Membership
An interdenominational association of churches and individuals, NACBA is a professional organization with more than 2,700 members, NACBA offers valuable opportunities to leverage collective thought of a large, diverse group of church administrative leaders with a wide range of experiences and resources.
Why does membership matter? NACBA membership matters because it is designed to support and enhance your administration effectiveness through opportunities for you to expand your network, save money, develop your professional skills, protect your church and strengthen your staff.
Expand your network: Add 2,700 church administrative leaders to your network. Gain support, knowledge and lasting relationships.
NACBA helps you save money for your church through significant member discounts and free resources, as well as a variety of tools and information with the latest tips on handling finances and cutting costs.
Classifications of membership
Active $180.00 (voting) membership may be granted to those who are employed (paid) full-time or part-time on the staff of a Christian church and who serve congregations in church administration in an administrative capacity. This may include denominational members with like responsibilities who serve at other levels of their denominations such as Presbyteries, Synods, Conferences, Dioceses, et cetera; and active duty members of the United States Armed Forces who are assigned duties as Chapel Manager, Chaplain’s Assistant, or other Christian business administrative duties in their military service.
Associate $180.00 (voting) membership may be granted to those engaged in an activity closely related to Christian administration in a Christian institution/foundation or not-for-profit organization (501(c)(3)).
Active and Associate must adhere to the NACBA Code of Ethics.
Business $275.00 (non-voting) membership may be granted to individuals or individuals who represent for-profit companies wishing to join NACBA for commercial purposes and who desire to join in the support of NACBA, its purposes, and its programs. This category includes those individuals, or individuals representing organizations, that provide consulting services to churches.
Student $50.00 (non-voting) membership may be granted to individuals who are full-time students in a college or seminary, who are interested in church administration. Student membership is limited to not more than a five-year period. Full time students, if employed part time by a Christian church/organization are eligible for student membership.
Affiliate $180.00 (non-voting) membership is for individuals who do not meet the definitions for Active, Associate, or Business membership, includes volunteers (unpaid) and those seeking employment.
Additional Member $130.00 from the same organization.
Emeritus Status Application for Emeritus Status
The Board of Directors will use the following guidelines for granting the Emeritus status: Those applying for Emeritus status should have been an Active or Associate member for:
- at least ten years,
- attended the Annual Conference a minimum of five times,
- attained age 55, and
- entered into a retirement recognized by the local congregation or institution for whom the applicant last worked. It is further understood that retirement means that the applicant is not engaged in any full-time Christian administration employment.
Applications received by January 30th will be considered at the Spring Board Meeting (March); by May 30th will be considered at the Summer Board Meeting (July); and by September 30th will be considered at the Fall Board Meeting (November).