Slides: Christian Wedding Officiant As Minister

Christian Wedding Officiant As Minister

Henry Reyenga

Are you a minister for the kingdom or the church?

Church ministers are generally those called to their local circle of church influence and connection. Kingdom ministers are usually called to minister to circles of relationship outside the church. For instance, a kingdom minister may belong to a local church and bring people to that church. 

The Wedding Officiant as a Church Minister

Church minister is one circle of connection: 

Colossians 4:15   Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.

The Wedding Officiant as a Kingdom Minister

Minister in circles of connection with a kingdom minister function: 

Philemon 1-2    Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home:

Where is your spiritual congregation?  

A traditional church, denomination, or church structure.

A house or household or connection church.

Where is your relational ministry or church manifestation?

The couple asking you to do their wedding. 

Your spouse. 

A local church official.

An official with a denomination or alliance.

Minister as a Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant 

Licensed Minister – A process of training and credentialing.

Christian – Has a Biblical Christian worldview.

Wedding Officiant – Learns the skills of leading a couple to their wedding day and officiating the wedding ceremony.