Reverend Phyllis Criss, CSWC
Letter to The Seminary (2/15/10)
This note is for the purpose of relating my gratitude to you, and The Ministerial Seminary of America. My joy in sharing the gospel message of Jesus Christ began as a child as early as four years of age sharing Pastor's message to my dolls. I still recall Rev. Robinson. My mother, an evangelist and prayer warrior, I learned at my mother's knees.
While searching for an Ordination in a Ministerial role, to actually see this title on paper, I found The Ministerial Seminary of America and took a step of faith. My needs were accomplished in the discovery of becoming ordained as an Independent Minister. This find enables me to minister the gospel message of Jesus Christ simply as Jesus intended using the Holy Bible as my text, under the anointing of the Holy Spirit of our LIving God.
This letter is somewhat slow in coming as I have found it difficult to find adequate words to express in relation to the Seminary and its eloquent founder, Rev. Barbara S. Eberle. May I share? During the time of my search, Rev. Eberle was always kind and patient while gently providing leadership and trust. While an online study, the interaction of this professor is of classroom attention, contact and value. She is firm, decisive, yet presents a warm loving guidance, an openness and acceptance. The Ministerial Seminary is generous in providing a payment plan making the course work adaptable to all.
Following my Ordination, my step of faith led me to earning Certification as a Spiritual Witnessing Counselor. My experience on a college level began a Medical Assisting Major, a Business Major, Certification UC Berkeley, Vocational Teacher, to include Psychology, additional studies within my own denomination, and community study re: Drug Abuse Coalition, enables me to say, without doubt, the course study for CSWC, is of the finest University level.
This course study work is beneficial to anyone who comes in contact with the general public. I would recommend this study for personal growth, for the betterment of self and building a good relationship with others. The text books show an excellence in sequential selection. This CSWC course includes a study of its own merit, "Childhood Pain," by Rev. Eberle, herself. This is an outstanding work causing the student to look deeply into the past and past influences, bringing a healing within, enabling, the Spiritual Counselor to look at clients with deep compassion.
Most Sincerely,
Reverend Phyllis Criss, CSWC
Certified Spiritual Counselor