Plant a Church

I Want to Plant a Church

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Church planting is a very unique calling – one that requires resources, revenue and relationships. Life was not meant to be done alone and especially not church planting. ARC helps church planters get off to a strong start and achieve stable, sustainable growth. New churches have the chance to come alongside established churches and multi-site campuses for coaching, training, resources, financial support – and of course – what matters most – real relationships.

HOW TO PLANT A CHURCH WITH ARC

  • Step 1

    Apply – Start Now

    We’ve made the online application process easy – apply now.

    What is involved in this step?

    • Complete the application
    • Email a picture
    • Send us the link to a speaking sample
    • Include references to call

  • Step 2

    CPR – Church Planters Roundtable

    Live or Online

    There are two ways to participate in a Church Planters Roundtable. The first is to attend one of the live events held each month around the country. You will learn our history, heart and strategy for planting a life-giving church. The second way is to attend a CPR Online (via ChurchPlanter.tv.)

    Links:

  • Step 3

    Assessment

    The two-day assessment is ARC’s opportunity to get to know you and your wife and to evaluate you as a potential ARC church planter. We consider your calling, gifts, strengths and strategy for church planting with ARC. You’ll receive honest feedback by our team in areas of strength and opportunities for growth. Each couple will need to be approved in order to move forward as an ARC Church Planter.

    Before attending Assessment:

    • Receive and assessment invitation.
    • Register and pay the assessment fee of $200.
    • Complete the required online profiles (cost is $79 each for you and your spouse.)

    More about Assessment:

    • As a part of the application process, we run several checks including a credit report on each church planter.
    • Submit your business and marketing plan via e-mail.
    • Both husband and wife attend the assessment.
    • Receive a recommendation as an ARC Church Planter.

    Pre-requisite: CPR

  • Step 4

    Training – Pre-Launch Coaching

    Basic Training – This required step is a week-long intensive course designed to equip church planters with the necessary tools for the best possible launch and the often over-looked post-launch period. A strong start is great, but a sustainable plan is what makes church plants grow.

    Coaching – You’ll receive training each month leading up to your launch through individual coaching and coaching communities.

    What is required for this step?

    • Register and pay your $500 fee to attend Basic Training
    • Enroll in the ARC Coaching Network.
     

    Pre-requisite: CPR, Assessment

  • Step 5

    Funding – 6 Weeks Prior to Launch

    Prior to funding distribution from ARC, church planters need to:

    • Build a launch team of at least 35 adults.
    • Raising matching funds of up to $30,000.
    • Sign a lease to secure a location with at least 20 miles from the nearest ARC church.
    • Find a sponsoring church as a professional character reference and to act as guarantor for your loan.

    Read more info on the FAQs page

  • Step 6

    Launch – Launch Your Church

    We have discovered that it often takes as much effort to launch a church of 50 people as it does to reach 200 or even 500 more. Reaching a critical mass early helps to create a church plant with sustainable resources and relationships.

  • Step 7

    Pay Forward – Partner with ARC

    Return on Investment

    ARC was birthed with heart and vision to help plant life-giving churches. Each ARC church is required to re-invest an equal amount of money for future ARC church plants.

    ARC also asks you to give of your time by helping to coach other church planters. You’re your experience, training and great story to tell, you will in turn help other church plants thrive.

    Read more info on the FAQs page.