FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Answer:   Bring the following:

•  Late April weather in New Hampshire may  sometimes be comfortable or cool  / cold  /  wet  or even snowy!  So. we suggest you bring some warm  clothes, a hat  and maybe waterproof shoes..  Attendees have to walk short distances outside between buildings to reach the Dining Hall , Cafeteria , the Youth Center (where the Advance Registration Area is located ) and the Chapel (where  the scheduled   Fellowship" and "Prayer" meetings are held).
• A small flashlight can be very helpful when  walking outside in the dark.  
• A  Bath Towel  (bring 1 or 2  for use after a shower).   Alton Bay provides sheets, pillows, blankets and a few  "small' hand towels. 
•  Your own Soap and Shampoo  
• IMPORTANT ->   Be sure to bring "an open heart" and  your Bible!
• Reach out to others about this Advance and  invite a friend or associate!

Answer:  

NO, you do NOT have to be an actual "business man" OR an official  "member" of FGBMF to attend.   FGBMF is a worldwide , Christian fellowship (not a church) and we welcome individuals from all professions, all walks of life , and from all religious backgrounds.  We 'jokingly' consider a "business man" to simply be a person who makes and spends money to live!  

Answer:  

Yes, a limited number of partial FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS might be available  (usually up to $50. per person, on a first-come, first-serve basis )  to help individuals with a financial need attend. 

To request FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIP assistance,  as soon as possible make a request to John Fay at 781-475-4215 OR by email at newenglandmensadvance@gmail.com   

Also, be advised that  any "FIRST TIMER" attending the  2026 NE Advance is automatically eligible for a "25% FIRST TIMER DISCOUNT."  If this applies to you, indicate you are eligible and then include your 25% First Timer Discount when completing  the Online  OR Mail-in Advance Registration Form.  

Answer:  

YES, he can attend if accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or other family adult. We have no age restrictions.  However,  when deciding about possible attendance, good parental judgement should be exercised concerning the youth's maturity and overall life experiences.  We do NOT offer any separate youth activities or youth  meetings at this annual Men's Advance.

Answer:  

YES, free will offerings may be taken in one or more of the four, large group "Fellowship Meetings,"  in order to help meet Advance expenses.  There is never 'pressure' to give. 

Usually during the first  Advance "Fellowship Meeting" on Friday morning, the total budget need is presented.  Then men  are encouraged to  quietly pray and  then simply give as they feel led by the Lord.  Once the Advance budget need is met - either in that first Fellowship Meeting or in a later meeting,  no additional offerings are taken.  Checks  should be made out to "FGBMF Men's Advance" and are Federal Tax Deductible.   

Over the past 46+ years of the NE Advance, we are so very thankful to have been greatly blessed by the Lord  through faithful giving by men who listened and  responded to the leading of the Holy Spirit.   Every year, the budget needs of the New England FGBMF Men's Spiritual Advance have been either met or exceeded!

Answer:  

The short answer is YES.  Since the inception of the  New England FGBMF Men's Spiritual Advance  over 46 years ago, it has been promoted  as a "Men's Advance ".  When both men and women are in attendance,  some lodging  logistics and  appropriate support of some women's ministry needs can at times be challenging.  Nevertheless, we  welcome women and appreciate their participation in our annual NE FGBMF Spiritual Advance meetings. 

Increasingly in recent years, some FGBMF Chapter member wives or Christian women who support the FGBMF mission have been asked and have graciously volunteered their time to assist leaders in many important areas, including:  in women's ministry when needed or in administrative support or in other valuable roles.

Lastly, some wives have attended  to  primarily provide necessary support to their husband who has physical or mobility limitations and/or perhaps other special needs.  In those cases and when Advance leadership is advised before the Advance begins, we  make  every reasonable effort to enable needed accommodations.     

Of note, special FGBMF "Couple's Advances" have periodically been  organized at other times in some geographic areas.               

Answer:

The NE Advance has an "all-volunteer" team comprised of numerous, experienced leaders working behind the scenes who freely give of their time to  help plan, organize and execute this great  gathering  that draws men annually from across New England and beyond.  This Advance , that now goes back 46+ years,  would definitely not be possible without very committed volunteers. 

The following men comprise the "top-level" leadership of the 2026 NE FGBMF Men's Spiritual Advance Leadership Team :

EVENT CO-CHAIRS: 

    John Fay -   newenglandmensadvance@gmail.com   or 781-475-4215

    Larry DeNofio -  larryd1226@verizon.net  

    Bob Zider -   vtzider@gmail.com

MUSIC and  A/V  COORDINATOR and WORSHIP LEADER:

   Matteo Filippi    matteomusicservice@gmail.com