Michael Dewayne Nelson

I originally became an ordained minister online because I wanted to serve others in a meaningful way. After spending just over 20 years in the fire service and many years helping people through emergencies, accidents, and the loss of loved ones, I realized I was often providing emotional and spiritual support in addition to emergency assistance.

Becoming ordained allowed me to legally perform weddings, officiate funerals, provide spiritual counseling, and better serve people during some of the most important moments of their lives. It also fits with my desire to continue serving my community in retirement.

My goal has always been to help people with respect, compassion, and a servant's heart while sharing God's love with those in need.

I was born in Huntsville, Texas, and was raised in Ada, Oklahoma. Later, I moved to Maud, Oklahoma, and eventually settled in Shawnee, Oklahoma, where I have lived for many years. Growing up and living in these communities has helped shape my values of faith, service, and helping others. My experiences throughout my life have strengthened my commitment to serving people with compassion, integrity, and a servant's heart.

I hope to use my online ordination to serve others by officiating weddings, leading funeral and memorial services, providing spiritual counseling, and ministering to people during both joyful and difficult times. I want to be available whenever someone needs guidance, encouragement, prayer, or a compassionate listening ear.

I also hope to fulfill any other responsibilities that may arise in ministry as I have the opportunity to serve. My desire is to share God's love, encourage others in their faith, and be a source of comfort, hope, and support to those in need. Above all, I want my ministry to reflect Christ's compassion and servant-hearted example.

I am a non-denominational Christian. My faith is centered on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, the teachings of the Bible, prayer, and serving others. I believe ministry is about showing God's love through compassion, encouragement, and being there for people during both the joyful and difficult seasons of life.

I believe what makes my ceremonies special is the personal attention and care I bring to each couple. I understand that a wedding is more than just a ceremony; it is the beginning of a new chapter in two people's lives.

I take the time to listen to each couple, understand their story, and help create a ceremony that reflects their love, values, and commitment to one another. My goal is to make the moment meaningful, respectful, and memorable for the couple, their families, and their guests.

With my background in serving others, I approach each ceremony with compassion, integrity, and a desire to help create a moment that the couple will remember for a lifetime.

I am available to serve in and around Pottawatomie, Seminole, Pontotoc, and Hughes Counties in Oklahoma, as well as surrounding areas. I am willing to consider traveling outside these counties as well. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your location and whether it is within a reasonable travel distance.

I believe ministry is about serving people where they are and being available during the important moments of their lives. The services I provide include officiating weddings, leading funeral and memorial services, providing spiritual counseling, offering prayer and encouragement, and helping people through times of celebration, loss, and uncertainty.

My goal is to provide compassionate, respectful, and meaningful ministry while honoring each person's beliefs and circumstances. I believe a minister should be someone who listens, cares, and offers support when people need it most.

Through my years of serving others in my community, I have learned the importance of compassion, trust, and being present for people during both the good times and the difficult times of life.