Become Ordained in Ohio

GET ORDAINED IN OHIO

Do you want to officiate weddings in Ohio? Are you interested in helping couples on their big day? If yes, the Christian Leaders Institute and Christian Leaders Alliance have a free online program. This program trains you to do different ministerial jobs, including officiating weddings.

OHIO'S STATE LAW

In Ohio, the laws about who can officiate weddings are in Section 3101.08 of the Ohio Revised Code. According to this, the people who can officiate weddings are:

Ordained or licensed ministers of any religious society or congregation: Individuals who have received ordination or license from a religious denomination, society, or sect.
Judicial officials: This category includes judges and retired judges of the Supreme Court, courts of common pleas, and county courts.
Mayors: The mayor of a municipal corporation in any county in which such municipal corporation wholly or partly lies.

Becoming a wedding officiant in Ohio can create many opportunities for you. You can get trained and officially ordained by joining the free online program by the Christian Leaders Institute and Christian Leaders Alliance. Once you do, your name is listed in the Christian Leaders Alliance Directory. This way, you can help couples on their special day.

EXPAND YOUR MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY

The Christian Leaders Institute (CLI):

We are thrilled to introduce the Christian Leaders Institute, a warm and welcoming online educational platform that provides free ministry and ordination training programs. Our mission is to make theological education accessible to individuals from all backgrounds, empowering them to deepen their understanding of Christianity and prepare for various ministry roles. Our comprehensive courses cover a wide range of subjects, including biblical studies, theology, church history, leadership, and pastoral care.

The Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA):

Through our partnership with the Christian Leaders Alliance, we offer an ordination program for individuals who have completed CLI’s training and courses. The Christian Leaders Alliance has been empowering ministers since 2014 and has ordained thousands of individuals. By joining CLA, you will receive formal recognition and authorization as an ordained minister, allowing you to perform weddings and other religious ceremonies in Alaska, in accordance with state law.

After you finish your training and get approval, your ordination details are held by the Christian Leaders Alliance in Spring Lake, Michigan. This makes it easy to keep track of your documents. Plus, you become part of the Christian Leaders Alliance Directory, making it easy for people to find and hire you for weddings or other church services.

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.

VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES

Besides weddings, the Christian Leaders program also prepares you for other roles in the church. These roles can help you do different types of work within your community.

Field Minister: This is for people with less time to study but a strong desire to do church work. The program offers free courses and mini-courses for lay ministers, church elders, and deacons.
Licensed Minister: This is for part-time ministers who want more training. The program includes 13 study credits and six mini-courses to improve your skills.
Coaching Minister: This is for people who want to use coaching methods in their ministry. This program has two free coaching courses. You’ll need to finish 15 credits and six mini-courses.
Licensed Ministry Chaplain: This is for volunteer chaplains in local places like fire departments or veteran groups. This program requires 18 credits and six mini-courses.
Ordained Minister: This is for people already doing ministry work or those who want complete training and credentials. This program includes 21 credits and seven mini-courses.

There are many ways to do ministry work in Ohio with the Christian Leaders Alliance. Whether you want to officiate weddings or take on other roles like Field Minister, Licensed Minister, Coaching Minister, Licensed Ministry Chaplain, or Ordained Minister, there’s a path for you. Learn new things, improve your skills, and make a difference in your community. Start your journey with the Christian Leaders Alliance and Christian Leaders Institute today.

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.