i’m out in Richmond Virginia,i was Ordained in October 2017.I tried to register at the clerks office i was told nowhere in Virginia would honor Open Ministery. So what’s my next step,and am i allowed to wear my clergy shirt and perform my Minister duties.Thank You!
~OPEN MINISTRY REPLY~
Thank you for your review. Please contact us directly at: https://support.oministry.com for help and support.
We want to make sure you have the information you need to help in your minister endeavors. Our ministry does not charge membership fees, ordinations are granted for life and credentials do not expire. Open Ministry is registered with the State of California; with the purpose to guide and support the church in its mission, outreach and community services. Our Ministry has the right and privilege to ordain ministers, our ordinations are valid and good for life. Our ministers have the same powers and rights as ordained clergy for religious ceremonies, weddings and other sacerdotal rites. Ministers are granted the ability to perform the sacrament of marriage, among other practices protected by our constitutional rights; and freedom of religious customs without restraint as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Your ordination is granted to you by our Senior Chaplain from our church in California.
As marriage laws vary in each state and county, it is important to be familiarized and know the ministerial requirements set forth by your state and local government. States can require official documentation to register with the County Clerk or Agency that records marriages in the County you want to perform ceremonies. Contact the county clerk or agency that will be issuing the couple’s marriage license for information.
When speaking with the county clerk; it can be helpful to use the following phrases:
• What agency or department issues marriage licenses in your county and how may I contact them?
• I am an ordained minister with Open Ministry and I would like to register as a wedding Officiant in your county to perform and solemnize weddings.
• I have my Letter of Good Standing and/or Ordination Credential as proof of my ministry and ordination.
• What additional documentation is required for me to register as a wedding Officiant in your county?
If your county and state has discriminated against you as an ordained minister and you have been denied registration as a wedding officiant, please let us know so we can offer additional help and support. We are pleased to offer you our services; we appreciate your support of Open Ministry. If you have questions after reading our Minister Guide, you can visit our informative FAQ section for more helpful information.
Grace & Peace,
Open Ministry
Theresa Dagner02/12/2018, 11:56 AM
It is a true blessing to be able to contribute to the common good by being an ordained minister. It increases your self-confidence, your faith and your commitment to the Gospel.
The service provided by Open Ministry is professional, fast & friendly; and the fees and shipping expenses (as a citizen of the EU) are very reasonable indeed. Knowing that you are also contributing to a charity makes it all the more worthy.
Highly recommendable.
Oscar César Del Santo01/30/2018, 03:00 PM
I am hoping to perform more ceremonies in the coming year and have enjoyed becoming ordained with this ministry, i have not had any problems when ordering things and getting them in a timely manner. This has been a wonderful experience, thank you so much!
Monica Burgin01/04/2018, 09:34 PM
To all the staff at Open Ministry,
Thank You for hear God's heart in helping ordaining me. This has been a "Dream" come true along with enduring process of going through the "Fire" of preparation of been called.
Apostle Ahmad Thornton01/04/2018, 07:08 PM
I live in Belgium. Sadly, the ordination is not valid here. Here, to be a minister, you need to go to university for 6 years
Donny Huych12/27/2017, 05:20 PM
I do God's work on a daily basis and thought that it was only fitting that I get the credentials that go along with the job that I do for others.
Rev. Dean Barron12/15/2017, 05:47 PM
Good Morning , I have been ordained 12/3/2017 I am very new at this but I wantto praise the Lord for Open Ministry ,Im going to be very happy here
Terri Christopher12/09/2017, 02:04 AM
Thank you for your very professional service.
I am very happy that I went with Open Ministry. Happy Holidays
William Schmidt12/08/2017, 06:24 PM
Praise the lord...just got ordained and I'm excited to be able to take my ministry into the jails and the streets to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Ray Marrujo III11/27/2017, 07:27 PM
I am very proudto be a servant to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with him all things are possible, but without God nothing is possible. Remember God loves you and me so very much, that he sent his son to be our sacrifice, he Jesus, paid a debt that he did not owe, we owed a debt we could not pay. With his sacrifice of dieing on the cross and rising from the tomb on the 3rd day, gives us the hope to be with him in heaven, if you accept The Lord as your personal Savior, and read his word and follow his teachings. For God is Great , I love him with my whole heart , soul, I can't wait to see him , that is going to be an awesome day. PraiseGod. If you don't know Jesus as your Lord and Savior and want to, please contact me , and I will be honored to introduce you to him.
Untill then
GOD BLESS YOU
