Why Choose AMM for Your Independent Ordination Online?

Discover why getting ordained online with AMM could be best choice for you! 

 

Many people choose American Marriage Ministries as their home church because we offer everyone an equal, welcoming, inclusive, non denominational ordination. If you’re interested in independent ordination, keep reading to see why AMM may be the right fit for you! 

 

5 Reasons to Choose Independent Ordination From American Marriage Ministries

 

1. Free & Accessible Online Ordination 

 

AMM’s free online ordination makes us a very popular choice for people who want to officiate weddings and other ceremonies in their communities. 

 

We’ve removed the barriers to ordination, including the big ones, which are cost and time, and offer our services to all people without discrimination – regardless of sex, gender, race, sexual orientation, or religion. This makes us one of the most accessible, inclusive, and reputable online ordination services in the country. 

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2. Legal Authority to Officiate Weddings

 

Ordination with American Marriage Ministries is legally recognized in every US state (except Virginia, where we are currently exploring our options), and we are a recognized 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization. This ensures that we are transparent and straightforward in everything we do as a church, and it gives AMM Ministers the legal authority to officiate weddings and other ceremonies around the country.

 

• Weddings by State: Read state-specific information on Marriage Officiant Registration requirements, how to officiate a wedding for the first time in your area, and more. 

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3.  An Inclusive, Non Denominational, Interfaith Church

 

AMM ordains people from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and all faiths, including atheists and agnostics. Because our church’s tenets are grounded in the sacred nature of marriage, our ministers are free to embrace diverse spiritual and religious beliefs. 

 

This might be the most important aspect of independent ordination – a minister’s personal approach to faith and ministry. You will never be limited by restrictive doctrine or theology here; all we ask is that you agree with our three basic tenets.

 

American Marriage Ministries' 3 Tenets:

 

• all people, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation, have the right to marry
• it is the right of every couple to choose who will solemnize their marriage
• all people have the right to solemnize marriage

 

 

4. LGBTQ+ Inclusive & Support for Marriage Rights

 

For many people seeking independent ordination, finding a church that fully embraces and affirms the LGBTQ+ community is essential. Unfortunately, some religious institutions and denominations continue to restrict LGBTQ+ individuals from serving as clergy, refuse to officiate same-sex marriages, or do not recognize the identities and rights of transgender people. This often creates a hostile and unfriendly environment for LGBTQ+ members, in a place where love and respect should be at the heart of leadership.

 

For LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies, independent ordination often feels like the best option – offering a path to minister with authenticity and without restriction. American Marriage Ministries is proud to be a safe, welcoming, and empowering place for everyone. 

 

 

AMM offers several online and in-person wedding officiant training resources. (Photo: Jopwell / Pexels)

 

 

5. Minister Training & Resources to Help First-time Wedding Officiants Succeed

 

American Marriage Ministries offers more than simple, free online ordination – we provide continued support for our community with a variety of continuing education options. 

 

Currently, we offer the following minister training options:

 

• Free Wedding Officiant Training: Free online minister training to officiate weddings
• Officiants Online: Free webinars & virtual training events for new and established wedding officiants
• Wedding Officiant Training Courses Online: Affordable online wedding officiant courses for first-timers and established professionals
• Officiant Accelerator: In-person seminars for wedding officiants that provide expert education and networking opportunities in cities around the country
• Numerous Books on how to officiate a wedding or handfasting, available in the AMM Store

 

With non denominational and independent ordination through AMM, you are part of a growing community of inclusive ministers. We encourage you to continue learning, serving, loving, and leading your community! 
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Asked to officiate?  

 

You only get one shot to deliver a perfect wedding ceremony.

 

There’s no ‘take-two’ when it's time for a couple to say ‘I do’! Wedding officiants only get one shot to perform a perfect wedding ceremony. Give yourself the tools and training you deserve to succeed as a wedding officiant, so that you can stand beside the lucky couple with complete confidence on their big day. 

 

Click the link below to learn more about AMM's one-of-a-kind professional wedding officiant certification course! 

 

• PROFESSIONAL WEDDING OFFICIANT CERTIFICATION COURSE 

 

 

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