USA Membership Renewal Frequently Asked Questions

Effective January 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026



1. How much does it cost to renew my membership?

    Annual Gideon - $120

    Annual Auxiliary - $60 

    Lifetime Gideon - $3,000* 

    Lifetime Auxiliary - $1,500*


2. Where should dues payments be mailed?

       The Gideons International

       P.O. Box 97292

       Washington, DC 20090-7292

       If paying for an individual or a couple, please enclose the membership renewal certificate.

       

        If payments for multiple members have been received by the camp, they may be remitted using the E503D  form.  Complete  instructions and the form can be downloaded from theConnection.

       If someone wants to pay on behalf of another member, they must first receive permission from the member  they are attempting to pay on behalf of. Once they have received permission a payment can be processed.

*Please mail Lifetime membership payments to our Nashville address:

The Gideons International

P.O. Box 140800

Nashville, TN 37214-0800


3. I’m enrolled in Autopay, when will my payment be drafted?

               Autopay drafts will occur on or about February 2, 2026. This option is a simple, secure payment method that  reduces the ministry expenses associated with membership renewal. If an autopay payment fails, a renewal notice will be sent in March. 


4. Will members be sent a reminder or notice to renew their membership?

              Yes, membership renewal notices will be mailed the first week of March and the middle of April. Each            notice will include a tear-off certificate and envelope to mail in dues payments.


5. I have never registered on theConnection. How can I do that so I can pay online?

         You can register on theConnection through the gideons.org website:


            1. Click Menu at the top of the page, then choose Member Login.

            2. Under Never Registered, enter your member number and camp number.

If you do not know your member or camp number, contact your camp president or call Member Support at 615-564-5000.

            3. Click Register to login.


6. Where do I find the online membership renewal payment button?

           The membership renewal button is found under your name at the top of the page on theConnection.     Members  signed up for Autopay will not have this button. This button will become active in February.

 

 

7. Will camps have an opportunity to be recognized as an Honor Roll Camp this year? 

   This incentive program has been discontinued. All camps are encouraged to proactively check in with their members to encourage them to renew their membership before the drop date of June 1, 2026.


8. Can I pay for multiple years?

    Our system does not currently allow for multiple-year payments except in the case of Lifetime Membership.


9.  Where can I find the new camp membership remittance form?

     On theConnection, choose Programs, Membership, Program Resources, Topics, View More, Membership Renewal, View More, Documents.

  • Click the Multiple Members Renewal Cover Sheet to download a copy.


10. Can I pay using the Bill Pay service through my bank or credit union?

      Paying membership using a Bill Pay service through your financial institution is an acceptable option for renewing membership. Financial institutions typically deduct these funds from your account on the payment date you selected. Just as with all mailed payments, please allow up to three full weeks for the payment to be received and processed.

To ensure that Bill Pay payments are received and properly credited to your account, please do the following:

  • Select a payment date between February 20 and May 1
  • Ask your financial institution to include your name(s), membership number(s), and the words “Membership Renewal” with the payment.
  • Provide your financial institution with the following payment address: The Gideons International

P.O. Box 97292

Washington, DC 20090-7292


11. How can I check to see if my membership has been paid?

       The membership renewal button will no longer be visible when logged into theConnection once your     membership has been paid. It  may take up to 48 hours to update after paying on theConnection. Please allow three weeks for mailed payments to be reflected. You can also ask your camp president or call Member Support at 866-262-4253 to see if your membership has been paid.


12. When can a new applicant join and not owe for their membership the following fiscal year?

        Members who join between November 1 and May 31 will not owe for the following fiscal year. Members joining between June 1 and October 31 will owe dues by the following May 31 for the upcoming fiscal year.


13. Can I include an additional donation with my membership renewal payment? 

Yes. Members can make a donation when renewing their membership on theConnection, when calling to pay over the phone, or when mailing a payment using the

payment certificate and enclosed envelope from their renewal notice.


14. Are widows obligated to renew their membership?

 At the international business session in July 2021, the membership voted to make all Auxiliary widows veteran members. Any current (or existing) Auxiliary members who were widowed as of November 1, 2021, have been changed to veteran members. The camp member list on theConnection now designates these Auxiliary as Lifetime members. All future Auxiliary widows will automatically be granted veteran status once we receive the Gideon’s deceased member report. The intent of the vote was not to provide a way for a dropped Auxiliary (non-member) to be reinstated as a veteran. If a widow decides to send in a dues payment, it will be credited as a donation to their camp’s Faith Fund. Widows who remarry a Gideon will revert to annual dues status.


15. I recently made a donation, which included a membership renewal payment, but my membership was not renewed.

      When including a donation with your renewal payment, please note the amounts in the memo of the check. Please allow three weeks for mailed payments to be received and processed. If the check has cleared your bank or if the charge has appeared on your credit card statement, contact Member Support at 615-564-5000 for assistance.


16. I mailed a membership payment, but my membership does not show as having been paid

      Please allow three weeks for mailed payments to be received and processed. If the check has cleared your bank or if the charge has appeared on your credit card statement, contact Member Support at 615-564-5000 for assistance.


 

17. I’m a camp officer. Where can I find membership reports, including a list of paid/unpaid members in my camp?

Camp officers can view camp members’ payment statuses as well as other membership reports on theConnection under Programs > Membership.

  • For a list of available reports, click Membership Reports.
  • To view member payment status, click: View Member List.

Members may have recently mailed a payment that has not yet been received, as mailed payments can take up to three weeks to be received and processed.


18. I am a former member. Can I mail a payment to reinstate my membership? 

     Membership payments are for current members only. Former members are required to submit a membership application to reapply for membership.


19. What are the qualifications for Veteran status?

      Taken from the current Operations Manual, page 16: Section 7. Any Gideon at least 65 years of age, who has been a member in good standing for a continuous period of twenty years, and is thereafter unable to pay his dues, shall, at his option, be designated a veteran member. Such veteran member shall be exempt from any further payments of dues and his membership shall be for life. A letter to the secretary of the Association or the appropriate national association secretary, shall be sufficient to effectuate the reclassification.

All Veteran status requests must come from the member unless they are physically unable. Members who meet the four qualifications for Veteran status (65+ years of age, 20+ years of continuous service, inability to pay, and a desire to receive Veteran status) will need to request Veteran status by May 31 in one of the following ways:

  • Call Member Support at 615-564-5000
  • Email TGI@gideons.org
  • Write International Headquarters at our Nashville address: The Gideons International

                                     P.O. Box 140800

                                    Nashville, TN 37214-0800


20. Will the members that sent checks before May 31 be reinstated?

        Yes. All checks that are postmarked before June 30 or earlier are considered on time, and the member will be reinstated.


21. Can members send a check during the month of June for reinstatement or is a phone call necessary?

        It is recommended to call to make a payment during the month of June; however, a payment in the form  of a check will also be accepted.


22. When will the dropped member report be available on theConnection?

        This report will be made available once the May month-end reports are posted on

theConnection. This typically occurs around the 5th and 6th business day in June.