VisitorReach and ARC: Advancing the Gospel Through Connection and Growth

At VisitorReach, our mission is to help churches grow by reaching people who are spiritually open and searching for a faith community. That’s why we’re excited to partner with ARC (Association of Related Churches), a global organization committed to planting and equipping life-giving churches in every community.

Together, we’re advancing the gospel by connecting digital outreach with church multiplication so more people can find hope and community. 

Who is ARC?

ARC began in 2000 with a God-sized dream to plant 2,000 churches around the world. That dream started with a conversation between Greg Surratt (Seacoast Church) and Billy Hornsby (Bethany World Prayer Center) and quickly grew into a movement. Joined by Chris Hodges, Rick Bezet, Scott Hornsby, and Dino Rizzo, they created a model to launch churches with strong support, coaching, and funding.

Since then, ARC has planted more than 1,000 churches globally and continues to equip both new and existing churches to thrive. At its core, ARC is built on meaningful relationships, shared values, and the belief that no one should do ministry alone.

To support that vision, ARC offers in-depth training, experienced coaching, and a proven launch model that helps pastors move from calling to launch day and beyond. Their mission is to see a thriving church in every community, reaching people with the message of Jesus. 

One of the key ways ARC brings this vision to life is through generous startup funding that gives church planters a strong foundation and the confidence to step into their calling. That generosity, made possible by churches who have gone before, continues to fuel the launch of new life-giving churches in communities across the country.

ARC also provides accessible resources that meet pastors where they are. A great example is Equip, an online hub featuring stories, tools, and ministry content designed to serve leaders at every stage of church ministry. Beyond digital resources, ARC also hosts multiple year-round conferences and events that offer hands-on training and personalized coaching from seasoned church planters.

Together, we are partnering to see a thriving church in every community, reaching people with the message of Jesus.

With VisitorReach’s marketing and digital outreach skills and ARC’s proven launch model, training, and funding, we’re coming alongside the work ARC is doing to help church planters launch strong and grow from the start. From building launch teams to inviting people in their city before the doors even open, this partnership gives new churches the tools they need to connect with real people right away.

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