The Christian Leaders Alliance Ordination Handbook is a Scripture-rooted, tradition-shaped guide for every called leader who desires to understand and live out the sacred rhythm of ordination. Designed for ordained ministers, ministry students, and emerging leaders, it blends theological depth with practical direction for ministry today.
Inside You’ll Discover:
• The Four Ordained Roles — Officiant, Minister, Chaplain, and Ministry Coach.
• Pathways of Ordination — Training, discernment, local commissioning, and global recognition.
• Soul Centers — Local ministry hubs uniting global ordination with community impact.
• Biblical Theology of Ordination — From Moses to Paul, the pattern of calling, anointing, and sending.
• Code of Ethics & Statement of Faith — The moral and doctrinal foundation of Alliance leaders.
• Commissioning Ceremony Guide — Outlines, Scriptures, and prayers for ordination events.
• Credential Packages — The value of official credentials, apparel, and handbooks.
• Global Vision — How CLI and CLA make free ministry training and ordination accessible worldwide.
This handbook equips new and seasoned ministers alike to serve with integrity, confidence, and Spirit-led purpose—linking timeless biblical truth with the realities of modern ministry.
Readers Will Gain:
• A clear understanding of ordination as divine calling and communal affirmation.
• Guidance for preparation, commissioning, and global service.
• A renewed identity as an equipped and accountable servant.
• Tools to build local Soul Centers that multiply leaders and transform lives.
A Global Movement of Servants
Through the partnership of the Christian Leaders Institute and Christian Leaders Alliance, ministry training and ordination are accessible to anyone, anywhere—restoring the priesthood of all believers.
“God calls. The Spirit equips. The Church affirms. The servant is sent.”
Perfect for:
• CLI/CLA ordination students
• Pastors, chaplains, and ministry coaches
• Soul Center leaders
• Ministry training programs and seminaries
• Anyone discerning a call to ministry