Thank you for your inquiry about becoming an Open Bible Church.

The geographic region where your church is located will work closely with you to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to serving you.

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The process of church affiliation is administered by the regional office in the region in which
the church is located. Find the region where my church is located.

Application
Churches desiring affiliation with Open Bible Churches shall make application by submitting the Church Affiliation Agreement and Pastoral Covenant of Relationship (see Agreement and Covenant forms in Resources section of the Open Bible Manual) to the regional executive director in the region in which the church is located.

Approval
A church shall be granted a certificate of affiliation with the Association upon recommendation of the regional board and with approval of the national board.

Certificate of Affiliation
All affiliated churches shall receive a certificate of affiliation signed by the president
and secretary of the Association and bearing the seal of the Association.

Requirements
A church shall:
A. Be incorporated under the laws of the state in which the church is located;
B. Adopt a name suitable to its congregation’s members and the Association;
C. Adopt articles of incorporation clearly stating the church is affiliated with Open Bible Churches. The articles shall be filed with the Secretary of State of the state in which the church is located and submitted to the secretary of the Association along with proof of filing from the Secretary of State;
D. Obtain a federal identification number;
E. Submit the official, Affiliation Agreement provided by Open Bible Churches (see Agreement in Resources section of the Open Bible Manual);
F. Submit a signed, Pastoral Covenant of Relationship (see Covenant in Resources section of the Open Bible Manual); and
G. Submit bylaws to the regional executive director, which must be approved by the secretary of the Association prior to affiliation.