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
Top Reasons Ministers Choose Our Fellowship for Their Ordinations We sought to discover the top reasons ministers choose the National Association of Christian Ministers for ministerial fellowship, online training, ordination and pastoral licensing. The following reasons were noted: The Presence of God The single most common testimony that we receive from our new members is … Read more
Sometimes people ask, “Who has the authority to ordain ministers?” Technically speaking, only God can ordain ministers. It is He who calls, and it is His Spirit that appoints spiritual gifts to whom He wills. For this reason, we make no claim to ordain people, but rather in granting ordination we recognize the call to … Read more
The National Association of Christian Ministers is a Ministerial Association of Clergy Definition: A ministerial association is a fellowship of ministers who unite around the purpose to develop themselves as ministers, both spiritually and professionally. They seek to advance the causes of Christianity through networking and the exchange of ministry related resources and information. Other common references to … Read more
Requirements to be Recognized as a Minister by the NACM Read Our Statement of Faith