| MINISTER'S LICENSE
What is a Minister? | Becoming a Minister | What We Need
What Is A Minister?
1 : to perform the functions of a minister of religion
2 : to give aid or service
(1995 Zane Publishing, Inc. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary 1994 by Merriam-Webster, Incorporated)
A person who serves.
(In the basic meaning of the word there is no indication as to religious affiliations or the area of service.)
A minister serves the need no matter what it is.
"I look upon all the world as my parish."
(John Wesley)
Becoming a Minister
Requirements: Proof presented by the candidate to the satisfaction of the Board of Directors of adequate study and research, and of the practice of spiritual and holistic healing, along with their participation in community projects of a spiritual and humanitarian nature.
Ministers Program
Ministerial Program
Healing Courses (2)
Test (if an on-line candidate, two-conversation by phone)
After being found worthy and recommended by a majority of the Board Of Directors, minister practitioners shall be authorized:
- to perform all ceremonies required/allowed of a duly ordained minister, including, but not limited to, baptism, marriage and last rites.
- to perform any duties required/allowed of a duly ordained minister such as giving counsel, spiritual assistance and help to individuals in any way the
minister deems fitting and proper; to comfort members, individuals and other fellow beings for their spiritual and temporal good (including giving spiritual comfort in hospitals, prisons, etc.)
- to perform all duties that may develop upon them
- to perform missionary work.
- to conduct religious services and teach study groups
- to engage in all phases of our holistic and other practices.
What We Need From You
- - Your name
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address if you have one
(its your responsibility to update us if or as these changes occur)
- Please tell us on one page (more if you feel you need or wish to)...
a) Why do you feel called to be a minister?
b) Why do you want to be one within Universal Spiritual Church?
- What have you studied that makes you feel qualified? (i.e. metaphysics, healing, spiritual & religious studies) List any degrees you have obtained, college or otherwise. Please send copies of any degrees and/or certificates you have been awarded.
Then add a check made payable to:
Universal Spiritual Church
$100.00 for minister certification & administration fee (negotiable for hardship cases)
1st Minister's ID card included free, which is your ID to gain access to hospitals or jails to do minister's work (Certification and Minister's ID card are non-transferable; there is an annual renewal, which includes the price of the new Minister's ID card, for a nominal charge of $15.)
Please send entire package to:
Universal Spiritual Church
C/O Master Ho - New Ministers Division
P.O. Box 3315
Anaheim, CA 92803
We also accept payments through Paypal.
If you'd like, you can make your payment by clicking on the Paypal button above. If you choose to make your payment through Paypal, please email your entire package to MasterHo@universalspiritualchurch.org or send it by mail at the address listed above.
Please ask about our Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees in Metaphysics and Divinity.
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