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Henry Reyenga
WEDDING OFFICIANT PROFESSOR & CLA FOUNDER
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Have someone you know and love officiate your wedding. We'll provide the training and credentials they need to officiate your wedding with confidence. Our step-by-step program prepares your chosen officiant to plan and lead a meaningful Christian wedding ceremony, understand legal responsibilities, conduct a rehearsal, and complete the required marriage paperwork. The training can be completed from anywhere, entirely online and at your own pace.
Your officiant will earn recognized credentials through Christian Leaders Alliance after completing the required training and credentialing process, giving them the preparation to serve you with confidence and integrity.
Your love story is unique. Your officiant can be too.
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Meet the team
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- Henry ReyengaWedding Officiant Professor & CLA FounderHenry Reyenga has been performing weddings for more than 40 years and has helped thousands of aspiring wedding officiants confidently prepare for one of life's most meaningful moments. As the founder of Christian Leaders Alliance, Henry has trained and ordained wedding officiants around the world, equipping friends, family members, pastors, and Christian leaders to officiate weddings with confidence, professionalism, and spiritual care. His passion is helping couples create memorable ceremonies led by someone who knows their story and values. Drawing on decades of ministry experience, Henry teaches officiants how to conduct meaningful wedding ceremonies, facilitate premarital conversations, lead rehearsals, guide vows and rings, and serve couples throughout their wedding journey. He is also the creator of Christian Leaders Alliance's Wedding Officiant Training and Wedding Ministry programs, which have helped thousands launch wedding officiant ministries and faithfully serve couples in their communities. Whether you are looking for guidance, training, or a pathway for someone you know to officiate your wedding, Henry's mission is simple: helping couples begin their marriage with a meaningful ceremony grounded in faith, love, and commitment.
- Pam ReyengaEditorPam Reyenga has spent decades supporting couples, families, and ministry leaders through Christian service, mentoring, and leadership. As the co-founder of Christian Leaders Alliance, she has played an integral role in helping thousands of Christian leaders prepare for ministry opportunities, including wedding officiating and marriage-focused ministry. With a heart for relationships and a passion for strengthening Christian marriages, Pam brings warmth, wisdom, and practical insight to wedding ministry. She believes that weddings are more than celebrations—they are covenant moments that establish the foundation for a lifelong marriage. Her encouragement has helped shape training that equips officiants to serve couples with compassion, confidence, and spiritual care. Pam has been involved in supporting wedding officiant training, premarital conversations, and ministry development initiatives that help everyday people confidently officiate meaningful ceremonies for friends, family members, and members of their communities. Together with Henry, Pam's mission is to help couples begin their marriage journey with faith, purpose, and a ceremony that reflects the significance of their commitment to one another.
- Mitch DominiakMarketing DirectorMitch Dominiak serves as the Marketing Director for Christian Leaders Alliance, where he has spent years helping expand awareness of wedding officiant training, ministry opportunities, and Christian leadership programs around the world. With extensive experience in digital marketing, branding, content strategy, and ministry outreach, Mitch is passionate about connecting couples and aspiring wedding officiants with the resources they need to create meaningful wedding experiences. His work has helped thousands discover pathways to wedding officiant training, ordination, and wedding ministry development. Mitch plays a key role in communicating the vision behind Christian Leaders Alliance's wedding programs—helping couples find a personal and faith-centered approach to their ceremony while empowering friends, family members, and Christian leaders to serve as confident and credentialed officiants. His passion for ministry, innovation, and effective communication continues to help Christian Leaders Alliance reach new audiences and support couples as they prepare for one of life's most important milestones.
- Haley SteinerBrand DirectorHaley Steiner serves as the Brand Director for Christian Leaders Alliance, where she leads brand development, marketing initiatives, digital communications, and strategic growth efforts that support Christian leaders around the world. With a passion for ministry, education, and storytelling, Haley helps shape the public presence of Christian Leaders Alliance and its wedding ministry programs. Her work includes developing wedding officiant resources, creating educational content, managing digital platforms, overseeing outreach campaigns, and helping connect couples and aspiring officiants with the training and support they need. Haley has played an important role in expanding awareness of Christian Leaders Alliance's mission to equip trusted friends, family members, pastors, and Christian leaders to officiate meaningful wedding ceremonies. She is passionate about helping couples create wedding experiences that reflect their unique story, values, and faith. Through her leadership in branding, communications, and program promotion, Haley helps ensure that Christian Leaders Alliance continues to serve and support couples, wedding officiants, and ministry leaders with excellence and integrity. Her goal is to help more people discover opportunities to serve, lead, and make a lasting impact in the lives of others.
- Sophie DistefanoSEO Marketing AssistantSophie serves as the SEO Marketing Assistant for Christian Leaders Alliance, helping expand the organization's online reach and connect more people with ministry training, wedding officiant resources, and leadership development opportunities. With a focus on search engine optimization, content strategy, and digital marketing, Sophie works behind the scenes to improve website visibility, enhance user experiences, and ensure that couples, wedding officiants, and ministry leaders can easily find the resources they need. Her efforts help support Christian Leaders Alliance's mission of equipping leaders to serve their communities with confidence and purpose. Sophie is passionate about using digital marketing to advance ministry impact. From optimizing content and researching trends to supporting outreach initiatives and website growth, she plays an important role in helping Christian Leaders Alliance reach new audiences around the world. Her goal is to make valuable ministry resources more accessible while helping couples and aspiring officiants discover opportunities to create meaningful, faith-centered wedding experiences.
- Annabelle WatermanSocial Media DirectorAnnabelle serves as the Social Media Director for Christian Leaders Alliance, leading social media strategy, content creation, and community engagement across the organization's digital platforms. Passionate about storytelling and meaningful connections, Annabelle helps share the mission of Christian Leaders Alliance with audiences around the world. Through creative content, ministry highlights, student success stories, wedding officiant resources, and leadership development initiatives, she works to inspire and inform current and future Christian leaders. Annabelle plays a key role in building online communities that encourage growth, service, and ministry impact. Her work helps connect couples, wedding officiants, students, and ministry leaders with valuable resources while showcasing the life-changing stories that emerge from Christian Leaders Alliance programs. With a focus on authentic engagement and strategic communication, Annabelle helps amplify the organization's mission of equipping Christian leaders to serve their communities with confidence, purpose, and faith. Her goal is to create content that informs, encourages, and inspires people to discover new opportunities for ministry, leadership, and service.
- Angi MartinCredentialing AdvisorAngi Martin serves as the Credentialing Advisor and Florida Office Manager for Christian Leaders Alliance. In her role, she supports the credentialing process for officiants and ministers, supporting an informed and encouraging discernment experience for minister candidates. Angi also oversees the operations of the Florida office, bringing organizational excellence and a passion for ministry to her work. Angi is married to Jim Martin, who serves at Christian Leaders Institute in degree program recruitment. Together, they have two children and share a commitment to equipping and empowering Christian leaders to fulfill their ministry callings and make a lasting impact in their communities
- Kristina GibbonsWelcome AmbassadorKristina serves as the Welcome Ambassador for Christian Leaders Alliance, helping create a warm and encouraging experience for new students, ministry leaders, wedding officiants, and community members as they begin their journey. With a heart for hospitality and personal connection, Kristina helps individuals feel welcomed, informed, and supported as they explore training opportunities, ministry programs, and leadership pathways. She enjoys building relationships and serving as a friendly first point of contact for those seeking guidance and encouragement. Kristina is passionate about helping people discover their calling and take meaningful next steps in ministry. Whether welcoming new members, answering questions, sharing resources, or helping people connect with the right opportunities, she plays an important role in fostering a positive and uplifting community experience. Through her commitment to service and genuine care for others, Kristina helps reflect the mission of Christian Leaders Alliance by ensuring that every person feels valued, encouraged, and equipped to grow in their faith and leadership journey. Her goal is simple: to help every person feel welcomed, supported, and inspired as they pursue their calling and make a difference in the lives of others.
- Craig Vander LendePhotographer & Visual StorytellerCraig Van Der Lende is a versatile photographer and filmmaker who brings his creative expertise to Christian Leaders Institute and Alliance, capturing powerful visual stories that highlight the global impact of ministry training and credentialing. With a career spanning corporate clients, nonprofits, and television, Craig transitioned from a successful background in advertising skills to motion storytelling, mastering new skills that have redefined his craft. His work for Christian Leaders Alliance includes a series of micro-documentaries for Christian Leaders Institute, showcasing the life-changing effects of free college degrees and ministry training. Craig’s diverse portfolio includes collaborations with major brands like Microsoft, Sony, and General Motors, and recognition in Communication Arts Photography Annual, Graphis Photo, and Addy Awards. His expertise and dedication make him a valuable contributor to the mission of Christian Leaders Alliance, helping to visually amplify stories of faith, transformation, and the multiplication of Christian leaders worldwide.
- Rhonda SullivanBusiness ManagerRhonda serves as the Business Manager for Christian Leaders Alliance, overseeing the operational and administrative systems that support the organization's mission and continued growth. With extensive experience in business operations, financial management, and organizational leadership, Rhonda helps ensure that Christian Leaders Alliance runs efficiently while providing excellent support to students, ministry leaders, wedding officiants, and partners around the world. Her work contributes to the stability and effectiveness of the programs and resources that serve thousands each year. Rhonda plays a vital role in coordinating business processes, supporting strategic initiatives, and helping maintain the organizational foundation that allows Christian Leaders Alliance to equip leaders for ministry. Her attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and servant-hearted leadership help ensure that operations remain focused on supporting the mission. Passionate about helping ministries thrive, Rhonda works behind the scenes to strengthen systems, improve processes, and support the long-term impact of Christian Leaders Alliance's educational and ministry programs. Her goal is to help create a strong operational foundation that allows more people to access training, pursue their calling, and make a meaningful difference in their communities.
- Kennedy BereensOrder Fulfillment CoordinatorKennedy serves as the Order Fulfillment Coordinator for Christian Leaders Alliance, helping ensure that students, ministry leaders, wedding officiants, and customers receive their ministry resources, credentials, and products accurately and efficiently. With a strong commitment to organization, attention to detail, and customer service, Kennedy oversees the fulfillment process for a wide range of ministry materials, including ordination credentials, recognition kits, educational resources, and other products that support Christian leaders in their calling. Kennedy takes pride in making sure every order is handled with care and professionalism. Her work helps provide a smooth and reliable experience for individuals as they celebrate ministry milestones, prepare for weddings, and pursue opportunities for service and leadership. As part of the Christian Leaders Alliance team, Kennedy plays an important role in supporting the organization's mission by helping connect people with the resources they need to grow, serve, and make an impact in their communities. Her goal is to ensure that every order reflects the excellence, care, and commitment that Christian Leaders Alliance strives to provide to those it serves around the world.
- Sarah FojtikInformation Technology SpecialistSarah serves as an Information Technology Specialist for Christian Leaders Alliance, helping maintain the technology systems, digital platforms, and technical infrastructure that support students, ministry leaders, wedding officiants, and team members around the world. With expertise in technology support, system management, and problem-solving, Sarah plays a vital role in ensuring that online learning platforms, websites, communication tools, and ministry resources remain accessible, secure, and reliable. Her work helps create a seamless experience for individuals pursuing training, credentials, and ministry opportunities through Christian Leaders Alliance. Sarah is passionate about using technology to support ministry and education. Whether troubleshooting technical issues, improving system performance, implementing new solutions, or supporting organizational growth, she helps ensure that the technology behind Christian Leaders Alliance serves its mission effectively. As the organization continues to expand its global reach, Sarah's dedication to innovation, efficiency, and technical excellence helps connect more people with the resources they need to grow in their faith, leadership, and ministry calling. Her goal is to leverage technology in ways that empower people, strengthen ministry impact, and support the continued growth of Christian Leaders Alliance.
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5.0
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Christian Leaders Alliance offers thorough, biblically grounded wedding officiant training and legitimate ordination pathways, with knowledgeable instructors and practical coursework. The program is affordable (often tuition-free), builds confidence in counseling and ceremony planning, and provides a directory of ordained officiants. Reviewers highly recommend it.Review photos
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Adam T
5.0
7/01/2026
Excellent place to get ordained. They really take it to the next level with the training being college level and the amount of work you have to put in to get effective ministry tra...
ining before you get credentialed. Great material. Great people. I don't regret it. I would highly recommend Christian Leaders Institute and the Christian Leaders Alliance. I officiated my cousin's wedding 5 weeks ago and felt very prepared from helping with the ceremony to helping with the rehearsal.
John H
5.0
6/29/2026
By receiving the training I received from Christian Leaders Alliance and the Ministry license obtained I have been equipped to Marry My next door neighbor and his wife and my broth...
er-in-law and his wife. It was great to be able to officiate their weddings and to see what God has instore for their lives.
Any questions?
James N
5.0
6/29/2026
I preformed the wedding for a couple that was on Knot. Congratulations Kristina and Anthony!
The children’s ministry director at my church asked me to officiate her wedding, and ...
I wasn’t entirely sure what I was supposed to do. I had already been taking classes through Christian Leaders Institute (Christian Leaders Alliance), and I found excellent teaching materials along with the credentials I needed.
There are other places you can get credentialing, but I wanted to do it the biblical way because it matters to me and to God. The package I purchased included a helpful book that covered everything—from counseling to specific details like where people are meant to stand. Overall, it was a great resource.
Nakisha R
5.0
6/29/2026
It was very straight to the point and it’s easy for some to understand. Still , having a mentor or a coach by your side the first will be awesome
Honorable Dr A
5.0
6/29/2026
Excellent Source of Spirit Led Wedding Officiants, with Guided Knowledge of the Wedding planning and activities of Officiating.
Jimmie P
5.0
6/28/2026
A true work of miracles this school provides everything that it promises including an amazing opportunity toward being a licensed ordained and not just an "instant ordained officia...
nt" .
Legitimate, licensed, and credentialed pathways and tuition free.
I couldn't have asked for more!
A true answer to my calling & eventual ministry.
Angela T
5.0
6/28/2026
legal faith based leaders who help you step by step through the ceremony and they even have some who are certified to offer pre-marital counseling.
Chris B
5.0
6/28/2026
Excellent course and instructors to earn your Wedding Officiant Certification. I highly recommend Christian Leaders Alliance!
Dan R
5.0
6/28/2026
Officiants are trained to help make this next step in life a great one, from training on marriage counseling to ensuring that the wedding and vows are personalized, impactful and m...
eaningful. They prepare people to provide that support for you. Highly recommended
John G
5.0
6/26/2026
I am a Credentialed minister with this organization, and highly recommend them.
Charles C
5.0
6/22/2026
Great customer service and timely service.
SAMUEL A
5.0
6/22/2026
My experience with Christian Leaders Alliance has been excellent. The courses are well organized, biblically sound, and easy to follow. The instructors and support team are knowled...
geable, responsive, and genuinely care about students' spiritual and leadership growth. The training offers outstanding value, especially because it is affordable and accessible to people from different backgrounds. I have gained practical knowledge, grown in my faith, and developed valuable ministry and leadership skills. I highly recommend Christian Leaders Alliance to anyone looking for quality Christian education and leadership training.
Stephanie F
5.0
6/22/2026
Wonderful service and amazing creativity!
Mary Emeline T
5.0
6/22/2026
Professional and such a great value! Thank you!
Holly L
5.0
6/21/2026
Great courses, website works well, all the teachers have been knowledgeable and easy to listen to.
Stanley M
5.0
6/20/2026
I am truly grateful to Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA) for the outstanding Wedding Officiating Training they provide. This training has greatly strengthened my wedding ministry an...
d equipped me with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to officiate Christian weddings effectively and professionally.
Through the training, I gained valuable insights into biblical marriage, wedding ceremony preparation, pastoral responsibilities, and the sacred role of a wedding officiant. The lessons were comprehensive, practical, and spiritually enriching.
Recently, I had the privilege of officiating my best friend's wedding using the knowledge and skills I acquired through CLA. The ceremony was beautiful, well-organized, and filled with the presence of God. It was a truly memorable experience that affirmed the value of the training I received.
I wholeheartedly recommend Christian Leaders Alliance to anyone who desires to serve in wedding ministry. In my experience, CLA offers some of the best wedding officiating training available anywhere in the world. Their commitment to equipping Christian leaders for effective ministry is exceptional.
Thank you, Christian Leaders Alliance, for investing in leaders and helping us serve God's people with excellence.
— Rev. Stanley Msiska
Jonathan C
5.0
6/20/2026
Through the training provided by CLA, I am more confident in my abilities as a chaplain to officiate weddings, funerals and other official ministry related functions. Christian lea...
ders provides a wide range of opportunities and excellent courses in training believers for the work of Christian ministry.
Michael G
5.0
6/20/2026
I have been blessed to be a part of Christian Leaders Institute and my wife and I used Knot back in 2002 these two make a great complement to each other. I highly recommend both. G...
od bless you on your journey together
Thomas W
5.0
6/19/2026
My experience was beyond excellence in all aspects!
Eric K
5.0
6/19/2026
I am an Ordained minister through this program and loved it! I learned so much more than I thought I would and the time and effort it took to become Ordained is well worth it. I lo...
ok forward to officiating at my first wedding soon!
Seth F
5.0
6/19/2026
CLA provides high quality training and resources for officiants. They operate with the utmost integrity and provide a directory of ordained ministers and officiants.
Patrick W
5.0
6/19/2026
For those seeking a trained and certified minister, Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA) offers a directory of ordained and licensed officiants across the United States and around the ...
world. For those who want to become trained to perform ceremonies—whether as part of an ongoing ministry or for a special one-time occasion for a friend—CLA provides high-quality training at no cost.
As someone who has officiated many wedding ceremonies, both before and after completing CLA’s training, I can confidently say that the coursework transformed my understanding of my role and responsibilities as an officiant. It equipped me with practical tools and deeper insight to better prepare couples for a lifetime of joy, commitment, and faith together.
Jeff F
5.0
6/19/2026
I used CLA to become a wedding officiant for my niece's wedding. The training was fantastic, providing the exact skills and knowledge needed to confidently perform the ceremony. Pe...
rsonally, it added a truly heartfelt moment to our family's history. Highly recommend!
Michael C
5.0
6/19/2026
Christian Leaders Alliance is an outstanding organization that can train people interested in being wedding officiants. I am an ordained chaplain who discovered Christian Leaders A...
lliance last year. As part of my development as a chaplain, I have taken several online classes with them that are excellent. I highly recommend them if you seek to be a wedding officiant for a loved one or friend. I had the great joy and honor of officiating my son’s wedding last year.
Patrick B
5.0
6/19/2026
When asked to officiate a family friends wedding, I needed to get licensed to do so. Being a chaplain for the American Legion, I wanted my licensing process to be legitimate and C...
hristian based. I searched the web and found plenty of “send us $50 and you’re licensed”! Not what I was looking for.
I finally found Christian Leaders Institute and Alliance. It was exactly what was looking for!!
It’s a pretty amazing ministry!! I completed the online training, testing, reading and endorser requirements and received my wedding officiant licensing/ordination from Christian Leaders Alliance.
I have officiated two weddings, as well as completing two other courses, receiving my Chaplains ordination.
CLA is definitely in a class by itself! It’s legitimate and Christian founded.
I’m proud to be ordained through CLA!
Ayobami J
5.0
6/19/2026
It is very nice and excellent.
Robert C
5.0
6/19/2026
I'm hoping to get married and use the service
Samuel D
5.0
6/19/2026
My experience with Christian Leaders Institute has been a tremendous blessing and has helped prepare me for ministry in ways I never expected. Through their courses and training, I...
have gained a deeper understanding of biblical leadership, pastoral care, Christian counseling, and wedding ministry.
One of the areas where I have grown the most is in understanding the sacred covenant of marriage from a biblical perspective. The wedding ministry training helped me appreciate that officiating a wedding is much more than conducting a ceremony—it is an opportunity to help couples build their relationship on a Christ-centered foundation.
The flexibility of the program allowed me to study while balancing family, work, ministry, and other responsibilities. The courses challenged me spiritually, academically, and personally, while always keeping Christ at the center of the learning experience.
As someone pursuing chaplaincy and ministry opportunities, I am grateful for the practical training and encouragement I have received through Christian Leaders Institute. The education has strengthened my confidence in serving others and has equipped me with valuable tools to minister to couples before, during, and after their wedding day.
I highly recommend Christian Leaders Institute to anyone seeking affordable, biblically grounded ministry training. The knowledge, spiritual growth, and ministry preparation I have received have been invaluable.
APRIL W
5.0
6/19/2026
Excellent job on training Ministers, Pastors etc on how to prepare others for marriage through marriage counseling.
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