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The Association of Related Churches Announces 2024 ARC Conference

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is excited to announce that registration for the 2024 ARC Conference for April at Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, is now open.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leaders of the Association of Related Churches (ARC) have been hard at work organizing many exciting events for the upcoming 2024 ARC Conferences.

The United States ARC Conference is set to be held on April 23-24 at Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama. Other 2024 ARC Conferences abroad include one in Dublin, Ireland, on May 17-18; another in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on June 4-5; and one in South Africa on September 4-5.

At the annual Association of Related Churches Conference, the goal is for leaders, pastors, and future ARC church planters to build relationships with one another and receive resources that will help their local church thrive.

Each day at the conference will be packed with exciting activities, organized speakers, and plenty of opportunities to meet other people in ministry.

Attendees have the opportunity to attend multiple App Sessions at the Association of Related Churches Conference. These are practical breakout sessions that will cover all areas of ministry. Topics will include mental health, marriage and ministry, discipleship, children's and student ministry, production, leadership, outreach, and more.

On the first day of the 2024 ARC Conference, there will be a main session in the morning, followed by lunch on the lawn at the nearby Highlands College. Attendees will have time to gather, visit, and build relationships with other pastors and leaders. Day one will continue with a main session in the evening, followed by an After Party.

There will then be two main sessions on the second day—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Additionally, the ARC Women Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at 12:30 p.m.

All 2024 ARC Conference events will be held at Church of the Highlands' Grants Mill Location, at 4700 Highlands Way, Birmingham, AL, 35210.

The motto of the Association of Related Churches is that no one should do ministry alone. Everything the organization does ensures that ARC church pastors are provided all the resources they need to create a thriving community.

For more information on the 2024 ARC Conference, visit arcconference.com.

Registration for the 2024 ARC Conference can be completed online here.

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different backgrounds, networks, and denominations. The organization strategically resources church pastors and planters to help them reach more people with the message of Jesus.

About the Association of Related Churches

The Association of Related Churches represents a collaborative network comprising independent congregations from various denominations, networks, and backgrounds. Its primary mission is to provide essential support and resources to church planters and pastors, enabling them to effectively share the teachings of Jesus Christ. ARC's operational approach revolves around empowering and equipping church leaders, thus helping them foster the widespread dissemination of Christ’s life-changing message. Established in 2000, the Association of Related Churches has evolved into a worldwide entity and has played a pivotal role in facilitating the establishment of over 1,000 new churches globally.

Contacts

Association of Related Churches
Birmingham, AL
inquiries@arcchurches.com
205.981.4566
arcchurches.com

Association of Related Churches (ARC)


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Contacts

Association of Related Churches
Birmingham, AL
inquiries@arcchurches.com
205.981.4566
arcchurches.com

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