There are only 2 steps to becoming ordained by World Christianship Ministries
Step Number 1: Complete our Brief Application and Ordering Form and submit the forms to us using 1 of the 4 ways below. Be sure to include our coupons for Free Bonus Items if you are applying for one of our Clergy (Minister) Packages.
- Call in the Ordination Application to: (559) 297-4271
- E-Mail the Application and Ordering Form as a PDF attachment or JPEG attachment to our E-Mail Address. Our E-Mail address is: wcm@wcm.org
- FAX the application and Ordering Form to: (559) 297-4223
- World Christianship Ministries, PO Box 20030, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
Step Number 2:
You are ordained as of the time your documents are completed and signed by the Administrator.
At that point you have the same authority as all people who have been
ordained, even ministers who had to go through lots of schooling and
spend lots of money for their ordination. Your Ordination and other
things you may have applied for is usually mailed out 1-3 business
days after the application is in our hands.
Now, let us answer many of the specific questions you have about your new ordination
How long is the Ordination valid for, do I need to renew it in the future?
Ordination
is valid for life as long as your work is Christian only and you do not
use the ordination for anything illegal. Some internet sites as well
as denominational ministries and churches believe that Ordination must
be renewed in order to remain valid. There are no laws about this and
we at WCM do not believe in regular or annual renewal fees in order to maintain your ordination. Generally the benefits to the
ministries and churches that like regular renewal of ordination is monetary. They get more
money from you on a regular basis.
What does it mean to be Legally Ordained?
It
means that the Constitution gives us Freedom of Religion so
no part of the government (local, county, state or federal) is involved
in regulating any religious practices such as ordination. Legality
comes from our Constitutionally guaranteed Freedoms. Those people who wrote
the Constitution were very wise.
Can anyone be ordained?
The
answer to this question is yes and no. There are ministries on the
internet that will ordain you as anything and everything from a
Minister to a Buddhist Monk, a Muslim Imam, a Satanic Devil Worshiper,
and more. They do not turn down anyone. We do not believe in that. The way we look at it, such sites have no
real moral convictions.
World
Christianship Ministries ordains almost all people that apply. However,
on occasion we do have to decline an application. WCM is a Christian
Ministry only and we only Ordain Christian Clergy and only authorize
Christian services.
Can you become ordained without a degree?
Yes,
all churches, ministries and seminaries can ordain in any manner they
wish, degree or no degree. That is part of religious freedom. In
seminary a degree usually indicates you completed a course of study.
Ordination may or may not be granted with that degree.
Can I become Ordained and or Commissioned to do all Christian services and begin my own independent ministry or church?
Yes,
this is the main purpose of World Christianship Ministries. When we
ordain you we give you total authority to do all Christian services
such as Marriage Ceremonies, Baptisms, Funeral services and such. We
have recently added our Certificate of Commission
which specifically commissions you to Preach the Holy Gospel of the
Bible and begin your own Independent Church or Ministry anytime you
wish.
Does the city, county, state or federal government have to approve my right to be an ordained minister before I am legal?
No, as discussed earlier, no part of the government has a legal right to be involved in religious practices.
Some
states require me to register before doing marriage ceremonies. Is this
the same as registering me because I am an ordained minister?
All
state laws say who can do legal marriage or wedding ceremonies. All
states, in one way or another say "an ordained or Licensed" minister
can legally do marriages. A few states require you to prove you are
ordained before you start doing marriage ceremonies. Most state do not
require this. This is NOT the same as registering you just because you
are ordained.
What is the
difference between the titles you offer, such as, Reverend, Minister,
Pastor, Evangelist, Bishop, Chaplain, Apostle, and Officiant?
Titles from WCM only denote the type of Christian work you might be
going to do. Titles like Reverend, Minister and Pastor are very
general, while the others are a little more specific. All of the titles
that we offer have the same authority. Pick the title you feel most comfortable with.
I am going to
be doing wedding ceremonies soon and want to get ordained within the
next two weeks. How fast do you ship out my package after you have my
application?
We almost always have your package placed in the mail within 1-3
business days. If you have a wedding coming up in only a few days, give
us a call. We can usually have you ordained almost immediately so you
can do the ceremony.
Does World Christianship Ministries have a good reference handbook for people just beginning to do marriage ceremonies?
Yes, we have any excellent "straight to the point" handbook called the Marriage Ministers Handbook. This handbook was written by the Administrator of World Christianship Ministries and is based on over 2,500 wedding ceremonies he has performed. This handbook is an "easy read" and does not contain a lot of things that you will never use.
Do you have some other questions that you would like us to answer?
Give Us A Call: (559) 297-4271 Yes, we do have a "live" person that can answer all your questions.
Below are some Excellent Links to Important Pages
Everything
you or I need to know about getting ordained, What are the steps to
become an ordained minister, pastor, reverend, evangelist, bishop,
chaplain, apostle, How to get ordained in 2 easy steps, A guide to
getting ordination so you can do all Christian services including
marriage and wedding ceremonies, How long does ordination last, What
does it mean to be legally ordained, Can anyone be ordained, Can you
become ordained without a degree, Can I become ordained or commissioned
to do all Christian services and begin my own independent ministry or
church, Does the city, county, state or federal government have to
approve my right to be a minister before I am legal, Does any part of
the government have to register me because I got ordained, Can I be
commissioned as a minister,
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