ARC is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus.

This year marks 25 years of church planting through ARC, and we’re grateful for the couples who have partnered with us to build life-giving churches around the world. Over the past 25 years, ARC has helped launch 1,187 churches worldwide. Each of those churches began with a God-given dream, and ARC exists to help turn that calling into a strong, sustainable launch. Through intentional training, experienced coaching, and strategic funding, we partner with church planters every step of the way. We are passionate about providing both the resources and the relationships every planter and every church needs to thrive.

As we step into this milestone year, we are excited to honor a new group of church planters launching new churches in their communities in 2026. Planting a church is no small task. These couples and their teams have spent months—and often years—praying, planning, and preparing for launch day and the seasons that follow. Each new church planted represents a Kingdom-sized dream fulfilled and a fresh opportunity for people to encounter Jesus.