Every appointed clergyperson in the West Ohio Conference (deacons in full connection, elders in full connection, provisional members, associate members, licensed local pastors, clergy from other conferences and denominations appointed in West Ohio, and clergy from other denominations appointed in West Ohio) is eligible for membership in The Preachers’ Relief Society, subject to age limit and conference membership requirements. Membership is voluntary, not mandatory. Payment of annual dues and continuing conference membership guarantees eligibility for grants. Membership may be subscribed annually or through a single-payment lifetime membership.