10/01/2026
For generations, the Lord’s Acre has been a special tradition in rural and small town churches, a time when faith, hard work, generosity, and community come together. The idea is simple: we take what God has given us, dedicate a portion of it back to Him, and use it to bless His church and His people. Over the years, the tradition has grown beyond an actual acre of farmland to include donated goods, talents, services, food, crafts, auctions, and community celebrations.
The Lord’s Acre movement began in 1922 in Bluffton, Georgia, when Rev. H.M. Melton challenged farmers in his congregation to set aside one acre of their land and give the proceeds from that acre to the church. Seven farmers accepted the challenge. The following year, while the boll weevil devastated crops throughout the area, the crops from those designated “Lord’s Acres” miraculously survived. The story spread, and within a few years the movement had grown far beyond Georgia. By 1930, the Lord’s Acre Plan was being promoted throughout the country and had spread to more than 1,000 churches across the country.
