Have you recently been asked to officiate a wedding? Do you feel led by God to help couples begin their lives together in Christ? You don’t need to guess your way through the process—or pay hundreds of dollars to get started. Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) and Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA) offer a free Christian wedding officiant training program rooted in solid biblical teaching and real ministry preparation.
This is not just a certificate mill. This is authentic ministry training that equips you to serve with confidence, clarity, and Christian integrity.
Through this free course, you will:
Whether you’re officiating your first wedding or considering wedding ministry long-term, this course will give you everything you need—at no cost.
After completing this training, you’ll be recognized as a Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant—not just by a website, but by a credible global clergy network. You’ll also appear in the CLA Clergy Directory, which local government officials and couples can search for wedding credential validation.
Want something official to display? You’ll also have the option to purchase a Wedding Officiant Recognition Package after licensing.
Here’s a quick step-by-step guide:
Complete the Wedding Getting Started class in under 30 minutes. It will introduce you to the CLI learning system and how CLI and CLA work together.
This 1-credit class walks you through the full role of a Christian wedding officiant—from first meeting to ceremony day. Expect to spend 5–10 hours on this course.
Complete the Wedding Officiant Recognition Class and receive a character recommendation from someone who knows you. This confirms your readiness and integrity as a Christian leader.
Once completed, you are licensed to officiate weddings with Christian Leaders Alliance.
Dr. Sharon Hooks of Belleview, Florida, recently completed the Wedding Officiant course at Christian Leaders Institute and shared her journey:
“Hello and blessings! My name is Dr. Sharon Hooks, and I am so glad to be a part of the Christian Leaders Alliance. I was born in Umatilla, Florida, and I now live in Belleview with my husband, Keaston. We’ve been married for 15 years—this is a second marriage for both of us—and we’re blessed with six children and two beautiful granddaughters.”
With a strong Pentecostal background rooted in the Church of God in Christ, Sharon grew up surrounded by ministry. Her great uncle and aunt were her pastors, and her mother raised her to walk in the fear of the Lord.
“I have always had a heart for people and a desire to teach Jesus. I’m a certified Pre-K to 3rd grade teacher, but my real goal is to minister. Last year, I completed my Doctorate in Theology, and now I’m equipping myself further with credentials that show I’ve studied to be approved.”
The Free Christian Wedding Officiant Training offered through CLI and CLA provided Sharon with ministry-specific knowledge and the confidence she needed to take her next step.
“This training is a blessing. I’m thankful for the opportunity to expand my ministry and perform tasks like officiating weddings with solid preparation and legal credentials. I can’t wait to continue learning more!”
Dr. Hooks is now a Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant through Christian Leaders Alliance and is ready to serve couples in her community with grace, love, and biblical wisdom.
CLI and CLA provide free and low-cost ministry training to Christians around the world. Powered by generous donors, our mission is to remove barriers to ministry and make high-quality training accessible to all. If you are called by God, we are here to help you answer that call—without student debt or ordination scams.
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