Become an Ordained Wedding Officiant with Christian Leaders Alliance
Are you feeling called to officiate weddings and create memorable, Christ-centered ceremonies for couples? The Ordained Wedding Officiant Program at Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA) provides a pathway for Christians to answer this unique calling. With high-quality training and ordination recognition, you’ll be fully equipped to legally and spiritually guide couples through one of the most important days of their lives.
What is the Ordained Wedding Officiant Program?
The Ordained Wedding Officiant Program is designed for Christians who wish to officiate weddings in a way that honors God and strengthens the covenant of marriage. Offered through the partnership between the Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) and Christian Leaders Alliance, this program equips you with the practical knowledge, ministry skills, and legal credentials needed to serve as a wedding officiant.
Why Become an Ordained Wedding Officiant?
1. Fulfill a Unique Ministry Calling
Marriage is a sacred covenant, and officiating a wedding is a significant spiritual responsibility. As an ordained officiant, you’ll have the privilege of guiding couples as they commit to each other and to God in holy matrimony.
2. Legally Perform Weddings
The CLA Ordained Wedding Officiant Program ensures you meet the legal requirements to officiate weddings in your area. After completing the program, you’ll be listed in the Christian Leaders Alliance Clergy Directory, recognized by local governments.
3. Expand Your Ministry Opportunities
Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or Christian wedding coordinator, adding wedding officiating to your ministry skill set opens new doors for serving others and sharing the gospel.
What You’ll Learn in the Program
The Ordained Wedding Officiant Program covers essential topics to prepare you for this important role:
- Understanding God’s Design for Marriage
Explore the biblical foundation of marriage and how to communicate its significance during the wedding ceremony. - Creating a Memorable Wedding Program
Learn how to design and lead a wedding ceremony that is meaningful, Christ-centered, and reflective of the couple’s unique journey. - Legal and Logistical Preparation
Discover how to research local laws for officiating weddings and ensure your credentials meet the necessary requirements. - Effective Communication Skills
Gain insights into how to connect with couples during pre-marital meetings and guide them through the wedding planning process. - Writing and Delivering a Wedding Message
Learn how to craft and deliver a wedding message that inspires, encourages, and honors God.
How Does the Program Work?
This study-based program is offered online and locally endorsed through a partnership between the Christian Leaders Institute and the Christian Leaders Alliance. The Ordained Wedding Officiant Program allows you to study at your own pace, making it flexible and convenient. It is scholarship-supported and free, making it accessible to anyone feeling called to this ministry.
Once you complete the required coursework, obtain one endorsement, and complete your profile, your ordination will be officially recognized through the Christian Leaders Alliance.
Who Should Enroll in This Program?
- Aspiring Officiants: If you’re new to officiating weddings, this program provides a comprehensive foundation.
- Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Enhance your skills and broaden your ministry impact.
- Christian Wedding Coordinators: Add officiating to your professional services for couples seeking faith-based ceremonies.
- Anyone with a Passion for Marriage Ministry: If you feel called to celebrate and strengthen the covenant of marriage, this program is for you.
Recognition and Credibility
After completing the program, you’ll receive:
- Ordination through the Christian Leaders Alliance
- Listing in the CLA Clergy Directory
- Official Recognition for Legal and Ministry Roles
These credentials demonstrate your preparation, commitment, and ability to officiate weddings with integrity and faithfulness.
Take the Next Step in Your Ministry Journey
Becoming an Ordained Wedding Officiant is more than a title—it’s a calling to bless couples and glorify God through the covenant of marriage. The Christian Leaders Alliance makes this path accessible, affordable, and meaningful.
Ready to answer the call?
👉 Sign up for the Ordained Wedding Officiant Program Today
Start your journey to becoming an Ordained Wedding Officiant and make a lasting impact on couples and communities alike. Your ministry calling begins here.
Inspiring Topics for Ministry Exploration with Christian Leaders Alliance
Discover how Christian Leaders Alliance and Christian Leaders Institute empower individuals in ministry through these exciting topics:
- Ordained Wedding Officiant Program
Learn how to officiate weddings with confidence and faith by joining the Ordained Wedding Officiant Program. - Leadership Training for Church Ministry
Explore leadership principles and practical tools for ministry success through the Church Leadership Training Course. - Becoming a Ministry Chaplain
Discover how to serve in specialized environments like hospitals or correctional facilities by completing the Ministry Chaplain Program. - Starting a House Church Ministry
Equip yourself to plant and lead house churches with the House Church Ministry Training. - Exploring Marriage Ministry Opportunities
Build a strong foundation for helping couples grow in their faith and relationships with the Marriage Ministry Training.
Each topic offers a unique pathway to grow in your ministry journey. Explore these opportunities today and find your calling!
Ordained Wedding Officiant Testimonies
Olivia Shetle
Hello, my name is Olivia Shetle, and I am a Ordained Wedding Officiant 
with the Christian Leaders Alliance.
The first wedding I ever attended was that of my cousin Cindy and her husband Ron. I had the honor of being the flower girl. Even as a young child, I was in awe of their true love. Their handwritten vows, each word written with such passion and intention, made young Liv fall in love with weddings.
Knowing that these two special people cared about me enough to include me in their special day truly touched my soul. I wanted to be able to extend this feeling to others. I decided that getting ordained would give me the opportunity to do just that!
The honor I feel by spreading God’s love through such meaningful moments is truly unmatched.
Jonathon Odom
I grew up in the USA and have been a follower of Jesus for over two decades. I fell in love with Jesus in 9th grade and have experienced the transformative hope that comes from a reconciled relationship with Him. I hold a PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology and am also a pastor of a church plant. I have decided to obtain my Wedding Officiant license to officiate weddings, and I am excited to join the CLA.
Deborah Navedo
Hi, my name is Deborah. Becoming a Wedding and Romance Officiant will help me provide services to those transitioning from being single to marriage.
I am pursuing the Romance Officiant credential in hopes of serving Christians who 
may be struggling through their dating or marriage journeys. Additionally, I plan to move forward with a degree program through CLI.
I was once someone who entered into a marriage that, unfortunately, ended in divorce because we did not put God at the center. I was following society’s standards rather than God’s standards.
It took many years of growth in God to reach where I am today with my current marriage. I can now say with confidence that God is the head of our household, leading all our decisions. I wouldn’t want it any other way.
This program has inspired me to pursue further training at Christian Leaders. My goal is to complete my bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Youth Ministry.
This free training has been a huge blessing in my life, allowing me to move forward without incurring significant debt, working at my own pace, and focusing on my specific calling. See Romance Officiant Program
Emmanuel Banos
Becoming an Christian Wedding Officiant credential will not only benefit me personally but will also benefit my family and friends who would like to have a Christian officiant perform their wedding. I am not currently part of a ministry, but I 
want to spread the gospel in whatever work God calls me to do.
I am initially pursuing the officiant certification to perform a wedding for one of my wife’s friends. Additionally, I am pursuing this credential so I can serve the Lord’s purpose for me and help others draw closer to Him. I also hope to serve in ministry at other levels when God calls me to it.
In the future, I would like to take the Licensed Minister program to learn more about ministry and grow closer to God. The free training at Christian Leaders Institute is great, and the content is high quality. I am so happy I found it. I may not have pursued this path if all I had found were the multi-religion programs available online.
Danielle Pargo
My name is Danielle Pargo. My husband and I have four beautiful children, and we have lived in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for about nine years. I am an Ordained Wedding Officiant with the Christian Leaders Alliance.
For me, the ordained Christian wedding officiant provides a solid foundation and 
valuable opportunities to serve in my community.
My Journey
Before moving to Niagara Falls, I lived in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. I have always loved the Lord and enjoyed going to church. I initially gave my life to the Lord over 24 years ago and rededicated my life to Him 11 years ago. Walking with the Lord has been the best decision I have ever made.
God has repeatedly shown me His love and care, saving me from so many things. Every day, I am deeply thankful and grateful to the Most High. When I moved to Niagara Falls in 2015, I was led to a Pentecostal church, where I began attending services. Recently, I have moved on to new opportunities, guided by the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Wedding Officiant Program at CLI
I discovered the Christian Leaders Institute by chance. While searching online for a school to start my ministry journey, I came across CLI’s tuition-free classes. I decided to take one of the online courses in ministry, and I am so glad I did.
I am incredibly thankful to CLI for offering no-cost, high-quality training courses. These courses make it possible for people like me to fulfill God’s call on their lives and go through the ordination process. The education I’ve received at CLI equips me to reach out to others more effectively.
Having my official Christian wedding officiant ordination means I will be able to perform weddings for my children, family, and friends when the time comes for them to be married. It is such a blessing to be part of these significant moments in their lives.
Author: Henry Reyenga
Henry Reyenga is president of Christian Leaders Institute and Christian Leaders Alliance.