Small Groups or Bible Studies are a staple of a local church. Local volunteers often fill these leadership roles at the local church. Christian Leaders Institute has designed a program of study that brings free ministry training to Christian Leaders. This program includes 26 credits of ministry training.
Steps to be ordained as a Small Group Minister
- Enroll at Christian Leaders Institute and complete the Getting Started Class: Scholar Orientation
- Complete the Deacon Minister Ordination program (10 credits)
- Take additional Ministry Training (20 Credits)
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- Ministry 101 (3 Credits)
- Old Testament Survey (3 Credits)
- New Testament Survey (3 Credits)
- People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)
- Church and Ministry (3 credits)
- Developing House Churches (3 Credits)
- Deacon Minister Ordination (1 Credit)
- Ordained Small Group Minister Class (1 Credit)
Total Credits: 20 Additional Credits
- Take the Ordained Small Group Minister Class (1 credit) and order your updated ordination credentials. – Ordained Small Group Minister (1 Credit)
This one-credit hour class is for those leading small groups or Bible Studies. The dynamics of this course are centered around leading small groups at local churches. Your studies will focus on three areas. The first is Biblical content. The second is relationships and group dynamics. The third is communication.
As an Ordained Small Group Minister, your training will be for the following roles:
Small-Group Minister
House Church Minister
Bible Study Leader
Sunday School Teacher
Cell Group Leader
Wedding Officiant Skills Course Helped Me Say “YES”
Wedding Officiant Skills Course Helped Me Say Yes
I am Dan King from Silverdale, Washington in the USA, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Wedding Officiant Skills course at CLI! When my brother asked me to officiate his wedding, I asked him if he wanted a Christian wedding. If he said “no” I would have said “no.” However, he and his fiancé had the desire for a Christian wedding. Therefore, I agreed to marry them.
At that point, I didn’t know about Christian Leaders Alliance as an option for licensing and ordination as a wedding officiant. However, I knew I wanted to find an organization like Christian Leaders Alliance as opposed to the popular ordination mills found online. What a blessing to find the Christian Leaders Alliance and Christian Leaders Institute!
The Wedding Officiant Skills course has, first of all, helped me in my walk with the Lord. It also strengthened my devotion to my wife of 33 years and prepared me for joining my brother and his fiancé in matrimony this coming July. I’ve used what I have learned to meet with them for pre-marriage ministry. Furthermore, it has been a real blessing to get to know them better as a couple. These meetings have not only helped us with the wedding plans, but have strengthened our relationship and our faith.
I look forward to the Lord using me as a Licensed Wedding Officiant. Further, I am thankful to Christian Leaders Alliance and Christian Leaders Institute and Pastor Henry Reyenga for the great teaching and ministry. Blessings!
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling you in the Getting Started Class at the Christian Leaders Learning Platform. The Getting Started class will take you less than an hour to complete.
When you log in to the Learning Platform, you will notice that the Getting Started Class automatically appears on your dashboard.
The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
Credential for a Wedding Officiant
The credential for a Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant offers several benefits to me and my ministry. First, it allows me to officiate weddings within a Christian context, a deeply meaningful experience for couples seeking a spiritual connection during their ceremony. This credential also enhances the credibility and legitimacy of my ministry. It reassures those I serve that I am qualified and ordained to perform such sacred duties.
My motivation for pursuing this certification is a desire to be of service to others during significant milestones in life. Weddings represent a pivotal moment where couples make a solemn commitment before God and their community. I feel called to facilitate and bless these unions in a meaningful way.
My spiritual journey includes a deepening understanding of the importance of love, compassion, and service in the Christian faith. Over time, I have a growing sense of responsibility to use my gifts and talents to support and uplift others. This is particularly important in moments of celebration and joy such as weddings.
Credential for a Wedding Officiant
This program has indeed inspired me to pursue further training with Christian leaders. Specifically, I plan to delve deeper into pastoral care, counseling, and pre-marital education. Then, I can better support couples not only on their wedding day but throughout their journey together.
The free training and the Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant course have played a significant role in shaping my journey. They provide me with the necessary knowledge, skills, and credentials to confidently officiate weddings within a Christian framework. Additionally, they have connected me with a community of like-minded individuals. We all share a passion for serving others in a spiritual capacity, further enriching my ministry and personal growth.
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling you in the Getting Started Class at the Christian Leaders Learning Platform. The Getting Started class will take you less than an hour to complete.
When you log in to the Learning Platform, you will notice that the Getting Started Class automatically appears on your dashboard.
The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
Find out more about women in ministry here.
Credentialed Christian Wedding Officiant
My Youth and My Journey
Hello, my name is Gloria White, and this is my spiritual journey and my journey to be a credentialed Christian wedding officiant through courses at the Christian Leaders Institute and credentialing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.
Introduced to Christianity at a young age, my life was in turmoil during that time. I grew up as a Muslim and was in turmoil with the beliefs and lessons that I learned. I learned to believe there was a division among all men. However, my learning about Jesus Christ changed my way of thinking and living. I heard a voice say, “Get up this is not what I have chosen for you.” After meditating, I realized that the voice I heard was the voice of God. That is when I became a new creation. I decided to return to school and finish the journey that God placed me on.
Study at CLI
Being a Christian Leaders Institute student has helped me to be able to confidently explain what it is to be a Christian. God makes it possible for me to lead others to Christ through my testimony. I pray for God to allow me to reach those who are unreachable and to teach those who know nothing about Him. Furthermore, I want them to know how to walk in the light of Jesus.
During my life ministry through the Holy Ghost, I have been able to assist some on their journey to Christ. I believe in the old saying “One to plant, one to water, but God sends the increase.” It was not only me. Some Christian leaders are planters, others waters, but we know who sends the increase, God Almighty. I have studied the Word of God and attended and obtained my ordination from two churches. However, I want to continue learning as much as I can about the Word of God. I believe to lead one must be able to follow.
Credentialed Christian Wedding Officiant
Being a credentialed Christian Wedding Officiant allows me to perform ceremonies throughout New York and neighboring states. My niece wants me to officiate her wedding this summer, and I plan to perform it in the venue of her choice.
My motivation for pursuing the certificate is to help me fulfill the duties within my ministry. I can officiate within my state, but not in the City of New York. The majority of my family lives in the city and they have asked me to officiate their ceremonies.
Study at CLI
For as long as I can remember, I always wanted to serve others. It has always been my calling. When I was introduced to Christianity something came over my mind, body, spirit, and soul. I wanted to serve in the capacity that is spoken about in the Bible. Being a student at the Christian Leaders Institute inspires me to pursue ordination through a higher authority. I am interested in preaching, as well as helping others find their way to Jesus Christ.
This free training enhanced my desire to learn and teach God’s Word. If I preach it while delivering a sermon, officiating a wedding, or delivering a eulogy, I am spreading the love of Christ, and how important it is to have Jesus in the middle of all your decisions.
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling you in the Getting Started Class at the Christian Leaders Learning Platform. The Getting Started class will take you less than an hour to complete.
When you log in to the Learning Platform, you will notice that the Getting Started Class automatically appears on your dashboard.
The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
Find out more about women in ministry here.