In most denominations, you have to have recommendations from your local pastor/priest and congregation, then meet for an interview with state board of clergy and laity, do academic education at approved seminary for 3 out of 4 years with year of internship and mentoring , then ordained by synodical/diocesean bishop or state president/moderator, submit annual reports, do occasional continuing education credits, etc. Wierwille and Martindale were incompetent in this area.