If you ask for ordination in the American Fellowship Church, you are indicating that you accept and agree to the American Fellowship Church Code of Ethics.
Before placing your order, please click Code of Ethics to view the Code of Ethics.Your Minister License ID Card
You can become ordained online today, when you order your minister license and ID card. mce_marker
Your minister identification card certifies that you are a legally ordained and currently licensed minister.You may use the titles Pastor, Bishop, Deacon, Minister, Preacher, Priest, Priestess, Chaplain, Rabbi or any other title that you wish, except Doctor titles.
- Your ID card is your Minister License, your ID as a Minister, and your small Certificate of Ordination all in one.
- Your minister ID card will show that you are licensed to perform wedding ceremonies, baptisms and funerals.
- Having minister credentials will allow you to perform the wedding ceremony of a friend or relative*. (See note below re Canada)
In addition, If your ministry takes you to hospitals or prisons, you may use the ID card to help you gain admittance to those institutions. You may also use the card to help obtain special parking privileges when they are available to ordained and licensed ministers.
Performing Weddings and Marriage Ceremonies
If you plan to perform marriages for friends or others, we urge you to order our publication "Details of Marriage Laws." This publication contains important information you need before you perform marriages in the United States.
Some states have special requirements and in a very few areas, (such as Nevada) our ministers cannot perform marriages unless they have an actual congregation or perhaps can't perform marriages at all. We suggest you order our publication "Details of Marriage Laws" to be well informed.
Additionally you may or may not be able to perform marriages in other countries.
* For example, our ministers may not perform marriages in Canada where very few churches are allowed to do that.(To order "Details of Marriage Laws" in USA see Church Documents )
Testimonial from one of our ministers...
Since my becoming a minister of the American Fellowship Church, my life has been spiritually, mentally, and physically changed to a degree whereas I know that there is only one way to go, and that is with God.
Rev. H. W., Virginia
What's on your Minister ID Card....
You may become legally ordained right now by ordering an Ordination ID Card which is also your Minister License.
The ID card serves as your proof of ordination as well as your minister's license.
Guarantee
If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with any of the materials you order from us, you may return them (in original condition) , for a full refund less the $3 shipping and handling fee.Delivery
Since all ordinations take place on Sundays, your ID card along with any other materials you order will be mailed to you via the US Postal Service not later than the Monday following receipt. However, we try, but don't promise to have your order in the mail by the day after we receive it.Return to the top of the page to makle your order.
Rev. T. H. Swenson
Countries where we have ordained minister
Antigua, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guyana, Hong Kong, Italy, Ivory Coast Republic, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Guinea, New Zealand, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Rep.of Seychelles, Russia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, UK,USA, United Arab Emirates, Virgin Islands, W.Africa, Wales, Zimbabwe
USA states where we have ordained ministers
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakot, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Canadian Provinces where we have ordained ministers
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Posted by AJ Anderson on 19th Dec 2024
Sincerely appreciate all of what you do. I was able to officiate at the marriage of my wife’s niece, which was very important to them.
My only comment is the ID card could have a photo of the bearer.
Bless you. AJ
Posted by Matthew Ashton on 5th May 2021
This product appears in excellent condition. No mistakes and durable. Are you considering photo ID for the future?
Posted by Unknown on 15th Sep 2018
I recently received my Lifetime Ordination Certificate and ID card, and I am quite pleased and happy with the quality and printing of it. I am greatly honored to be part of your genuine foundation, and I look forward to sharing my life of doing our Father’s will with you. Thank you very much for everything, and God bless you for all!
Pastor Joseph Latchmansingh.
Posted by Unknown on 6th Mar 2018
Very well done!! Very good quality!
Posted by Unknown on 29th Nov 2017
We were very pleased with the quality of the products as well as the timely manner we received them. Highly satisfied.
Posted by Unknown on 14th Jul 2016
ID card is printed clearly and made very well
Posted by Rev. Larry R. Williams on 5th Apr 2016
I have been with two other ordaining organizations and they are both gone. I am pleased to find AFC has been around since 1975, Praise the Lord. AFC glorifies the Lord with their faith and service, and are in turn blessed with a lasting firm foundation.
All the documents of ordination shipped quickly, are very tastefully done, and reflect a humble faith.
I am very blessed to have found AFC, thank you Lord.
Posted by Pastor Rick Whisenhunt on 30th Mar 2016
My lifetime ordination certificate and ID card came in a timely manner. I expected the ordination certificate to have a raised seal, however. Can you send me one?
********Response from the AFC below********
Hello Pastor Whisenhunt,
Thanks for your kind review, and our apologies for the oversight, we will send out another Certificate today, and we will be sure to stamp our seal on it.
Be well.
Posted by Unknown on 15th Feb 2016
We received our card within 3 days! It looks great and we are very grateful!!
Posted by Reverend Teresa A Monceaux on 15th Feb 2016
My LIFETIME ORDINATION card came in lightning speed, so thank you very much for that. I'm still waiting for the certificate.
Thanks!
Posted by Julie on 14th Jan 2016
I have felt Gods call on my life for a long time. I have some seminary under my belt, and have recently begun the process of finishing. I appreciate having the ability to use the Rev Dr title, yet feel humble enough to continue my work in seminary. I look forward sharing my journey with you.
Blessings!
Posted by Ronnie on 4th Nov 2015
It was just what I ordered. The only thing I would change about the whole ordeal is that they have title pastor on my membership card but minister on my certificate. I wish both would have said pastor like i specified in the how I want it read column. But I will survive-if any one reads this and want me to be a five star happy customer it can be easily done. Thanks so much!
************ Response from AFC Below*************
Hello Pastor Ronnie,
While your title is Pastor, you are a minister of the AFC. The Certificate that you are referring to (I believe) is our ordination certificate, and wether you are a Pastor, Reverend, or Bishop, it reads:
"YOUR NAME
is an ordained minister of the Church
Given this day of the year"
We do offer a "Special Title" certificate here:
http://www.amfellow.org/special-title-certificate/
We would gladly provide you with one if you send us an email. All I have is your first name on this review, so I don't know which Ronnie you are. We have more than one Ronnie in the AFC (because Ronnie is a great name!).
If you read this please do send us an email and we will get you a Special Title Certificate.
Meanwhile thanks for your inout and kind review. :-)
Posted by Reverend Kimberly Roselle on 1st Sep 2015
I ordered the lifetime ordination with certificate, paid for the certificate, and did not receive any certificate. Please send.
Otherwise, been nothing but happy with the support and service.
*****Response from the AFC Below******
Hello Rev. Roselle,
We are sorry for our mistake and will send out your certificate right away.
Posted by Reverend Robert Dombrowski on 7th Jul 2015
Without a doubt all my needs were filled and the online ordering of products was so easy and cost effective I did not have to worry about any follow. All my orders arrived in a timely schedule.
Posted by Reverend Martha Edley on 2nd Jul 2015
I ordered the lifetime ordination with certificate, paid for the certificate, and did not receive any certificate. Please send my certificate and I expect it to have a seal. Also, I hope it is large, not small.
********* Response from the AFC Below *******
Hello Reverend Edley,
Sorry for our mistake, we are sending out the Certificate today.
Posted by Reverend Imelda on 25th May 2015
It is such a relief to finally be licensed. Twice ordained but both churches were unable to license me. I was ordained the second time because that church promised to give me a license but they just deceived me. Thank God for American Fellowship Church, you gave me the license and confidence to serve.
Posted by Elsie on 30th Aug 2014
All of the products are fine however I was a little
disappointed that my ordination certificate did not
a seal or star that usually accompanies most
ordination certificates.
****** RESPONSE FROM THE AFC BELOW
Hello,
So sorry for our mistake. We sent you a corrected certificate today! :-)
Posted by Rev. Cheung on 28th Aug 2014
I am very proud of being part of AFC, from now on I can tell Him that I am ready to serve Him and the people He wants me to serve.
Posted by Rev. Shirley J. Parker on 3rd Mar 2014
Very impressed with the professionalism. I am able to answer my calling without convicting myself to a local church.
Posted by Rev. Dr. T Meredith on 25th Mar 2013
American Fellowship eliminated the politics of ordination and other complications that come with trying to answer your call. This has been a smooth process. I am happy to be a part of American Fellowship Church.
Posted by Rev. M. Isom on 15th Sep 2012
I am very impressed with the communication of American Fellowship Church! Starting with the very first e-mail all the way up to the delivery of the certificate!! Very legitimate service!! Highly recommend this service to become ordained in ministry!
Posted by M. McLemore on 28th Aug 2012
No need to worry about fraud or substandard quality of products. The delivery was quick. The quality and appearance of the minister's certificate and membership card are respectable and the follow up service and e-mails are professional. All has made me glad to have chosen the American Fellowship Church to help along my spiritual path.