As this year’s ARC Conference came to a close, leaders from across the globe gathered in Charleston for the first-ever ARC Global Leader Summit.
As we celebrated 25 years of ARC and reflected on all God has done through the local church, this Summit provided an opportunity to look ahead—to strengthen relationships, share insights, and continue building healthy church planting movements around the world.
The ARC Global Leader Summit brought together network leaders from Europe, Brazil, Southern Africa, and Canada, along with members of the ARC U.S. Lead Team who are actively engaged in advancing ARC globally. Throughout the day, leaders shared updates from their regions and discussed key opportunities and challenges related to church planting, leadership development, financial sustainability, and supporting churches beyond launch.
Through collaborative conversations and interactive panel discussions, the Summit created space for leaders to learn from one another, exchange practical solutions, and strengthen alignment across the ARC family. More than anything, it was a reminder that while every region has unique opportunities, we are united by a shared mission—to strengthen the local church and help reach people with the message of Jesus.
As ARC continues to grow around the world, gatherings like the Global Leader Summit help strengthen partnerships, foster collaboration, and create greater momentum for the future of church planting. We are grateful for the incredible leaders who continue to champion the local church across their regions, and we’re excited for all that God has ahead.
The work continues this year as ARC gathers for three global conferences: ARC Canada Conference in Edmonton on June 2–3, ARC Europe Conference in Liverpool on June 11–12, and ARC Southern Africa Conference in Pretoria on September 2–3. We can’t wait to see leaders from across each region come together to be encouraged, equipped, and inspired as we continue building the Church together.
