August 7 - Prayer & Fasting
At our recent meeting of the General Synod, a motion was approved to set aside one Friday per quarter over the coming year specifically dedicated to prayer and fasting for revival and reformation within the ARP. Any lasting fruit in our ministries, church plants, and established congregations must begin with a humble, spirit-led dependence on the Lord.
2026 ONA Synod Report
The 2026 meeting of General Synod marked a significant moment for Outreach North America (ONA) as Director Rev. Morrie Lawing presented a renewed vision for church planting and revitalization across the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Session 1
Dr. Ligon Duncan explores the biblical and theological vision of the church as more than a local gathering—recovering its connectional nature, the centrality of the ordinary means of grace, and the role of presbyteries in fostering healthy churches and faithful church planting.
Session 2
Dr. Ligon Duncan explores the biblical and theological vision of the church as more than a local gathering—recovering its connectional nature, the centrality of the ordinary means of grace, and the role of presbyteries in fostering healthy churches and faithful church planting.
Mother Daughter Church Planting
Rev. Matt Lucas and Rev. Zack Keuthan share their personal experience in Mother-Daughter church planting.
Pre-Synod Evangelism Conference
2025 Session 1
The art of pitching and catching: evangelism as a conversation with Dr. Rod Culbertson.
2025 Session 2
The art of pitching and catching: evangelism as a conversation with Dr. Rod Culbertson.
2024 Hospitality and the Great Commission with Christianity Explored
A key resource to study and discuss the Bible with the unchurched and young Christians is Christianity Explored. As a form of hospitality evangelism, this small group gathering allows friendships to develop over a simple meal and a study of the Book of Mark.
2024 Hospitality and the Great Commission with Pastor Daniel Nealon
Hospitality is more than having friends over for dinner. The lack of churches being hospitable is a significant reason for their decline. Hospitality has always been an effective means of faith sharing (evangelism). Pastor Nealon defines hospitality in the context of the Great Commission by highlighting three key factors in being hospitable: participation, clarity, and desire.
2024 Hospitality and the Great Commission: Question & Answer Session
Dr. Jim Klukow hosts a panel discussion by asking Pastor Daniel Nealon, Mrs. Lorianne Merritt from Christianity Explored US, and the Executive Director of Outreach North America Dr. Alan Avera questions on how to apply hospitality in light of the Great Commission. Each member of the panel offers practical suggestions that have been tested and shown to be helpful.