Care Ministries & Groups

Check out the various ministries and groups we offer below!

  • Visitation Ministry

    ACC Care Ministry exists to minister God’s grace to people who are homebound, in the hospital, and more. Please contact John Schaaf.

  • Prayer Ministry

    We want prayer to be at the center of all we do because we want God to be at the center of all we do. Every Sunday you’ll find that our teams begin praying even before our Sunday services begin and continue during our services. Throughout the week we pray for one another and beyond in our LifeGroups. And we periodically have Growth Courses specifically on prayer. Consider this your invitation to pray with us, come for prayer, or request prayer.

  • Stephen Ministry

    Below, we have detailed information about how to request a Stephen Minister or become a Stephen Minister. Please scroll down to view full information about this vital ministry.

  • Kairos Prison Ministry

    Arundel Christian Church is thrilled to serve in partnership with Kairos Prison Ministry International! This powerful ministry focuses on sharing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ with those who are incarcerated. Kairos, meaning, "the right time," "an opportune moment," or "a critical juncture," has a proven history of transforming lives within prison walls, helping inmates experience hope, healing, and restoration.


    Through Kairos, our ministry will serve inmates and their families, offering spiritual renewal and building Christian community inside correctional facilities. This work includes hosting Kairos Weekend Programs, where volunteers lead worship, prayer, and small group discussions. These weekends are designed to help inmates encounter God’s love in a life-changing way. In addition, we will provide ongoing support through prayer, mentorship, and encouragement to help participants continue growing in their faith.


    Kairos Prison Ministry is a chance to live out Jesus' call to visit those in prison (Matthew 25:36) and share His redemptive power. Whether you feel led to serve directly during a Kairos weekend, join a prayer team, or provide encouragement, there is a place for you to make an eternal impact.


    Together with Kairos Prison Ministry, we can bring the hope of Christ to those who need it most. Stay tuned for more details on how you can participate in Spring and Fall 2025!

  • Benevolence Ministry

    We all find ourselves in seasons where we need extra assistance. If you are a Partner or Leader at ACC, and find yourself in a place of need, please reach out to us.

  • Surrendering The Secret

    Many women hide the secret of abortion deep in their hearts and they are suffering severe consequences. They carry a great burden of shame and failure, afraid to reveal their hidden pain, and by doing so are forced to endure the long-lasting effects in isolation. Surrendering the Secret will allow women to release this burden and find freedom through 'redemptive community' while experiencing hope and joy, as shame and failure are replaced with beauty. This an anonymous support group for women only; times and dates will be worked out individually with women as they sign up.

  • GriefShare

    GriefShare is a support group that is a safe and welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability, and gain solid support each step of the way. Most importantly, you will know that you are not alone in your journey.

  • DivorceCare

    To Register for this Group please visit: https://www.divorcecare.org/groups/260580/registrations/new


    You’re not alone on the path to healing


    DivorceCare’s life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. Over 1 million people have found comfort and hope through this 13-week, series.

    Don’t try to go through separation or divorce alone. Connect with a DivorceCare group either in person or online. You’ll find caring people who understand the issues you face and practical counsel for decision-making and managing stress.

    Taught by Eric and Cheri Winterton

    6:30pm – 8 In the Lab

    Tuesdays, September 9-Dec 16

    13 weeks


    To Register for this Group please visit https://www.divorcecare.org/groups/260580/registrations/new

  • Surviving The Holidays

    ACC offers two unique Surviving the Holidays care groups for those are struggling as we approach the Christmas season - either from divorce or the loss of a loved one This is a time that can be a struggle for anyone, but especially when missing a loved one. This 2-hour support group contains practical and encouraging information to help you throughout the holiday season. It includes practical strategies and exercises and a booklet that address issues you're facing this holiday season.


    DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays will meet Tuesday, October 28 in the ACC Lounge at 6:30 PM.

    GriefShare Surviving the Holidays will meet Thursday, November 6 in the ACC Lounge at 7:00 PM.

Stephen Ministry

The Stephen Ministry at ACC seeks to provide one-to-one Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.

  • How does Stephen Ministry work?

    A trained Stephen Minister is matched with a person experiencing a life crisis. The Stephen Minister then meets with the Care Receiver to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. Their Stephen Minister will walk with them and provide confidential Christian care during tough times.

  • Who are Stephen Ministers?

    Stephen Ministers are congregation members who have trained for 50 hours to offer high-quality, one-to-one Christian care to people going through tough times. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life. Their commonality is a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need.

  • Who are the care receivers?

    Care receivers are people—congregation members and others in the community—who receive care from a Stephen Minister. These are people struggling through a difficult time in life—experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or other life crises. The caring relationship lasts as long as the person is in need of care. The identity of those receiving care, and anything that is shared, remains confidential.

  • How do I request a Stephen Minister?

    We would count it a blessing to walk alongside you in this season of life. Please email us at StephenMinistry@arundelcc.org to be connected with a personal Stephen Minister.

  • How do I become a Stephen Minister?

    Contact StephenMinistry@arundelcc.org to find out more about this new ministry.


Kairos Prison Ministry

This powerful ministry focuses on sharing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ with those who are incarcerated. Kairos, meaning , "the right time," "an opportune moment," or "a critical juncture," has a proven history of transforming lives within prison walls, helping inmates experience hope, healing, and restoration.


Through Kairos, our ministry will serve inmates and their families, offering spiritual renewal and building Christian community inside correctional facilities.


Kairos Prison Ministry is a chance to live out Jesus' call to visit those in prison (Matthew 25:36) and share His redemptive power. Whether you feel led to serve directly during a Kairos weekend, join a prayer team, or provide encouragement, there is a place for you to make an eternal impact.


Together with Kairos Prison ministry, we can bring the hope of Christ to those who need it most.

  • Kairos Inside Team

    ACC’s Kairos Inside is a ministry team made of men only to minister to incarcerated men in the Jessup Correctional Institution.


    The Kairos Inside program strategy brings positive and negative leaders of the institution together for a 3 1⁄2-day weekend of carefully coordinated talks, discussions, chapel meditations, and music led by a same-gender team of volunteers. The Kairos program concept is to build the Christian community inside the institution where the Kairos Community prays and fellowships together on a regular basis.


    Training to be part of Kairos Inside will take place:

    Saturday September 20, 2025 from 8:00AM - 3:00PM

    Saturday October 4, 2025 from 8:00AM - 4:00PM

    Saturday October 18, 2025 from 8:00AM - 4:00PM

    Saturday November 1, 2025 from 8:00AM - 4:00PM


    The team will go inside the prison Thursday, November 13, through Sunday, November 16, ALL DAY.

  • Prayer Team

    This team is made up of men and women who desire to cover our Kairos Inside team in prayer over the course of their weekend in the prison. You can volunteer to be a part of this prayer effort by signing up for designated prayer time slots.

  • Meal Support (Training)

    This team of men and women supports our Kairos Inside team by providing them with meals during their training days at New Hope Lutheran Church (8575 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD).


    Tranining Days are:

    Saturday September 20, 2025 from 8:00AM - 3:00PM

    Saturday October 4, 2025 from 8:00AM - 4:00PM

    Saturday October 18, 2025 from 8:00AM - 4:00PM

    Saturday November 1, 2025 from 8:00AM - 4:00PM


    Whether you can help with one training day or all, sign up to bless these team members by assisting in the preparation and serving of breakfast and lunch.

  • Meal Support (Prison Visit)

    This team of men and women supports our Kairos Inside team by serving them meals during the days they are ministering to the incarcerated men in the Jessup Correctional Institution.


    Whether you can help with one or all, we welcome your participation in preparing and serving any of the following meals:

    Lunch & dinner on Thursday, November 13

    Breakfast and dinner on Friday & Saturday, November 14 and 15

    Breakfast Sunday, November 16,

  • Closing Ceremony

    On Sunday, November 16, men and women are invited to support the Kairos Inside team and all the incarcerated men who participated in the Kairos Weekend by attending the closing day ceremony at Jessup Correctional Institution.

  • Kairos Outside

    Kairos Outside is an opportunity for women to support the families of the men who are incarcerated through a weekend retreat. Kairos Outside offers a comfortable, non-judging retreat for women to support each other as they journey through the incarceration of a friend or relative.


    The Kairos Outside Weekend is a 2 ½ day program based on a series of talks by volunteers designed to address the pain of enduring separation from the one inside and the judgment of others from their community. Guests hear the talks in small family groups.


    The program is interspersed with music, prayer, and and fun activities.


    Kairos Prison Ministry is a Christian program, although no religious affiliation is necessary to be a Guest. Any 20-year-old or older female family member whose life has been impacted by the incarceration of a loved one, or a woman who was unable to attend Kairos Inside while in prison, is eligible to attend Kairos Outside.