Association of Related Churches
| Association of Related Churches | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Non-denominational Evangelical |
| Structure | Association |
| President | Greg Surratt |
| Founder | Billy Hornsby |
| Origin | 2000 |
| Official website | https://www.arcchurches.com/ |
The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is an non-denominational evangelical association and church planting organization in the United States.[1] In 2000, Greg Surratt, founding pastor of Seacoast Church, met Billy Hornsby with a goal of planting 2,000 churches throughout the world. The association has planted over 1,100 churches as of 2025.[2]
Churches that are part of the Association of Related Churches are mainly multi-site megachurches. Notable member churches include:
- Celebration Church: Jacksonville, Florida
- Christ Fellowship: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Church of the Highlands: Birmingham, Alabama
- Oasis Church: Los Angeles, California
- Rock Church: San Diego, California
- Seacoast Church: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Substance Church: Minneapolis, Minnesota
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Our Story". ARC | Association of Related Churches |. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ Patterson, Steve. "Why a judge says courts can't hear lawsuit by founders of Jacksonville's Celebration Church". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
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