The 2026 Annual New England FGBMF Men's Spiritual Advance

 The New England Men's Advance is jointly sponsored by the New England Chapters of Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship in America (FGBMFA) and Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (FGBMFI). 

This Spirit-led Advance is open to all men and provides an opportunity for laymen and Pastors to come aside for up to 3 days and 2 nights in a relaxed environment, fellowship with other men, and be refreshed and built-up spiritually through powerful testimonies, biblical-based sharing and personal ministry opportunities. 

Throughout the more than 45 years that men have annually come together at the New England FGBMF Advance, there have been many hundreds of testimonies about spiritual, emotional and physical healings - along with countless answers to prayer and miracles within the lives of attendees (and their families) as a direct result of attendance at this Advance.

WHO is FGBMF?

Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship (FGBMF) is a worldwide, interdenominational Christian fellowship founded in 1952 by Demos Shakarian, a respected California businessman and dairy farmer.  "The Fellowship"  is NOT a church.  FGBMF members are encouraged to be active and involved in their home churches.  FGBMF is made up of men from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Its members are often referred to as, "The Happiest People on Earth."

Demos  Shakarian described who the Happiest People on Earth are when he wrote: "The important thing is that He tells each of us to go.  Go with whatever gift He has given - knowing that when we find that gift and use it, no matter what the condition of the world around us, we will be the happiest people on earth"                      

WALK-INS are always welcome!  Meals can be purchased by walk-ins onsite, but not  Lodging at the Conference Center. Required check-in for ALL attendees is at the Advance Registration Table located in the Conference Center's “Youth Center” building.  

For attendees without a pre-purchased 1-DAY, 2-DAY or 3-DAY Lodging & Meals Package, the Conference Center charges our Advance a  “Day Use” Fee.  Each Walk-In without on-site Lodging is asked to pay $7.50 / day to FGBMF when checking-in at the Advance Registration Table.  For all Walk-Ins who are also "First-Timer" attendees, the $7.50 daily fee is waived.

If you're a "FIRST TIMER" Advance Attendee,  check-out  the announcement immediately below about a NEW Discount that's available to you when Registering.

Three (3)  Package options for Lodging & Meals are outlined in the Registration & Brochure section of this website.  

 All Lodging and Meals Registrations should be Submitted and Paid for either Online or by US Mail before the Advance  REGISTRATION RECEIPT DEADLINE on Saturday,    April 13, 2026.   (see IMPORTANT NEW NOTE  just below)

We always WELCOME and ENJOY having FIRST TIMERS join us at FGBMF meetings and special events such as the 2025 Annual New England FGBMF Men's Spiritual Advance - our 46th Year!   

We're pleased to offer FIRST TIMERS a 25% Discount on the cost of our Men's Advance 1-DAY or 2-DAY or 3-DAY Lodging and Meals Packages.

ALSO,  this 25% Discount applies to any Meals that are purchased onsite by WALK INS who are FIRST TIMERS.  The normal $7.50 daily Registration Fee does NOT apply to WALK INS who are a FIRST TIMER.    

 Since the founding of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship in 1952, church Pastors from many Christian denominations have provided valuable encouragement, input and support at FGBMF functions worldwide. 
With appreciation, we are once again offering active and retired church Pastors a 25% PASTOR's Discount. 

If desired, the 25% PASTOR's  Discount should be requested when Registering. 

Prayer is essential for the spiritual success and continuance of God's work through this interdenominational men's fellowship in both New England and across the world. We encourage, ask for and welcome your prayer support for God's blessing on this 45th Annual New England FGBMF Spiritual Advance - as well as for the needs of each man attending, their families and the local Gospel ministries they may represent.

Alton Bay Christian Conference Center sits on 70 acres overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. This destination is a year-round conference facility located about 50 miles north of Manchester, NH. It has deep Christian roots and a history dating back over 160 years to the 1860's.  

ADDRESS and WEBSITE:   Alton Bay Conference Center, 5 Broadway Blvd, PO Box 321, Alton Bay, NH  03810

www.altonbay.org   /  603-875-6161