How Do You Become Ordained In Tennessee?
In 1997, Tennessee’s attorney general, Knox Walkup challenged the validity of “mail order ministers” ordained by the Internet-based Universal Life Church. Numerous couples were concerned that their unions weren’t legal before being grandfathered in by the government. The law was modified in 1998 and states ministers who officiate marriage ceremonies must be ordained in a “considered, deliberate, and responsible act.” Ordained ministers age 18 and older are recognized by the state upon completion of an approved online process or formal theological-based programs across the state. Become ordained through the Northern Way organization online. Following a short application process with the Esoteric Theological Seminary, you will receive a certificate as a minister from the Esoteric Interfaith Church, Inc. Author on dream interpretation, Dr. Lauri Loewenberg, who’s been featured on CNN, Good Morning America and The View, was ordained as an Interfaith Minister to officiate her sister’s Tenne
