Ministerial Credentials

Once you have read and agreed with our Fundamental Beliefs, you are welcome to join St. Mark's Evangelical Christain Church and receive your Ministerial Credentials. Please note that the suggested donation assists us in defraying the costs of printing and postage, as well as our endeavors to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

You are free to choose which credential best suits your needs. You may wish to receive a Title Certificate, bestowing your particular ministerial title upon you. Church Charters are also available. A Church Charter does not bestow tax-exempt status upon your church or ministry, it simply recognizes your church or ministry as a Christian organization affiliated with St. Mark's Evangelical Christian Church.

Certificate of License

The Certificate of License is the initial credential used in ministry. It is also called "License to Preach." This certificate is printed with your name and date of licensing to the ministry. It is produced on high quality parchment paper, bearing the gold seal of the church and is suitable for framing.

Donation: $25.00

Full Name:

Certificate of Ordination

The Certificate of Ordination is the most important credential used in ministry. This credential liberates the bearer to perform the rites and rituals of the church, including Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Holy Communion, etc. This certificate is printed with your name and date of ordination to the ministry. It is produced on high quality parchment paper, bearing the gold seal of the church and is suitable for framing.

Donation: $25.00

Full Name:

DeLuxe Certificate of Ordination

The DeLuxe Certificate of Ordination is the most important credential used in ministry. This credential liberates the bearer to perform the rites and rituals of the church, including Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Holy Communion, etc. This certificate is printed with your name and date of ordination to the ministry. It is produced on high quality certificate paper, bearing the gold seal of the church and is suitable for framing.

Donation: $35.00

Full Name:

Title Certificate

Once you are ordained, you have the choice of choosing your ministerial title. You may choose Minister, Reverend, Pastor, Elder, Deacon, Deconess, Prophet, Priest, Priestess, Evangelist, Missionary, Exhorter, Bishop, Archbishop, Abbot, Abbess, Apostle, Monk, Nun.

Donation: $35.00

Full Name:

Title:

Church Charter

You have the option of registering your Church or Ministry with St. Mark's Evangelical Christian Church, which is a certificate recognizing your church or ministry and chartering it as a full member of St. Mark's.

Donation: $25.00

Church Name:

Honorary Doctorate

St. Mark's is pleased to offer Honorary Doctorates for those who qualify. Honorary Doctorates are conferred by St. Mark's Evangelical Christian Church Bible College. You have the option of choosing your Honorary Doctorate from the choices presented in the drop down menu below. You will retain the right to be addressed as "Doctor." Please note that honorary degrees do not hold any academic value. They are simply a bestowal of the title of Doctor upon an individual.

Donation: $50.00

Full Name:

Doctorate:

Specialty Certificates

You may desire to receive special Certification. You have the choice of your specialization from the drop down menu below. Please note that these certifications are church issued and may not be recognized by secular organizations.

Suggested Donation: $35.00

Full Name:

Certification:

Ministerial ID Card

All Clergy should have an identification card that identifies them as Clergy. This credit card style ID Card is perfect for gaining access to hospitals, nursing homes, prisons and correctional institutioons. It may also be used to gain discounts in some places.

Donation: $15.00

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Disclaimer: St. Mark's Evangelical Christian Church (STMECC) is an independently operating ministry, not affiliated with any other church or denomination. Clergy receiving credentials from STMECC are independent, and STMECC is in no way, shape or form liable for the conduct, actions, misconduct or misactions of any member of the Clergy who are credentialed by STMECC. Churches and ministries receiving Charters from STMECC are independent, autonomous churches and STMECC is not liable in any way, financially, legally, or otherwise for independently chartered churches and ministries, or Clergy who receive credentials from STMECC.