Faith Officiant Skills with Ordination Option
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Faith Officiant Skills (2 CDS Modules)
Dr. Chip Bennett
Become a Faith Officiant and Share the Gospel with Confidence!
Are you ready to deepen your faith, strengthen your church, and impact lives through evangelism and faith officiating? The Faith Officiant Skills Course is designed to equip you with essential theological, practical, and pastoral skills to confidently share the gospel and lead others in their faith journey.
What You’ll Learn:
📖 Understand Key Theological Elements of the Gospel – Articulate the foundational truths of Christianity, including salvation, grace, and Christ’s role in redemption.
🗣 Effectively Share Your Faith – Communicate the gospel with clarity and confidence.
❤️ Empathize with Doubts and Seekers – Recognize and engage with those exploring faith, offering compassionate and thoughtful guidance.
❓ Address Common Objections to Christianity – Develop biblical and apologetic responses to frequently asked questions and challenges.
✝ Utilize Popular Plans of Salvation – Learn well-known gospel presentation methods such as the Romans Road and the Four Spiritual Laws, gaining essential knowledge for effective evangelism.
🏡 Support and Strengthen a Local Church – Serve as a faith officiant within your church, assisting in outreach, discipleship, and faith-based celebrations.
🌱 Get Introductory Training on Starting a New Church – Many faith officiants feel called to church planting. This course will help you discern if that’s your path.
Why Take This Course?
✔ Expert Teaching – Learn from Dr. Chip Bennett.
✔ Flexible Online Learning – Study at your own pace with no time limits on quizzes.
✔ Real Ministry Impact – Gain practical skills that will equip you to lead, evangelize, and disciple others effectively.Take the Next Step in Your Faith Leadership Journey—Enroll Today and Become a Bold and Effective Faith Officiant! 🚀✨
Are You Interested in Becoming Ordained as a Faith Officiant?
Becoming ordained as a Faith Officiant formally recognizes your calling and empowers you as a Christian clergy member in this specialized area of ministry. As a Faith Officiant, you are commissioned as a confidential minister, focusing on faith formation and evangelism.
Once ordained, you will be listed in the Christian Leaders Alliance directory as an official Faith Officiant. Historically, individuals in this role were known as lay evangelists. However, due to the comprehensive study-based training required for ordination, Faith Officiants hold an official clergy status within the Christian Leaders Alliance.
Steps to Complete the Faith Officiant Ordination
✅ Complete the Course Requirements
Fulfill all educational components of the Faith Officiant Skills Course.✅ Complete the Endorsement Process
Secure endorsements that affirm your readiness and calling.✅ Update Your Profile
Ensure your Christian Leaders system profile is complete and up to date.✅ Submit Your Story for Publication (Optional but Encouraged)
Share your personal journey and calling to inspire others.✅ Order Your Credentials
Receive your official Faith Officiant ordination 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 Faith Officiant ministry hub in your community. -
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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.