Wedding Officiant
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Wedding Officiant Skills Course & Ordination Program
Get equipped to lead Christ-centered wedding ceremonies and step into your calling as an Ordained Wedding Officiant.
Have you been asked to perform a wedding ceremony? Do you sense a call to serve as an ordained Christian Wedding Officiant?
Whether you are preparing to officiate a single wedding or expanding your long-term ministry, this course will train you to become a confident, Christ-centered, and legally recognized Wedding Officiant.Course PurposeThis course trains you to serve as a Christian Wedding Officiant—not just as someone who “does a ceremony,” but as a recognized minister at the birth of a new family. You will explore your calling, understand God’s design for marriage, learn practical skills for planning and leading weddings, and discover how this role fits into the Christian Leaders Institute and Christian Leaders Alliance ordination pathway.
This is not a simple “online-only” ordination certificate but a credible program that provides legal and ministry-based ordination. ( See Reviews. ) The program includes two parts: study and ordination. Our goal is to offer a process that builds your confidence and competence as an Ordained Wedding Officiant and opens doors to further ministry training and roles.
This Course Includes
- Engaging video lectures that walk through real-life wedding scenarios
- Insightful readings and reflection moments
- Practical forms and tools you can use with couples right away
- The Wedding Officiant Handbook
- Optional prompts for using free AI chat tools to draft biblical wedding messages
- Quizzes that reinforce a Christian worldview and real ministry skills
How the Program Works
Part One: Online Study (2–5 hours)
Study-Based Training
Learn the essential skills to become a confident and capable wedding officiant through video lectures, readings, and quizzes. Christian Leaders Institute is an educational ministry offering free online Christian courses and low-cost, study-based credentials. For more information about our accreditation status, click here.
Part Two: Formal Wedding Officiant Ordination (about 1 hour)
Ministry Credentialing
You will complete a wedding officiant profile, provide one reference, and have the option to order your official ordination package. Once you complete the required steps, you will be formally recognized by the Christian Leaders Alliance as an Ordained Wedding Officiant.
This ordination gives you both legal recognition (in many regions) and spiritual affirmation as you serve couples and their families in the name of Christ.
Is This Course for You?
This course is ideal if you:
- Have been asked to officiate a wedding and want to do it with excellence and reverence
- Are exploring wedding officiant ministry as an ongoing calling
- Desire a credible, ordination-based pathway rather than a quick online certificate
- Want to connect your ministry with the global family of leaders at Christian Leaders Institute and Christian Leaders Alliance
If that describes you, you’re in the right place. Begin your training, grow in confidence, and step into the joy of launching new Christian households as a Wedding Officiant.
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Explore random sample profiles from thousands of individuals who have successfully completed the Ordained Christian Wedding Officiant program.
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Part One • Wedding Officiant Skills Course
This course includes engaging video lectures, readings, and quizzes to equip you with the essential skills needed to officiate a wedding confidently.
The Wedding Officiant Skills Course is designed to take approximately 2–5 hours to complete, making it a convenient option for busy schedules.
Topics you will explore:- 💍 The role of a wedding officiant
- 💑 What to do at your first meeting with a couple
- 🏛️ How to research local government laws
- 💒 God's design for marriage
- 📜 How to put together a wedding program
- 🎤 How to conduct a wedding rehearsal
- ✍️ How to write a wedding message
- 👰 How to perform the actual wedding
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The ordination program at the Christian Leaders Alliance is not an instant online ordination. It stands on two key pillars:
Study-based training through Christian Leaders Institute
Local endorsement from people who know your life and character
This follows the historic “laying on of hands” approach of the early church. In the early Christian community, those seeking ordination first became students (catechumens) and were then affirmed by local believers who saw their faith, growth, and integrity.
Because life gets busy and schedules fill up, we strongly encourage you to start the endorsement process early, not “someday later.” Many students wait—and then find themselves overwhelmed when they’re ready to be ordained but still need endorsements.
Here’s how to move forward:
Step 1: Begin Endorsement Level One
Just click the link and start your Level One endorsement, which fulfills the requirement for Wedding Officiant ordination.
This is the best place to start while you’re studying.
Step 2: Plan Ahead for Advanced Roles
If you later pursue roles like Licensed Minister, you will need two endorsements.
For Minister of the Word and other advanced roles, you will need three endorsements.
Different roles at the Christian Leaders Alliance require different endorsement levels, but all of them begin with the same wise step:
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Section Overview
Listen to the videos and go through the readings in this section. You’ll find tools and examples you can use as an ordained Wedding Officiant when you meet with couples for the first time.
Use this section as a mini training lab:
- Watch each video introduction and teaching.
- Read the articles and sample resources provided.
- Think about how you will adapt these tools for your own ministry context.
- At the end of this section, complete the 8-question assessment quiz.
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Section Overview
In this section, you will deepen your competence as a Christian minister.
You will explore the meaning of Christian marriage and learn how to provide basic remarriage counseling.
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Training Overview
In this training section, you will learn how to make the wedding day special.
This includes guidance on creating a personalized wedding program and conducting a seamless rehearsal and ceremony. Once you complete this section and the reference process, you will be eligible to order your official credentials.
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Переглянути
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Ordination Completion Steps
To complete your ordination at Christian Leaders Alliance , follow the steps below:
- Submit a reference to earn Endorsement Level 1 .
- Choose your ordination package (optional).
- Update your profile.
- Participate in a Commissioning Service (optional).
- Register a Soul Center (optional).
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This step is where you submit a reference so you can earn Endorsement Level 1 . Your reference confirms your character and calling as a Wedding Officiant. Please make sure you have completed this endorsement step before moving on.
If you have already received Endorsement Level 1 , you may move past this step and continue to the next part of your ordination process.-
If your goal is to become ordained as a Wedding Officiant, use this form to submit your reference. Providing reference information of a person who knows you well will allow you to earn Endorsement Level 1.
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Program Completion Check
Ensure you have successfully completed all components of the Christian Wedding Officiant Ordination program.
To verify your completion, follow these steps:
- Click the credential listed below for Ordained Christian Wedding Officiant.
- Review the checklist and make sure all required boxes are marked as completed.
- If any item is still unchecked, return to that part of the program, finish the requirements, and then check again.
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Congratulations!
Great work completing the training content!
Watch this short message from Professor Reyenga about your next steps as a Wedding Officiant and Check Out the NEW Ordination Kits!
To complete your wedding officiant ordination, please:
- Provide your ministry reference
- Update your wedding officiant profile
- Order your official wedding officiant credentials
Scroll down to complete each step ⬇️
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Choose your Christian Wedding Officiant ordination package. Each kit includes your official credentials plus ministry tools that match your calling and budget.
Christian Wedding Officiant Essential Kit
$150.00 USD- Official Wedding Officiant ID Card
- Letter of Good Standing
- Printed Certificate
- Minister or Chaplain Shirt (choice of size & color)
- Pen (choice of color)
- Wedding Officiant Handbook
Christian Wedding Officiant Plus Kit
Most Popular
$250.00 USD- Official ID Card
- Letter of Good Standing
- Printed Certificate
- Minister or Chaplain Shirt (choice of size & color)
- Parking Pass
- Bumper Sticker
- Credential Cover
- Minister/Chaplain Cap (choice of color)
- Minister or Chaplain Pin (your choice)
Christian Wedding Officiant Premium Kit
$350.00 USD- Official ID Card
- Letter of Good Standing
- Printed Certificate
- Christian Leaders Polo (choice of size & color)
- Christian Leaders Fleece (choice of size)
- Clergy Ring
- Notebook
- Minister or Chaplain Shirt (choice of size & color)
- Parking Pass
- Bumper Sticker
- Credential Cover
- Minister/Chaplain Cap (choice of color)
- Christian Leaders Coffee
- Backpack
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Your Public Clergy Profile
Your Wedding Officiant profile will become your publicly posted clergy profile in the Christian Leaders Alliance Directory. A well-written profile communicates your competency and confidence as a clergy member. Please also upload a high-quality picture.
As an officiant, government officials, care facility administrators, other ministers, or parishioners may look up your profile to confirm your status as licensed clergy. This status ensures you are recognized as an officiant covered by confidentiality.
For guidance, see the sample profiles below. Click here to edit your profile.
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Optional Commissioning Service
This document provides a suggested format for a Christian Wedding Officiant Commissioning Service. While optional, holding a commissioning ceremony can be a meaningful way to publicly acknowledge your calling, affirm your training, and invite prayer and support from your church or community.
It offers a special moment to celebrate and commit to your role as a servant-leader in marriage ministry. We encourage you to consider this step as you step into officiating with confidence and purpose.
Use the outline below as a guide and adapt it to fit your local church or ministry context.
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A Soul Center within the Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA) is a registered Christian religious society designed to serve local communities or specific relational circles. Soul Centers are led by credentialed ministers who uphold the CLA Statement of Faith and follow the Soul Center Handbook. They offer a flexible and meaningful way to formalize and expand your ministry efforts—especially if you're officiating weddings regularly or supporting couples through mentoring or discipleship.
Soul Centers come in many forms, shaped by the gifting and vision of their leaders. For those focused on marriage ministry, your Soul Center could operate as:
- A Christian officiant ministry
- A premarital counseling practice
- A marriage enrichment or retreat ministry
- A house church or fellowship group for couples
By launching a Soul Center, you gain a recognized framework for your ministry, connect with the broader Christian Leaders Alliance network, and receive support and accountability as you grow. This is a great fit if you're building long-term impact through weddings and relationship-based ministry.
Ready to take the next step in your officiant calling?
Click here to Enroll