Active voting members have full rights and privileges. Upon reaching the age of sixty-five or the time of retirement, a person who has been either an active voting or associate member is eligible to apply for honorary life membership. In addition, the Board may vote honorary life status to other non-member individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of religious education. Honorary life members who have been active voting members shall have full rights and privileges. Student members may not vote or serve as officers or as committee chairpersons.
Supportive members have the privilege of attending meetings.
Individual supportive members may serve on committees except Nominating and Membership. Supportive members may not vote or serve as officers. When appropriate dues are paid these applicants shall be received into membership immediately, unless there is question about eligibility. Questionable applications shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration. Denial of membership may be appealed to the membership at an Annual Meeting through the Secretary of the Association.