Gathering, Connection, and Calling: How The Association of Related Churches Equips Women to Lead and Serve
There’s something powerful about gathering with people who share your calling. When leaders come together with a shared purpose, it creates space for encouragement, fresh vision, and meaningful connection. That’s exactly what women from around the world will experience at this year’s ARC Women Lunch & Learn.
The Association of Related Churches is bringing together women leaders for a special time of connection and growth during the upcoming ARC Conference, taking place April 21–22 at Seacoast Church in Charleston, South Carolina. As anticipation builds and seats continue to fill, this gathering is shaping up to be a meaningful moment for women serving in churches across the globe.
A Global Gathering of Women Leaders
The ARC Women Lunch & Learn, happening April 22, invites women from diverse churches and backgrounds to come together in one room. Hosted during the ARC Conference, this experience creates a unique opportunity for leaders to connect beyond their local communities and build relationships with others who understand the challenges and joys of ministry.
Attendees will hear from members of the ARC Lead Team, gaining insight from women who are actively leading and shaping churches today. The setting is designed to foster authentic conversation, shared experiences, and lasting connections that extend far beyond the event itself.
Equipping Women for Leadership and Impact
The Association of Related Churches equips leaders with practical tools and spiritual encouragement. The Lunch & Learn reflects that mission by offering content that speaks directly to women in ministry. From leadership development to personal growth, the sessions are designed to leave attendees feeling refreshed, confident, and ready to step into their calling with renewed clarity.
This gathering also provides space for women to learn from one another. Conversations around the table can spark ideas, strengthen resolve, and remind leaders that they are part of something bigger than their local church.
Celebrating 25 Years of Church Planting
This year’s ARC Conference holds special significance as The Association of Related Churches celebrates 25 years of church planting. The Lunch & Learn will be part of that broader celebration, highlighting the role women have played in building, supporting, and sustaining life-giving churches around the world.
It’s a moment to reflect on what God has done through ARC over the past two and a half decades and to look ahead with expectation for what’s still to come. Women attending will be stepping into a legacy of faith while helping shape the future of the local church.
A Space to Connect, Learn, and Be Refreshed
The ARC Women Lunch & Learn will take place in the Student Center following the morning session on April 22 and will continue through the early afternoon App Sessions, concluding in time for attendees to rejoin the main conference schedule. While the event is free with ARC Conference registration, space is limited and requires a reserved ticket.
Each year, this gathering becomes a highlight for many who attend. It’s a space to connect, learn, laugh, and leave encouraged. For women serving in ministry, moments like this can make a lasting impact on both personal leadership and the communities they serve.
As ARC continues to invest in leaders around the world, events like the ARC Women Lunch & Learn reflect a deep commitment to building strong, healthy churches through empowered and connected leadership.
About the Association of Related Churches
The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a global church-planting network dedicated to launching, connecting, and equipping local churches. Founded in 2000, ARC provides assessment, training, coaching, and resources to pastors and church planters, helping them build life-giving churches in communities across the nation and around the world.
