ARC Celebrates Successful Final Conference of 2026 in South Africa

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) concluded its final conference of 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa.

AL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On 2–3 September 2026, the Association of Related Churches hosted its final ARC Conference of the year in Pretoria, South Africa. The two-day conference brought together church leaders from across Africa alongside pastors and speakers from around the world, creating opportunities for aspiring church leaders and veteran pastors alike to connect, learn, and gain practical resources for their ministries.

The conference featured sessions including Leading for the Long Haul, The Emotionally Intelligent Leader, How to Lead Without Losing Your Soul, Leading Worship & Production, Leading Through Change, Resilience – The Leadership Edge, Creative, Worship & Production, and Leading the Next Generation.

A number of renowned pastors and speakers led sessions throughout the conference. John Wyatt from Celebration Church in Florida spoke about the often-overlooked leadership skill of self-awareness. Shaun Nepstad, Lead Pastor at Fellowship Church in California, addressed how leaders can keep their vision clear and their teams united through growth, transition, and difficult decisions.

Speaker, author, and Co-Founder of Oasis Church in California, Holly Wagner, also held an exclusive session for Lead and Senior Pastors, sharing lessons from decades of ministry experience on navigating growth, setbacks, and change.

With worship serving as a cornerstone of ARC’s approach to church planting and leadership support, attendees also took part in a session focused on creativity, worship, and production led by Hillsong Africa. Hosted by Hillsong’s Maritha Grové, the session explored how churches can build strong, collaborative creative team cultures.

The South Africa conference marked the conclusion of ARC’s 2026 conference calendar and reflected the continued growth of the ARC movement in Africa, bringing together pastors and leaders for two days focused on leadership development, practical ministry resources, worship, and meaningful relationships.

For more information about ARC Conference Africa, visit:
https://arcconference.com/south-africa

For information about ARC Conferences around the world, visit:
https://arcconference.com/

Conference Recap FAQ

When and where did ARC Conference Africa 2026 take place?
ARC Conference Africa was held on 2–3 September 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa.

What did the conference schedule include?
The conference began on Wednesday, September 2, with registration and coffee at 9:00 a.m., followed by a main session at 10:00 a.m. Lunch was held at 1:00 p.m., followed by additional afternoon programming, a 4:30 p.m. Hangout/After Party, and an evening main session at 6:30 p.m. Programming continued on Thursday, September 3, with the conference concluding at approximately 3:00 p.m.

What was included with conference registration?
Registration included coffee, snacks, and lunch on both days. Attendees arranged their own breakfast, dinner, and accommodation. Nearby accommodation options included Menlyn Boutique Hotel, Time Square Hotel, The Capital Menlyn Maine, Alpine Attitude Boutique Hotel, and Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Pretoria Menlyn.

Were there opportunities for networking with other church leaders?
Yes. Networking and relationship-building formed an intentional and core part of the ARC Conference experience, giving attendees opportunities to connect with fellow pastors, ministry leaders, and church planters.

Who was the conference designed for?
ARC Conference Africa was designed for a broad range of church leaders, from those preparing to plant a new church to pastors and teams leading established and growing congregations.

About the Association of Related Churches (ARC)
The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a church-planting organisation dedicated to helping leaders launch and grow healthy, life-giving churches. Through church planter training, leadership development, coaching, and practical ministry resources, ARC has helped launch more than 1,200 churches while equipping pastors to build sustainable churches that make a lasting impact in communities around the world.

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