We hope this message finds you well. As part of our commitment to fostering a strong, connected community of Christian ministers, we want to ensure that you are aware of how we communicate within our organization. Our online platform is designed to be a central hub for all communication (networking, sharing resources, and supporting one […]
FAQ
Privacy of Our Fellowship
The National Association of Christian Ministers has In-Person And Online Fellowship. The online fellowship is located here at https://nacministers.org/ If you are reading this page, you are already there. Our Online Fellowship is an Intranet. Definition: An intranet is a private network accessible only to an organization’s members, used to securely share organizational information […]
Following and Sharing Web Links
This post will explain what links are, and how to use and share them. Below you will find two tabs: [su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”1) Click Here: Quick View (Refresher) <—for people who have forgotten about sharing Links (URLs).” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” anchor_in_url=”no” class=””] 📎 What’s a Link? A link (or URL) is like a street address […]
Groups Index
This page is an index of all Groups within our Fellowship USA State Groups State Short Group URL Alabama AL Group Link Alaska AK Group Link Arizona AZ Group Link Arkansas AR Group Link California CA Group Link Colorado CO Group Link Connecticut CT Group Link Delaware DE Group Link Florida FL Group Link Georgia […]
Why an NACM Admin May Request Your IP Address
Why an NACM Admin May Request Your IP Address—and Why It’s Not a Cause for Alarm In today’s digital ministry landscape, understanding the tools used to protect and steward online communities is key. One such tool is the IP address, a standard identifier that helps secure and maintain the integrity of web-based platforms like the […]
Membership Responsibilities
Cost of Membership: Free Membership A Member of the NACM is a person who has an approved profile on the fellowship at: https://nacministers.org/ Should you not remember your password, you may go here to reset it here: https://nacministers.org/wp-login.php?action=lostpassword When resetting a password, it is necessary to check your spam and search your email from the […]
State Requirements for Wedding Officiants
This is an overview of the requirements for ministers performing wedding ceremonies in each State. We strive to provide accurate information. However, State and County laws are subject to change; thereby, possibly making this list out of date. The content herein should not be considered legal counsel or advice. It is the responsibility of the […]
Divorce, Remarriage, and Ministry
Divorce has been a topic of great confusion among believers of the Christian faith. It is our goal here to briefly address the position we the National Association of Christian Ministers hold regarding ordination and divorce. We do not seek herein to address the topic exhaustively, but rather to offer a straightforward approach with simplicity. […]
Priesthood of All Believers: Explained in Scripture
This Article: 1) Defines the Priesthood of All Believers; 2) Reviews its Origin in Church History; and 3) Supports the Doctrine with Scripture. Protestantism Protestantism is a Christian system of beliefs that resulted in the independent separation of believers from the authority of the Catholic Church. This event in church history was not intended to […]
Ordination of Women
“Can women be Biblically ordained?” Naturally, these divisions result in 1) churches that ordain women, and 2) others that do not. The National Association of Christian Ministers supports the position that women are called to ministry, and therefore recognizes the ordination of women. The Biblical rationale for this position is offered herein. It should […]
What are State and Local Elders
What is the NACM purpose for having Elders? Paul once said to Titus: “You should set in order the things that are lacking and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed you” (Tit 1:5 MKJV). We are continuing this pattern by recognizing elders in every US State -and around the globe. The NACM […]
What is a Church or Ministry Charter?
A church or ministry charter is simply a recognition of one spiritual body by another spiritual body. The easiest way to understand it is with this comparison: A charter is to a ministry like ordination is to a minister. In other words a charter is the ordination of a ministry. It […]
Use the Mobile App for the Fellowship
Getting the NACM Fellowship App On Your Phone Benefits of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) We are pleased to announce that the NACM Fellowship has a Progressive Web App for mobile devices. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) offer several benefits that enhance the user experience by combining the strengths of websites and mobile apps. Below, we outline […]
Titles in Ministry
Ministry Titles: Can I Be Ordained as a Pastor, Deacon, Evangelist, etc.? The permissions and use of ministry titles by an ordained minister is an area of some confusion for both members of the clergy and the general public. For this reason, we will briefly discuss a few definitions of terms to offer a standard […]
Mobile App (Progressive Web App)
Getting the NACM Manual to Ministry On Your Phone Benefits of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) We do not make the NACM Manual to Ministry a downloadable app Android, iPhone, and the like. However, we do offer it as a Progressive Web App. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) offer several benefits that enhance the user experience by […]
How to Edit Your Topics and Replies
There are 101 reasons why a member would want to edit a Topic or Reply that they posted. A few examples are typos, forgot to add additional details, or maybe even to change the sound of their tone. This is the supper easy way to edit, and here we will show you how.
How to Use Incognito Mode in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, and Opera
Incognito mode, also known as private browsing, allows users to browse the internet without storing browsing history, cookies, site data, or information entered in forms. Each browser has its method for entering incognito mode, and this tutorial will guide you through the process for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, and Opera, including keyboard shortcuts and images […]
How to Use Tags in Your Topics and Replies: A Quick Guide for Members
What Are Tags? Tags are like labels or keywords that you attach to your topics and replies. They help organize content and make it easier for others to find. Think of them as a way to categorize your message so that anyone interested in that topic can quickly locate it. Why Should You Use Tags? […]
Update Your Profile
There are two ways to update your profile. 1. is the easiest, but 2 is also important. Both ways are shown below. Option 1. Update your profile in 2 easy steps: The easiest way to update your profile is to visit this link, update and save: https://nacministers.org/members-my-profile/ After that, you are finished. Option 2. Update […]
Leadership Hall
“Jesus modeled the heart of a true servant leader by investing most of His ministry time training and equipping the disciples for leadership” –Ken Blanchard, author of the One-Minute Manager “The authority by which the Christian leader leads is not power but love, not force but example, not coercion but reasoned persuasion. Leaders have power, but […]
The Amazing Visual Editor
Are you tired of HTML tags showing in your discussions? Would you like to know why this happens, and more importantly, how to fix it? This post will show you how! Below is an image of a Post With HTML tags showing: Below is an image of a Post Where the Member Replies Frustrated About […]
Checking On Your Interactions Within the Fellowship
The Fellowship involves several ways to interact. These occur within these 2 synchronized areas: 1) Profiles, and –> 2) Groups (which contain –> Forums, Topics, and Tags.) Profiles (Members) | v Groups (Home to Forums) | v |—> Forums (Home of Topics) | v |—> Topics (Discussions) | |—> Tags (Helps Members Find Topics) […]
Annual Minister Renewal
Annual renewal is the process of confirming a minister’s connectedness with their ministerial fellowship. Among the many reasons for its necessity, here are a few core points. It demonstrates that the individual: Is not deceased. Is not incarcerated. Is not a registered sex offender. Is actively pursuing ministry. Makes themselves accountable to their fellowship. By […]
SoulCare 102: Helping People Resolve Underlying Root Issues
SOULCARE 102: Helping People Address & Resolve Underlying Root Issues As the sequel to SOULCARE 101: MINISTERING TO UNSAINTLY SAINTS, this SoulCare 102 course starts where the former left off, and equips the minister to effectively guide a person through the 7-Step biblical process of recovery from an identified root issue (that drives their difficult […]
SoulCare 101: Ministering To Unsaintly Saints
SOULCARE 101: MINISTERING TO UNSAINTLY SAINTS. Effectively responding to the difficult behaviors of those you minister to in order to help them truly transform in Christ. Christians aren’t perfect! It doesn’t take long into church involvement to discover that to be all too true! Too often though, Christians, even ministers, excuse it as “just how […]
Official Chaplain Training and Licensing of the NACM
The NACM CHRISTIAN CHAPLAINCY COURSE is a thorough, practically equipping, inspiring and confirming preparation to be an effective volunteer or community chaplain (nursing home; jail; hospital volunteer; disaster; street; etc.). It is also excellent training for any Christian or Christian minister, chaplain or not, who is led to minister to hurting people, whatever the cause or crisis. As well, the NACM requires […]
LH Assignments
Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder is the author and developer of the LH content and curriculum 2010-present day. Teresa Marsh, Admin Elder one of the first to graduate the LH, and serves as our LH overseer since 2010-present day. James Randall, LH Admin is a graduate of the LH and a seasoned member of NACM. He […]
Essential Effective Ministry Leadership 101, 102 & 103
Do you desire to be a wise and effective Christian Minister and Leader? Do you feel the need for insightful, practical how-to instruction to develop yourself into the leader God has called you to be? NACM member, pastor and Christian Life Coach, Rev Ruth Easterling, has designed this unique online learning experience to help you realize and […]
Equipping Workplace-Ready Disciples
What if you, as a Christian pastor or ministry leader, could impact the thinking of your working congregants to truly see themselves as “called” to their “job” as a means of advancing the Kingdom of God? Imagine the results! This unique course will equip Christian Ministers to effectively teach and disciple believers to understand their […]
Deactivated Account
In order to maintain membership, ordination, licensing, etc., you must maintain an account on the fellowship at https://nacministers.org For this reason, we offer the “deactivate account” option to members who are not interested in participating in the activities of the fellowship. This way, members may keep their standing with NACM without having to participate in […]
Courses
The Need for 21st Century Focused Ministry Training The world is quickly changing. The need for church leadership training is greater now than ever before. Pastors are experiencing burnout at alarming rates. For many, balancing home lives, church politics, a second job and their personal faith becomes overwhelming. Not to mention the expectations of hospital […]
Groups: Where and Why
Groups are the core of our fellowship online. Inside every group, there are Topics and Members. That is where it all beings. Groups allow members to focus on their interests in ministry. For example, we have a group for every State in the USA. If a member lives in, let’s say, “Ohio,” they would […]
*Applications
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Terms, Conditions, Privacy & Policy
Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to offer a written set of reasonable expectations by which to ensure the best interests of our members in the context of our fellowship. It is not intended to be a code of laws that are blindly upheld in the absence of common sense. Occasionally there are situations […]
Where Can I Find Events?
Events are located on the Home (Dashboard) page. Events are located here: https://nacministers.org/
Where Is the Credentials Department?
All credentials are issued through the NACM Spirit Shop located here: https://nacministers.net/support From the Fellowship (nacministers.org) the Spirit Shop is located here (when members are logged in).
How Do I Receive the Laying On of Hands Blessing?
The NACM continues to establish Elders in every US State. State Coord. and Local Elders work together to establish at least one (often 2) annual meeting(s) in their State(s) every year. These gatherings are expressly focused on: 1) the laying on hands of new ministers; 2) the “in person” fellowship of ministers locally; and 3) […]
The Role of Local Elders
What is the NACM purpose for having Elders? Paul once said to Titus: “You should set in order the things that are lacking and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed you” (Tit 1:5 MKJV). We are continuing this pattern by recognizing elders in every US State -and around the globe. The NACM […]
NACM Legal Existence
The National Association of Christian Ministers was founded by Michael Mooney, who continues to serve as president. Not long thereafter, Rodger Niemeier became our Vice President, who continues to serve in his role. Many members surrounded our vision from the start and continue to contribute to our ministry today. On March 26th, 2009, it was […]
Our Confession of Faith, Philosophy and Values in Ministry
The foundation of our philosophy of ministry is built on Scripture alone! Eph 4:11-16 (11) He also gave apostles, prophets, missionaries, as well as pastors and teachers as gifts to his church. (12) Their purpose is to prepare God’s people, to serve, and to build up the body of Christ. (13) This is to continue […]
Reconciliation Policy
Purpose In light of these things, the single biggest shield of protection that any of us can hold is our integrity. The integrity of our leaders is pivotal to sustaining against attacks of the enemy. For this reason, we found it necessary to define to both our leaders, and our members a “standard” or […]
Approved Use of NACM Logo
Greetings to you all in the name above all names -JESUS! Over the years, it has become a regular question within our fellowship regarding how members may use our organization’s logo. This announcement is intended to clarify this so that members may enjoy sharing their association without the violation of any laws or policy. 1. […]
EINs and Tax Exemptions
The National Association of Christian Ministers is not a denomination. Rather, it is a professional Christian ministerial association. While we have members associated with denominations, our objective is to move beyond the spiritual limitations of division in pursuit of advancing the gospel by uniting the body of Christ (John 17:20-23). That is our mission. For […]
Refunds, Returns, and Policy
Herein you will find the policies pertaining to purchases from the NACM Spirit Shop. A just balance and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work. (Pro 16:11) NOTICE: This is one of the most important notices of which you should be aware. Payment Methods We only accept payment in […]
How to Take Screenshots Using Windows 10, 11 Android and Apple
The screenshot function in windows is a wonderful tool. It is especially useful for helping to describe a problem while troubleshooting with technical support. For this reason, here we will show you how to take screenshots. The simplest way to take a screenshot is to press the Print Screen key on your keyboard, which is […]
Delete Your Browser Cache
This tutorial will guide you in clearing (resetting) browser cache on the following: PC Edge (Microsoft) Internet Explorer Chrome (Google) Firefox (Mozilla) Opera Mobile Android IOS (Apple) When you browse through the internet and visit different sites, your browser saves several contents and data in temporary storage. This temporary storage is called “cache”. To get […]
Locating Your IP Address
Herein you will find: 1) How are IP Addresses Useful 2) How to Locate Your IP Address The most common reason administrators of the NACM need your IP Address is because your account has been locked by or servers for safety reasons. Here are a few additional reasons for wanting to know your IP Address. […]
Licensed vs. Ordained Minister, The Difference
While some may find this topic confusing, we believe there is a simple answer. A licensed minister is: a member of the clergy; who is for a specified period of time considered to be in “good standing” with a professional ministerial association, religious society, or denomination of churches, etc. The term implies that one of these institutions […]
What is the Difference Between a Church and a Ministry?
Often people sense a call of God to ministry. In response to the call, they find themselves not knowing whether to start a church or a ministry. The best way to approach this question is to consider the differences between the two: A Church is a well-structured organization defined in scripture regarding its […]