J. A. Chester
Ordained Minister in Conyers, Georgia
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
I became an ordained minister because I believe in healing, honesty, and the power of real connection. My life has been a journey through grief, trauma, addiction, redemption, and deep introspection. I know what it feels like to search for peace in a world full of judgment—and I also know how transformative love, grace, and truth can be when they’re given without condition.
Being ordained allows me to serve from that place of lived experience. I didn’t come to this calling through tradition—I came through fire, through breakdowns that became breakthroughs. I’m here to hold space for people who are hurting, doubting, growing, or searching for something real.
My ministry is not about perfection or performance—it’s about creating safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and reminded that they are enough.
Where are you from?
Originally from Abbeville, AL
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
I love love. I love witnessing it, celebrating it, receiving it, and watching it bloom between two people who truly see each other. Love—when it’s real, compassionate, and free from ego or hidden agendas—has the power to heal, to restore, and to shift atmospheres.
Through this ordination, I want to be a vessel for that kind of love. I want to stand in the sacred space between two people and help unite them in something honest, intentional, and beautiful. Whether it’s a quiet ceremony or a big, joyful celebration—I want to honor love in all its forms and help couples step into that moment with clarity, confidence, and grace.
To me, being a part of someone’s love story is a divine calling. And I don’t take it lightly.
Religious Affiliations
Baptists, Christianity, Universal Life Church
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Conyers, GA wedding officiant?
My ceremonies aren’t copy-paste moments—they’re soul-centered experiences crafted with intention, emotion, and heart. I don’t just show up to officiate; I show up to honor. I take the time to understand each couple—their journey, their story, their love language—so that what we create together feels personal, powerful, and unforgettable.
Love is powerful to me, and I treat it as such. I blend deep compassion, emotional authenticity, and a touch of poetic magic into every ceremony. Whether it’s simple and intimate or grand and full of flair, I hold space for love in all its forms—especially the kind that breaks barriers and rewrites legacies.
I don’t just unite people legally—I help anchor their hearts in a moment they’ll never forget. That’s what makes my ceremonies different. That’s what makes them real.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Funerals