Welcome to the Christian Leaders Alliance!A Global Movement of Called, Credentialed, and Commissioned Servants of Christ
Welcome to the Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA)—an expanding, Spirit-empowered global community of Christian leaders who serve in volunteer, part-time, and full-time ministry roles. Whether you’re officiating weddings, guiding souls, comforting the brokenhearted, or planting new ministries, you are part of something sacred.
If you sense God calling you into ministry, this is your place.
CLA offers study-based, Spirit-filled credentialing pathways through Christian Leaders Institute (CLI), leading to ordination recognition through the Christian Leaders Alliance.
Four Ordained Ministry PathsEach path is designed to affirm your unique calling, equipping you for real, recognized ministry in your community and beyond.
Walk alongside others with wisdom, listening, and prayer. Encourage spiritual growth and help people discern next steps in their journey with God.
Minister in public spaces—hospitals, schools, workplaces, military, and first responder settings. Bring light and comfort where it’s needed most.
Preach, teach, lead, and disciple in churches, house fellowships, online communities, or wherever God places you to shepherd His people.
Whether you serve from a pulpit, a prison cell, or a prayer walk—your calling matters.
These roles adapt to your gifts, lifestyle, and availability. You can begin the journey today.
Every Believer Has a CallingEphesians 4:7 (WEB) declares:
“But to each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.”
At Christian Leaders Alliance, we believe that grace becomes a gift, and that gift becomes ministry.
You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need a building. If God has given you a heart to serve, we’re here to help you answer that call.
Soul Centers are geographic or digital communities of CLA-ordained leaders who unite to serve, grow, and spark spiritual transformation in their regions.
These grassroots hubs of ministry:
Soul Centers are the local expression of our global movement.
Maybe there’s one near you—or maybe God is calling you to launch one!
Ministry Is a LifestyleMinistry isn’t just a title. It’s a lifestyle of love, service, and presence.
Christian Leaders Alliance exists to affirm, credential, and support you in living this ministry lifestyle. We make your calling official—through recognized ordination, training, and a connected global network.
Ready to Begin?Here’s how to take your next step:
Complete ministry courses at your own pace, without cost or debt.
Our study-based, reference-supported ordination tracks prepare and recognize you for ministry.
Connect with thousands of grassroots ministers serving Christ across cultures, contexts, and callings.
No seminary tuition.
No barriers to your calling.
Just a Spirit-filled path to serve the Lord with integrity.
Every Gift Matters. Every Calling Counts.God is raising up a generation of everyday ministers—people like you—who are grounded in the gospel, equipped by study, and sent to serve.
Whether you’re in a small village or a global city, in a church or a correctional facility, God is calling. And Christian Leaders Alliance is here to walk with you.
CLA – Where Calling Meets Commissioning.
You’re not alone. You’re called. You’re ready. Let’s get started.
Why Become an Ordained Minister?The Ordained Minister Program equips Christians for leadership roles in their churches and communities. Whether you’re called to pastoral work, church planting, youth outreach, or ceremonial ministry, this program provides a high-quality, tuition-free alternative to traditional seminary training.
Key Benefits:
Steps to Become an Ordained MinisterAt CLA, the ordination journey is built on the Seven C’s of Christian Ordination, a biblically inspired process to prepare leaders with integrity, training, and spiritual maturity.
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.
Diverse Ministry OpportunitiesAs an ordained minister through Christian Leaders Alliance, you can specialize in areas such as:
You may also pursue advanced roles like Minister of the Word or register a Soul Center to serve your neighborhood.
Who Should Enroll?
Shannon Cox’s life in her small rural town in Indiana is filled with love, purpose, and faith. Married to her high school sweetheart and homeschooling two energetic boys, Shannon spends her days gardening, horseback riding, and caring for farm animals. Yet behind her peaceful lifestyle lies a passionate calling to serve God as an ordained minister.
Having experienced deep personal healing from childhood trauma, Shannon felt God place a burden on her heart to help others find hope through Jesus Christ. She began volunteering as a spiritual coach in an online ministry, sharing the gospel with people in need. However, she sensed that her ministry would only flourish if it were supported by formal education and ordination.
“I thank God I found Christian Leaders Institute through a Google search,” Shannon shares. “I wanted to be ready and equipped to truly help others in their darkest moments.”
Shannon began studying at CLI and set her sights on dual ordination as both a Chaplain and Minister of the Word through the Christian Leaders Alliance. Her experience with CLI has transformed her—not only academically but spiritually. The courses have deepened her prayer life, strengthened her understanding of Scripture, and given her confidence to pursue full-time ministry.
“I feel more confident in my future calling to serve as a full-time Christian Leader,” Shannon says. “This program is building me into the leader God is calling me to be.”
As she works toward her Bachelor of Divinity degree, Shannon looks forward to leading worship, offering pastoral care, and ministering in her community. For Shannon, becoming an ordained minister is not just a credential—it’s a powerful step toward living out God’s calling.
If you feel a similar tug in your spirit to serve, CLI and CLA are here to walk with you on your journey. Just like Shannon, you can begin your training today and take the next step toward a future in ministry.
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