Inner-City Ministries

Multi-Culural Ministries

Large Groups/Seminars

Professionals/Community Building Ministries

Sports/Arts/Leisure Ministries

Ministries So Unique We Couldn't Categorize Them

Inner-City Ministries

Summerhill Ministries
This multi-faceted ministry to the central Atlanta Summerhill community does tutoring, home restoration, spiritual counseling, special meals, men’s fellowships, and other special projects to help redevelop neighborhoods in partnership with other local community service organizations.

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Multi-Culural Ministries

Interracial Partnerships
One of the things ACM feels most strongly about is creating a multi-cultural organization and helping bridge various racial and ethnic divides in Atlanta. This free-form ministry that encompasses churches andother institutions puts on multi-racial programs, hikes, dinners, prayer meetings, men’s gatherings, and many other activities to foster interracial cooperation.

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One City…Many Voices
Begun primarily as a benefit concert for ACM, this once-a-year concert at non-church Atlanta venues (Fox Theater, Trolley Barn, etc.) seeks to minister to the “music loving” segment of Atlanta. Volunteers produce this concert, in addition to the work leading up to it. Past performers include Third Day, Margaret Becker, Ashley Cleveland, Ginny Owens, Ken Ford, Adam McKnight, Gwen Hughes, and Pierce Pettis.

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Large Groups/Seminars

Way of Life Seminars
This ministry conducts periodic trainings and workshops to help people become “spiritual leaders as a way of life,” as well as other seminars that teach “how to share Christ as a Way of Life.” These trainings can be scheduled on weekend days and on certain week nights.

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Church Partnerships
ACM is engaged in formal partnerships with several Atlanta churches to be of assistance in engaging their membership in cutting edge ministry in the community.

Case for Faith
This ministry conducts seminars to address the intellectual questions regarding a relationship with Christ. Seminars with questions ad answers sections are led by scholars and other qualified individuals. James Davie is the team leader.

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Dan Hayes Speaking Ministry
Dan Hayes, Executive Director and founder of ACM, is available to speak on many topics and to audiences in faith and non-faith arenas. Topics include “Why Couples Break Up,” “How To Avoid Being A Successful Failure,” “Sex and the Search for Intimacy,” and many other talks on how to build successful volunteer programs.

Professional/Community Building Ministries

Men’s Ministry
This ministry conducts Bible Study and evangelistic outreach to business and professional men of all ages to meet their need for friendship as well as their spiritual needs. These men meet on Friday mornings for Bible Study, then they meet one-on-one with each other or other acquaintances during the week for prayer, study, or evangelism. This ministry was initiated in March 1996 by Dan Hayes and Marbury Rainer. Dan Hayes currently teaches this Friday morning study.

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Mentoring Virtuous Women
This is a dynamic mentoring program designed to empower, inspire, and equip mature Christian women who desire to mentor others. Founded and led by Ann Platz it reaches across denominations and cultures. For information contact annplatz@flash.net.

Grace and Truth
One of our most popular ministries is a Bible study for women in their 20’s and 30’s. This study encourages personal as well as spiritual growth and meets in the homes of the leaders in the Buckhead area.

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Consists of Seminars, Bible Studies and various outreach events.

Sports/Arts/Leisure Ministries

World of Writers
This group currently ministers to writers in Atlanta, encouraging them to use their gift of writing to keep their “minds flowing and their spirits growing.” The ministry presents opportunities for writers to share what they have written and to encourage each other. “World of Writers” meets the fourth Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Calvin Court on E. Paces Ferry Road. For further information, please contact Ruby Christian at 404.239.0462 (email: ralicerwc@juno.com) or Martha Poston at 404.262.7721.

Love-All Tennis Ministry
This ministry includes tennis players from around the city. In addition to meeting the unique needs of tennis players, it also allows opportunity for spiritual input and growth. This ministry is in the process of developing major Atlanta outreaches to tennis players.

One Tree Hill
One of ACM’s music ministries, One Tree Hill, has released three CD’s and is in great demand around Atlanta and the South in secular and sacred venues. Fronted by Patrick Lloyd, a former attorney and also a wheelchair bound, it is a unique band with a unique sound and message.



Ministries So Unique We Couldn't Categorize Them

Faith In Prayer
Led by Allison Baumann, this on-line ministry (www.faithinprayer.org ) allows people to submit their prayer requests and have them prayed for in a timely manner. It also allows them to update answers and responses. Already there have been many prayers and many answers recorded. To submit a request email contact@faithinprayer.org . To volunteer to pray for requests on the site , email the same address indicating a willingness to intercede.

Kindred Spirit
Led by Sharon Green and Carol Covington, this ministry (now its own 501(c)3 organization) is committed to helping pregnant teens learn marketable skills by helping them work along side of, and with, dogs. The teens also learn something about unconditional love in a setting that points them to God’s love. Contact Sharon Green at kindred@mindspring.com.

Pickin’ And Fiddlin’
This bluegrass band / gospel music ministry is led by Elizabeth Brooks and reaches into retirement communities, tennis centers, club meetings, and parties to spread the joy of music and of moving closer to God through all the varied circumstances of life. To inquire how to get involved as a musician yourself or to book a date, contact elizacatz@comcast.net or call 678-613-8070.

Prayer Ministry
This ministry utilizes the largest single number of ACM volunteers. It is also the “molten core” of ACM by being one of its most important power generators. Volunteers agree to pray for “7 Crucial Requests” for 30 days.

Wings of Love
Led by Karen Pressley, a former Scientologist, this ministry is designed to help people come to grips with Biblical Truths that will help them evaluate and leave destructive religious practices and beliefs. Karen founded Wings of Love Ministries with a three-fold purpose: to encourage women to be all they can be for Kingdom purposes; to mobilize believers for Christ; and to minister God’s Word to families influenced by cults, especially Scientology. Karen conducts seminars and does personal appointments. Contact Karen at 678.640.0535 or Karen's web site, www.karenpressley.com or or through The Robinson Agency.