Ordained Faith Officiant: Commissioning Service

Ordained Faith Officiant: Commissioning Service

This commissioning service should be led by a mentor, pastor, church leader, Christian Leaders Church representative, Christian Leaders Alliance member, or a denominational minister.

The service may be integrated into other worship elements, conducted as a standalone commissioning service, or included as part of a church or house church gathering.

Introduction

We gather today to commission and install [Name] into the sacred role of Ordained Faith Officiant within the Church and/or the broader community.

This commissioning recognizes the importance of sharing the Gospel, leading faith ceremonies, and guiding individuals in their spiritual formation with Christ-centered principles, contributing to the growth of individuals, families, and communities in faith.

This service includes the following timeless characteristics of ministry commissioning:

Timeless Characteristics of Commissioning

🔹 Spiritual Qualifications
[Name] is a seasoned and tested believer, walking with God, meeting spiritual qualifications, and called to specific ministries or tasks (Acts 6:2-6; 14:23).

🔹 Public Prayer and Commissioning
This individual will be publicly prayed over and commissioned with the laying on of hands (Acts 6:6; 13:3).

🔹 Spiritual Leadership
This commissioning has been bathed in prayer and fasting, recognizing its profound spiritual significance (Acts 6:6; 13:3; 14:23).

🔹 Church Connection
[Name] is connected to the Church and desires to build both the local church and God’s Kingdom (Colossians 3:16-17).

🔹 Gospel-Centered Ministry
The ultimate purpose of this appointment is the spreading of the Gospel and leading others to a deeper relationship with Christ (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8).

Historical Significance of Commissioning

Since the time of the New Testament, the Holy Spirit has appointed Christian leaders to build the Church. Leaders equipped by the Holy Spirit nurture believers, serve others in love, and share the Gospel.

This role, as an Ordained Faith Officiant, focuses on proclaiming the Good News, leading faith-based ceremonies, and assisting in the spiritual growth of individuals and communities in alignment with God’s Word.

Acknowledgment of Training

[Name] has completed ministry training at Christian Leaders Institute, including rigorous coursework, examinations, and a capstone course designed to ensure competence in faith officiant ministry.

This credential equips [Name] to:

✔ Share the Gospel effectively and clearly.
✔ Lead faith ceremonies such as baptisms, professions of faith, and recommitments.
✔ Support the local church in discipleship and faith-based celebrations.
✔ Engage in evangelism and outreach to strengthen the body of Christ.

The Charge to the Candidate

📖 Solemn Responsibility
This commissioning acknowledges your responsibility for guiding others in faith, discipleship, and spiritual growth(Hebrews 13:17).

🕊 Guidance by the Holy Spirit
You are called to depend on the Holy Spirit, who will guide you in ministering through God’s Word (John 14:26; Acts 4:31).

🔥 Commitment to Sanctification
This commissioning requires a life of sanctification, living anew in Christ and setting an example for others (Romans 8:13-17; Colossians 3:5-10).

🙏 Living the Qualifications
You are called to exemplify:

• Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
• Humility and teachability (Philippians 2:3).
• Accountability to other believers (Galatians 6:1-2).

Questions to the Candidate

To affirm your acceptance of this role, please respond to the following:

1️⃣ Do you believe God has called you to serve as an Ordained Faith Officiant, guiding others in their spiritual journey and faith formation?
2️⃣ Do you accept the Old and New Testaments as the Word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and life?
3️⃣ Do you promise to carry out the work of this ministry faithfully, with integrity, and in submission to God’s Word?

Candidate Response: "I do, God helping me."

The Laying on of Hands

The officiating leader, along with other chosen leaders, shall lay hands on the candidate and pray:

"May God, our heavenly Father, who has called you to this role, guide you by His Word, fill you with His Spirit, and bless your ministry for the glory of His name. Amen."

Final Charge to the Ordained Faith Officiant

[Name], I charge you to guard yourself and the people you serve, nurturing them in Christ’s love. Be a shepherd to those who seek to honor God in their faith journey, for His glory and the strengthening of His Church (Acts 20:28).

Go forth in the name of Christ, equipped and empowered for this sacred ministry. ✨🙌