Becoming an Ordained Minister

National Association of Christian Ministers

Becoming an Ordained Minister is a challenging task. It can take years of hard work and dedication to become fully ordained with some denominations. If you are considering becoming an ordained minister, there are a few steps you can take to increase your chances of success. These steps are: submitting an application (our 1st stage … Read more

Becoming a Professional Ordained Minister

National Association of Christian Ministers

Becoming a Professional Ordained Minister can be difficult at first, but once you get through the initial hurdles of not knowing what you are doing, there is nothing left to wonder about. You will find yourself getting comfortable with the concept of God’s Word and you will soon begin to see how your message can … Read more

State Law Requirements for Wedding Officiants

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

Titles in Ministry

National Association of Christian Ministers

  Ministry Titles: 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 to offer a … Read more

Wedding Ministers of America

National Association of Christian Ministers

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