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Adventist Community Services

Phone:
(443) 391-7201
Location:
9705 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21046-1565, USA
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Adventist Health Global Mission Supports Relief Efforts after Rowena Wildfire
July 28, 2025
In Response to Natural Disasters, Adventist Community Services Is Working to Assist Affected Communities
July 13, 2025

Serving communities in Christ’s name

We are the community outreach ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church across North America. We believe in holistic ministry – caring for people’s physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs all at once, just like Jesus did. We’re passionate about connecting with our communities, building real relationships, and showing God’s love through practical help. Whether we’re serving meals, providing disaster relief, or simply being there for someone in need, we follow Christ’s example of reaching out to those who are often overlooked or marginalized. We also focus on empowering our church members to serve effectively by providing training and leadership development.

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News
Volunteers stand in front of donations at distribution center.
Adventist Health Global Mission Supports Relief Efforts after Rowena Wildfire
In the wake of the June 11 wildfire that swept through Rowena, Oregon, Adventist Health Global Mission partnered with the Adventist Health Columbia Gorge team, organizing relief efforts to support affected community members and Adventist Health employees.
Dalles, Ore.
group of African American men in a community service depot packing supplies
In Response to Natural Disasters, Adventist Community Services Is Working to Assist Affected Communities
After the deadly tornadoes in May of this year, which caused widespread damage in Missouri and Kentucky, the Adventist Community Services (ACS) team continues to provide active support. In St. Louis, Missouri, there was significant property damage, and several lives were lost. In Texas, relief services are underway following deadly floods from early July. ACS Disaster Response has been working in those areas.
Columbia, Md.
group of volunteers pray before helping St. Louis residents in community service
During General Conference Session Adventist Community Services and impact! st. louis Team Help Support Recovering Tornado Victims
Multiple levels of Adventist Community Services are joining forces with impact! st. louis, an initiative of the General Conference Youth Ministries department, to offer some relief to those still wrestling with the ramifications of the May 16 tornado. The Spanish church has been set up as a distribution center for food and other essential items. This and other community service efforts are running concurrent with the 62nd GC Session taking place downtown on July 3-12, 2025.
St. Louis, Mo.
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Our vision

  • Expanding community services to foster meaningful initiatives that address evolving needs.
  • Building strong networks through collaborative partnerships to amplify resources and growth opportunities.
  • Integrating education into leadership development to empower individuals for sustainable change and an inclusive community.

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. 

Through these ministries, ACS remains committed to serving communities in Christ’s name, bringing hope and healing. 

Resources

  • ACS Ministry Handbooks: Caregivers Ministry, Crisis Care Ministry, Elder Care Ministry (available on www.adventsource.com)
  • “Burst the Bubble: Finding Your Passion for Community Outreach,” by Sung K. Kwon ($15.99 from  www.adventsource.com)

Leadership Development

  • Community Services and Urban Ministry Certification Program (CSUMCP): This community-based program equips participants to be engaged with critical service learning to create a sustainable impact in their communities. The Community Services & Urban Ministry Certification Program course contains fifteen learning modules, which include instructional videos, learning activities, PowerPoint presentations, video scripts, and quizzes. After completing the entire curriculum, each participant will earn 2.0 continuing education units.
  • Six ACS Ministry tracks (Disaster Response, Emotional and Spiritual Care, Community Development/Urban Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, Young Adult Emergency Services Corp, and Tutoring/Mentoring Programs).
    • Emotional and Spiritual Care Provider Program – ICISF
    • Older Adults Ministry Certification Program
    • Disaster Response Certification Program