Pastor Scott Carpenter, a Christian (Unity) minister, founded NAWM to give ministers, pastors, priests, rabbis and other members of the clergy an organization dedicated to the advancement and support of wedding ministries. Here clergy and others can find all the information necessary to perform customized wedding ceremonies as well as other information relevant to the entire wedding day experience.

NAWM is a free site and charges no fees for wedding information or clergy referrals to the bride and groom; because it is not our role to sell products or services. We exist to provide relevant information about clergy and those available to minister to persons at important times in their lives. NAWM works with ministers/clergy of all faiths to ensure a professional and compassionate ministry. Although the focus of NAWM is on ordained members of the clergy, our membership is also open to others qualified to provide wedding services.

We serve as a forum where clergy and other professionals can share ceremony resources to help develop customized and personalized celebrations of faith. Clergy/ministers and other officiates have access to many different types of ceremonies, vows, readings and other resources necessary to customize wedding ceremonies for couples through our exclusive Ceremony Builder, located in the members area.

NAWM recognizes that many people, for a variety of reasons, may not have contact with someone who can assist with significant occasions whether it be officiating at a wedding or presiding at a memorial service for a loved one and we want them to be assured that those listed on this site are there to assist them in a professional, kind, and loving manner. All members on this site have agreed to abide by a Code of Ethics to ensure the highest level of integrity.

NAWM is dedicated to establishing “Wedding Ministry” as a legitimate and recognized ministry, just as counseling, music, family, youth and couples ministries have grown and become accepted as legitimate and often stand alone ministries in recent years. Providing wedding services is also a great way for full time clergy members to supplement their regular salary by providing brides and grooms with a resource to have a faith based wedding ceremony. These opportunities to reach out and perhaps even expand your congregational membership can be one of the best ways to succeed in building community bonds with those who are seeking a home church.

NAWM has sought to include on its referral list, clergymen and clergywomen and others who have specific training and the legal status to assist you in a professional and sensitive manner. All persons who register with NAWM to perform wedding ceremonies must be legally qualified to officiate at such ceremonies in the state where the ceremony takes place. This means that each officiate must be licensed or ordained by his or her church or denomination or, in the case of civil servants, recognized by the State or province as qualified to perform wedding ceremonies.

NAWM specializes in providing ceremonies, products and resources that support and strengthen marriage and family relationships and to assist others in times of peace, happiness and joy as well as when trials and tribulations enter our lives. Our members are here to serve you.
For additional information on NAWM, please contact Pastor Scott Carpenter or Susan Carpenter, Administrator at 706-850-1237.

For additional information on NAWM, please e-mail us at susan@aministry.net