Dr. Keith Sowell
Ordained Minister in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
I was formerly a licensed "Southern Baptist Minister" and changed to another belief. I had to get "Ordained" to continue performing weddings in some states that require it. I ultimately chose "Universal Life Church" to get ordained because of their acceptance of all beliefs, and the ease of getting ordained outside of a normal church setting, where only certain members are allowed to be ordained and accepted by their churches beliefs or prejudices. I don't discriminate, and therefore do not practice a secular religion.
Where are you from?
I was raised in Arkansas! Some might think that I am from another planet, due to my beliefs in other life forms like angels and aliens who have interacted with humans in the past and present?
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
To help people to connect with each other and to groups with a common interest.
Religious Affiliations
Universal Life Church
Additional Information
I am basically an "Agnostic" and I believe in a higher power in theory, just not the one that other people depend on! I do not have a religious affiliation with a Christian or Jewish sect or any other religion, but I can perform legal weddings by the state law, and I will also perform a "religious like" ceremony according to whatever religion the coupole follows out of respect for their own beliefs and traditions. I do however set limits on some acts performed at the wedding that are not the norm and can violate laws or other ethical practices!
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Eureka Springs, AR wedding officiant?
Making the wedding couples feel special at their personal ceremony and making ot their best memory. Doing something special that sets their wedding apart from others. Joining two people with common interest that want to spend their lives together sharing love and family.
Are there particular areas near you where you prefer to travel or have special experience?
I can travel throughout the Ozark regions of Arkansas, Missouri, and eastern Oklahoma where I am currently located. I will even travel to another location farther away as long as your paying for a round trip ticket and a good place to stay and have dinner. Have passport, will travel!
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Baptisms, Funerals, General Ministry
Additional Information
I will perform a wedding anywhere that the couple and their wedding guest can safely attend, including creeks and river sides, historic locations, wilderness locations that are easy to get to with parking, and homes of family. I have personally wed couples at church, historic locations, biker wedding on motorcycles, creekside, seaside, LGBTQ, personal homes and even at a halfway house. I am open to performing any type of wedding ceremony, for whatever reason or belief the couple wants celebrated in their joining of lives, and anywhere they feel comfortable having a ceremony.