Ordained Wedding Officiant Program

💍 Ordained Wedding Officiant Program

Study-based credential through Christian Leaders Institute & ordination with Christian Leaders Alliance.

How to Become an Ordained Wedding Officiant

If you feel called to officiate weddings and bring couples together under God’s design for marriage, the Wedding Officiant program is a great place to start. This role is often the first step into broader ministry opportunities and can open doors for deeper service as a pastor, chaplain, or ministry leader.

Three Simple Steps to Ordination

📘 Step 1: Enroll in the Wedding Officiant Skills Course (1 module)

Begin by enrolling in the Wedding Officiant Skills Course (1 module) . If you do not yet have a free study account, enrolling in this class will prompt you to set one up with Christian Leaders Institute .

  • The course is only one module and teaches you everything you need to officiate weddings with confidence and clarity.
  • Topics include meeting with couples, planning a ceremony, writing a wedding message, and understanding the spiritual meaning of marriage.
🤝 Step 2: Secure One Recommendation

To become ordained with the Christian Leaders Alliance, you’ll need a single reference from someone who can affirm your character and calling— a pastor, mentor, or trusted Christian leader who knows you well. This endorsement helps confirm that you are ready to represent Christ as a Wedding Officiant.

📜 Step 3: Receive Officiant Ordination

Once you’ve completed the course and submitted your recommendation:

  • You’ll be officially ordained as a Wedding Officiant through the Christian Leaders Alliance.
  • Your name will be listed in the global clergy directory, giving you recognized status as a Christian wedding officiant.

🌱 Why This Role Matters

Becoming a Wedding Officiant:

  • Opens doors to minister to couples and their families during one of life’s most meaningful moments.
  • Helps churches launch wedding ministries, reaching more people with the gospel through marriage preparation and ceremonies.
  • Is often the first step toward deeper ministry roles such as Licensed Minister, Field Minister, or Chaplain.

Wedding Officiant Skills Course (1 Module)

The Wedding Officiant Skills Course (1 module) is the core training step for this program. It is offered freely through Christian Leaders Institute and is designed to be practical, accessible, and immediately useful in real ministry settings.

  • Learn how to plan and lead ceremonies that are legally valid and spiritually meaningful.
  • Gain sample scripts, outlines, and ideas you can adapt for your own context.
  • Build confidence in both the pastoral and logistical sides of officiating weddings.

Ready to Begin?

Start your journey today by enrolling in the Wedding Officiant Skills Course (1 module) .

  1. Enroll in the course and complete the training.
  2. Secure one recommendation from a Christian leader who knows you.
  3. Receive your Wedding Officiant ordination and appear in the CLA global directory.

As you step into this role, you’ll be joining a growing community of Christian leaders who bring the hope of Christ into the joy of marriage.

Last modified: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:33 PM