{"id":121,"date":"2026-03-25T23:16:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T23:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/practical-kirch.103-6-196-142.plesk.page\/?page_id=121"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:34:20","slug":"new-concept","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/practical-kirch.103-6-196-142.plesk.page\/index.php\/new-concept\/","title":{"rendered":"New Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><nav id=\"nav\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ACME Fellowship\" class=\"nav-logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/imageacme-1.png\"\/>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#\">About<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Churches<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Grants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Conference<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Give<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"nav-cta\" href=\"#\">Join ACME<\/a>\n<\/nav><section class=\"hero\">\n<div class=\"hero-img\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hero-overlay\"><\/div>\n<!--<div class=\"hero-watermark\">ACME<\/div>-->\n<div class=\"hero-content\">\n<p class=\"hero-eyebrow\">Association of Churches for Missions &amp; Evangelism<\/p>\n<h1>Churches Funding the Gospel, Together.<\/h1>\n<div class=\"hero-rule\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"hero-sub\">ACME unites like-minded churches to pool resources \u2014 funding pastors, church planters, and missionaries around the world.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hero-btns\">\n<a class=\"btn-primary\" href=\"#\">See the Work<\/a>\n<a class=\"btn-ghost\" href=\"#\">Learn About ACME \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hero-scroll\">\n<span>Scroll<\/span>\n<div class=\"hero-scroll-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><div class=\"stats\">\n<div class=\"stat\">\n<div class=\"stat-number\">$600K<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat-rule\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat-label\">Granted in 2025<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\">\n<div class=\"stat-number\">43<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat-rule\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat-label\">Projects Funded in 2025<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\">\n<div class=\"stat-number\">2\u20134%<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat-rule\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat-label\">Church Budget Commitment<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><section class=\"mission\">\n<!-- Icon asset from Figma \u2014 decorative, peeking in from far left -->\n<div style=\"position:absolute;left:-320px;top:-10px;width:300px;height:300px;pointer-events:none;transform:rotate(180deg) scaleY(-1);\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/acme_square.png\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<!-- Subtle texture overlay centered -->\n<div style=\"position:absolute;left:50%;top:0;transform:translateX(-50%);width:670px;height:670px;opacity:0.02;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/api\/mcp\/asset\/f2f16991-502a-4036-b988-b283cab9e7ed\" class=\"acme-fade\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"overline\">Our Mission<\/p>\n<h2>Linking like-minded churches<br\/>to fund like-minded work.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mission-rule\"><\/div>\n<p>ACME exists to unite and mobilize churches that share a common vision for the gospel \u2014 making it easier to build fellowship and fund kingdom work together. We support church planters, international missionaries, revitalization efforts, and other gospel-centered projects around the world.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mission-links\">\n<a href=\"#\">Who We Are<\/a>\n<a href=\"#\">Our Affirmations<\/a>\n<a href=\"#\">Member Churches<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"grants\">\n<div class=\"grants-photo\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ministry and mission work\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/first-image.jpg\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grants-content\">\n<div class=\"grants-inner\">\n<p class=\"overline\">Grants<\/p>\n<h2>Pooling resources for maximum kingdom impact.<\/h2>\n<p>When churches give together, they accomplish far more than any could alone. ACME member churches contribute a portion of their annual budget to a shared grant pool \u2014 funding church planters, missionaries, revitalization efforts, and gospel-centered ministry worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Only ACME member churches may submit grant applications, keeping the work closely accountable to the network.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grants-stat\">\n<span class=\"grants-stat-n\">$600,000<\/span>\n<span class=\"grants-stat-l\">granted to 43 projects<br\/>in 2025 alone<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"#\">View 2025 Grants \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"churches\">\n<div class=\"churches-content\">\n<div class=\"churches-inner\">\n<p class=\"overline\">Member Churches<\/p>\n<h2>A fellowship united by doctrine and mission.<\/h2>\n<p>ACME is made up of like-minded local churches \u2014 Reformed, Baptist, elder-led \u2014 committed to both the health of the local church and the advance of the gospel beyond their walls.<\/p>\n<p>Membership means shared commitment: to sound doctrine, meaningful fellowship, and sacrificial giving for the mission. ACME churches span geographic, ethnic, and cultural lines, united by a common confession.<\/p>\n<a href=\"#\">Meet the Churches \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"churches-photo\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Church gathering\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/second-image.jpg\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"conference\">\n<div class=\"conf-photo\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ACME National Strategy Conference\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3rd-image.jpg\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"conf-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"conf-content\">\n<div class=\"conf-left\">\n<p class=\"conf-eyebrow\">Annual Gathering<\/p>\n<h2>2026 National<br\/>Strategy Conference<\/h2>\n<div class=\"conf-date-row\">\n<div class=\"conf-date-rule\"><\/div>\n<span class=\"conf-date-text\">May 7\u20139, 2026 \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 Atlanta, Georgia<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"conf-body\">Once a year, ACME churches gather to celebrate the fruit of their giving, hear from those doing the work, and pray and plan together. The conference is for pastors and church members alike \u2014 and guests who want to learn more about ACME are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"conf-btn\" href=\"#\">Register Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"join\">\n<div class=\"join-ring join-ring-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"join-ring join-ring-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"join-ring join-ring-3\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"overline\">Join ACME<\/p>\n<h2>Is your church ready to give<br\/>together for the gospel?<\/h2>\n<p>Churches aligned with ACME's Member Church Affirmations are welcome to begin the conversation. 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