The Ministerial Seminary of America
Supporting Independent Ministers
Through Education, Training and Ordinaiton
The Ministerial Seminary of America
We are all Ministers of God! 

Our pledge to you is to make every effort possible to support your desire to become a minister by way of ordination.  We provide information and guidance regarding how to get ordained to become a minister to be of service to others.

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Gaithersburg, MD  20878 
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Become part of an organization that allows an opportunity for you to speak your truth and answer your calling through ordination!

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MSA is dedicated to planting the seeds of tolerance and love by supporting Interfaith, Independent and Non Denominational Clergy by providing on line and in person ordinations.  

Message from Reverend Barbara:

You really have only one prayer to pray every day and it is a simple one.

Dear God, *
How can I be of service, today, to you and to your children?
How can I spread Your love that is so freely given to all?
Guide me today as I dedicate myself to you.
Show me the way to let go of hatred, fear, jealousy and revenge.
Connect me to Your holy will, that is pure love. 
Lead me by Your Spirit, so that all may heal.
Amen, and again I say, Amen.

*I understand that there are many names to be used in attempts to describe the ultimate source.  The use of the word "God" in this prayer  is not intended to discount the names of the many faces of God as  expressed in all the great religions.   Please feel free to substitute your own "name" throughout this website in order to adapt prayers and concepts to your personal belief.
                      
     We encourage you to review our site to see how we can be of service to you.

Through MSA You Can:
  • Obtain your Ordination Certificate and license on line 
  • Register for on line Seminary courses leading to Certification while gaining knowledge, professionalism and expertise 
  • Register for in-person Ordinations.  Next in-person celebration Scheduled Feb. 1
  • Begin your ministry, church or spiritual counseling practice by way of getting ordained
  • Become part of a warm and caring community that consists of ordained ministers throughout the country
  • Register for in-person ordination intensive 2 1/2 day training and ordination leading to certification as a Certified Fellowship Minister (CFM)  Your ordination celebration is part of this sacred celebration.  Imagine obtaining full certification as a Certified Fellowship Minister (CFM) through the seminary in as little as 2 days. Training, educational resources, room and board inclusive (Scheduled Feb. 1)

Our Calling is to Help You Answer Yours!


We are happy that you have found your way to our site.  We are an Interfaith, Non Denominational and Independent Ministerial Seminary that is dedicated to helping you obtain your ordination certificate and license.  We support your calling by providing education, training, ordination, coaching, and spiritual counseling to Ministers and Clergy.   While our offices are located in Maryland, our mission is to be of service to the wider world by providing ministerial supports to all faiths for individuals who wish to know how to become an ordained minister.

Founded in 2007, our seminary is growing rapidly.  We are proud to offer a variety of resources for you to use as you strive to build your church, establish your ministry or missionary service or provide that special service for a friend or loved one. We welcome you to take your time and review our site to get to know us better!  If you are considering becoming a minister, we can help you navigate your way through what can be a confusing process.  Perhaps you are wanting to enter a new career as a minister.  Perhaps you are called to establish a new independent church. Perhaps you want to establish a spiritual counseling practice.  Whatever your goal, we are here to assist you.

The Seminary offers on line studies leading to 
certification in the following areas:
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Coming Soon:


In addition, we are currently designing  the following course options:

Certified Spiritual Life Coach

Personal Growth Ministerial Courses
Leading to Certification as CFM - Certified Fellowship Minister

NOTE:  As an Interfaith Seminary, we answer our calling to express the manifestation of God's love through the welcoming of people of all faiths and perspectives.  We invite you to share in our attempts to promote interfaith dialogue through genuine respect and understanding and to join in our commitment to promote love, tolerance and understanding to our communities, thereby contributing to a more hopeful and just world.

Our curriculum provides informative and challenging study designed to help you gain expertise in specific areas by gaining knowledge and confidence.  Certifications are earned and granted after successful completion of our study programs.  You can be proud of your certification, knowing that you earned it through study and dedication. 

Your professional status with our seminary will be honored by those you serve. As a graduate of our seminary we stand behind your professionalism and expertise.  

The Seminary's Statement of Faith

As an Interfaith Organization, MSA contends that all belief systems, exempting harmful contemplations, contribute to the overall understanding of humanity and to a common bond of unity.  It is also MSA's belief that ordination comes from God and as such, we are all Ministers of God.

The seminary believes in the true unity of all humankind. While we are all different in color, culture and creed, we honor the diversity of each individual. The creation by Spirit of each individual as unique, yet equal, cannot condone exclusivity. Therefore, the desire and right of an individual to minister to humankind, by way of ordination, cannot be refused by our seminary. 

Our Creed

Ordination comes from God and is a  gift to all.

We believe in oneness with God as we are all children of God.  As children of God, it is only a matter of time before we realize our true spiritual essence as our inheritance.  This inheritance is not man-given, it is of God and as such is a calling from God that humankind answers. This calling is only from God, not man.  This calling can be answered only to God, not man.   Ordination is, therefore, from God, not man.  We are all called to service and are therefore preordained by God. 

A Spiritual Organization, Independent Minister or Ministry cannot be defined or limited by a particular church, religion or congregation.

In answering our calling from God, we answer to God, not man.While great truths are found in all the great religions, God’s truths continue to grow in ways that often do not fit the dogma or structure of a particular spiritual organization and cannot, therefore be limited or defined by such organizations.

 A Spiritual Organization, Independent Minister or Ministry can be a part of and share the beliefs of a particular church or religion.

Independent callings can often follow closely and can be aligned with and a part of a particular church or religion. 

A Spiritual Organization, Independent Minister or Ministry is a calling from God who blesses us with guidance and grace.

We believe in discernment and guidance from God as we answer our calling through  the opening of an independent church, ministry or missionary.  This guidance is given through divine grace and revelation, providing a clear path to fulfill God's plan and work. 

We are all One and dwell deeply inside the One Spirit, and the One Spirit dwells deeply inside each One of us.

We are all children of God.  There is no separation by color, race or creed.  We are all of divine making and all dwell deeply within the One Spirit. 

There are truths in all the great World Religions.

We believe that the teaching of Love is fundamental to all of the world’s great religions.  As such, we strive to focus on the commonalities of love that thread through each religion rather than focusing on the differences and prejudices that can manifest through hateful interpretation of texts.  We define the unity found throughout as the true expression of Universal Love. 

All belief systems, exempting harmful contemplations and acts, share core beliefs that manifest in peace, joy and unity.

We believe that the golden rule can be found in the texts of all the world’s great religions.  We therefore uphold the honoring of the golden rule as found in each religion.  Harmful contemplations and acts are of the ego (ethnocentric) and therefore cannot be of God.  We strive to look through the eyes of God at our brothers and sisters and see all as one—all as Children of God

We Believe in The Separation of Church and State 

We believe in the separation of church and state and as such choose to support and remain involved with the US Government through the payment of taxes.   We feel this provides for us the best opportunity to advocate for the needs of our ministers.