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A wedding officiant service in Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania, Alpha & Omega Ministries specializes in custom-tailored unions. Owned and operated by Christian pastor Stephen Shafer, the company is committed to joining together couples, no matter religion, gender, race or sexual preference. Authentic and unique, Alpha & Omega Ministries is the perfect choice for dream-worthy unions.

Services Offered
Operating under the belief that no two weddings are the same, Alpha & Omega Ministries works alongside each couple to map out every aspect of their ceremony. For a truly streamlined celebration, services include:

  • Consultations
  • Personalized ceremonies
  • Custom vows
  • Signed marriage certificate
  • Rehearsal attendance
  • Cultural ceremony traditions


Areas Covered
Alpha & Omega Ministries proudly offers wedding officiant services to couples located in Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania. Services are extended to interested couples in and around the Monroe County, Pennsylvania area.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$75

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.
60+ mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Alpha & Omega Ministries

Sarah
Sarah Sent on 08/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

He was awesome

Thank you for all your work! You are an excellent pastor
Megan
Megan Sent on 10/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great officiant!

Stephen was super willing to change the ceremony around to fit our style and needs!
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Jillian Sent on 06/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Alpha and Omega Ministries really exceeded our expectations. Our ceremony was beautiful. Steve and Laura were extremely professional, flexible, and easy to work with. My husband and I really appreciate all of the care and effort that went in to our special day. We would recommend Alpha and Omega Ministries.
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Shawna Sent on 11/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The Funnest Officiant Around (Non-religious)

Pastor Steve gave us fun, friendship, and a little bit of funk. He brought such humor and love and joy to our wedding, with beautiful, playful vows and his warm laughter. He walked us through our rehearsal ceremony (as we had no idea what we were doing), even giving us tips on when and how to walk to give our photographer the best shots. With his wit, he charmed all of our guests and gave us (the bride and groom) the freedom to be ourselves in front of our friends and family. Above all, Pastor Steve's positivity and down-to-earth personality made our wedding day more perfect than we ever thought possible. You can sit down and share a beer with the man, have a real conversation, and feel like you've been friends for ages. If you want hope, happiness, and humor with some hippie-coolness sprinkled on top for your special day, Pastor Steve is the soul you need presiding over and blessing your marriage.
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Samantha Sent on 09/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Steve was AMAZING!!! He is soo easy to work with, his prices are extemely reasonable for how much work and effort he puts into making your wedding day so special. We loved working with him and our guests enjoyed his ceremony and just having his presence there. He is a wonderful person with a big heart that really knows how to read his couples and what they are looking for in their wedding day. We cant thank steve enough for everything he did for us!!! :-)
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Amy Sent on 09/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Was super excited with how Pastore S did out ceremony!! He made our wedding day that much more special!!!
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Tori Sent on 09/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My new husband and I were very nervous about finding an officiant for our wedding. We wanted someone funny, charming, professional and above all a nice person. We originally found Steve and we talked with him and when we hung up we were beyond happy cause we finally found our person. Due to many unfortunate events, Steve called (many months notice) and said he wouldn't be able to do it. We were crushed but just hoped everything was okay with him. He asked if we would be okay with Laura instead. We said of course and anxiously waited for her to call...what if we don't like her...if she doesn't like us? What if she doesn't get our dry, odd humor? What if she says no to a personalized ceremony? After the call I cried. She was beyond amazing. summing up, Laura came to our wedding, she was everything we could've wished for and more. Funny, charming, professional and so sweet and friendly. Not many people would be willing to stand out in cold rain for two people like she did AND she delivered a beautiful personalized ceremony without missing a single beat. Her personality livened up the whole wedding rain or no rain. We can not thank her enough for what shes done for us. So....if you're wondering if you should hire Alpha & Omega Ministries, the answer is undoubtedly YES. Thank you Laura and Steve!
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Anne-Marie Sent on 08/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We loved working with Pastor Steve. He is super accommodating and made us feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the whole journey of our wedding planning and especially during our ceremony. He responded quickly to our emails and was very professional. His value far exceeds the price we hired him for. Would definitely recommend him to others. Thanks for making our wedding run so smoothly, Pastor Steve! Couldn't imagine it going any better!
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Brenda Sent on 07/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our very first phone call with Pastor Steve, I knew he was the one I wanted to marry us. He was witty and funny and understanding. When we met him in person he just sat and talked with us like we had know each other for years. Unfortunately 2 days before our wedding he had a family emergency and wasn't able to do the ceremony. That is when Pastor Laura stepped in and was right there with us for the rehearsal and ceremony. She was top notch and again it felt like we were old friends.
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Deanne Sent on 07/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
On July 14, 2018 my fiancé and I were married by Pastor Steve in the backyard of our home. He offered us a couple of ceremonies to review and we picked the best one for us. He was very professional, timely and informative. So many of our family and friends came up to us during the reception to express how much they loved his ceremony and to express how impressed they were by him. He made everything very easy for us and that was greatly appreciated since we were dealing with so many last-minute details. We would highly recommend Pastor Steve, he’s the best.
Thank you Pastor Steve for doing such a fantastic job! We wish you would have had more time to stay for the reception.
Thanks again – Bob & DeAnne
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