Renewing the Nation
and the World by Rebuilding the Family

A coalition of clergy united across every denomination to strengthen marriages, rebuild families, and restore communities through the power of God's love.

“That they all may be one” — John 17:21

25+Years of Ministry
50States Represented
120Founding Clergy
1000+Clergy Partners

Get Involved

Two Paths, One Purpose

Whether you're looking to connect with a national clergy network or fully align your church with the family restoration movement, there's a path for you.

1

Fellowship & Networking

Join the Network

Connect with clergy across the nation. Attend events, conferences, and prayer breakfasts. Build fellowship without a formal commitment.

  • ✓Attend national conferences & events
  • ✓Prayer breakfasts & fellowship gatherings
  • ✓Network with clergy across denominations
  • ✓Newsletter & event updates
2

Full Membership

Become a Family Church Alliance

Fully align your church with the family restoration movement. Host the Marriage Blessing, access resources, and join a united federation of churches.

  • ✓Host Marriage Blessings in your church
  • ✓Member portal & ministry resources
  • ✓Blessing officiator training
  • ✓Christianity in Crisis curriculum

Ways to Connect

Choose Your Level of Involvement

From staying informed to fully joining the movement, there's a place for every pastor and church leader.

Newsletter

Stay Informed

Sign up for free and stay connected with ACLC's mission, upcoming events, and the family restoration movement.

  • ✓Monthly newsletter updates
  • ✓Event announcements
  • ✓Ministry news & stories
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Individual Partner

Join the Network

Join the deeper network. Attend conferences, prayer breakfasts, and luncheons with clergy nationwide.

  • ✓Everything in Newsletter
  • ✓Event & conference tickets
  • ✓Prayer breakfast fellowship
  • ✓Educational resources
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Family Church Alliance

Full Membership

Get certified, host the Marriage Blessing in your church, and access the full resource library of videos, PDFs, and presentation materials.

  • ✓Everything in Partner
  • ✓Host Marriage Blessings
  • ✓Blessing officiator certification
  • ✓Video courses, PDFs & presentations
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Why This Matters

From Individual Salvation
to Family Salvation

“Most churches have a youth ministry, a women's ministry, and a men's ministry — but very few have a family ministry that brings them all together under one covenant.”

The Marriage Blessing is not simply a ceremony — it is a theological shift that moves the church from focusing solely on individual salvation to embracing God's original ideal: the salvation and sanctification of the family as the fundamental unit of His Kingdom.

“So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.’”
— Genesis 1:27–28

The Blessing Process

How It Works

The Marriage Blessing follows a four-step journey designed to prepare, purify, and empower couples.

1

Education & Preparation

Couples and clergy study the theology of the Blessing through curriculum and workshops.

2

Renewal Ceremony

A reflective ceremony where couples commit to spiritual renewal and purity before God.

3

Blessing Ceremony

The Marriage Blessing ceremony, where couples rededicate their marriage under God's covenant.

4

Continuation & Support

Ongoing mentorship, community groups, and resources to strengthen marriages for life.

Voices from the Movement

What Pastors Are Saying

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The Marriage Blessing brought my congregation together in a way I had never seen before. Couples who were on the verge of separation found renewed commitment, and our entire church family was strengthened.

MA

Dr. Mark Abernathy

National 1st Vice-Chairman, ACLC

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When clergy from every denomination come together with one heart and one purpose, the barriers of race, religion, and background simply fall away. That is what ACLC has shown me — the living prayer of John 17:21.

JH

Rev. Joshua Holmes

National 2nd Vice-Chairman, ACLC

Your Next Step

The Family Is Calling.
Will You Answer?

Whether you are ready to connect with a national network of clergy or fully align your church with the family restoration movement, your next step starts here.