Association of Related Churches ARC
We exist to see a thriving church in every community, reaching people with the message of Jesus.
The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a global family of churches and leaders that exist to see a thriving church in every community, reaching people with the message of Jesus. We do this by providing relationships, resources, and opportunities to leaders of new and existing churches so that they can thrive.
Dereck & AshLee Frymier are launching ⭐️ Legacy Church ⭐️ in Greenwood, IN, this Sunday!
“We exist so that all people can live on purpose and create a legacy. We believe that, regardless of your past, God has a great plan for your future. We want to be a place where everyone can know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and create a legacy.”
We are praying for Kingdom impact through Legacy Church in the city of Greenwood! The best is yet to come!!
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We're looking forward to an exciting launch weekend ahead!
🚀 Chris & Connor Moore are launching Valley Church in Phoenix, AZ
🚀 Jonathan & Heather Fletcher are launching Manna Church Killeen in Killeen, TX
We are so excited for these couple and their teams, and we're cheering them on through launch day and beyond!
We are so excited to celebrate a new group of church planters gearing up to launch and lead life-giving churches this fall! These amazing couples, along with their teams, have been praying, planning, and preparing for launch day and beyond! 🚀🚀🚀
➡️ Keep an eye out on our social media over the coming weeks to meet these incredible church planters, and join us in praying over them as they journey to launch new, life-giving churches in communities across the globe!
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✨ Our brand new ARC Church Planter Prayer Guide is now available on the YouVersion Bible App! ✨
Prayer is essential when stepping out in faith, not only because it keeps our soul rooted in Christ but also because of how a strong prayer life impacts how we lead others!
➡️ This 10-day devotional guide, crafted by ARC church planters, is your companion in this pivotal season. Each devotional is a heartfelt reflection from someone who has walked your path, understanding the unique challenges and joys of starting a new church. ⬅️
We emphasize the power of prayer as your cornerstone, encouraging you to lean into these moments of communion with God. Let this guide be a source of inspiration and strength, reminding you that you’re not alone in this adventure. Together, let’s embrace this season with hope and prayerful anticipation. ❤️
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/48551
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The team at AVAIL recently sat down with Daniel and Tammie Floyd — founding & Senior Pastors of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, VA — to hear their story and some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way! 🙌🏾
From the new challenges of social media comparison, to the age-old pressures of balancing family and church leadership, there are countless opportunities for failure. But the biggest mistake, they would argue, is one that no one needs to make: doing ministry alone.
➡️ Check out the full article at arcchurches.com/equip! ⬅️
Many of you are gearing up for graduations, family trips, Serve Day, where thousands of churches come together and serve their communities, and hopefully, a bit of rest!
➡️ Unscripted Season 4 is here, and we hope it will be a blessing to you as we head into this summer season! ⬅️
Full of raw authenticity and insightful leadership wisdom, join Dino Rizzo as he interviews eleven inspiring leaders — from seasoned pastors to CEOs, each bringing a unique perspective and a rich depth of experience to the table in this season of Unscripted!
✨ We hope you are envisioned and encouraged through these interviews. Tune in to Season 4 of “Unscripted” and join the conversation on Youtube or any podcast platform!
ARC Conference 2025 is heading to Texas!!!
✨ Registration for ARC Conference 2025 is OPEN! Join us April 29-30, 2025, at Milestone Church in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas! Register now and receive a special, limited-time rate of $99. This rate is half off the regular price and will only be available through May 2! ✨
This year’s ARC Conference was incredible, and we want you to be there next year. There is so much packed into these two days. We want you to experience the presence of God, receive resources for your area of ministry, and meet and build relationships with other ministry leaders from across the country and the world.
➡️ It’s an experience you don’t want to miss. Grab your tickets today at brushfire.com/arc/arc-conference-2025/575702!
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ARC Conference 2024!!! 🧡
We had a blast with you this week, ARC Family! We say it allllll the time, but it remains true — we are so much better together!
THANK YOU for joining us! We hope you leave Birmingham feeling refreshed, expectant, and more excited than ever for the future of the local Church!
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ARC Conference 2024 is sold out! We can’t wait to see so many of you there. We’re looking forward to a great few days together in Birmingham! 🙌🏾
➡️ If you weren’t able to make it this year, we will be announcing next year’s dates and a brand new location soon!! Stay tuned!
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“Here is a principle I would like you to consider on your journey as a leader: Your most defining moment of pain can open the door to destiny.” 🙌🏽
Pastor Quovadis Marshall and his wife Angela planted Hope City Church in the fall of 2015 in their hometown of Waterloo, Iowa. Their vision is to help people know God, find community, discover purpose, and make a difference.
➡️ In this article, Quovadis reminds us that “One of the most important roles a leader has is to help people believe there is something on the other side of their pain and then to teach them how to build a bridge to get there.”
Check it out today at arcchurches.com/equip!
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Pavel & Evgeniya Kokhan are launching Faith Church in Tel Aviv, Israel, tomorrow!
✨ “We believe that many people in our community will get to know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We believe that whole spiritual climate will change and it will not be just one church but it is a beginning of multisite church with locations all over Israel.” ✨
ARC Family — will you join us in praying for Pavel, Evgeniya, and the Faith Church team as they head into launch day tomorrow? And let’s show them some love and encouragement as they gear up for an amazing journey ahead! ❤️
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We’ve got an exciting weekend ahead of us with SIX new, life-giving churches launching across the globe! ❤️
🚀 Josh & Megan Cooke are launching Freedom Church Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa
🚀 Jason & Jennifer Laird are launching Citizens Church in Franklin, TN
🚀 Matt & Savannah Mackie are launching Hope Family Church NWA in Bentonville, AR
🚀 Dave & Saz Thomas are launching Courageous Church Charleston in Charleston, SC
🚀 Nate & Michaela Gay are launching DEVO Church in Denver, CO
🚀 Matt & Hanna Rose are launching Orbit Church in Buckeye, AZ
Please join us in praying for these couples and their teams and they reach their communities for Jesus. Launch Sunday is just the beginning, and we are excited to see how God moves throughout these new church plants!
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Zelvin & Mieke Botha are launching ⭐️ Hello Church ⭐️ in Brisbane, Australia, this Sunday!
“We want people to discover that Jesus heals their pain. That He brings freedom. That He gives new life. When people experience our church, they need to say it’s alive and well. That Jesus is front and center. We want to be a church in awe of Him.”
Let’s celebrate Zelvin, Mieke, and the Hello Church team as they reach Brisbane for Jesus!
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📢 NEXT WEEK!!!
Join us for a special ARC Launch Coaching Webinar with Chad Veach — February 21 at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT. as he shares principles for launching and building a strong church.
➡️ This webinar is free, and anyone is welcome to join! These coaching webinars are typically reserved for church planters currently going through the launch process, but we are excited to open up this webinar to anyone who wants to attend!
This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the ARC launch process and the world class training you receive as an ARC church planter!
✨ Visit arcchurches.com/events/arc-launch-coaching-webinar-with-chad-veach/ to learn more & to register for free today! ✨
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Join us for a special ARC Launch Coaching Webinar with Chad Veach — February 21 at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT. as he shares principles for launching and building a strong church.
➡️ This webinar is free, and anyone is welcome to join! These coaching webinars are typically reserved for church planters currently going through the launch process, but we are excited to open up this webinar to anyone who wants to attend!
This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the ARC launch process and the world class training you receive as an ARC church planter!
✨ Visit arcchurches.com/events/arc-launch-coaching-webinar-with-chad-veach/ to learn more & to register for free today! ✨
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We're looking forward to an exciting launch weekend ahead!
🚀 Derrick & Roshonda Hawkins are launching Promise City Church in Salisbury, NC
🚀 Jason & Ashley Kimbrow are launching Legacy Church in Fayetteville, AR
We are so excited for these couple and their teams, and we're cheering them on through launch day and beyond!
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It’s not too late to join us for ARC Launch — January 30-31 in Birmingham, AL!! 🚀🚀🚀
ARC Launch, a church planter training event, is the first step in planting a church with ARC, and a great resource to those currently serving in a pastoral role.
⬇️‼️ You’ll hear from this incredible lineup of pastors and ARC coaches as they share the nuts and bolts of church planting!
For more info, and to register today, visit arcchurches.com/launch!
“There’s going to be moments that you want to give up. Planting a church will test your faith. Be sure that you hold onto that calling so that you never give up because you are called to make an impact.” 🙌🏽
Juan and Marisol Rodriguez were stirred to plant a life-giving church to reach the people of Puerto Rico. While both have roots in Puerto Rico, they never planned to move there until they felt an unshakeable call to Dorado, Puerto Rico. Their vision is to be a place that helps people arise from darkness and creates life-giving environments throughout their community.
➡️ Check out Arise Puerto Rico’s inspiring story to hear more about their perseverance to impact Puerto Rico and how God is using them in even greater ways than they imagined!
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➡️ Registration is now open for ARC Conference 2024 – April 23-24 in Birmingham, AL! ⬅️
At the ARC Conference, our goal is for pastors, leaders, & future church planters to build relationships with one another and receive resources that will help the local church thrive.
✨ Churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds are all invited to attend. Gather your teams and join us for two days of worship, connecting with fellow leaders, and practical teaching for your area of ministry. ✨
➡️ We can’t wait to see you in Birmingham! Visit arcconference.com to register today!
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We love partnering with organizations that share our passion for equipping the local church. Our Resource Partners are businesses and ministries that can help you throughout your ministry journey from church planting and beyond. Our heart is to bring you qualified partners we know and trust.
➡️ Each month we highlight some of our favorite resources that can help your church thrive. Learn more about this month’s featured partners at arcchurches.com/equip!
✨ To get to know all of ARC’s Resource Partners, visit arcchurches.com/partners.
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That’s a wrap on Season 3 of Unscripted! We are grateful to all of the incredible guests who joined us this season to share their stories, expertise, advice, and encouragement. We pray these conversations were a blessing to all who listened + watched! ❤️
➡️ Visit YouTube or your favorite podcast platform to catch up on Season 3, and be on the lookout for new unscripted conversations in 2024!
“Prayer became more than an activity, it became our culture.” 🙌🏽
Check out the newest episode of Unscripted — with Dino Rizzo & Michael Miller! The two discuss ministering to the Lord as their first love, letting prayer serve as their best evangelism tool, and so much more!
➡️ Check it out on YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts!
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We are so grateful to our ARC Resource Partners for their commitment to the local church! Thanks to our Vision Partner the Wesleyan Investment Foundation, our Strategic Partners, and our Planting Partners. They were each able to fund a new church plant this year! Their generosity is helping to transform communities across the nation. We are so grateful to partner with them in our mission. ❤️
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WOW — what an incredible year! ARC Family, we want to thank you for your generosity that has allowed us to help launch 40 churches in 2023!
➡️ On launch days alone, 1,058 people accepted Jesus Christ! This is the most launch day decisions we have had in a year! We believe Jesus’ love will continue transforming these communities through the local church.
We are so grateful for you! On behalf of the ARC Lead Team, ARC Staff, and church planters, we thank you for your faith and generosity. You are making a huge impact; we believe it will be even greater in 2024! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
“We champion the local church. We start new churches. We launch new churches. We believe for new churches. We want to see healthy churches, growing churches, churches that are impactful, churches that are seeing people come to Christ. To Him be the glory IN THE CHURCH!” 🙌🏼
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