Who we are Our website address is: https://nacministers.com. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from … Read more
Priesthood of All Believers: Explained and Supported in Scripture This article: 1) defines the priesthood of all believers; 2) reviews its origin in church history; and 3) supports the doctrine with scripture. Protestantism is a Christian system of beliefs that resulted in the independent separation of believers from the authority of the Catholic Church. This event in church history was not intended to condemn … Read more
Michael Mooney, MPsy; MBA Alma Mater: Liberty University President He continues to serve as president since 2009. In addition to his executive and administrative duties, he also conducts ordination, wedding, and baby dedication ceremonies for members in the Upstate area of South Carolina. Rodger Niemier, MDiv Alma Mater: Asbury Seminary Vice-President He continues to serve … Read more
Ethical Protocol for Responding to Allegations Against Associated Ministers Purpose This protocol is a template for responding to all allegations against our members. However, it is written herein within the context of handling reports of inappropriate sexual advances. In cases other than these, modifications should be made to fit the alleged circumstances. Introduction The NACM … Read more
What Does the Bible Teach About Divorce, Remarriage, and Ministry? Topic: Divorce and Christian Ministry, Ministry After Divorce, Divorced Ministers, Pastors, etc. Divorce has been a topic of great confusion among believers of the Christian faith. It is our goal here to briefly address the position we the National Association of Christian Ministers hold regarding ordination and divorce. We do not seek herein … Read more
Ordination is the acknowledgment by a community of believers that a person has been called to ministry; accompanied by their commission to advance the cause of Christ. In our case, people ordained with the NACM are commissioned by a community of ministers. The root meaning of the term ordained minister: In general as well as Biblical terms, the word “ordain” comes … Read more
Our Philosophy of Ministry as Evangelical Protestants We, the National Association of Christian Ministers believe that Jesus is the Head of the Church: Christ is the head of the church. It is his body, and he is its Savior? (Eph 5:23, GW). While the church has been called many things: believers, buildings, Baptists, Methodists, Pentecostals, denominations, etc., all … Read more
What is the Difference Between a Licensed and an Ordained Minister What is an Ordained Minister License? While some may find this topic confusing, we believe there is a simple answer. A licensed minister is: a member of the clergy; who is for a specified period of time considered to be in “good standing” with … Read more
Is God Calling You To Ministry? If the answer is “yes,” it probably is no accident that you landed here! “We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps” (Prov 16:9). The vision of our ministerial fellowship is to help believers answer “the call to ministry.” Can you identify with any of the following questions: Has … Read more
Validity of Ordination and Online Ministry Licenses Note: This article was written in 2009. After so many years later, it is all the more true. From time to time we encounter people who wonder about the validity of ordination with the NACM. There are two perspectives from which this question is asked: 1) From … Read more