The Association of Related Churches Launches the Church Planter Prayer Guide

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) has launched the Church Planter Prayer Guide, a 10-day devotional available on the Bible App to support new church planters through prayer and spiritual guidance.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is thrilled to announce the release of the Church Planter Prayer Guide, a 10-day devotional now live on the Bible App. Created by experienced planters of ARC churches, this devotional is designed to support individuals during the crucial season of starting a new church, highlighting the essential role of prayer in maintaining a strong spiritual foundation and enhancing leadership.

Church planting is a spiritual journey filled with unique challenges and profound joys. The Association of Related Churches’ Church Planter Prayer Guide reflects this experience, offering daily devotionals that emphasize the importance of prayer in keeping one’s soul rooted in Christ. Each devotional is a heartfelt reflection from those who have walked the path of church planting, offering encouragement and wisdom to new church planters.

The Church Planter Prayer Guide is crafted to be a companion for those embarking on the adventure of starting a new church with the Association of Related Churches. It emphasizes the power of prayer as a cornerstone, encouraging church planters to lean into moments of communion with God. The guide is a source of inspiration and strength, reminding planters that they are not alone in their journey.

Philippians 4:6 underscores the significance of prayer, as it reads, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” This scripture sets the tone for the ARC’s guide, which aims to help planters of ARC churches focus on Jesus amidst the anxieties of church planting.

The guide begins with a devotional by Pradeepan Jeeva from Kalos Church in Bellevue, Washington. It also includes devotionals from other church planters including Brian Bullock of Union Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Rich Romero from Generation Church in Coral Gables, Florida.

The Bible App is a free resource that brings God’s Word to you wherever you are. With over 2,400 Bible versions in more than 1,600 languages, it offers features like audio Bibles, prayer creation, and study plans with friends. The Association of Related Churches’ new Church Planter Prayer Guide is available now on the Bible App, providing easy access to this invaluable resource for church planters.

The Bible App is currently available on Google Play, the App Store, or the Amazon App Store. Access is free with no ads or purchases.

The Association of Related Churches remains committed to providing support and resources for church planters. Through initiatives like the Church Planter Prayer Guide, the ARC continues to inspire and equip individuals to establish life-giving churches. For more information, visit ARC’s website and discover the myriad ways the Association of Related Churches supports church planters in their spiritual and leadership journey.

About the Association of Related Churches (ARC)

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) 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. The 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 1,100 new churches globally.