| Below is a list of FAQ's with the most recent ones listed first. |
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Physical Address for Oregon Marriage Licenses by Open Ministry |
Topic: Misc Questions |
| Open Ministry ordination registered address Physcial Address for Oregon Licenses |
| This article was published on: Thursday 25 August, 2011 |
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How can I start a non-profit? by Open Ministry |
Topic: Misc Questions |
| For information about tax related questions, Please visit the site below or contact a qualified tax specialist.
Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits - IRS external Link |
| This article was published on: Wednesday 09 February, 2011 |
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What is tax code 501(c)(3)? by Open Ministry |
Topic: Misc Questions |
| To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3), and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder. In ad... |
| This article was published on: Wednesday 09 February, 2011 |
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What is non-denominational? by Open Ministry |
Topic: Misc Questions |
| Non-denominational is generally used to refer to forms of independence: political or theological. That is, the independence may come about because of a religious disagreement. This causes some confusion in understanding. Some churches say they are no... |
| This article was published on: Wednesday 09 February, 2011 |
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What are Sacerdotal duties? by Open Ministry |
Topic: Misc Questions |
| Clergy in the United States are afforded special tax guidelines and ministers must meet the IRS definitions for these factors. Among these are either or not if a minister "Performs Sacerdotal Duties"
Sacerdotal duties are defined as the spirituali... |
| This article was published on: Wednesday 09 February, 2011 |
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Is my ordination recognized in the UK? by Open Ministry |
Topic: Misc Questions |
| The Open Ministry ministers are registered throughout the world and authorized by the church to perform all functions and duties of clergy worldwide. Religious freedoms vary and exist differently in other parts of the world.
In the United Kingdom,... |
| This article was published on: Wednesday 09 February, 2011 |
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Is my ordination recognized in Canada? by Open Ministry |
Topic: Misc Questions |
| The Open Ministry has ministers all over the world. Some provinces will accept our ordinations, and some will not. For more information you will need to contact the Canadian Parliament body in the province the wedding will take place for more informa... |
| This article was published on: Wednesday 09 February, 2011 |
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Is there an age limit of who can be a minister? by Open Ministry |
Topic: Misc Questions |
| You can be a minister at any age.
In some states, however you can not officiate, solemnize or register to perform a wedding unless you can attest to being 18 years old. These legal requirement may vary from state to state. Check with you local cou... |
| This article was published on: Wednesday 09 February, 2011 |
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Can I perform a wedding out of the USA? by Open Ministry |
Topic: Misc Questions |
| The Open Ministry is recognized in the United States. If you wish to perform a wedding out side of the United States we recommend the following:
* You can always have a quick ceremony in the states and have a Ceremony for Show in another count... |
| This article was published on: Wednesday 09 February, 2011 |
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Can I ordain others? by Open Ministry |
Topic: Misc Questions |
| As an ordained minister in good standing with the Open Ministry, you are authorized and encourage to ordain others. In fact, it is one of the most important roles you can play as a minister. The ordination "ceremony" itself, if any, is up to you.
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| This article was published on: Wednesday 09 February, 2011 |
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