Celebrating 100 Years of Sidney and Helen Correll’s Vision of ‘The World for Christ’
From Their 1925 Ordination by Aimee Semple McPherson to 21st Century Global Missions and Christian Education
From the revival fires of Los Angeles to the remotest corners of the earth, Sidney and Helen Correll built a legacy of Spirit-led missions that continues to multiply to this day. Their lives echo the biblical mandate to raise up generations for the Lord:
“Tell it to the generation following. For this God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death.”
— Psalm 48:13b–14 (KJV)
Their journey began in the early Pentecostal outpouring under the powerful influence of Aimee Semple McPherson, the renowned healing evangelist and founder of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. Drawn by the Spirit, Sidney and Helen enrolled in L.I.F.E. Bible College (now Life Pacific University), where they were rigorously trained in the Word, worship, and global evangelism.
In 1925, Aimee personally ordained and married them, prophetically commissioning the Corrells to carry the Gospel to the nations. This sacred moment ignited a global legacy centered around their lifelong cry:
“The World for Christ.”
Global Impact: 100+ Nations Developing A Christian World View
Sidney Correll’s missionary heart burned with unquenchable fire. He traveled to over 100 nations, risking his life to preach the Gospel, minister healing, and bring humanitarian aid to the suffering.
A gifted communicator and visionary, Sidney also served as a National Geographic photographer, which provided him rare access to dangerous and restricted regions. With camera in hand and Gospel in heart, he entered war-torn zones, remote jungles, and spiritual strongholds—capturing the beauty of creation while sharing the eternal hope of Jesus Christ.
United World Missions: A Trailblazing Beginning
In the 1940s, the Corrells founded United World Missions, an evangelical organization dedicated to reaching unreached peoples, planting churches, and raising up indigenous leaders. Their model emphasized sustainable missions—fueled by prayer, identity and empowerment, and strategic discipleship.
They lived out the generational mandate of Scripture:
“One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.”
— Psalm 145:4 (NKJV)
Correll Missionary Ministries (CMM) – Founded in 1978
In 1978, the Corrells established Correll Missionary Ministries (CMM) also known as Sidney and Helen Correll Ministries and later as Christ’s Mandate for Missions, as a continuation of their apostolic call to the nations. CMM became a launching pad for missionaries, intercessors, and leaders to go forth with power, passion, and prophetic purpose.
Their ministry stood firmly on the promise:
“But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children.”
— Psalm 103:17 (NKJV)
Dr. Jorge Parrott and fruitful, loving leaders carry on the Expansion of CMM.World (1998–Present)
In 1998, Dr. Jorge Parrott became President of CMM, carrying forward the Corrells’ vision into a new millennium. Under his leadership, CMM was rebranded as CMM.world, signifying a global digital expansion while remaining deeply rooted in Spirit-led missions.
For over 25 years, Dr. Parrott has prayed consistently and fervently:
“Lord, introduce me to remarkable men and women around the world who are making a real impact for Your Kingdom.”
God has faithfully answered that prayer, divinely connecting him with hidden champions, national apostles, courageous missionaries, prophetic voices, and Kingdom pioneers in some of the most strategic and unreached regions of the earth.
As this Kingdom family has grown, the Lord has also brought together a remarkable team of anointed, loving leaders who carry the Father’s heart, spiritual maturity, and bold Kingdom vision. These men and women now help lead CMM into the future, building on the legacy of the Corrells with passion, purity, and purpose. CMM now oversees and partners with apostolic and prophetic hubs in key regions of the earth, forming strongholds of intercession, discipleship, leadership development, and Holy Spirit outpouring. These regional centers are empowering indigenous revivalists and watchmen to disciple nations and establish God’s Kingdom where darkness once reigned.
Today, CMM operates in over 70 nations, including many covert and hostile regions. Courageous missionaries labor behind enemy lines, often at great personal risk, to bring the light of Jesus to the darkest corners of the earth.
Their mission remains clear:
To reach one more soul for Jesus Christ—no matter the cost.
Empowering Indigenous Pastors: A Strategy for Kingdom Multiplication
A cornerstone of CMM’s strategy is its unwavering commitment to indigenous leadership. CMM trains and equips local pastors and missionaries who:
- Speak the native language
- Understand the culture and customs
- Can move effectively and safely within their communities
Each month, hundreds of indigenous leaders receive financial support, training, and spiritual encouragement through CMM. This Kingdom model empowers locals to lead their people to Christ with authenticity, boldness, and longevity.
“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”
— 2 Timothy 2:2 (NKJV)
CMM College of Theology: Raising a Prophetic Army
Among the greatest fruits of this legacy is the CMM College of Theology, launched under Dr. Parrott’s leadership. This Spirit-filled institution now trains students in over 50 nations, equipping them to walk in biblical truth, prophetic insight, and apostolic authority.
CMM College of Theology embraces unity in diversity. Thousands of students have graduated, coming from a wide variety of cultural, denominational, and theological backgrounds—including Pentecostal, Baptist, Methodist, Messianic, Anglican, Charismatic, and non-denominational streams. This tapestry of the Body of Christ reflects the college’s interdenominational mission: to prepare servant-hearted leaders from every part of the global Church for the advancing Kingdom of God.
Offering Diploma, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral and CPhD degrees in Foundations, Theology, Practical Ministry, Leadership, Christian Counseling, and Human Trafficking Studies.
The college emphasizes:
- Practical ministry
- The gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Prophetic and apostolic leadership
- Biblical worldview and sound doctrine
- Transformational impact in every sphere of society
Graduates are being used by God to influence churches, missions, education, business, government, and media. Whether training underground pastors in restricted nations or equipping next-generation revivalists, CMM College of Theology remains committed to its calling: to activate and send Spirit-empowered leaders into all the world.
Find Your Calling and Be Equipped for Your Destiny
God created you for a purpose. Many of our students come to us asking, “Why was I born? What is God’s plan for my life?” Through deep Biblical study and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we help you uncover your divine calling and walk boldly in it.
Our online Christian college equips you to:
- Preach and teach the Word with confidence
- Serve in ministry, missions, or leadership roles
- Counsel others with Biblical wisdom and compassion
- Write, speak, and minister with Kingdom impact
- Be a voice of hope, healing, and truth in a broken world
Why Choose CMM College of Theology?
CMM College of Theology is a Spirit-filled, interdenominational Christian college offering fully online, accredited degree programs in Biblical Studies, Theology, and Christian Counseling. Our unique approach combines deep study of the Bible and sound theology with the active presence of the Holy Spirit—making each class a transformative, life-giving experience.
Whether you’re a full-time professional, parent, ministry leader, missionary, or recent graduate, our flexible online programs are designed for busy people just like you. You can study at your own pace, on your schedule, from anywhere in the world.