Get Ordained Online: How to Legally Perform Weddings, Funerals, and Other Sacred Ceremonies Without Going to Seminary
By Street Bishops
You don't need a pulpit to answer a spiritual calling. You just need purpose.
In a world where love, loss, and life's sacred moments are no longer confined to traditional churches, Get Ordained Online offers a clear and empowering roadmap for anyone who feels called to serve as a minister-without the years (or tuition) of seminary. Whether you want to officiate a wedding for a loved one, lead a funeral with grace, or start a personal ministry of your own, this book gives you the tools to do it legally, respectfully, and meaningfully.
Author Lance Orndorff, a seasoned spiritual advisor and founder of Place of Solace, guides you step-by-step through the process of becoming an ordained minister online, creating your own church, and legally officiating ceremonies across the United States. With decades of experience supporting veterans, the grieving, and the spiritual curious, Lance brings compassion and clarity to a topic that often feels mysterious or overwhelming.
Inside this practical guide, you'll discover:
- How to Get Legally Ordained-Fast and Free: Learn which organizations offer legal ordination in minutes, how to navigate their processes, and what to avoid.
- State-by-State Rules for Weddings: Know exactly where your ordination will be recognized, what paperwork is required, and how to ensure the marriage is legally binding.
- Performing Ceremonies with Confidence: Get scripts, templates, and real-world advice for officiating weddings, funerals, baptisms, house blessings, and more.
- Building Your Own Church or Ministry: Discover how to establish a recognized religious organization, get a federal EIN, open a bank account, and even apply for nonprofit status.
- Understanding IRS Guidelines and Religious Rights: Get straight answers about what you can and cannot do as a minister or ministry, including tax deductions, housing allowances, and legal protections.
- Serving with Purpose and Integrity: Whether you're called to pastoral care, community outreach, spiritual counseling, or simply want to honor a loved one's request, this book helps you serve with heart and professionalism.
Get Ordained Online is perfect for:
- Family or friends who want to officiate a wedding
- Veterans, caregivers, and community leaders seeking to offer spiritual support
- Entrepreneurs exploring a faith-based mission or micro-ministry
- Healers, coaches, and chaplains ready to add a spiritual dimension to their work
- Anyone who wants to make a meaningful difference-on their own terms
You don't have to wear a collar to be called.
More and more people are stepping into spiritual service outside of traditional denominations. This book honors that movement. With real-world stories, clear instructions, and an open-minded tone, Get Ordained Online invites you to embrace your role as a minister, officiant, or spiritual guide-no matter your background.
Whether you're preparing for one special event or feel called to a lifetime of sacred service, this book will help you do it right, do it legally, and do it with love.
You're not just getting ordained. You're stepping into a higher purpose.
