Antioch Collective Training Seminar (A.C.T.S.) — Organization Profile
Antioch Collective Training Seminar (A.C.T.S.) is an annual equipping workshop hosted by Antioch Collective, a nonprofit ministry that describes its purpose as helping churches pursue “Save. Equip. Send.”—evangelism, disciplemaking, and multiplication. A.C.T.S. is designed for disciples of Jesus who want hands-on training to become more effective at outreach, evangelism, disciplemaking, church planting, and practical ministry.
Antioch Collective’s broader mission is rooted in the conviction that local churches are best positioned to carry disciplemaking forward in their own regions. The organization describes itself as a “community hub and resource network” that fosters relationships between church leaders and provides tools to assist churches in starting regionally supported church planting movements. Within that bigger vision, A.C.T.S. functions as a concentrated training environment where leaders and members can learn, collaborate, and leave with tools that translate into everyday congregational ministry.
A.C.T.S. is organized around tracks that address multiple ministry contexts rather than a single “main room” experience. The seminar materials describe training lanes such as adult ministry, youth ministry, campus ministry, church planting, service ministries, disciplemaking small groups, and evangelistic Bible study. This multi-track structure makes A.C.T.S. usable for whole ministry teams—preachers, elders, ministry staff, and engaged members—who want shared language and practical next steps for building disciplemaking cultures.
While each year’s specific topics vary, the event’s consistent emphasis is on equipping that is biblically grounded and immediately applicable. Examples of recurring topic areas include effective Bible study methods, mentoring, worship ministry development, teen ministry, campus ministry, biblically based support groups, and practical church planting. The goal is not simply to talk about disciplemaking, but to strengthen the “how” of disciplemaking so churches can help people follow Jesus and grow into mature disciples who also make disciples.
A.C.T.S. is commonly hosted at The Crossings Church St. Charles County in O’Fallon, Missouri, drawing participants from across the United States who are connected to churches of Christ and the Restoration Movement. For those who want to engage, Antioch Collective provides clear entry points: register to attend, bring a team from your congregation, subscribe for updates, and make use of the organization’s free resources (including a free Bible study guide, online lessons, and the Antioch Collective podcast) to continue learning beyond the seminar.
Key Links
- Website: https://antiochcollective.org/
- About: https://antiochcollective.org/about/
- Events (A.C.T.S. listing): https://antiochcollective.org/events/
- A.C.T.S. Registration Portal: https://connect.antiochcollective.org/2025-acts-registration
- Free Resources: https://antiochcollective.org/resources/
- Podcast: https://antiochcollective.org/podcast/
- Free Bible Study Guide: https://antiochcollective.org/resources/free-bible-study-guide/
- Online Lessons: https://antiochcollective.org/resources/online-lessons/
Contact Information
- Email: qu*******@***************ve.org
- Phone: 636-242-8002
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AntiochCollective/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@antiochcollective
Leadership
- Robert Cox – Evangelist, The Crossings Church O’Fallon MO
- Kerry Cox – Campus Minister, The Crossings Church O’Fallon MO
- Macky Shedd – Evangelist, Crossway Church Columbia MO
- Lynn Stringfellow – Evangelist, Connect Church Tulsa OK
