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Articles by Lewis King

Lewis King

Lewis is AMM's executive director. He also wears other hats at AMM, like taking out the recycling, restocking the sparkling water, and watering the office plants.

127 Articles by Lewis King

Check out these 127 articles written by Lewis King, at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



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Introducing AMM’s Government Registration Guarantee -- Ordination Credentials recognized and accepted, or your money back!

The American Marriage Ministry Government Registration Guarantee ensures that your Ordination Credentials will be recognized and accepted, or we will issue a full refund on your purchase of credential documents.

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“Having the care of souls” as an online-ordained minister: How wedding officiant ministers exceed the legal standards of state marriage law requirements.

Tennessee lawmakers have incorrectly applied the phrase "having the care of souls" to discriminate against ministers that are ordained online. Learn how online ordained ministers meet all the requirements, and how they care for souls as wedding officiants in their communities.

Will Virginia remove discriminatory language from the State Constitution?

Will Virginia remove discriminatory language from the State Constitution?

New legislation proposed by Virginia representative Adam Ebbin seeks to remove language from the state's constitution that discriminates against gay LGBTQ couples.

Say “F it” and elope, or play the long game? How couples are coping with wedding planning during COVID-19.

Say “F it” and elope, or play the long game? How couples are coping with wedding planning during COVID-19.

Even if your wedding was cancelled or postponed, these planning ideas will help you find a scheduling solution that achieves your wedding goals.

What is a shift wedding? How engaged couples are keeping their wedding guest lists.

What is a shift wedding? How engaged couples are keeping their wedding guest lists.

Shift weddings are a wedding format that allows guests to celebrate at different times, and safely social distance. Learn how to organize on here.

Time is running out to save the USPS. Help AMM defend this American Institution!

Time is running out to save the USPS. Help AMM defend this American Institution!

Small businesses and organizations like AMM rely on the USPS to serve our communities. We must resist the Trump administrations efforts to destroy this service.

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Getting Ordained and Performing Marriage in Different States: How does it work?

Good news: your AMM ordination allows you to perform marriage anywhere in the United States, no matter where you live! Learn how to officiate in other states, work as a mobile officiant, perform destination weddings, and more!

Why being carbon-neutral is still a priority for American Marriage Ministries in 2020

Why being carbon-neutral is still a priority for American Marriage Ministries in 2020

American Marriage Ministries continues its carbon free pledge and partnership with carbonfund.org because climate change remains a critical challenge that we must address now!

NY Governor Cuomo extends online zoom wedding order, allowing NY couples to keep getting married online

NY Governor Cuomo extends online zoom wedding order, allowing NY couples to keep getting married online

An order signed on July, 7 2020 by NY Governor Cuomo lets couples and officiants perform wedding ceremonies over the internet, in order to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 shutdown.

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Helpful Tips for the First-Time Wedding Officiant

Officiating for the first time? Here are helpful tips and details to remember that will ensure your success as a wedding officiant!

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Does My American Marriage Ministries Ordination Expire?

Ordinations granted by American Marriage Ministries are free, do not expire, and do not require renewal, find out how our ordination is central to our mission of empowering couples and communities.

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First-Time Officiant FAQs

Just got ordained? Fear not! Here are some popular and frequently asked questions from first time wedding officiants

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Who Will Officiate Your Wedding?

Choose Your Officiant with our "Will You Marry Us?" Gift Package.

Signature Wedding Officiant Package

Signature Wedding Officiant Package

Our premiere package contains everyting you need to officiate like a pro.

The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

Timeless scripts and heartfelt vow inspiration to bring life to your ceremony.

Wedding Officiant Training

Wedding Officiant Training

Everything you need to know to officiate.

Read our sample wedding ceremony scripts online

Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts

Need inspiration? Check out our free ceremony scripts!

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