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Couple of years ago I went online and became a minister to marry a couple I knew and now I feel God is wanting me to some sort of ministry. I was wondering if it is legal to use it any help would be appreciated. :noidea:

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Can you give anymore details? Just a bit vague for me to understand.

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Can you give anymore details? Just a bit vague for me to understand.

Yep I too would like a bit more info.

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Freebie, I am not sure, but I think it would depend on exactly what you received when you were in the internet and what state you are in at the time... (assuming you stay in the USA).  If you can legally marry people in your state, there should not be much of any reason why you can't minister to people.   Should you want to start a church, I would highly recommend checking with a CPA to keep you in line with the government tax wise.

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Freebie, I am not sure, but I think it would depend on exactly what you received when you were in the internet and what state you are in at the time... (assuming you stay in the USA).  If you can legally marry people in your state, there should not be much of any reason why you can't minister to people.   Should you want to start a church, I would highly recommend checking with a CPA to keep you in line with the government tax wise.

I have to honest.  I would not want to get married by someone who  became a minister online. However that being said, you can minister to anyone without a license.  We as Christians are all to be ministers of the gospel and I know you can minister, I have seen your posts. 

 

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You get the anointing to minister from God.  And I agree, we all minister to each other anyway.  Seek God on his will for your life.  Forget about human credentials.  They aren't worth much anyway.  Anyone can go out and study to be a minister, doesn't mean that's what they should do.

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Thank You everyone for your comments  what I was wondering if I could use the credinials I got from the site to be a real pastor or go to a school to get the right credentials.

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Thank You everyone for your comments  what I was wondering if I could use the credinials I got from the site to be a real pastor or go to a school to get the right credentials.

Right now, in the U.S., there are more pastors then there are churches looking for a pastor. Chances are, you will not find a position as a pastor with internet credentials.

The other possibility is to start a home bible study. If God has called you to be a Pastor, you home bible study will grow.

Now for another look at this. To be a pastor is a heavy responsibility. It is not a 9 to 5 job. People will call you at all hours of the day and night. Some people will follow you but as a Pastor, your job is not to have followers but to make followers/disciples of Jesus. And some people will find fault with you and you will need to know how to respond to heavy criticism. Being a female means, many will say you are usurping authority and going against God. 

Another view, is you are to be a Pastor, you want to be well trained and equipped. I would recommend taking some formal classes as it will be of tremendous benefit to know Systematic Theology, Church history, and a study of the various books of the bible. Being familiar with the original languages would also help. Why? Because an understanding of theology will help you to formulate what you believe, why you believe, and defend scripturally what you believe. A knowledge of theology, church history, and to some extent the original languages will help you deal with those who will come in to teach their own beliefs. It is being equipped to defend the faith, which Pastors are more likely to bump into as congregants will ask about stuff they have heard from others. 

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Thank you Qnts2 for your advice, you gave me some things to think on as well as pray about.

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On 02/04/2015 at 6:39 PM, RustyAngeL said:

I have to honest.  I would not want to get married by someone who  became a minister online. However that being said, you can minister to anyone without a license.  We as Christians are all to be ministers of the gospel and I know you can minister, I have seen your posts. 

 

Because He Lives!!!

                    RustyAngeL

Rusty Angel is spot on. 

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