I have removed the contents of this
page, because I don't think it really help couples to understand nor
appreciate the cost of living increase for ministers who were ordained
through the church.
Being a minister is a true calling to
serve a religious community. It is not a decision made
extemporaneously in order to help someone with their officiant needs.
This kind of act shows a true disrespect for the work of God and for the
institution of marriage.
A nonreligious service does not require
an ordained minister. However, most states do require that the
officiant be an active minister of a church and registered as such with
the superior court in that jurisdiction.
My calling into the service of God came
in 1997, when I served as a healer. This work was done pro bono and
included out-of-pocket expenses. Then I went on to earn my
ordination through an intense 4 year ministerial program. After
which, I continued serving in my own ministry and at the National
Spiritual Science Center.
