Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long will it take to be approved by your Board of Directors?

A: Our Board of Directors reviews your ministry and informs Dr. Gastrich of their decision within 72 hours of your application.  We will immediately contact you with the outcome.  If your ministry is lacking one of our requirements, we will work with you to improve it, so you can become a member.

Q: How can I pay for my membership?

A: You can pay with a credit/debit card, a checking account, PayPal, a check, or a money order.  Click here for our payment page.

Q: Is my membership truly a lifetime membership?

A: Yes.  Once you are a member, the only way you can lose your membership is by changing the gospel message that you preach.  We hope and pray this never happens.

Q: Do I have to have a Statement of Faith on my web site?

A: You don't have to have a Statement of Faith (although, it is a very good idea and we strongly encourage it).  However, you do need to affirm the gospel message and the Statement of Faith that is on the OCCM web site.

Q: Do you allow for-profit organizations and businesses to become members?

A: Yes.  If you affirm the biblical gospel, then you can become a member.  For instance, if you have a Christian book store, you are eligible for an OCCM membership.

Q: Is there a $39 fee and a $59 fee?  Or do I just pay one or the other?

A: You simply pay one or the other.  There is a one-time, $39 fee for the Gold Lifetime Membership or a one-time, $59 fee for the Platinum Lifetime Membership.

Q: If you find a problem with my Statement of Faith, am I automatically denied a membership?

A: No.  We have a very discerning Board of Directors who wants to help you.  In most cases, applicants affirm the biblical gospel, but they don't always articulate it properly.  In other words, they believe the right things, they just don't always word them well.  This is where we come in!  We will work with you to craft a Statement of Beliefs that is coherent, biblical, and true.