Are You Called to Be a Youth Ministry Officiant?

Do you have a heart for young people and a passion to guide them in their faith journey?

The Youth Ministry Officiant Program is a powerful way to answer that call—by equipping you with the biblical, theological, and practical skills needed to lead, disciple, and officiate within youth ministry settings.

This program gives you recognized ordination status through the Christian Leaders Alliance and prepares you to lead with confidence in your church or community.

📘 What You’ll Learn

The Youth Ministry Officiant Program is a structured, step-by-step training path. It includes six key courses designed to help you serve effectively as a youth-focused ministry leader.

Required Courses

• Multiplying Christian Leaders (1 Module)
  Discover the mission of multiplying ministry and prepare to lead with purpose.
• Youth Ministry Skills (2 Units)
  Gain college-level skills to mentor youth in spiritual formation, life decisions, and leadership.
• Christian Wedding Officiant Skills (1 Module)
  Prepare to officiate weddings for young couples with biblical clarity and professional confidence.
• Romance Officiant Skills (2 Modules)
  Guide young adults in Christian romance, premarital preparation, and vow renewal.
• Faith Officiant Skills (2 Modules)
  Equip yourself to lead youth in baptisms, dedications, and professions of faith.
• Ministry Officiant Skills (3 Modules)
  Master core officiant skills for prayer, blessing ceremonies, and spiritual care in various contexts.

🧭 What You’ll Be Equipped to Do

As a Youth Ministry Officiant, you will:

• ✅ Serve as a trusted spiritual guide for young people
• ✅ Officiate weddings, baptisms, dedications, and faith celebrations
• ✅ Lead discipleship programs, relationship mentoring, and youth ministry events
• ✅ Help young people grow in their walk with Christ
• ✅ Support your church’s outreach to the next generation
• ✅ Build a strong foundation for further ordination, including Minister of the Word

🪜 Steps to Complete Your Ordination

• Complete All Required Courses
  Finish all six components of the Youth Ministry Officiant Program.
• Secure a Level 1 Endorsement
  Ask a Christian leader who knows you to affirm your readiness and calling.
• Update Your CLI Profile
  Keep your student profile current and accurate through Christian Leaders Institute .
• (Optional) Submit Your Ministry Story
  Share your testimony and encourage others by telling your journey.
• (Optional) Order Your Credentials
  Receive your official ordination certificate and recognition.
• (Optional) Participate in a Commissioning Ceremony
  Celebrate your calling with your church, mentor, or ministry community.
• (Optional) Register a Soul Center
  Start or lead a Youth Ministry Hub in your church, school, or neighborhood.

🌟 Why This Program Matters

Youth Ministry Officiants are on the front lines of discipleship, guiding young people through pivotal life stages. Whether you’re volunteering, leading part-time, or preparing for full-time ministry, this program empowers you to:

• Make an eternal impact on young lives
• Provide pastoral care in ceremonies and spiritual milestones
• Build the future of the church—one youth at a time