Purpose of These Policies The purpose of these policies is to offer a written set of reasonable expectations by which to ensure the best interests of our members in the context of our fellowship. It is not intended to be a code of laws that are blindly upheld in the absence of common sense. Occasionally … Read more
The National Association of Christian Ministers was founded by Michael Mooney who continues to serve as president. Not long thereafter, Rodger Niemeier became our Vice President who continues to serve in his role. Many members surrounded our vision from the start and continue to contribute to our ministry today. On March 26th, 2009, it was … Read more
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Often people sense a call of God to ministry. That inner summons can be quiet and persistent, or it can feel like a spiritual alarm clock that refuses to be silenced. Either way, when a man or woman becomes convinced that the Lord is directing them toward service, a practical … Read more
Does a person have to quit ministry if their children are unruly? Should they not be permitted to serve if disobedient children disrupt their homes? The answers to these questions exists in terms of how the word “unruly” is defined, and what part the minister plays in the child’s behavior. How old … Read more
We value God’s calling of both men and women to ordained ministry (Mat. 28:18-20; Acts 2:17; Gal. 3:28). We value the advancement of the Gospel of Christ for the establishment of salvation, forgiveness, and the perpetuation of Christianity (Mat. 28:18-20). We value the pursuit of unity (at the foot of the cross) among brothers and … Read more
Before Moving Forward: The only purpose of this form is for verifications of “only” members of the National Association of Christian Ministers! It is not a ministerial directory. If a person is not a member of our organization, this form will not find anything. This form is not to be used by our members! … Read more
The call for Christian ministry has grown tremendously in recent years, as the United States continues to see an unprecedented number of Christian denominations. The goal of this call is to help all people understand the true meaning of faith and to encourage members of the Christian community to stand up boldly for their beliefs. … Read more
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