Mobilizing churches to strategically engage our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
"For we are fellow workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building." - 1 Corinthians 3:9
What are the spaces and places in your life where you find leisure and joy? These are good, aren’t they? Almost like a perfect gift. (Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights James 1:17) We all make time for leisure.
But the real question is, does your leisure matter?
This year’s conference will change the way you see places of leisure and lifestyle. Let Kevin’s discussion about his recent book, A Theology of Play, and the experience of those serving in resort and leisure ministry inform, inspire and invite you to see places of resort and leisure as places where God is already at work.
Networking
Provide a means of contact and fellowship for people actively involved in ministry in resort and leisure settings
Education
Increase awareness and understanding of the needs and opportunities for ministry to persons in resort and leisure settings
Professional Development
Provide opportunities for the enhancement and acquisition of professional skills
Advocacy
Influence decision makers and resource providers on local, associational, state, and national levels to give appropriate consideration and emphasis on resort and leisure ministries
Mobilization
Equip, involve and enable people to do resort and leisure ministry evangelism
- ARLM 2026 -
Our 2026 Conference will be held in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
Transportation: Knoxville’s McGhee-Tyson Airport | https://www.flyknoxville.com
2 hour drive to Carson Springs Conference Center.
Nashville, Charlotte, and Atlanta are 3-4 hours drive.
Every effort will be made to arrange for group transportation from Knoxville's McGhee-Tyson Airport. Details will be communicated in the weeks approaching the conference.
Each attendee needs to submit their own registration form.
"We are very grateful for the support of Sevier County Baptist Association and Carson Springs Conference Center to make this event possible. This conference is not a denominational event. ARLM recognizes the value of interdenominational collaboration."