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
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
“If Jesus had preached the same message that many ministers preach today, He would never have been crucified.” – Leonard Ravenhill This page defines the doctrinal standard required for participation in Christian ministry within this fellowship. Calling may be sensed, discernment may be tested, preparation may be formed, and ordination may be recognized, but all … Read more
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
What Does the Bible Teach About Divorce, Remarriage, and Ministry? This page addresses how personal circumstances, specifically divorce and remarriage, are understood within the broader framework of Christian ministry, calling, and ordination. After clarifying whether ordination is required, the next question is how individual life situations affect ministry service. This page applies Scripture carefully to … Read more
Defining an Ordained Minister This page explains what an ordained minister is after calling has been discerned and recognized. It follows the progression from calling, to discernment, to preparation, and now to the role itself. If you have not yet examined your calling, begin with calling to ministry, test that calling through biblical discernment and … Read more
Our Philosophy of Ministry as Evangelical Protestants This page defines the doctrinal foundation that supports calling, discernment, preparation, and Christian ordination. After understanding how ministry is recognized and structured, the question becomes what binds that ministry together in truth. The NACM operates within an Evangelical Protestant framework rooted in the authority of Scripture, the centrality … Read more
What Is the Difference Between a Licensed and an Ordained Minister? This page explains the practical distinction between licensed and ordained ministry within the broader path of Christian ordination. After calling is discerned, preparation is formed, and ordination is understood as recognition, licensing helps clarify how ministry credentials function in specific settings and timeframes. For … Read more
Calling Versus Ordination in Christian Ministry Many believers begin with the question of ordination, but Scripture presses a deeper question first. Before a person asks how ministry is recognized, the person must ask whether God is truly calling them to serve. Calling precedes ordination in Christian ministry. Scripture presents calling as God’s initiative, His inward … Read more
Validity of Ordination and Online Ministry Licenses This page addresses how ordination is evaluated, recognized, and understood in real-world ministry. After calling is discerned, preparation is formed, and ordination is recognized, questions of validity naturally follow. This page clarifies how credibility, accountability, and recognition function across churches, institutions, and society. For the full framework, see … Read more