Welcome to the Wedding Minister Certification and Training Program.

We are delighted you have taken this important step in your own professional development as an ordained wedding minister. Your investment in the program demonstrates your commitment to ministry and providing the best possible service for your couples.

To apply for admission to the WM Certification Program, please complete the form below. When finished, click the SEND button at the bottom of the page. Your application will be processed (usually within 24-48 hours) and the admissions director will then contact you to guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have.

Thank you and welcome to the program.

APPLICATION FORM

 
 
WM Certification Training Program Application Form
 
   
  Title  
  First Name  
  Middle Initial  
  Last Name  
  Street Address  
  Mailing Address  
  City  
  State  
  Zip  
  Phone  
  Cell Phone  
 
E-Mail Address
 
 
Web Site (if any)
 
   
       
 

WM Certification Seminar you anticipate attending:

      National seminar in southern California (Dec. 4, 2006)
      Regional seminar –
      Not sure

Are you already ordained?

      Yes
      No

If yes...

* Date ordained

* Ordaining institution

Do you currently perform weddings?

      Yes
      No

If yes, how many have you performed?

Any Church / Synagogue pastoral experience?

      Yes
      No

If yes, when?

  • from to
  • what denomination or faith?
  • Name of church / synagogue,       city                                                      state
                           

Education – Years Completed

            
Other:

Degree(s) earned                 Date                                         Name of Institution


Current occupation:

Additional Questions:

  1. What are your primary goals in becoming WM Certified? What do you hope WM Certification with help you accomplish? What knowledge, insights, and/or skills do you hope to gain?

     
  2. Briefly describe what, if any, religious orientation or spiritual philosophy you most deeply hold to. What are your most deeply held beliefs or values?

     
  3. Briefly describe the most significant, life-shaping events in your life. How did they change you? How are they central to who you are, what matters most to you, and how you now live?

     
  4. What life experiences do you believe have best prepared you to be an effective wedding minister? How so?

     
  5. Name one or two of the most influential people in your life. How have they inspired and/or impacted you?