How to Get Ordained on the Internet
Devoting your life to religion is not the only way you can become an ordained minister. Thanks to the Internet you can now get ordained on-line in a matter of minutes. There are a number of websites offering this service and the process is legitimate and legal in the United States. The spiritual process may be missing but if you want an immediate ordination then the Internet may be the route for you.
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How to Get Ordained on the Internet
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Choose your website. The most popular site getting ordained on the Internet is the Universal Life Church. The ULC was founded in 1959 and it has ordained over 20 million people. It does not request its ministers to follow a certain theology, instead it just asks them to do what they believe is right.
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Fill in some details. The ordination is free, however, in order to be ordained you will have to submit some details such as your full name and address and the date. But you won't be asked anything personal. These details are for administration purposes and correct details must be provided if the ordination is to be legitimate.
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Print your credentials. Some websites will provide you with a printable certificate to verify that you have been ordained. However, others such as the ULC will offer you the option of a paper copy by mail which will require you to pay for the certificate and for postage.
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Read the terms and conditions. Once you have been ordained you will have the power to officiate weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies. However many websites limit your power to a certain region and several states have additional requirements you must fulfill before you can legally perform your duties and will in some cases ask you to present your credentials. This is worth checking out before you attempt to use your newly found power.
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Avoid sites that ask you for a payment. There is little point using websites which make you pay for your ordination, they may be a scam and you may not be legitimately ordained. Stick to well-known sites that don't ask for your money.
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