Other ways to volunteer

There are other ways for you to grow as an OCF participant—give us a call at (303) 761-1984 to talk about options. Click the button below to check out the Volunteers page on the OCF website.

Here are a few examples:

• OCF staff often require technology, social media, web design, editing, and database help.
• OCF Conference Centers need maintenance, cleaning, mechanical, and physical labor help.
• Outdoor programs at our two conference centers require volunteer mentors and supervisors.
• ROTC, OCS/OTS, and Academy cadets and midshipmen need mentors and coaches for encouragement and growth in spiritual wisdom. You may be able to do this virtually.
• New officers and new believers need Christian mentors willing to meet with them regularly.

Regular members determine the direction of our ministry by voting for Council Members and for changes to the OCF Constitution, while non-officers join OCF as Associate members.

Every member of OCF affirms the Statement of Faith and the Statement of Participation (to participate actively and prayerfully in the ministry of OCF with my time, talents, spiritual gifts, and financial resources). Thus, every OCF member is committed to the same Purpose Statement. We exist for the good of the entire military society.

We see every person as an image-bearer of God and thus of inestimable value. No one person has greater importance because they fill a particular military role. Joining OCF makes one a member, so we simply refer to Regular and Associate members as “OCF members.”

OCF’S MODEL

OCF exists to focus on a small part of the military ministry work being done by the church around the world. Our focus is on the commissioned leaders responsible for the professional, physical, emotional, and spiritual health and growth of subordinates. We challenge these officers to take up the mantle of spiritual leadership and minister effectively in the military society.

The key concept of OCF’s model is to help develop and connect effective leaders who live, work, and minister within the military community. We do not want members who are dependent on OCF staff for leading and hosting local fellowships. This member-led concept should exist anywhere OCF members live, work, go TDY/TAD, and deploy.

MEMBER ROLES

There are three main roles an OCF member can volunteer to fill and become visible in the OCF Directory: OCF Local Leader, OCF Contact, and OCF Hospitality Home.

The OCF Directory also makes OCF Coordinators visible. If someone desires to support a larger area, region, or military specialty as a Coordinator, please contact the OCF Home Office at (303) 761-1984.

Finally, our OCF Council members are volunteers who serve on the OCF Council after being elected to this role.

Whether you have been an OCF member for a week or for several decades, there is always room for you to volunteer using your various skills and to host whomever God brings your way.

Refer to the OCF Handbook for more details about information provided on this page.