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Church Leadership Training
The Need for 21st Century Focused Ministry Training The world is quickly changing. The need for church leadership training is greater now than ever before. Pastors are experiencing burnout at alarming rates. For many, balancing home lives, church politics, a second job and their personal faith becomes overwhelming. Not to mention the expectations of hospital … Read more
Our Leadership
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
What We Believe: NACM Statement of Faith⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“If Jesus had preached the same message that many ministers preach today, He would never have been crucified.” – Leonard Ravenhill NACM Christian Statement of Faith Please Note: If you are interested in applying for membership, you may do so here. It is very important that you read every statement below. At the bottom of … Read more
Sexual Allegations in Ministry
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
✞ Divorce and Christian Ministry, Remarriage, and Service
What Does the Bible Teach About Divorce, Remarriage, and Ministry? Divorce and Christian ministry raises hard questions for pastors and churches. Many ask how to serve after divorce in ministry with faithfulness and integrity. This is especially true for divorced ministers in pastoral ministry. Divorce and Christian ministry has been a topic of great confusion … Read more
✟ What Is an Ordained Minister? Christian Definition
Defining an Ordained Minister Ordination is the acknowledgment by a community of believers that a person has been called to ministry, accompanied by their commission to serve the cause of Christ through recognized Christian service. In the case of those ordained through the National Association of Christian Ministers, ordination reflects recognition by a community of … Read more
✟ Evangelical Protestant Ministry Philosophy
Our Philosophy of Ministry as Evangelical Protestants The Evangelical Protestant ministry philosophy of the National Association of Christian Ministers begins with the belief that Jesus is the Head of the Church. As Scripture declares, “Christ is the head of the church. It is His body, and He is its Savior” (Ephesians 5:23, ESV). This foundational … Read more
✞ Difference Between a Licensed and an Ordained Minister?
What Is the Difference Between a Licensed and an Ordained Minister? What Is an Ordained Minister License? Understanding the difference between ordination and licensing is essential for anyone pursuing Christian ministry. A licensed minister is: A member of the clergy; Recognized for a specified period of time as being in good standing with a professional … Read more
✞ Calling to Ministry Understanding the Call of God
Calling Versus Ordination in Christian Ministry Calling precedes ordination in Christian ministry. Scripture presents calling as Gods initiative, His inward leading toward service, while ordination functions as the public recognition of that calling by the community of believers. Ordination does not create a calling, manufacture authority, or generate ministry. It acknowledges what God has already … Read more