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StartCHURCH

StartCHURCH is dedicated to serving church planters with the support they need to establish their ministries on a solid legal foundation. We understand that planting a church is a sacred calling, and our mission is to ensure that every church planter can protect and steward what God has called them to lead. From filing Articles of Incorporation and crafting bylaws to obtaining 501(c)(3) status, we handle the intricate compliance and administrative details so church planters can focus on their calling. By partnering with StartCHURCH, leaders gain confidence knowing their ministry started right and can thrive from day one.

Special Resources for the ARC Family

Learn About Our Partnership

Learn about the exclusive ARC partnership benefits that can help you build a thriving ministry. Discover how the StartCHURCH Bookkeeping Service, the StartRIGHT Service, and our comprehensive suite of services and software can transform how you lead your church or ministry.

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Grow Your Legal Foundation Ebook

In this ebook, you can learn the 10 steps to grow your legal foundation. Protect what God has given you to lead, by growing your church on a strong legal foundation.
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Allan Armitt

CEO

Allan Armitt is CEO of StartCHURCH, helping churches and ministries build strong, sustainable foundations for long-term growth and impact. With a background in economics and over a decade in nonprofit and ministry leadership, he specializes in strategy, financial stewardship, and governance for faith-based organizations.

Before becoming CEO, Allan served as CFO at StartCHURCH and held executive roles in church launches and in ministry, including leading a national gathering at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with over 100,000 participants, in partnership with 50 other ministries.

Allan is particularly passionate about helping ministries and nonprofits align their operations with their mission, ensuring that the foundations are in place so that when growth happens, it strengthens their impact, rather than straining it.

When he’s not working, you’ll find Allan behind a bass guitar, hiking a trail, riding his motorcycle, or climbing the ranks of a competitive video game. Although an Alabama native, he lives in Georgia with his wife, Ranae, and their daughter.