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Individual Membership Application
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Membership in the Ohio Bible Fellowship is open to men of good Christian character and conduct who, having met the
constitutional requirements, manifest their Christian life and service in a manner consistent with the Scriptures and the
standards of this organization. The following are specific causes for the rejection of applicants for membership: use of
liquor, tobacco or narcotics, immorality, divorce, remarriage after divorce, marriage to a divorcee, membership in an
oath‐bound society, unfavorable references, doctrinal and constitutional disagreements. Failure to answer all questions
will result in application being returned.
I hereby make application for membership in the Ohio Bible Fellowship, Inc. The membership fee of $15 is enclosed
herewith. I understand that the membership is renewable each January 1.
Name Age Date of Application
Address
Home Phone ( ) Wireless Phone ( )
State present Christian work.
Of what local church are you a member (if pastor, give name of church)?
Is this church affiliated with any denomination or association? If so, what organization?
Applicant’s signature
(New applicants please complete the other side. Renewal applicants are not required to fill out the rest of the form.)
Page 2: New Applicants Only
Please give a brief testimony as to your salvation and reasons for desiring membership in the Ohio Bible Fellowship.
If formerly or presently engaged in full‐time Christian service, please give your education background:
Bible Institute Year graduated or, years attended:
College Degree Year or, years attended:
Seminary Degree Year or, years attended:
Other training
Have you been ordained? When? By whom?
Have you ever been refused ordination? If no, please explain.
Have your ordination credentials ever been revoked? If yes, please explain.
Please list your former and present religious affiliations.
Please list your history of Christian work.
Please give the names and addresses of officers of the church or organization under which you labor.
Please give the names and addresses of three pastors as references, at least one of whom is a Fellowship member.
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