Membership Application

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them".

- Matthew 18:20

Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center – Why Membership Matters

Becoming a member of ABCRC provides meaningful benefits while supporting a ministry that has been serving families and strengthening faith since 1863.

Spiritual & Community Benefits: ✓

Strengthens a 160+ year ministry — Your membership fuels a historic Christian retreat center that has been proclaiming the Gospel since 1863.
Connects you to a Christ-centered community — Join a multigenerational fellowship rooted in worship, discipleship, and service.
Allows participation in member-only events — Special gatherings, celebrations, and community ministry activities throughout the year.

Access & Facilities: ✓

Grants use of the private ABCRC beach — Reserved exclusively for members and registered guests.
Provides access to the Youth Water Ski Program — Members’ children enjoy priority participation in one of our most impactful youth ministries.
Enables participation in volunteer teams — Serve on committees, help with events, or join seasonal ministries that support the mission.
Supports access to retreat center amenities — Including worship spaces, prayer gatherings, and year-round programming.

Organizational Engagement: ✓

Gives members a voice — Vote on key decisions at the Annual Meeting and help shape the ministry’s future.
Allows eligibility for board service — Members can be nominated to serve on the Alton Bay Campmeeting Association Board.
Provides regular updates and communications — Stay informed about events, opportunities, and ministry developments.

Legacy & Mission Impact: ✓

Preserves the heritage of Alton Bay — Membership helps sustain a Christ-honoring ministry that has served the Lakes Region for more than 160 years.
Expands our mission reach — Your support directly impacts youth, families, retreats, worship, and outreach programs.

*PLEASE NOTE: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY OUR OFFICE. GETTING THE FORMS FILLED OUT AND PAYING THE MEMBERSHIP FEE DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU MEMBERSHIP STATUS. SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION BE REJECTED, YOU WILL BE CONTACTED AND REFUNDED.*

Step 1:

Have your pastor click the button below so that he can complete the Pastor Reference Questionnaire for you. He should fill it out on your behalf. Your pastor will be contacted by our team upon submission for verification, so we will know if you try to fill it out yourself.

Pastor Questionnaire

Step 2 (Option 1):

There are two options here. You can click "Membership Application ACH" below to fill out the membership application and pay by ACH or you can click "Membership Application CC" further down to fill out the membership application and pay by credit card. Please only select one option.

Membership Application ACH

Step 2 (Option 2):

There are two options here. You can click "Membership Application ACH" above to fill out the membership application and pay by ACH or you can click "Membership Application CC" below to fill out the membership application and pay by credit card. Please only select one option.

Membership Application CC