We Go

We believe every person is created in the image of God, and just as Jesus meets us with love where we are, we want to love people right where they are. That means going beyond the walls of our church—into our community, our region, and to the ends of the Earth—to share His life-changing love.

In Our Neighborhood: Gospel Sunday
In Our Neighborhood:
Gospel Sunday

On July 14, Allegheny Commons Park became the site of a city-wide celebration of faith, family, and music as ACAC hosted Gospel Sunday, the inspiring finale of the Northside Music Festival.

“We love to take church to the park, to be out in our community, to share the joy of worship music while showing our neighbors the love of Christ,” shared Pastor Alan.

It was a full day for Team ACAC with programming happening from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and again from 6-8 p.m. The event also marked one of the first major community uses of our new Hub facilities, including playing host to the festival’s Acoustic Coffeehouse held at The Well on Saturday.

All-in-all, approximately 250 volunteers served throughout the day, which drew nearly 2,000 people and resulted in 18 decisions for Christ!

To the Nations: Missions Month 2024
To the Nations:
Missions Month 2024

As part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, ACAC has a rich history of supporting those ready to “GO” to the places across the globe where the Spirit leads them. In fact, in its 130 years ACAC has sent 131 full-time international workers to mission fields around the world!

In addition to those we send, we also have an increasing number of ACAC members serving on “sending teams” which support our International Workers. For example, we have 15 members who regularly communicate with our workers and relay their prayer needs back to our congregation.

Beginning immediately after the 130th anniversary, we celebrated Missions Month 2024 under the theme To the Ends of the Earth. The month featured four mission-focused sermons, visits from four pairs of international workers (including two from “creative-access” countries), and special classes on the “how” and “why” of missions. It concluded with an anonymous $130,000 gift—given in celebration of ACAC’s 131 International Workers over the decades—to ensure the continuation of our Missions legacy.

Going:
By The Numbers

2025 ACAC Worker Statistics
2025 ACAC Worker Statistics

Alliance International Workers: 15

International Workers with Other Mission Agencies: 11

Local & National Workers: 09

Retired Alliance International Workers: 03

Missions Residents in Training Here & Abroad: 03

Young Adults Preparing for long-term service as International Workers in the Alliance: 03

  • Danielle Engstrom: serving in “business-as-mission” training
  • Jamyra Harrell: ACAC member training with immigrant and refugee families with Envision, Cleveland
  • A third ACAC International Worker in residency with an Alliance missions team in a “creative access” country
ACAC Short-Term Mission Trips

Individuals traveling to communist Nicaragua: 15

  • Provided 1 concrete slab floor for family in need
  • Provided a zoo outing for 40 children
  • Provided a ranch retreat day for 50 children

Potential 2026, short-term missions trips:  

  • Central America
  • The Caribbean
  • West Africa
  • Central Asia
ACAC Missional Ministries & Ministry Partners

CIAC-Christian Immigration Advocacy Center

  • Recently moved into newly renovated ministry space in the Whiteside Building
  • Continues to serve the legal needs of nearly 1000 clients per year.

The Nest

  • Hosted first-ever Spring Fashion Show & Fundraiser
  • Raised nearly $16,000 to supplement funds received from sales

Global Neighbor Ministries: 

  • ACAC outreach to local immigrant & refugee communities
Community Care & Benevolence Ministry

ACAC Deacons Ministry

  • Assists ACAC members navigating financial crisis with Benevolence Fund gifts including $3000 in food card assistance

Ministries supported by our Community Care office:

  • Grief Share
  • Widow Care
  • Prison Aftercare, a support gathering for 10 to 15 formerly incarcerated men and women

Community Groups Supported by ACAC.

$61,195 given to the following groups who care for the hurting in our community:

  • The Christian Counselors Collaborative (CCC)
  • Christian Legal Aid
  • Light of Life Rescue Missions
  • Northside Common Ministries (local foodbank)
  • Network of Life/Women’s Choice Network
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