What Is the Difference Between Ordained and Licensed Minister?

National Association of Christian Ministers

In some congregations, licensed vs. ordained ministry is an early step on the way to full ordination, and also in the selection process for the ordained ministers themselves. The ordaining minister can only be ordained by the pastor and the elders of the congregation if they have received the necessary ordination and have completed all other requirements. ordained minister vs. … Read more

Becoming an Ordained Christian Minister Online

National Association of Christian Ministers

Picture Above: Elder Shelley Bos in Michigan Laying on Hands Ceremony For Future Ministers Interested in University Education Collage is not a requirement for ministry, but we do encourage you to ask the Lord what is His will for you.  If you have not yet started taking classes at an online university to prepare yourself … Read more

How to Start a Bible Study

National Association of Christian Ministers

How to start a bible study is one question that many people have asked when they want to get a new religious group going. People tend to wonder how it is possible for someone to get a group started and whether they can do it on their own. Fortunately, there are many people who have … Read more

Starting a Church

National Association of Christian Ministers

If you’re starting a new church, the first thing you need is to decide on the purpose. This can be done by finding a common purpose for a church and finding what defines your church or community. When it comes to an opening statement of faith, there are several questions you should answer like: What … Read more

Starting a Christian Church

National Association of Christian Ministers

If you are starting a Christian church, you need to be very careful what you believe and how you act. Your actions and words will determine the kind of reaction that your churchgoers will have towards you. Some churches are very open to all religions and even people of other faiths. If you decide to … Read more

The Ordination of Women in Ministry

National Association of Christian Ministers

The ordination of female ministers has become increasingly common in many different religious traditions. There are, however, few areas of Christianity where the ordination of female ministers is not already commonplace. And the ordination of female ministers as apostles and as spiritual teachers, although not uncommon, is actually far from being uncommon. In settings ranging … Read more

Sharing the Experience of Finding the Right Title in Ministry

National Association of Christian Ministers

Finding the Right Title in Ministry When I was growing up, minister titles were not popular, and as a result, my father never came to my first communion. As a result, my mother did not feel the same connection with me as she would have if she had chosen a title that would have been … Read more

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