{"id":133,"date":"2010-10-13T16:28:37","date_gmt":"2010-10-13T23:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gettingthru.org\/awakenings\/blog\/?page_id=133"},"modified":"2023-05-09T05:54:38","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T12:54:38","slug":"how-to-become-an-ordained-minister","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gettingthru.org\/awakenings\/articles\/how-to-become-an-ordained-minister","title":{"rendered":"How to Become an Ordained Holistic\/Spiritual Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are a spiritual leader, or looking to become one, you may be feeling the\u00a0desire to become an ordained minister.<\/strong> If so, what is your next step? The truth is that there are as many paths for becoming ordained as there are religious organizations. If you have a holistic\/spiritual ordination, it’s important to find the path that’s right for you.<\/p>\n

What is an Ordained\u00a0Minister?<\/h2>\n

By definition<\/strong>, an ordained minister is a person who is authorized by a church or religious organization to provide spiritual guidance. This includes sharing spiritual teachings; performing services such as weddings, baptisms and funerals; providing spiritual guidance and healing, and reaching out to your community in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n

Religious freedom is a beautiful thing. Every religious organization in the United States establishes its own requirements for ordination. With the division of church and state in the US, ordination does not require any kind of governmental authorization or licensing. Each religious organization creates its own guidelines for ordaining its spiritual leaders.<\/p>\n

How Do You Find the Right Organization?<\/span><\/h2>\n

First you have to have a clear sense of what you want. Consider these questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n