Handbooks For New Ministries, World Christianship Ministries

HANDBOOKS AND MATERIALS

World Christianship has put together a number of handbooks and materials that will help your new independent ministry get started. Among these items are:

1. Ordained by Mail Handbook

General information about your right to exist as clergy ordained by mail, and further information about how to handle your new ministry.

2. Guidebook for New Clergy

A handbook that helps you to decide what type of Christian work you may wish to do.

3. The Marriage Ministers Handbook

A simple to understand guide for doing all types of wedding ceremonies including simple weddings which you perform in peoples homes and gardens, weddings conducted in parks, and church or hall weddings. This handbook is based on over 2,000 weddings performed by World Christianship Ministries. The offerings you receive from doing weddings can be very helpful in supporting and expanding your new ministry.

4. The Book of Ceremonies and Rites

Appropriate wording for a number of Christian services including, weddings, renewal of marriage vows, baptism,
communion, funeral services and more.

5. Marriage Laws in the United States (Handbook)

A general guide on who can perform weddings in each state, which county office handles the marriage licence and how long you have to file the marriage license after a wedding is performed.

6. Bible Index 2

An excellent index of numerous topics found in the Bible. This is a very helpful reference for Bible study and for use in preparaton of sermons.

7. Ordained by Mail Handbook, Volume 2

More information about being ordained by mail, questions & answers, etc.

8. Religious Freedom Handbook

A detailed handbook about the laws that protect our freedom of religion.
This includes our right to receive simple ordination per our religious beliefs.

9. Marriage and Baptism certificates

Appropriate keepsake certificates for these occasions.

10. Preparing Your First Sermon

Helpful information on preparation of sermons.

11. Ceremonies for Marriage / Baptism / and Funerals

Appropriate wording for each of these occasions.

12. Fundraising Ideas

Ways your ministry can raise money.

13. Clergy Dashboard Sign

May be placed on your car dashboard for preferred clergy parking.

14. Legal Status

An 11 page U.S. District Court judge's decision in which the judge declares that the ordination of ministers, and chartering of churches by a mail based ministry is just as legally valid, and constitutionally protected, as the rights of established denominations.

15. How to Formally Establish Your Ministry in a Simple Way

Simple ways to establish the name of your new ministry without costing a lot of money.

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