Ministry Officiant Skills with Ordination Option
Структура за темами
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Professor Henry Reyenga
Are you called to minister at your church or community and desire to hone your skills? Dive into an enriching 8-topic journey designed for those called to serve as Ministry Officiants, church leaders, or anyone eager to deepen their leadership skills within the Christian community. After you complete the Ministry Officiant Skill Section found in this course, you are welcome to continue with becoming credentialed with the Christian Leaders Alliance as a Licensed Ministry Officiant. See Good Standing Letter.
Ministry Officiant Skill Section
What You'll Learn:
- Cultivate the skills for Spiritual Integrity, walking closely with God.
- Learn about the skills of home discipleship and how to reproduce it.
- Master Confidentiality in your ministry.
- Develop the skills of Hospitality, embodying Christ's love to foster community.
- Learn to skills of conducting the Lord's Supper, and Baptism.
- Understand the Ecuministry approach to credentialing.
- Develop the Skills to share about your faith in evangelism. Get the necessary grounding in doctrine issues to become a clergy member.
- Embrace Generous Stewardship, leveraging your gifts for God's kingdom.
Optional Ordination Program: Ordained Ministry Officiant
Get your ordination credentials with the Christian Leaders Alliance. Complete this course and join the Christian Leaders Alliance as a Licensed Ministry Officiant. You will be licensed to:- Officiant Weddings
- Serve in a variety of settings as a licensed clergy member in the ordination program at Christian Leaders Alliance.
- Perform religious duties such as administering the Lord’s Supper and performing baptisms.
- Offer prayers and blessings across various settings.
- Visit the sick in hospitals. (Note: Most hospitals require that you have a Christian Leaders Alliance Clergy ID in your possession.)
- Serve as a pastor or minister in a house church.
- Serve at churches as a local minister in good standing.
Steps to Complete the Ministry Officiant Ordination
- Complete the Course Requirements.
Fulfill the educational components of the Ministry Officiant Ordination Credential.. - Complete the Endorsement Process.
Secure endorsements that validate your readiness and calling. - Update Your Profile.
Ensure your profile is complete and up-to-date in the Christian Leaders system. - Submit Your Story for Publication.
Share your personal journey and calling (optional but encouraged). - Order Your Credentials.
Receive your official Ministry Officiant credentials. - Participate in a Commissioning Service (Optional).
Engage in a formal commissioning to celebrate your ordination. - Register a Soul Center (Optional).
Start or lead a Ministry Officiant ministry hub in your community.
- Complete the Course Requirements.
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After you finish this course, you can apply for membership with the Christian Leaders Alliance as a Ministry Officiant. Included with the ordination package is a letter of good standing. If you purchase the ordination package, the letter will feature the official CLI seal, making it an official Licensed Ministry Officiant document of the Christian Leaders Alliance. The Essential Ordination Recognition package also includes and Clergy ID card, and an official ordination certificate with the official CLA seal.
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Click here to keep track of the program requirements.
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Level One Endorsement
A Level One Endorsement signifies that someone has recognized your character and temperament as suitable for ordination.If you completed the Wedding Officiant program prior to this step, the endorsement requirement has already been fulfilled, and you can proceed to the next step. If you have not yet completed this endorsement, click here to complete the activity.
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Step Three: Update Your Profile. Ensure your profile is complete and up-to-date in the Christian Leaders system.
Your 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 and authorized to perform weddings.
For guidance, see the sample profiles below. Click here to edit profile
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What is a Soul Center?
A Soul Center within the Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA) is a registered Christian religious society that serves local communities or specific relational circles. These centers are established and led by credentialed ministers of the CLA, who agree to uphold the Christian Leaders Alliance Statement of Faith and adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Soul Center Handbook. The primary purpose of a Soul Center is to function as a manifestation of a Christian church community, providing spiritual guidance, support, and services tailored to the unique needs of the community it serves.
Soul Centers can take various forms, reflecting the gifts, training, and calling of their leaders. They may operate as fellowship groups, ministry practices such as a ministry life coaching, churches, or mentor centers, among other types. Each registered Soul Center is affiliated with the Christian Leaders Alliance, ensuring alignment with its mission and values. This affiliation also provides a framework for accountability and support, fostering a network of interconnected ministries working towards common goals.
The establishment of Soul Centers began in late 2022, aiming to create localized hubs for ministry activities. These centers are instrumental in mobilizing local ministers and facilitating the spread of Christianity at the grassroots level. By registering a Soul Center, credentialed ministers can formalize their ministry efforts, gain recognition within the broader Christian Leaders Alliance network, and access resources that enhance their effectiveness in serving their communities.
In summary, a Soul Center at the Christian Leaders Alliance is a locally registered Christian religious society led by credentialed ministers, dedicated to serving specific communities or relational circles, and operating under the affiliation and guidelines of the CLA.
