Where Christ Finds People and Changes Lives.

Book your next church retreat, summer camp, or family getaway at our Christian retreat and conference center on the New Jersey shore!

Long Beach Island makes the perfect environment for youth, families, men, women, and leaders to connect with God, rest in his presence, and return home refreshed.

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Year-Round Group Retreats

Bring your group
Connect with God
Flexible rooms & meeting spaces

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Summer
Youth Weeks

Unforgettable summer camp
Students encounter Jesus
High-energy fun

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Summer
Family Weeks

Family-friendly summer getaways
Children’s programs
Biblical teaching & lifelong memories

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Fall to Spring Events

Retreats for couples, youth, leadership, and prayer all year long.

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Our Location

You’ll find our spacious, charming facility in the town of Harvey Cedars, a quiet spot nestled between the Barnegat Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

We’re located just within two hours of Philadelphia and New York City!

 

Opportunities

  • Summer Staff

    Spend your summer serving Jesus at the shore.

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  • Waypoint

    A gap year of discipleship for young adults.

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  • Employment & Volunteer

    Use your unique skills to help further the gospel.

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News

News
“Jesus Changes Everything” at Homeschool Week 2026
“Jesus Changes Everything” at Homeschool Week 2026
Celebrate With Us: 85th Anniversary Family Week
Celebrate With Us: 85th Anniversary Family Week
The Significance of Summer Staff: An Alumni Perspective
The Significance of Summer Staff: An Alumni Perspective
New Summer Weeks for 2026!
New Summer Weeks for 2026!
Always Faithful: Celebrating 85 Years
Always Faithful: Celebrating 85 Years
Two Amazing Winter Chill Weekends!
Two Amazing Winter Chill Weekends!
Nick Borio: Facilities in Good Hands
Nick Borio: Facilities in Good Hands
Waypoint Partnership With Anchor Christian University
Waypoint Partnership With Anchor Christian University
New Winter Retreats in 2026
New Winter Retreats in 2026
Still Waters: Local Women’s Ministry Starting Soon
Still Waters: Local Women’s Ministry Starting Soon

Join us on the third Wednesday morning of each month!

Two Winter Chill Weekends in 2026
Two Winter Chill Weekends in 2026

It may be cold. It may even snow. But the Spirit of God can move over HCBC in powerful ways during these weekends.

Silence Before God: Prayer Retreats
Silence Before God: Prayer Retreats

Put these dates on a calendar and make a reservation for your time alone with God!

Share the Faith: Jesus is Coming Again

Our lamps should be full, our hearts prepared for the Bridegroom to return.

Welcoming Russ Allen to the Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees is blessed to have Russ Allen as its newest member.

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Highlights from the 2025 Youth Leader Summit

Three incredible days of rest, training, and connecting for youth leaders and spouses!

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Pastors Rested and Renewed at 2025 Faithful Shepherd

The Faithful Shepherd pastors’ retreat took place this week.

Summer Staff: A Summer of Significance
A Lovely February Couples Retreat!

Take your Valentine to the beautiful shore and invest in your marriage with a couples retreat.

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Share the Faith: 2025 Theme

Our communities, families, neighbors, and coworkers are all in need of the hope and redemption found in Jesus.

Rest and Renewal for Your Pastor

The Faithful Shepherd Pastors’ Retreat takes place May 12-14.

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A Wonderful Winter Chill!

Highlights from our winter retreat!

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2024 Recap: A Heart for God

A review of 2024 before the new year begins!

Events for Every Season in 2025

Plenty of opportunities to retreat to the shore year-round!

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Letter From the Director: Fall 2024

We encourage you to share the greatest news of all.

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Waypoint is in Full Swing!

Nurturing faith and God-given purpose in young adults’ lives.

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Gospel Camp on Labor Day Weekend

Many people come to Christ at one of our largest retreats of the year.

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Summer Family Weeks: A Beloved Tradition!

Family weeks become a beloved tradition for many.

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From the Archive: “Story of the Chapel” - Rev. Jack Murray, 1949

Historic details about planning and construction

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Retreat for Rest and Renewal
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Autumn Couples Weekend with Bruce & Karen McCracken
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