Become a Wedding Officiant in Georgia

GET ORDAINED IN GEORGIA

With the rising trend of personalized weddings and the increasing demand for wedding officiants, many individuals are now seeking to become ordained ministers. If you’re in Georgia and wondering how to become an ordained wedding officiant, we’ve got you covered! The Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) and Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA) work together to provide a unique and comprehensive program that enables you to become a legally recognized wedding officiant. Let’s dive into how this works!

GEORGIA'S STATE LAW

In the state of Georgia, any ordained minister or clergyman of any religious society or sect is authorized to perform wedding ceremonies. There is no requirement for the minister to be a resident of Georgia, and the state does not have any stipulation for minister registration. However, the officiant should be in ‘good standing’ within his or her ministry.

What this means for you is simple: once you’re ordained, you’re legal! You can conduct wedding ceremonies anywhere in Georgia, providing you maintain your good standing with your ordaining institution, which in this case is the Christian Leaders Alliance.

EXPAND YOUR MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY

The Christian Leaders Institute offers a variety of online programs, including a dedicated program to become an ordained wedding officiant. CLI’s unique and self-paced program is designed to accommodate individuals from all walks of life, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.

After completing the required classes and demonstrating a sound understanding of Christian teachings, you will be ordained through the Christian Leaders Alliance, CLI’s partner organization. The ordination process involves demonstrating your understanding of your chosen ministry, obtaining local recommendations, and completing an ordination application. This rigorous process ensures that CLI ordinations are respected and recognized, maintaining your ‘good standing’ to perform weddings in Georgia and beyond. See the Christian Leaders Alliance State Site

By joining the CLI and CLA program, you will recognized as ordained. You also join a community of Christian leaders who can provide support, guidance, and camaraderie throughout your ministry journey.

The CLI curriculum is comprehensive and rooted in Christian teachings, ensuring that you are well equipped to lead and counsel. See Statement of Faith. Whether it’s performing marriages, baptism, or other religious ceremonies, CLI’s diverse course offerings prepare you to serve your community effectively.

The Christian Leaders Alliance, in collaboration with CLI, ensures that your ordination is accepted and recognized, not only in Georgia but throughout the world. With its rigorous standards and high level of integrity, CLA maintains a reputation that will allow your ordination to stand up to scrutiny and offer you opportunities to serve in a variety of capacities.

Whether you are looking to become a wedding officiant as a full-time vocation or wish to perform a ceremony for a loved one, the Christian Leaders Institute and Christian Leaders Alliance offer a pathway to achieving your goals. Their program offers flexibility, rigorous training, and a recognized ordination, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to embark on this journey.

Take the first step towards becoming an ordained wedding officiant in Georgia today and join the community of Christian leaders through the CLI and CLA program. Discover the joy of ministering in the area of Christian marriage, officiating weddings, enriching lives, and creating unforgettable moments with your CLI and CLA ordination!

GET STARTED AT CLI

To enroll in the program, follow these steps:

Create a free study account with the Christian Leaders Institute and get familiar with the Study.christianleaders.org platform.
Enroll in the Christian Wedding Officiant Skills course and commence your training.
After completing the Skills course, you will enroll in the Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant Recognition Class. This class recognizes your online training and completes your ordination into a local geographic endorsement-based ordination credential. You will be listed in the Christian Leaders Alliance Directory, and you may order your ordination credentials. You are eligible to register a local ministry at a Soul Center.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How is the Christian Leaders Institute funded? Christian Leaders Institute is funded through a “Give It Forward” Approach. Click here to read more.

Can I register my church or religious society under the banner of Christian Leaders Alliance? Yes. Locally registered Soul Centers are being register all over the world. Click here to read more.

Can I receive a College degree after I enroll at Christian Leaders Institute?

At Christian Leaders Institute, our college degrees are offered through our Leadership Excellence School. We provide access to both Associate Degrees and Bachelor Degrees. To begin our degree program, you must first enroll as a student in our School of Christian Development. Every student starts by creating a study account at the Christian Development school. Once you complete the “Getting Started” class, you can proceed to enroll in our Leadership Excellence School, where our degree programs are hosted.. Click here to set up you account.

This degree is ideal for those who desire to pursue their Master’s Degree with one of our partner Seminaries like North Point Bible College and Seminary, Kairos University, Calvin, Western, Northern, and more.

Christian Leaders Institute is your access or gateway many professional ministry opportunity.