Become an Ordained Minister, officiate wedding ceremonies for friends and family members, or provide services to those in need. The process is simple and quick.
As a legally licensed member of the clergy, you are able to perform religious rites, including marriages, funerals, and baptisms. Once ordained, you will be legally recognized virtually anywhere as a minister. Simply choose a package below to begin.
Rose Ministries is a non-denominational ministry committed to the rights of the individual to experience the divine according to their own personal beliefs.
John states, in the New testament, that “you have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”
We believe women have the same right to be ordained as men. (See Judges for supporting scripture.)
As a minister ordained by Rose Ministries you can start your own church, preside at weddings, or conduct any religious ceremony. Whether for a single ceremony or as a business, ordination grants you the full rights and privileges accorded ministers and priests of any major religion.
With the credentials granted as part of your Rose Ministries ordination, you can legally provide all manner of religious services, and form a church, as a full or part-time business. You may qualify for tax-free status, and even accept money for your services.
Rose Ministries was formed to support individuals in forming a ministry according to their own calling and beliefs. Encouraging the pursuit of truth by all, without the prejudices and discriminations of the major denominations.
Certificate and cards imprinted with your name, title , and member ID.
Available downloadable (customizable) files: Wedding and Baptism certificates; and Sample wedding, funeral, and baptism ceremonies.
Includes everything you need to start your own Wedding Consultant Business, whether full or part-time. This is an ideal home-based business.
Includes A Wedding Ceremony to Remember: Perfect Words For The Perfect Wedding. Choose from 9 complete ceremonies, a variety of Vows, Readings, Prayers and Blessings, Wedding Traditions and other Special Touches to design your ceremony and make it uniquely you. An Order of Service, Program Samples, Diagrams, Rehearsal and Ceremony Worksheets assist you with all the details that make your decisions “a piece of cake.”
Also includes Start Your Own Wedding Consultant Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success. Say “I Do” to Success. From wedding bells to wedding bills, gain an inside look at the billion dollar wedding industry and learn how to earn your next pay check coordinating the “big” day of today’s brides and grooms. Discover the newest wedding trends, such as destination weddings, tapas-style catering, disposable video cameras, wedding logos and more. Plus, learn everything else you need to know to start and run a successful wedding consultant business.
Certificate and cards imprinted with your name, title , and member ID.
Includes everything you need to start your own Wedding Consultant Business, whether full or part-time. This is an ideal home-based business.
Includes A Wedding Ceremony to Remember: Perfect Words For The Perfect Wedding. Choose from 9 complete ceremonies, a variety of Vows, Readings, Prayers and Blessings, Wedding Traditions and other Special Touches to design your ceremony and make it uniquely you. An Order of Service, Program Samples, Diagrams, Rehearsal and Ceremony Worksheets assist you with all the details that make your decisions “a piece of cake.”
Includes everything you need to start a Full-Service Ministry, with resources to perform Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals, Worship Services and more.
Includes Minister's Service Manual, by Samuel Ward Hutton, is a compact and valuable resource for ministers. It contains 250 pages packed with information that you will refer to again and again. It contains six chapters covering marriages, illness and funerals, special occasions, church procedures, leading public worship and record keeping.
Also includes The Pastor's Guide to Weddings and Funerals, by Victor D. Lehman. This field guide offers both theological perspective and practical ideas, including helpful checklists and practical resources, suggested songs and Scriptures, sermon outlines and sample wedding vows, and funeral services-all designed to help you create tailor-made ceremonies and services.
The Ultimate Minister's Package, with resources to perform Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals, Worship Services and more. Includes everything in the Full-Service Minister's Package, and more.
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Minister's Service Manual, by Samuel Ward Hutton, is a compact and valuable resource for ministers. It contains 250 pages packed with information that you will refer to again and again. It contains six chapters covering marriages, illness and funerals, special occasions, church procedures, leading public worship and record keeping.
The Pastor's Guide to Weddings and Funerals, by Victor D. Lehman. This field guide offers both theological perspective and practical ideas, including helpful checklists and practical resources, suggested songs and Scriptures, sermon outlines and sample wedding vows, and funeral services-all designed to help you create tailor-made ceremonies and services.
A Wedding Ceremony to Remember, by Marty Younkin. Perfect Words For The Perfect WeddingChoose from 9 complete ceremonies, a variety of Vows, Readings, Prayers and Blessings, Wedding Traditions and other Special Touches to design your ceremony and make it uniquely you. An Order of Service, Program Samples, Diagrams, Rehearsal and Ceremony Worksheets assist you with all the details that make your decisions “a piece of cake.”
Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Your Own Wedding Consultant Business by Eileen F. Sandlin. It's the most special day in many couples' lives and everything needs to be perfect. But with weddings becoming larger, costlier, and more complex, many would-be newlyweds are turning to professional wedding consultants for help. This book shows you what you need to know to start and run a successful wedding consultant service.
The short answer is "Yes". Our ordinations are accepted in all 50 states. Some localities do require additional credentials, such as a Statement of Good Standing, which we provide as necessary.
First let’s touch on the legal, and then we can address the spiritual. Legally, the constitution of the U.S. prevents the government from regulating the practice of religion this includes prohibiting an establishment of criteria for ordination.
The landmark case, further establishing the legal legitimacy of ordination by mail is the decision of 1974 by the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Civil No. S-1954, in which the judge ruled:
“Neither this Court, nor any branch of this Government, will consider the merits or fallacies of a religion. Nor will the Court compare the beliefs, dogmas, and practices of a newly organized religion with those of an older, more established religion. Nor will the Court praise or condemn a religion, however excellent or fanatical or preposterous it may seem. Were the court to do so, it would impinge upon the guarantees of the first amendment.”
The judge went on to say that online ordinations were analogous to "to mass conversions at a typical revival or religious crusade" and was therefore a valid practice permitted under the U.S. Constitution.
That said many of the large denominations may not recognize your ordination. Some of them do not even recognize ordinations by other major denominations! That is their right, and in no way affects the legal status of your ordination. How you conduct yourself will, in large part, determine how well you are accepted by other churches.
Spiritually, neither Jesus, nor his disciples, nor any of the founding fathers of the Christian church, were formally ordained. The Bible commends all to go forth and spread the word. It does not specify that this responsibility is only for the ordained. Ordination is a function of organized religion to ensure that those speaking for that particular religion or sect are authorized and qualified to do so. If (when?) you have a large organization -- you will want that control too!
Some localities, in order to register as a wedding officiate, will require that the clergy member establish a local congregation. Though your congregation may be just you and the wedding party initially, that is a congregation.
Some would have you believe that the Internal Revenue Service determines the legitimacy or legality of a ministry and its ordinations. Nothing could be further from the truth. The IRS only determines whether an organization qualifies for tax exemption, nothing more. Not all organizations will qualify. Not all organizations choose to request tax exempt status. Not qualifying or applying for a tax exemption does not establish your legal status. The IRS definitely does not decide "right to ordain". The constitution, as the U.S. District Court ruled, establishes that Rose Ministries has the right to ordain, according to our requirements and beliefs.
Our society has come to recognize this practice by organized religion and has even codified requirements for ordination in order for an individual to be authorized for certain practices or privileges (notably officiating a wedding).
Organized denominations, generally, do not allow for individuals to express their personal beliefs and feelings towards religion. Rather, they understandably prefer that the canon of their organization be perpetuated. Hopefully, we fulfill that role, enabling individuals to pursue truth as they are led.
Rev. Bill Hall
Any decision regarding whether or not an individual accepts a vaccination must balance multiple scientific, moral, ethical, religious, and personal freedom factors against one’s civic and moral responsibilities.
In general becoming vaccinated is an individual’s “fair contribution to collective harm prevention, and ultimately to an important global public good from which they themselves benefit significantly.”1 As such, the use of safe and effective vaccines as a way of safeguarding personal and public health should be encouraged.
This document and all references are presented as guidance and for the consideration of Rose Ministries independent clergy members, and do not necessarily represent the beliefs of Rose Ministries, are not intended to be legal advice, and do not address all facets that should be considered. Just as requesting an exemption from a vaccine is multi-faceted, so too is the decision or ability of an entity (e.g., civic authority, employer, or school) to accept a requested exemption based on a myriad of factors.
However, it is also important to accommodate those that have made a judgment in conscience to refuse a vaccine based on ethical and moral considerations, such as:
Above all, to paraphrase the Catholic bioethics center2, vaccines are not morally obligatory in principle and a person must be free to follow their conscience. Rose Ministries ordains independent clergy and firmly believes in their right and responsibility to follow what they believe to be just and right. We also believe in the freedom of religion granted to us by the United States Constitution.
Myself, I am fully vaccinated.
I must stress that it is your moral duty to act in a responsible manner that does not endanger others. Please keep this in mind if you do request a vaccine exemption.
We have included a template, below, for our ordained independent clergy members to request a religious or moral vaccine exemption as they feel led. Please feel free to copy and modify as needed for your specific situation, be sure to insert applicable details (highlighted in purple below) where indicated.
Sincerely,
Rev. William Hall
Minister, Reverend, Cleric, Chaplian? What do they all mean? The definitions here are not definitive; many of the major denominations apply their own meanings, others have picked up differing connotations based on the traditions which use the term. Once you decide to be ordained, this list can help you decide on an appropriate title for your ministry.
Our Ministry
Rose Ministries is an interfaith non-denominational church, formed to support individuals who wish to minister according to their own calling and beliefs.
- We believe in the freedom of religion granted to us by the United States Constitution. Rose Ministries provides ordinations, all the supplies you will need, and training for our ministers to ensure that they are ready to perform marriages and many other ceremonies.
- We believe that anyone can become ordained regardless of their beliefs, age, race, gender, or orientation. Our ministers come from all walks of life and from all over the country.
- We believe that every couple has the constitutionally protected right to enter into marriage on their own terms, which includes the right to choose who performs their ceremony.
- We invite you to celebrate your freedom of religion with us.
Our Views on Marriage
When it comes to marriage, we are here to fulfill a spiritual need that other institutions are not willing to or are not able to provide – access to marriage for all, regardless of religion, sexuality, or race. As the role of mainstream churches dwindles in modern times, couples are turning to those that they know and trust to bless their marriage. Rose Ministries is here to help those dreams come true. Everybody should be able to decide who officiates the important ceremonies in their life.
In order to make legal ordination available to everyone, Rose Ministries’ online process removes the normal barriers that mainstream churches institute. We believe that if you decide to officiate it should be an easy process and not one that is restricted by others who demand costly classes and hours of study.
We are often asked if our online ordinations are legal. In a simple answer, Yes, they are. Your Rose Ministries ordination is recognized as legal in all 50 states. Each state has specifics so you will want to check into that, but we offer everything you will need to perform ceremonies. With our ordinations you can even create your own church.
Our History
Rose Ministries is a family owned and operated business that was formed in 2004 with one goal.. to provide legal ordinations to everyone. Our ordinations allow you to officiant weddings, baptisms, funerals, and even create your own church. We offer the online training you desire and the references you need in both online links and books. In addition, we are always here to offer you the support you need and deserve.
Our inspiration comes from our belief that everyone should have access to marriage regardless of religion, sexuality, or race.
Our Mission
At Rose Ministries, our mission is to provide ordinations to everyone regardless of religion, race, or gender without placing restrictions such as hours of school and high costs of classes. We believe that marriage is a sacred union that is the right of all people.
Our Practices & Security
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Rose Ministries, 848 N. Rainbow Blvd. Suite 2853, Las Vegas, NV 89107 | curator@roseministries.org | (702) 765-4127 vc | (702) 425-3611 fax
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