And if your ordination term has recently lapsed, we generally grant you an extended grace period so that you can renew without losing your standing as a ceremonial minister. If you have remained in good standing, it is usually a quick and simple process.
And unfortunately, ministers have bought into some “myths” concerning ordination.Īt the end of your ordination term, it is your option to either renew extend your ordination, or allow it to lapse. The truth of the matter is that ordination is one of the most misunderstood subjects for both pastors and churches. In essence, what happens if ten, or twenty or even thirty years from now, you decide that you don’t want to be ordained by the church any longer, but the church still has you on record as being ordained? This gives both parties the option to continue the relationship, or to terminate it.
To be fully compliant with general legal standards, ordination cannot be granted “for life.” Most ordaining bodies - churches and religious organizations - conform with a standard that limits the ordination term to a specific period. We think this question has widespread implications for wedding ministers, so we’re also posting our reply here: Can you explain about the 2 year, 5 year and 10 year materials? What happens at the end of the time period? My understanding is that Ordination does not expire. We recently received an inquiry asking why ordination terms expire:
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