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Yes and no: legitimacy is in the eyes of the beholder.
A minister can become legally ordained online with the Universal Life Church. The ULC's ordinations are recognized as legitimate by the United States government, and a minister of the ULC has access to all the rights and privileges as afforded by the law. The Universal Life Church welcomes individuals of all faiths and practices.
If you ascribe legitimacy to a traditional Christian doctrine, then no, these ordinations do not qualify. (See explanation below...)
We have to remember that the first Apostles were not trained in scripture. The New Testament wasn't even written yet. Can you become ordained online with legitimacy? What is your definition of legitimate? The reason I ask that is because I have been in ministry for 22 years and I have met many very kind and loving pastors in one denomination who would not be able to pastor a church in another denomination because of different training...for instance: four year bible college verses three years of seminary.
Certain denominations requires three years of seminary which happens to be one year LESS of bible college...yet since The Bible college is not a seminary the pastor with an EXTRA year of bible education is NOT qualified to pastor in the other denomination with only three years of bible training required. Sounds silly huh? So...to answer the question: Ordination comes from the Holy Spirit...period. God calls people to do His work to help lives period.
So whether you have a piece of paper saying you are ordained or or "ordained" by elders at your church surrounding you and praying for you, you can still take advantage of people and be nasty to them or if you don't have that paper and change lives with love and service then you know that it's God doing the good work through you and qualifying you and not the paper qualifying you whether the paper is printed out from an online website or from your denomination. I hope I'm communicating myself effectively in this paragraph. What I'm saying is that the paper or the place or denomination doesn't matter. What matters is your relationship with Jesus. I have SEEN it all!
The fact of the matter is we are ALL called to evangelize! So we are all missionaries and teachers of the Word in one way or another. HOWEVER, accountability is needed and a circle of counsel of wise people is a good way of discerning if you are gifted and called to be ordained. I remember once years ago someone asking me WHO ordained me? And the reason he was asking me was because he was "stuck" on a power trip of some sort. I said, "The Holy Spirit"....and he said, "Oh."
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How old do you have to be to become ordained?
You only have to have completed College or University, ether online or on campus, age does not matter, but you must have a College Certificate.
Can I learn how to become a minister online?
Yes, you can learn how to become a minister online through various programs and courses offered by religious institutions or online platforms. These programs typically cover topics like theology, religious studies, counseling, and leadership skills required for ministry. It's important to ensure that you choose a reputable program that meets the requirements for ministerial licensure.
How do you become a wedding minister?
The most obvious way is to become ordained in a recognized church, but not alot of people are cut out for that kind of commitment. Here in Canada, you can become liscenced by the province to perform weddings, but I'm not sure what the process is. You can become ordained by an online church and get licensed that way. On the civil side, you can apply to become a justice of the peace.
Is it legal to get ordained online in Kentucky?
Yes, it is legal to get ordained online in the state of Kentucky. After a person gets credentials, they can marry anyone in the state.
Why should a pastor be ordained?
You must be ordained to be a pastor. You cannot be a pastor and not ordained. You aren't reverend and don't have the authority to do such duties. It is quite easy nowadays to become ordained although, it isn't a problem.
How to become ordained in Arizona?
. If you would like to become ordained in Arizona the process is very simple, and there are many different ways to become ordained in Arizona. If you would like you can visit the "Arizona Minister Licensing Laws" page on the American Fellowship Church website - From there you will find the current Arizona law regarding ministers and performing marriages (or officiating weddings). The process of becoming ordained online is very simple and it is legal in all 50 states in addition to Arizona. The American Fellowship Church has been in existence since 1975, and has ordained thousands of people all over the world. If you have further questions about how to become ordained in Arizona you are welcome to contact the American Fellowship Church and we are happy to help. Our church in non-denominational and we welcome people from all walks of life. Of course if you are interested in a more traditional path to ordination you can look into seminary school and spend years of your life becoming ordained, however the act of becoming ordained is very personal and its meaning is what you make of it. With that said whether you decide to become ordained online quickly and easily, through the American Fellowship Church, or you wish to spend lots of money and time in a traditional path the options are out there, and the choice is yours. Either way we wish you the best of luck in your quest.
Is it difficult to learn how to become a ordained minister?
Each religious organization has there own process for becoming ordained. You can take correspondence courses too become a non denominational minister.
What subject would a priest have studied to become ordained?
Theology.
When did Joseph Ratzinger become a priest?
He was ordained on June 29, 1951.
Can postulate become a canon in episcopal church before being ordained to the priesthood?
No.
Did St. Francis of Assisi become a bishop?
No, St. Francis of Assisi did not become a bishop. He founded the Franciscan Order and focused on a life of poverty, humility, and service to the poor.
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There is a website called themonastery.org that will allow you to become ordained free. You simply take their online classes and then you can perform weddings and babtisims
