Are you called to lead others in faith, officiate Christian ceremonies, or serve your community through pastoral ministry? The Ordained Officiant Ministry credential through Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) and Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA) offers you a clear, accessible pathway to step into meaningful service—without the burden of seminary tuition.
Whether you want to preach, plant a church, guide families through weddings and funerals, or minister in your neighborhood, this training equips you to walk confidently in your calling.
This isn’t a weekend crash course or an online ordination mill. This is a comprehensive, Spirit-led training journey designed to develop your faith, knowledge, and readiness for real-world ministry.
Busy schedule? No problem. Complete the program in as little as 9 months or spread it out over time.
Earn official ordination with recognition from the Christian Leaders Alliance. Your clergy credentials are legally respected in most U.S. states and around the world.
Use your training to:
You’ll become part of a global alliance of Christian leaders who encourage and support one another.
You’ll follow The Seven C’s of Christian Ordination—a simple, biblical framework:
Recognize your unique calling to ministry. Reflect on how God has shaped your journey and equipped you to serve.
Take free, high-quality ministry training through Christian Leaders Institute. Begin with foundational courses like the Wedding Officiant Skills course and advance from there.
Gain affirmation of your calling from your local community, pastor, mentor, or fellow believers. This endorsement is part of the ordination process.
Complete the required coursework and be listed in the Christian Leaders Alliance Minister Directory—a powerful testimony of your readiness.
You’ll receive official documentation such as a Letter of Good Standing and Clergy ID Card, ensuring your recognition by legal entities and religious institutions.
Officiate weddings, lead services, counsel others, and live out your calling through real-life ministry experiences.
With strong training, support, and spiritual growth, you’ll develop the confidence to lead as a faithful and impactful servant of Christ.
For Ralph Zavala, becoming a Licensed Ordained Ministry Officiant was a life-changing step of faith. Living in San Marcos, Texas, Ralph works full-time at a Walmart Distribution Center, but his heart burns for ministry.
“I gave my life to Christ in May of 2003,” Ralph said. “Later that year, my wife and I were asked to take over the youth ministry at our church. That’s where my journey into leadership began.”
With a deepening call to youth and officiant ministry, Ralph found Christian Leaders Institute and enrolled in the Ordained Minister Program through a ministry scholarship. He shared:
“This training is taking my faith to the next level. I’m growing in my walk with the Lord, and now I feel equipped to serve youth, parents, and others with confidence.”
As he progresses, Ralph senses God’s leading in children’s ministry as well:
“I feel better equipped to explain our mission and invite others into what God is doing. The courses and the Deacon Minister Ordination have prepared me to lead not just in church, but in life.”
Ralph’s prayer is simple but powerful: “Pray that as God leads me, He gives me wisdom and discernment to follow faithfully.”
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