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
The ordination validity is based on the law of the land in order to obtain the degree or title of a pastor. For this, a formal ordination can be granted by the church officials in accordance with the law. This is done so that the church can recognize the person who has just received the … Read more
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
A minister’s association is a body that is designed to help members of the public in their dealings with the government. There are many ministries out there and it is often difficult for people to know which one they need to deal with. If you know you are in the wrong place or are unsure … Read more
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING WEDDING OFFICIANT REQUIREMENTS The National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM) recognizes ordination for the purpose of Christian ministry and the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. However, laws regarding marriage officiants differ greatly from State to State, county to county, and in some cases city to city. Information provided on this … Read more
Ministry Titles or Titles in Ministry: Can I Be Ordained as a Pastor, Deacon, Evangelist, etc.? The permissions and use of ministry titles by an ordained minister is an area of some confusion for both members of the clergy and the general public. For this reason, we will briefly discuss a few definitions of terms … Read more
Are Ministers Authorized to Officiate Weddings? Response by, Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder The answer to this question depends totally upon the U.S. State and county where the marriage takes place. In many States, ordained ministers may conduct (legally binding) marriage ceremonies without the requirement to register with the county. However, marriage laws vary from State … Read more
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Can women be ordained? Doesn’t the Bible say, “Let your women keep silence in the churches?” Is there a Biblical explanation? Where does the NACM stand on the ordination of women? There has been much debate over the question of women serving as pastors and or ordained ministers. We agree that this is … Read more