The Christian Leaders Alliance offers minister credentials for becoming a licensed wedding officiant, a lay minister, licensed minister, & ordained minister.
Our Approach to Ordination
We believe in legitimate ordinations. Although our training is 100% online, our program is not an illegitimate “instant ordination” program. Christian Leaders Alliance is a biblically rooted and genuine ordination program that has been used to train and raise up thousands of Christian leaders around the globe. We pair high-quality ministry training alongside with the power of local ordination.
By signing up, you can look over the various ministry credentials offered at Christian Leaders Alliance and decide which credential is best for you. Once you have chosen, you can work throughout the required courses to complete the credential. The courses you take are 100% free and online. You have the freedom and flexibility to take these courses anytime, anywhere, completely at your own pace.
Once you have completed the required training, you can order a physical copy of your credential and have it shipped to your doorstep. The price varies per credential and what you decide you would like to include with your order. It can range anywhere from $62.50 – $300. This is a one-time payment. You do not have to renew your ordination, and there are no other annual/hidden fees.
Once you have received your credential in the mail, you can go to your local pastor, where they can pray over you and sign the credential for you to get ordained. Once your credential is signed, your will be an official minister under the Christian Leaders Alliance and eligible to create a public listing within our global minister directory.
Explore Our Minister Credentials
Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant
Licensed Ministry Chaplain
Field (Lay) Minister
Licensed Coaching Minister
Licensed Minister
Ordained Minister
earn specializations along with your minister Credentials
All the minister credentials listed above can be paired with a specialization that focuses your training within a specific ministry role. Below are just a few available specializations that your can earn with your minister credential at Christian Leaders Alliance.
- Church Revitalization
- Prayer
- Navigating Conflict
- Church Planting
- Men's Ministry
- Youth Ministry
- Women's Ministry
- Bible Study Leader
- Business
- Evangelism
- Pastoral Care
- Preaching
- Marriage
- + Many More
Join A Global Directory
After completion of a minister credential at Christian Leaders Alliance you will have the opportunity to list your public minister profile alongside thousands of fellow Christian Leaders Alliance ministers around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions?
- How Much Will This Cost Me? The price varies from $62.50-$300 depending on what you would like included with your minister credential.
- Do I Need To Renew My Credential Annually? No. It is a one-time purchase. There are no annual/hidden fees.
- Can I Get Ordained Instantly? No. Instant ordinations do not provide the training or education required for effective ministry. We provide genuine online training & locally endorsed credentialing.
- How Is The Training Set Up? The courses are 100% free and online. You can access ministry training anywhere, at anytime. The program is set up to allow you to study at your own pace.
- Is Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA) A Credible Organization? Yes, CLA is a registered Christian religious society that has educated and credentialed thousands of leaders in 100+ countries.
- What Does The Process Look Like From Start To Finish? You can read the section below to view an overview of training & credentialing program at Christian Leaders Alliance.