Reverend Ben Cooper – Ordained ELIM Minister | Accredited Life Celebrant | UK Marriage Authority
As a fully ordained Christian minister and trained celebrant, Reverend Ben Cooper brings a depth of experience, compassion, and legal authority to every ceremony. Backed by formal accreditations from ELIM Church Incorporated, the Assemblies of God (AOG), and the ELIM Training & Coaching Academy, Ben offers more than just ceremony services — he brings spiritual leadership, professional training, and legal recognition across the UK.
Whether you're planning a wedding, a funeral, or a deeply personal life ceremony, you deserve someone who is fully qualified, legally authorised, and pastorally gifted.
Certificate of Ordination – ELIM Church Incorporated
Reverend Ben Cooper is an ordained minister through ELIM Church Incorporated, a globally recognised Christian denomination with over 500 churches in the UK.
Being ordained through ELIM means:
“Ordination through ELIM gives me the honour and the responsibility to serve families and couples with faith, compassion, and professionalism.”
— Rev. Ben Cooper
Chaplaincy Training & Pastoral Care Qualifications
Ben is also certified in Christian chaplaincy and pastoral ministry through:
Training in emotional care, crisis response, prayer ministry, and end-of-life spiritual support within church and community settings.
Accreditation through the AOG movement, equipping Ben with cross-denominational tools for hospital visits, bereavement support, and ceremonial guidance.
These qualifications allow Ben to minister during:
ELIM Leadership Training
As part of his spiritual growth and ministry readiness, Ben has completed the ELIM Leadership Training Programme, covering:
ELIM Training & Coaching Academy Accreditation
Ben is also a certified graduate of the ELIM Training & Coaching Academy, a national programme that develops Christian leaders in:
This accreditation reflects Ben’s ongoing commitment to growth as a celebrant, pastor, and spiritual guide.
Legal Authority to Conduct Christian Marriages in the UK
Unlike independent celebrants, Reverend Ben Cooper holds the legal right to conduct Christian weddings that are recognised under UK marriage law, through his ordination with ELIM Church.
Here’s what this means for couples:
This makes Reverend Ben one of the few celebrants who combines:
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