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Christian Leadership University is an online company. Based on 50 reviews on TrustPlane, it has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Last reviewed December 7, 2025.
My time with CLU has been excellent. Before I came to CLU, I really had a desire to hear God’s voice and my desire was fulfilled. Today I can hear God’s voice and am able to write down whatever He says to me. My intimacy with God has tremendously increased and am so happy with this University. The efficiency of the staff is just amazing, I don’t hesitate to refer anyone who wants to experience God to this University.
I am grateful for the opportunity I had with CLU. The experience I encountered with my Lord through the the spirit anointed curriculum is best experienced. Receiving my MBS has equipped me with experience and knowledge to engage and establish an effective ministry with the tools I have learned through the well constructed courses of CLU. Looking forward to doing my doctoral program next.
Doing my doctorate degree in Christian Counseling at Christian Leadership University (CLU) is one of the best things that have happened to my life. CLU gave me lots of skills to be a better wife, mother, sibling, friend, child of God, and a spirit-filled counselor. Not only have I received great teaching and counseling from the professors but from the Wonderful Counselor Himself. My Lord Jesus continues to counsel me every day. CLU helped and encouraged me to work hard and complete my doctorate. I thank the Lord for Spirit-anointed counseling offered at CLU which I am using, and in my opinion is the best counseling approach in our hurting world. It has helped me to continue to do what I see my Father Jesus doing and hear Him saying. He is the Wonderful Counselor and continues to teach me to be like Him.I am sincerely grateful to CLU for all I have learned. I can confidently say that I have become a Biblically based, Spirit-anointed, loving, caring, patient, and compassionate counselor due to using the techniques and skills that Jesus used which is taught at CLU. I have never been happier. Praise be to Almighty God. I pray for abundant blessings upon the founders of CLU, Drs. Mark and Patti Virkler. May Almighty God continue to richly bless you. Amen!
I was overwhelmed at the wonderful support and love received by the CLU family throughout my time being a student. I am grateful for the wonderful growth that I have had in my spiritual life and I am a better person as a result of my time at CLU.
Sitting in the Lord's presence today, I looked at one of my CLU certificates. I was reminded of how I had aspired to complete one of your courses for several years, and then, during the COVID pandemic, I took the plunge.I now have a Bachelor's in Ministry from Christian Leadership Seminary and a Master's from Christian Leadership University. Today, I was filled with a deep satisfaction for having participated in these learning experiences. I have no regrets, only gratitude and thankfulness. But it's not because I have the certificates. In completing these courses, something was ignited in me, which continues daily. I have changed beyond recognition and continue to do so. I pursue God as Father with renewed passion, and His Spirit is transforming me and others whom I serve.
When I began my journey with CLU, I did not know what to expect. From my very first class, I discovered this wasn’t like any other academic pursuit I had experienced. The foundation was vocused on taking me on a journey into communion with God and learning to hear his voice and subsequently moving me towards a more intimate relationship with the Lord. Every course that followed was built on this foundation and challenged me to respond not rationally but from my heart as I sought to hear the voice of the Lord. Each course was developed to move us through the steps to real transformation and specifically for the purpose of being transformed into the image of Christ. As I reflect on the last year it took to complete my degree, I am humbled by the love the Lord revealed to me and the realization that I could not have completed it without the Lord through the Holy Spirit enabling me to complete the courses. Praise be to the Lord. And I thank God for my experience at CLU and the support and encouragement I received from the staff and my advisor.
Terrible school. It's all computer and no real person. They don't respond to emails or phone either. Stay away. Go to a real college where there's human beings.
My journey at Christian Leadership University started during the Pandemic when I was looking for a course to do. I started by faith in the following year even though I was living in Nigeria then and had to pay in dollars.Nonetheless, by the grace of God, I graduated well to His glory and I have grown exponentially both spiritually, financially, relationally, emotionally among others.Learning at CLU stretched my imagination, enlightened my mind and further flourished my curiosity. Today, I am a living testimony that God is good and all you have to do is take that first step in faith. If you can’t fly in achieving your CLU degree dream, run, walk or crawl; which ever velocity you choose - Start, Finish and Win!
Unfortunately MOST Christians see a "Christian" label on something and naively trust that it is truly OK, safe, and God glorifying. Christians are not exactly adept at VETTING ANYTHING. After I got a check in my spirit about LCU being taught at my church, I started a DEEP investigation (I have a REAL degree in Crime Scene Science & Investigation from an ACCREDITED College) and found out MANY disturbing things-Not the least of which is the fact that they are NOT AT ALL properly accredited by a universally respected accreditation organization! Also-Why are they registered as a CHURCH but NOT as a University with the IRS?? They themselves do NOT have a "home campus". They are NOT licensed in their home state of Fla. and they are not recognized by the Dept. of Education-RUN do not walk away from LCU and any other "christian" universities who have the same inconsistencies with a traditional Cristian College. Instead may I suggest attending colleges like Oral Roberts University or Liberty University which ARE fully accredited colleges....
I am grateful to God for the opportunity to study Counselling and Divine Healing at Christian Leadership University (CLU). After completing my studies in Leadership and Entrepreneurship, God encouraged me to continue my education at CLU, where I have gained valuable knowledge and grown closer to Him. CLU's unique approach to learning sets it apart from other universities. It inspires students to connect directly with and learn from the Holy Spirit, our Great Professor. Throughout my studies, I have experienced personal encounters with God, which have deepened my knowledge and nourished my soul and spirit. Moreover, I have witnessed God's favor in various ministries to souls suffering from intergenerational trauma and other inner wounds. It has been a great joy to help multiple groups encounter God, listen to His voice, and record the messages He has delivered to each of us. I want to thank Dr. Flavien Williams, an exceptional spiritual advisor and mentor who has been God's instrument in my learning and spiritual growth. I would also like to thank the administrative staff, especially Karen and Tammy, for their incredible support and accommodating the students' learning needs. Above all, I express my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Mark Virkler, who has dedicated his life to following God's voice and has been a blessing to the world, especially in Christian education and ministries. I pray that God continues to bless Christian Leadership University and enable it to be a beacon of light in this world's gloaming.
The University courses came into my life when I needed the most, spiritual talking. Living in a town in South Germany, where the Christian churches abandoned the Grace of God to live in religiosity and legalism bringing everywhere its effects, I asked Jesus to do something so that I do not die spiritually and He led me to CLU. It was exactly what I needed: experiencing Jesus in my personal life- character, my family life, my career, and brought a lot of healing. I recommend CLU to any christian who knows the theory of the Bible and about Jesus to learn HOW to bring all of this theory from the head to the heart.
I have been on a journey the past six years of coming to know God personally and how to truly live in the Spirit. God pointed me to the courses offered through CLU and I am so glad He did. These courses not only offer rich content of Biblical history, cultural context, and understanding looking at original text; every single course is created to draw the student in a closer, more engaging relationship with the Godhead, through the Spirit joined to us. My ability to hear from God personally, to see vision He wants to share with me and keep in step with the Spirit who guides me has grown exponentially because of these courses and my pursuit in knowing God. I have been given the tools and confidence to hear accurately and consistently from God on a daily basis, and as a pastor and shepherd of HIs flock, there is no other way I want to serve. As a child of God, there is no other way I want to live, but in step with the Spirit. Thank you to Dr. Virkler and the amazing professors I have been able to work with who have encouraged and stretched me. I appreciate the freedom I was given to seek God and come to know Him as my personal God and loving Father. If you are seeking to know God more, to learn how to live Spirit conscious, and walk in the freedom Jesus offers us, then I highly recommend the courses through CLU to help you in your discovery of these things and more. You might just find your life is changed forever too! I have earned both a master's and doctorate degree through CLU and it has been a truly rewarding experience.
I am a blessed and grateful student with Christian Leadership University as of July 29, 2022. I have been granted the opportunity to enroll as a graduate student, because of life experience credits and other previous transcripts I have from other schools. I have been approved by Dr. Mark Virkler, to enroll as a graduate student, witha Bachelor's, and now I am doing my Masters degree in Biblical Studies (MBS). The Courses I have taken so far, are just beyond my expectations.I am learning through intimate engagements with our Lord and savior. I always look forward to reading each chapter with spiritually-guided revelation, that allows me more and more confident in my walk with Christ.It would take me more than a few pages to explain my gratitude towards God in allowing me this wonderful opportunity to be a student at Christian Leadership University. So I just wanted to extend and express my gratitude and appreciation for this opportunity.God Bless you Dr. Mark Virkler and your wife Dr. Patti Virkler and all your families and the faculties of CLU for your dedication to making not only my experience, but others as well, a true annointed experience, which points our focus to always remain on the Divine perspective.Im so satisfied with my experience at CLU, that I will be doing my Doctorate with CLU, upon my completion of my Masters (MBS).God bless you all, who are part of this journey, May God enlighten your path and lead you towards REVEALED KNOWLEDGE as He has revealed to me.
I have just completed a master's degree at CLU. I am a retired pastor and a lifelong learner. This course of studies has taught me to hear from God accurately. It has imparted wisdom and activated accelerated growth in the prophetic. My whole paradigm is changing. I feel that parts of my brain - the right hemisphere - were atrophied and now are starting to come alive. This course wasn't simply academic but was most practical. I would highly recommend CLU to anyone and everyone who wants to further their education in a Spirit-led way. Ian Wilkinson Calgary Alberta
I recently graduated from C.L.U. with my Bachelor's Degree. I really appreciated the instructors and everything I have learned along the way. The staff has been great to work with and very helpful when I needed help with any questions along the way.
I have just received notice that my graduate degree from Christian Leadership University is complete. When I looked at Doctorate degrees from public universities, I saw that much of what they taught included things that did not agree with my belief in God. I made a decision that I wanted any advanced study to include Him in every aspect, and when I found Christian Leadership University had a degree in Christian Entrepreneurship, I was excited! This school as been like no other. It is flexible and course are taken as you are able to take them, and most importantly you take the classes the Holy Spirit leads you to take. There isn't a list of must haves to complete your degree, outside of Hearing God's Voice. This is an essential skill to live as a Christian, because if you are not led by the Holy Spirit you are not living your best life. The classes are well put together, straight forward and you are paired with a teacher who has already excelled in learning that is led by the Holy Spirit. He alone knows what each person really needs to learn and grow in.I will continue to take some courses with CLU because there are a couple more areas that I really want to grow in.I would recommend CLU to anyone desiring a deeper walk with Christ in all that they do.
My desire for a preeminent education fit perfectly with CLU's worldwide reputation for scholastic distinction taught from a Biblical worldview. Choosing CLU was one of my life's best decisions and greatest blessings.I received cutting edge, personalized instruction and coaching in the principles of Christian counseling in a multifarious spectrum of teaching techniques that engaged all styles while also supporting my learning challenges. My courses were challenging, relevant, exciting and implementable. My instructors were wise, engaged, experienced, spirit led, encouraging and genuinely invested in my understanding, knowledge and growth.I was confident that CLU would provide and education that I would value the rest of my life, but what I was not prepared for is how my course work would literally transform my life and faith! I have come to hear from the Lord in such personal and intimate ways, I have broken free from all bondages and learned how to effectively servant lead anywhere that the Lord may call me, from palaces to prisons. I have learned the modalities, techniques, and principles of effective Christian and secular counseling (distinctions and similarities), inner healing, as well as the bourgeoning field of coaching. My experience at CLU has broadened my professional horizons and opportunities, but of far greater impact, it walked me through spiritual healing that has profoundly changed the trajectory of my life. I hold my alumni status with the family of CLU as one of my greatest honors and blessings.-- Shannon Marketic
CLU through the Trinity has changed my life.I have been so blessed by the doctorate program and Dr. Flavien.I must admit that I was afraid of going back to school-yet very excited at the same time. Glory to God I have become a stronger person and am reaching my God given potential as a result of hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit and walking, declaring and being obedient to his prompting. Don’t delay- sign up today and start the best part of your life.In God’s Glory,Dr. Angela Knight
Christian Leadership University has been such a blessing to me and my family. I have learned to discern Gods voice better and built up a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. The unique content and teaching style, made me feel more secure and confident in my own ministry. I loved the various courses and flexibility, which is great for those who still have busy jobs on the side. I can highly recommend CLU.
Very exceptional school. The instructors are very understanding and helpful. I love the teaching because everything is simple to grasp.
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