The program, offered through Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) and Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA), prepares called individuals to serve as wedding officiants who uphold God’s design for marriage. With online access and study-based content, this program helps you confidently step into this sacred responsibility.
Officiating a wedding is more than a legal act—it’s a sacred privilege. You’ll walk with couples as they step into covenant with each other and God.
Your credentials from Christian Leaders Alliance are recognized by many local governments, and your name will be added to the CLA Clergy Directory.
Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or just someone passionate about marriage, this credential opens doors for meaningful service.
Tad, a devoted husband, father, and servant of Christ, felt a clear calling when his niece asked him to officiate her wedding. “My response was a quick, yes—of course!” he said. But as the excitement settled, Tad realized he wasn’t yet ordained to perform weddings legally. That realization sparked a deeper search, not just for credentials, but for spiritual credibility.
“I could have used one of any hundreds of online ordination mills,” Tad admitted. “But I’m so grateful I chose Christian Leaders Alliance.”
His desire wasn’t simply to check a legal box. He wanted to ensure the sacredness of the marriage ceremony was upheld with biblical truth and reverence.
Through the Christian Leaders Institute, Tad enrolled in the Wedding Officiant program. “The information and guidance is a true blessing,” he shared. He studied God’s design for marriage, learned how to plan and lead ceremonies, and discovered what it means to be a spiritual guide during one of life’s most meaningful moments.
“As Christian leaders in the church, we must uphold the sanctity of marriage by keeping God at its center,” Tad reflected. His training gave him more than confidence; it gave him clarity, conviction, and community.
That one wedding with his niece became the beginning of something much bigger. Now equipped with recognized credentials and pastoral preparation, Tad is ready to walk with other couples too—helping lead them into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. His story is a reminder that even family requests can become ministry callings when answered with faith.
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