Become an ACP Member

The Associated Church Press connects Christian media professionals across North America.  ACP is dedicated to expanding the reach and influence of faith-based journalism. Christian media is a small and vital community – and those who do this work want to connect with others.

ACP connects media professionals to one another, creates spaces for collaboration, and celebrates your accomplishments.  Learn about all of our member benefits here.

Join or renew online today!

Membership Categories and Annual Dues 

Associated Church Press is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Publications: Open to publications that subscribe to the ACP’s purpose, that are recognized by churches or denominations as church publications, or that serve church constituents. Digital only publications, websites, newsletters and news services are now included as publications. Please count your Full Time Equivalent staff including editorial, design, technical, marketing, distribution, publishing and others who contribute to the production of your publication including employees and contractors.

Full Time Equivalent-Based Dues for Publications

• 6.1+   FTEs   $750.00
• 3.1-6.0 FTEs   $500.00
• 0-3.0   FTEs   $300.00

Individual Members: $150 regular; $50 for student and retired members

Open to freelance writers, bloggers, journalists, designers and photographers, as well as former ACP publication-member staff. This includes religion writers for secular media and church media officers. Students engaged in faith-based communications and retired members are invited to join at a discounted rate.

Affiliate Membership: $500

Open to non-print-publishing businesses or individuals whose work is related to religious communication, such as think tanks, research organizations, companies and individuals who provide printing, public relations and marketing, fundraising, consulting and Web development. Includes one-time use of ACP mail list and 20-percent discount on any ACP sponsorship (conference, web page, event, ACP project or publication.)

Please call or email the ACP Office with any questions regarding your annual dues.

Phone: (443) 726-1664
Email: office@theacp.org