§23-2504
Kansas Marriage Law
105
Counties
49 yrs
Continuous Standing
3-5 wks
Credentialing
Kansas Ordination Through AEGA
Recognized credentials, no state registration.
AEGA Ordained Minister credentials in Kansas name the holder as an ordained minister of AEGA Ministries International, a Spirit-filled fellowship recognized as a religious organization under U.S. law and chartered as a 501(c)(3) since 1976. The credential satisfies Kansas Statutes §23-2504 for conducting marriages in any of the 105 counties. AEGA is not a denomination; it is a covenant fellowship of ministers credentialing ministers.
Who AEGA Credentials in Kansas
Six common Kansas ordination pathways.
AEGA carries credentialed ministers across every region of Kansas, from Wichita, Kansas City metro, Topeka, and Manhattan. The six profiles below describe the most common ministers applying for AEGA credentials in the state.
Senior pastors of Kansas congregations.
Lead pastors carrying ordination through AEGA across Wichita, Kansas City metro, Topeka, and Manhattan. The credential names the holder as an ordained minister of a Spirit-filled fellowship in continuous standing since 1976.
Kansas church planters and bivocational pastors.
Ministers starting new works inside Kansas cities. AEGA's 501(c)(3) charter and ordained credential satisfy the religious-organization recognition new churches need.
Kansas chaplains needing the ordination prerequisite.
Hospital, hospice, federal-prison, and law-enforcement chaplains. Endorsing-agency status with AEGA covers every federal track and most state and municipal chaplaincy programs.
Wedding officiants across Kansas.
Ministers whose call includes officiating weddings across Kansas. The AEGA credential is recognized in all 105 counties under §23-2504.
Ministers transferring credentials into AEGA.
Pastors and ministers moving from another fellowship or denomination into AEGA. The Credential Committee reviews prior standing and places the minister at the appropriate tier.
Bivocational and second-career ministers.
Kansas ministers carrying ordination alongside other vocational work. AEGA's Licensed and Ordained tiers fit both full-time pastors and ministers in marketplace ministry.
Credential Pathways for Kansas Ministers
Credentialing tracks under one Spirit-filled fellowship.
AEGA carries four ministerial tiers. Kansas applicants begin at the tier that matches their call.
Ministerial Apprentice.
The formation tier for ministers preparing for Licensed or Ordained credential. Twelve to twenty-four months under a local pastor. Applicants begin here if no prior ministerial standing.
Christian Worker.
For those called to lay ministry roles: Sunday school teacher, jail or street ministry, house-to-house visitation. $50 application plus $50 annual renewal. Open to ministers in any city.
Licensed Minister.
For ministers in part-time or full-time ministry with limited experience. Authorizes preaching, marriage officiation, baptism, and all sacerdotal duties.
Ordained Minister.
The highest credentialing tier. Required for chaplain endorsement, charter pastorship of an AEGA congregation, and the most formal forms of ministerial standing.
Why AEGA in Kansas
A covenant fellowship for the long career of Kansas ministry.
AEGA-credentialed Kansas ministers receive recognition under Kansas Statutes §23-2504, regional covering through AEGA's Presiding Bishops, and the standing of a Spirit-filled fellowship that has carried ministers since 1976.
Kansas Statutes §23-2504.
The Kansas statute that authorizes AEGA-ordained ministers to conduct marriage ceremonies. No state registration required.
Recognized across 105 counties.
Kansas ministers carrying AEGA credentials serve in Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Topeka, and Olathe, and every smaller community across the state.
49 years of standing.
AEGA has carried Spirit-filled ministers since 1976. Kansas clerks, chaplain boards, and charter agencies recognize the credential on file.
Covenant fellowship, not a denomination.
AEGA is a Spirit-filled covenant fellowship of ministers credentialing ministers. Kansas ministers carry standing without surrendering local-church autonomy.
Get Ordained · By State or Nation
Become an ordained minister wherever you serve.
Every state has its own requirements for officiating weddings, performing chaplaincy, and operating a church. We’ve mapped the path for the states most of our applicants come from.
Frequently Asked
Getting ordained in Kansas, answered.
Do I need to register with Kansas to officiate weddings as an ordained minister?
No. Kansas Statutes §23-2504 authorizes ordained ministers of a religious organization to conduct marriage ceremonies, without state-level registration. The AEGA ordination credential is sufficient in all 105 counties. The minister signs the Kansas marriage license after the ceremony; the county clerk records the marriage based on the signed license.
How long does AEGA ordination take in Kansas?
Most AEGA credentials, including ordination, are issued within three to five weeks of a complete application. The timeline is the same in Kansas as in any U.S. state. The Credential Committee review covers doctrinal alignment with the historic Spirit-filled stream AEGA has carried since 1976, references, and ministry experience.
What is the difference between AEGA ordination and a Kansas online ordination?
AEGA ordination is a sacred setting-apart act inside a covenant fellowship, not a same-day certificate. AEGA requires an application, doctrinal review by the Credential Committee, references, and ministry experience, plus a monthly giving commitment for Licensed and Ordained tiers. Both produce a credential a Kansas clerk will accept under §23-2504; only one places the minister inside ongoing covering.
Can a Kansas-ordained AEGA minister also become a chaplain?
Yes. AEGA Ordained Minister credentials are the prerequisite for chaplain endorsement. Kansas hosts federal, state, and municipal chaplaincy roles in hospitals, prisons, and law-enforcement agencies where AEGA-ordained ministers serve.
Can I transfer my existing ordination into AEGA in Kansas?
Yes. Ministers carrying ordination from another fellowship or denomination may apply to transfer credentials into AEGA. The Credential Committee reviews prior standing, doctrinal alignment, and ministry record, and places the minister at the appropriate tier. Kansas ministers follow the same transfer pathway as ministers in any other state.
Learn more about ordination through AEGA.
Spirit-filled covenant fellowship. 49 years of continuous standing. Recognized under Kansas Statutes §23-2504 across all 105 counties. AEGA credentialing is the pathway for Kansas ministers, chaplains, and church planters.