Date: May 26, 2026 at 6:00p.m. PST
Virtual Event: Zoom
About the event: Learn how your church can host tutoring program and receive grant resources to support your church and community.
Date: August 23, 2026
Location: SECC Conference Office
11330 Pierce Street, Riverside, CA
Featured Speaker: Collette Newer, Associate Director of ACS for the North American Division (NAD).
Join us for an inspiring summit designed to equip and encourage Adventist Community Services leaders for impactful ministry in today’s changing world. Through dynamic seminars, practical training, and meaningful collaboration, participants will gain fresh ideas and real-world tools to strengthen their ministries and expand their community impact.
Seminars include:
Whether you are a seasoned leader, volunteer, pastor, or newly involved in ACS, this summit offers opportunities to learn, connect, and reimagine how we serve with compassion, purpose, and mission.
ACS Seed Grants expand the reach and impact of ACS ministries in their community. Whether funding refrigerators for food pantries, disaster response trailers, computers for classes or sheds to increase storage space, we consider the grants to be an investment in sustainable ACS ministries. Grant applications are due by October 26, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Adventist Community Services (ACS) is the official community outreach ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Southeastern California Conference. ACS serves the whole person, a concept known as holistic ministry whose mission is to “serve communities in Christ’s name.”
Our vision
Our core values
The mission of ACS is “Serving Communities in Christ’s Name,” which means serving the whole person, a concept known as holistic ministry. The word holistic comes from the Greek word “holos” which implies that all dimensions of our life (physical, mental, social, and spiritual) are equally important to our functioning and well-being. Therefore, the purpose of holistic ministry is to proclaim the Good News, the word of salvation, and demonstrate the love of God to people in need.
When disaster strikes, communities need trained and equipped responders who can provide aid, hope, and relief. If you want to make a real difference in times of crisis, proper training is essential.
Our Disaster Response Training prepares volunteers to serve effectively in emergency situations. To ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with disaster relief protocols, all volunteers must be trained and credentialed before participating in response efforts.
Why Training Matters
✔️ Learn essential disaster response skills
✔️ Understand safety procedures and emergency protocols
✔️ Gain official credentials required for deployment
✔️ Be part of a coordinated, effective relief effort
Get Trained. Get Credentialed. Get Ready.
