense, deep, and practical.” The courses and worksheets pushed him to reflect, deny self, and embrace accountability. Among all the modules, Character Building, Discipleship, and Spiritual Growth had the deepest impact—reshaping his perspective on what true leadership in Christ looks like.

Key Shifts & Growth: Tangible Transformation

Through MLCP, Kolawole learned that,

“effective discipleship leading to spiritual growth demands total submission and self-denial.”

This revelation, combined with practical tools around emotional intelligence, prayer, and relationship management, has transformed both his leadership and personal life.

 

A specific moment that confirmed his growth came at home: when faced with a triggering situation, instead of reacting in anger as before, he restrained himself and chose humility—offering a prompt apology. For Kolawole, this was a powerful sign of grace at work and of how much he had grown through MLCP.

His Advice to Others

When asked what he would say to anyone considering MLCP, Kolawole was emphatic:

“It is a rewarding program. It is worth the sacrifices, given its intensity and time demand. Denying self for such a period is spiritually rewarding.”

Final Note of Gratitude

“It is spiritually rewarding. I deeply appreciate all the efforts, both materially and spiritually, that go into delivering such an effective program.”

About PLLI – The Vision Behind MLCP

For us at PLLI, success is not measured by certificates but by stories of change

At Pistis Life and Leadership Institute (PLLI), we believe leadership is not just a title—it’s influence, stewardship, and the courage to live out Christ’s values wherever you are called. That conviction shapes everything we do. We designed the Ministry Leadership Certificate Program (MLCP) to meet a crucial need: professionals and leaders who want to align their personal and leadership journey with a biblical foundation. Whether in the marketplace, bi-vocational roles, nonprofits, missions, or the local church, MLCP equips participants with the tools to lead with clarity, integrity, and spiritual depth. MLCP is not simply a program—it’s a transformational journey of personal leadership that blends biblical wisdom with practical application, mentorship, and reflective growth. For us at PLLI, success is not measured by certificates but by stories of transformation—leaders who embody Christ-centered leadership, influence their world with excellence, and strengthen the communities they serve. That’s why each MLCP Voice matters; it reflects the heartbeat of our mission to raise leaders who will advance God’s kingdom in every sphere of society.

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The Ministry Leadership Certificate Program (MLCP) is a transformational journey in Christ-centered personal leadership. Designed for professionals, marketplace leaders, bi-vocational leaders, and those serving in church, missions, or nonprofits, MLCP equips participants to lead with biblical wisdom, integrity, and impact in every sphere of influence.

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