Application for Admission / Membership

Welcome to the CCFBC / BCA Application

Thank you for applying. This application helps us pursue unity in doctrine, fellowship, and ministry direction. Plan for 25–40 minutes to complete it. You may save your progress and return later. After submission, our team will review your application and may schedule a short pastoral interview.

“Unity doesn’t require perfection—just honesty, humility, and shared direction in Christ.”

Read the doctrinal statement (opens in a new window)
Complete testimony + calling narratives
Provide 2 references
Submit application and watch for confirmation email

PROGRAM SELECTION

I am applying for: *

Select all that apply

CCFBC Fellowship Membership

Biblical Counseling Academy (BCA) Student Enrollment

Both

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Please provide accurate information so we can contact you and process your application.

Full Legal Name *

Use the name tied to your legal documents.

Preferred Name

Email Address *

We’ll send your confirmation and next steps here.

Phone *

Mailing Address Line 1 *

Mailing Address Line 2

City *

State/Province *

Zip/Postal Code *

Country *

Birthdate

Gender

Marital Status

Spouse’s Name

Children

Current Church Name *

Church City/State

Pastor's Name

How long have you attended?

TESTIMONY OF SALVATION

Please share how the Lord saved you—when and how you came to faith in Jesus Christ, and what has changed in your life since.

Salvation Testimony

Calling & Ministry Direction

Why are you seeking CCFBC membership and/or BCA enrollment?

Purpose + Ministry Vision *

Current Ministry Involvement

Education & Ministry Experience

List your education and ministry service. Start with the most recent.

Education Summary

Ministry Experience Summary

Employment (optional)

Doctrinal Alignment

Read the Doctrinal Statement (opens in new window)

After reading the Doctrinal Statement, I can say: *

I have read it in full and I am in substantial agreement.

I have questions, but I am not in active opposition.

I hold positions that strongly oppose the statement and I need a conversation before proceeding.

Explain questions or concerns

Please pause here and contact the Dean before submitting your application.

Counseling God’s Way (Affirmation / Denial)

CCFBC and BCA operate from the conviction that Scripture is sufficient for life and godliness and that the Lord counsels His people through His Word within the life of the local church.

Read Counseling God’s Way: Affirmations & Denials (opens in new window)

My position is: *

I affirm this approach and desire to learn and serve within it.

I am still growing, but I am willing to be trained within this framework.

I hold to an integration model or another approach that conflicts with this framework.

Explain your counseling framework

If you selected option 3, please contact the Dean before submitting your application.

Character & Church Life

These questions help us understand church involvement, accountability, and readiness for fellowship.

Are you walking in fellowship with Christ? *

Yes

No

Are you currently involved in behavior that would bring reproach on Christ or His church? *

Yes

No

Explain

Are you willing to be known, sharpened, corrected, and accountable in biblical community? *

Yes

No

REFERENCES

Two references are required:

Pastoral
Ministry Leader/Employer/Teacher

We may contact them.

Reference 1 — Pastoral

Pastor Reference Name *

Relationship/Role *

Email *

Phone *

Church Name *

Reference 2 — Ministry Leader/Employer/Teacher

Name *

Relationship/Role (copy) *

Email *

Phone *

Organization *

Unity & Conduct Agreement

By signing below, you acknowledge you have read the doctrinal statement, understand the convictions of this fellowship, and are not applying in order to oppose or campaign against them. Our desire is unity in truth, humility in learning, and love in practice.

Agreement *

I agree to the Unity & Conduct Agreement above.

Type your full legal name as your signature. *

Date *

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