Becoming an Ordained Minister is a challenging task. It can take years of hard work and dedication to become fully ordained with some denominations. If you are considering becoming an ordained minister, there are a few steps you can take to increase your chances of success.
These steps are:
submitting an application (our 1st stage application begins with our Statement of Faith),
paying the application fee (if required. Our organization does not charge a fee), and
taking the necessary training.
Once you have successfully completed these steps, you can start to work towards your goal to become an ordained Minister.
When it comes to the application process, there are a few things that should be considered when filling out an application. First, you will need to meet a few minimum qualifications before an application is considered. The minimum requirements include being at least 21 years old, and not being a ward or dependent under any of prison or county jail. After meeting these requirements, you should also meet the requirements for becoming an ordained minister by being a member of a congregation or church, or professional ministerial association, in good standing with your congregation. Once you meet these requirements, often your application will be considered by various denominations. If all of these requirements are met, then your application will be submitted to the local ordaining office. If your application is accepted, then you will be sent the paperwork, and you will need to submit it to your local ordaining office.
Click here to see our requirements to qualify for ordination.
Once you have been ordained, you will be required to take a certain amount of training in order to meet the church’s requirements. In order to fulfill the training requirements, you will need to work for a specific amount of time and attend church services. There are some states that require an ordained minister to live in that state for at least one year before they can be ordained. In order to fulfill this requirement, you will need to have worked as a pastor for two years within the denomination where you are ordained as a minister and reside in the area where you will be working. You should also have met other requirements like being a member of your congregation.