1 – What is an ARC (Apostolic Resource Center)

ARCs are kingdom embassies on the earth. They are portals where heaven touches regions, and the government of heaven takes root through people who have served with credibility over time. ARCs are built as a family of powerful people who run together. Emotional health, humility, and covenant honor form the culture. These are not platforms for one person’s name; they are a company of mothers and fathers raising sons and daughters who become mothers and fathers. In this “team of teams” environment, powerful people make space for one another to happen unapologetically. The fruit is real influence: partnership with cities, agencies, churches, and leaders to bring heaven’s solutions to the region’s most pressing problems.

“They’re embassies—portals where heaven touches earth.” – Bobby Haaby

- ARCs function as kingdom embassies with regional credibility born from serving.

- Culture = family over celebrity; honor, emotional health, and shared leadership.

- Powerful people make space for other powerful people; no insecurity.

- Mothers and fathers raise builders, not monuments to self.

- Success is measured by the transformation of people and regions.

Key Scriptures:

2 Corinthians 5:20 — “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us; we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.”

Ephesians 4:12 — “For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.”

Proverbs 20:5 — “Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, But a man of understanding will draw it out.”

2 Samuel 18:18 — “Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and set up a pillar for himself… for he said, ‘I have no son to keep my name in remembrance’; he called the pillar after his own name.”

Ephesians 2:19 — “Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.”

Questions to Consider:

Where have I been building a “monument” instead of multiplying people?

Who do I need to make space for this week so their gift can shine?

Activation:

List three people in your sphere.

For each, write one sentence drawing out their gold (Prov. 20:5).

Send one encouraging text today that names their gift and why it matters.

Journal Prompt

Father, where are You inviting me to shift from platform-building to people-building?