Ordination Program and Commissioning Courses
Walk a Study-Based Ordination Path
Explore Christian Leaders Alliance officiant, minister, chaplain, and coaching roles and discover your pathway.
Choose a role family below to see the ordination and commissioning courses connected to that pathway.
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Officiant Roles
Ceremony-focused pathways for leading weddings, funerals, romance, youth, and multi-ceremony ministry.
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Minister Roles
Ordained minister pathways for those called to broader preaching, teaching, and pastoral leadership.
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Chaplain Roles
Chaplaincy pathways for serving in hospitals, schools, community spaces, and seasonal ministries.
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Coaching Roles
Coaching pathways that combine ministry training with Christian coaching tools for transformation.
Below this overview, Moodle lists all the individual courses in this ordination category. Use the cards above to quickly see the role families and jump into the courses that match your calling.
The Public School Chaplain Ordination credential is ideal for volunteer and part-time chaplains in public school settings.
The Officiating Chaplain Ordination Program is ideal for volunteer and part-time chaplains seeking to serve their communities with greater impact. This clergy credential equips you to become a competent, confident, and crediblespiritual leader—ready to offer Christ-centered presence, officiate meaningful ceremonies, and represent your faith with integrity in local settings.
This Clergy Recognition course finalizes the Christian Officiant role with the Christian Leaders Alliance.
Begin your journey as a field minister! This lay/field minister foundational clergy role may take you less than two months of part-time study to complete or even less depending on how much time you have available.
This Youth Ministry Officiant ordination program is a study-based training designed to prepare you to lead youth programs in a local church or community. This ordination credential is offered through the Christian Leaders Alliance, with a strong focus on discipleship programs, ministry events, and ceremonies to equip you for effective youth ministry leadership.
The Ordained Licensed Minister commissioning gives you the essential training to be a volunteer, part-time or full-time minister or pastor. With this role, you will be able to perform weddings and officiant funerals.
This Coaching Minister Recognition Certification class is your final step for being recognized as a Coaching Minister with the Christian Leaders Alliance.
The ordination process for youth ministers typically encompasses the development of both practical ministry skills and a strong foundation in theological and biblical studies.
A Licensed Ministry Chaplain is a great fit for someone who is called to volunteer as a chaplain. The training program gives you the essential ministry training you need. You are credentialed to perform a wedding or conduct a funeral.
Become an ordained minister with the Christian Leaders Alliance
Minister of the Word is our most comprehensive ordained minister role designation at Christian Leaders Alliance. Complete this course with any Christian Leaders Institute bachelor degree, or a transferred masters degree and the Christian Officiant role.