Minister Ordination with Christian Leaders Alliance: Your Path to Ministry

Have you felt the call to serve God and others through ministry? The Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA) offers a unique pathway to minister ordination that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and credentials to fulfill your calling. Whether you are interested in officiating weddings, leading a church, or serving as a chaplain, CLA provides the tools and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

A Study-Based Approach to Ordination

Unlike traditional ordination programs, CLA’s minister ordination process is study-based, ensuring you are thoroughly prepared for the challenges and responsibilities of ministry. Through the Christian Leaders Institute (CLI), you’ll engage in free, high-quality courses that cover biblical studies, practical ministry skills, and leadership development.

Flexibility for All Callings

CLA’s ordination program is designed to fit a variety of ministry callings:

One-Time Officiants: If you’ve been asked to officiate a wedding or other ceremony, CLA’s Wedding Officiant Program provides the training and credentials needed for the role.
Local Church Leaders: If you serve as a deacon, elder, or lay minister, CLA’s programs can formalize your role and enhance your ministry impact.
Full-Time Ministers: For those pursuing ministry as a career, CLA offers advanced ordination options, such as Minister of the Word, to prepare you for leadership roles.

Why Choose CLA?

CLA’s minister ordination program is Christian-based, study-based, and endorsement-based. This combination ensures you are not only equipped with practical skills but also recognized as a credible and confident leader in your community.

Answer God’s call to ministry today. Explore the opportunities available through the Christian Leaders Alliance and discover how minister ordination can open doors to serve in powerful and transformative ways.

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Shannon’s Journey Toward Minister Ordination with Christian Leaders Alliance

Shannon Cox’s life in her small rural town in Indiana is filled with love, purpose, and faith. Married to her high school sweetheart, Shannon is a devoted wife and homeschooling mother of two energetic boys. Her days are often spent enjoying the beauty of creation—horseback riding, gardening, camping, and tending to the family’s farm animals. Yet, amidst the peaceful rhythms of rural life, Shannon’s heart is devoted to something greater: answering God’s call to ministry.

A Seed of Calling in the Midst of Healing

Shannon’s family church has always been her second home, where she serves faithfully in children’s ministry and other leadership roles. But her calling goes far deeper than weekly church activities. Having experienced childhood trauma, Shannon also encountered the transformative, divine healing that only God can provide. Through this profound experience, God placed a calling on her heart—to help others who are lost and hurting find healing through Jesus Christ.

This calling led her to serve as a spiritual coach with an online ministry, taking chats and sharing the lifesaving Gospel of Jesus Christ with people from all walks of life. While she loved this work, Shannon soon realized that her passion for helping others needed to be supported by a firm educational foundation.

Taking the Next Step with Christian Leaders Institute

Determined to grow in her calling, Shannon began taking courses with the Christian Leaders Institute (CLI). Through CLI’s accessible, tuition-free programs, Shannon embarked on a journey of academic and spiritual growth. Her ultimate goal is to earn a Bachelor of Divinity Degree and achieve dual ordination as a Chaplain and Minister of the Wordthrough the Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA).

Shannon quickly discovered that the ordination process with CLA is more than just a credentialing pathway—it’s a transformative experience. The study-based, Christian-based, and endorsement-based approach provided Shannon with a comprehensive education in various areas of ministry, equipping her with the skills, confidence, and spiritual depth needed to fulfill her calling.

Personal Growth Through Ministry Training

As Shannon works through her ordination classes, she feels the impact on every aspect of her life.

Strengthened Faith: The courses have deepened her understanding of Scripture and strengthened her faith in God’s promises.
Enhanced Prayer Life: Shannon’s prayer life has flourished, providing her with the spiritual resilience needed to pursue full-time ministry.
Increased Confidence: Each class equips her with the tools and knowledge to serve confidently as a Christian leader, inspiring hope and healing in those she ministers to.

With each step, Shannon feels herself growing closer to Christ and more prepared to serve as an ordained minister.

A Vision for Full-Time Ministry

Shannon’s dream of becoming an Ordained Minister with Christian Leaders Alliance is no longer just a distant hope—it’s becoming a reality. She knows that ordination will open doors to serve in ways she could not otherwise. From leading worship to providing spiritual care as a chaplain, Shannon is eager to embrace every opportunity God places in her path.

“I feel more confident in my future calling to serve as a full-time Christian Leader,” Shannon shares. “I am excited to continue my educational journey with Christian Leaders and fulfill God’s calling for my life.”

Answering God’s Call

Shannon’s journey is a testament to what happens when a person listens to God’s call and takes intentional steps to prepare for ministry. Through Christian Leaders Institute and Christian Leaders Alliance, she is building a strong foundation to serve as a confident, competent, and credible Christian leader.

For Shannon, ordination is not just a credential—it’s a step of faith, obedience, and readiness to make a lasting impact for the Kingdom of God.

If you, like Shannon, feel a calling to ministry, consider exploring the Ordained Christian Leaders Program through Christian Leaders Alliance. It could be the next step in fulfilling God’s plan for your life.

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Minister Ordination – Original Testimony

My name is Shannon Cox, and I am married to my high school sweetheart. I am a wife and homeschooling mother of two boys. I grew up and still live in a small rural town in Indiana. I enjoy horseback riding, gardening, camping, tending to our farm animals, and spending time outdoors. Our family church is like a second home to us. I currently serve in children’s ministry and take on other leadership roles within our church.

After experiencing childhood trauma and the divine healing that only God Himself can provide, I felt a calling placed on my heart to help those who are lost and hurting find healing through Jesus. This led me to serve as a spiritual coach with an online ministry, where I took chats and shared the lifesaving Gospel of Jesus Christ.

While serving in this online ministry, I felt a strong calling into Christian leadership but recognized the need for a solid educational foundation. I began taking classes with the Christian Leaders Institute and am currently working toward a Bachelor of Divinity Degree as well as dual ordination in Chaplaincy and as a Minister of the Word.

Becoming an ordained minister with the Christian Leaders Alliance will significantly impact my life by opening doors to service opportunities that I may not otherwise be qualified to pursue without official ordination. The ordination classes have provided me with a thorough education in a wide range of ministry areas.

Taking classes through Christian Leaders has strengthened my faith and deepened my prayer life. With every class, I experience personal growth in my relationship with Christ, and I feel increasingly confident in my calling to serve as a full-time Christian leader.

I am excited to continue my educational journey with Christian Leaders and fulfill God’s calling for my life in full-time ministry.

Author: Henry Reyenga

Henry Reyenga is president of Christian Leaders Institute and Christian Leaders Alliance.