Since 1982, World Christianship Ministries has provided fast, trusted, and legally recognized online ordination for Christian ministers who wish to officiate weddings across the United States.
Whether you're preparing to marry friends or family, or starting your own wedding ministry, our simple process allows you to become a legally ordained Christian minister almost Immediately. No seminary degree or prior experience required.
Our ordination is accepted in all 50 U.S. states, and we offer full documentation, credentials, and guidance—including our popular Marriage Ministers Handbook—to help you confidently perform religious or civil marriage ceremonies.
Join tens of thousands who have received their Christian wedding officiant license through World Christianship Ministries and begin your journey today.
Become Ordained NowYes. World Christianship Ministries ordinations are legally recognized in all 50 U.S. states for officiating weddings. We provide proper documentation to meet local requirements.
In most cases, ordination is completed the same day we receive your request. Our goal is to make the process simple and fast for Christian ministers.
Yes. You may officiate either type of wedding as a legally ordained Christian minister. Your choice of ceremony style is up to you and the couple you serve.
No formal training is required. We offer optional resources, like the Marriage Ministers Handbook, to help guide you through your role as a wedding officiant.
“WCM made it incredibly easy for me to get ordained and officiate my sister’s wedding. The process was fast and completely legal in our state. Highly recommended!”
“The materials provided gave me the confidence I needed to perform my first ceremony. WCM is a blessing to anyone called to ministry.”
“World Christianship Ministries helped me start my own small wedding ministry. I’m now officiating Christian weddings with confidence and legal authority.”
Join thousands of others who have been legally ordained through World Christianship Ministries. With our fast, trusted ordination process, you can start officiating Christian weddings right away.
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