Adventist Community Services

Staff

Derrick-Lea

Derrick Lea

Director

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Colette Newer

Colette Newer

Associate Director

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wynelle-stevens

Wynelle Stevens

Assistant Director, Older Adult Ministry

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Angie Lorenzo Profile

Angie Lorenzo

Administrative Professional II

Departments

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Our mission

Adventist Community Services (ACS) is committed to a holistic ministry; ACS serves the whole person by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Our mission is to “serve communities in Christ’s name,” bringing hope, compassion, and practical support to those in need.

Our core values

  • Sharing – We proclaim the good news of salvation by actively demonstrating the love of God.
  • Connecting – We build relationships by connecting people with their community family and to God.
  • Ministering – We minister to the communities we serve by focusing on their physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being.
  • Discipleship – We empower and engage members to serve their communities by teaching, mentoring, and equipping in holistic ministry.

How we serve

Through church-based programs, ACS mobilizes members to use their skills and knowledge to meet the needs of their communities. Service areas include:

  • Disaster Response – Providing relief and recovery assistance in times of crisis.
  • Emotional and Spiritual Care – Offering "emotional first aid" and spiritual guidance to those impacted by crisis and traumatic experiences.
  • Community Development/Urban Ministry – Providing on-going practical programs that make a real difference in urban and local communities.
  • Older Adult Ministry – Promoting well-being and active engagement among older adults in the church and community.
  • Young Adults in Service – Equipping young adults for meaningful service.
  • Tutoring/Mentoring Programs – Supporting educational growth and personal development. 

Resources

Contact Us

(443) 391 7253
North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Adventist Community Services
9705 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21046-1565, USA
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