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NAWM Certified Wedding Minister (CWM) Application
 

Use the form below to submit your information.  This entire application must be filled out at once, you can not return to complete portions of this application.
 
General Information
Name: (Last)   (Middle)   (First)  
Address: Street:        
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Email:   Website Address:  
Phone: Home:         Work:         Cell:        
 
Member NAWM Since:

 
Ordained By:

 
Ordination Date:

 
Organization Affiliation:

 
 

* Please fax a copy of your ordination to
678-306-0679 if you have not already done so.
 

Description Of Organization/Ministerial Services Provided:
 
 

Why Did You Decide To Become A Wedding Minister:
 
 
Wedding Ceremony Experience
 
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Affidavit: I hereby attest that the above weddings were performed by me, on the indicated date, and in accordance with the laws of my state. I further state that I was legally ordained and qualified to perform these ceremonies on the date and time services were rendered.

 

(Entering Your Name In The Box Above & Submitting This Form Constitutes A Signature)
 
Educational Experience
In the space below please provide us with information on your educational background. A high school diploma is the minimum education requirement for consideration, as well as, formal training in ministerial studies. An official transcript is required to verify formal ministerial training and/or a copy of diploma/certificate of completion.

*Note: If you have not received formal ministerial training, but have been a practicing wedding minister for a lengthy period of time please provide us a detailed statement describing the following: how long you have been a wedding minister, what inspired you to practice, how you have gained the knowledge and skills to do so, and why you never sought formal training.
School/University: Location: Dates Attended: Degree/Cert.: Date Received:
         
         
         
         
         
 

* Please fax a copy of your educational transcripts to
678-306-0679 if you have not already done so.
 

Required Statement For Ministers WITHOUT Formal Training:
 
 
Custom Wedding Ceremony
Ministers specializing in wedding ministry are expected to be able to customize, tailor or personalize ceremonies to meet the unique needs of each couple. Please provide a description of one customized ceremony that you have developed. Attach a copy of the ceremony and return with this application! Ceremonies received will be included in the “Ministers Only” section for the benefit of others.
 
Date Of Ceremony:  
Name Of Couple:  
Type Of Ceremony:
 (spiritual, religious, etc.)		  
 

* Please submit a copy of your custom wedding ceremony to the following
email address (scott@aministry.net)  if you have not already done so.
Please submit MICROSOFT WORD documents only!!!
 

Please Describe the Process that you went through with the bride and groom in order to develop the custom ceremony (125 words +):
 
 

Please describe why the specific elements were selected for inclusion into the ceremony (125 words +):
 
 
Premarital Counseling
Do you offer premarital counseling to couples who desire to have it?
Yes No
(If No) You must have the ability to refer couples to a qualified minister, psychiatrist (other) for this service, because it can be an important part of the wedding experience for the bride and groom.
Name of Counselor/Minister:  
Title:  
Qualifying Credential:  
Address:  
Office Phone Number:  
Cell Phone Number:  

What qualifications do you have in order to offer premarital counseling?
 
 

Describe your counseling experience:
 
 

Please click the submit button below to submit the application form...
Please fax a copy of your ordination certificate, educational transcripts & any other related material to 678-306-0679 if you have not already done so.