Ministry Opportunities

Put Your Faith in Action Right Where You Are

Ministry isn’t something you do after graduation—it’s woven into your ACU experience from day one. Whether you’re serving across the street or across the world, you’ll discover how God uses your unique gifts to make an eternal difference.

Serve Locally, Impact Eternally

Every semester, ACU students complete service projects that transform both the community and themselves. But ministry here goes far beyond requirements—it becomes a way of life.

Community Partnerships That Matter

  • Phoenix Rescue Mission: Serve meals and share hope with those experiencing homelessness
  • St. Mary’s Food Bank: Fight hunger in Arizona’s largest food distribution network
  • Local Schools: Tutor, mentor, and inspire the next generation
  • Youth Ministries: Partner with area churches to disciple students
  • Choices Pregnancy Center: Support families in crisis with compassion

Lead on Campus

Ministry starts right here with your ACU family:

  • Life Group Leadership: Guide weekly Bible studies for your peers
  • Chapel Worship Team: Use your musical gifts to lead campus in worship
  • Residence Hall Ministry: Create community and spiritual growth where you live
  • Prayer Teams: Intercede for our campus, nation, and world
  • New Student Mentoring: Help freshmen navigate faith and college life

Church Connections

We believe in the local church. ACU students serve in churches across the Valley:

  • Children’s ministry on Sunday mornings
  • Youth group leadership and mentoring
  • Worship teams and tech support
  • Community outreach programs
  • Teaching and preaching opportunities

Our location gives you access to churches of every size and style—find where God’s calling you to serve.

Special Ministry Events

Day of Outreach: Each semester, our entire campus disperses across Phoenix for a massive day of service—painting schools, cleaning neighborhoods, and being the hands and feet of Jesus.

Operation Christmas Child: Pack shoeboxes of joy for children around the world while learning about global missions.

Feed My Starving Children: Join hundreds of students packing meals that literally save lives.

Student-Led Impact

The best ministry opportunities often come from student vision:

  • Start a ministry to international students
  • Launch prayer walks in local neighborhoods
  • Create care packages for foster children
  • Organize benefit concerts for causes you’re passionate about

Ministry That Shapes Your Calling

Through serving, you’ll discover:

  • Your spiritual gifts in action
  • Confirmation of your calling and career path
  • Leadership skills that transfer everywhere
  • The joy of making a real difference
  • Hearts broken for what breaks God’s heart

Ready to Serve?

Ministry opportunities are posted regularly on Populi and through [email protected]. Whether you have five hours or fifty this semester, there’s a place for you to serve.

Quick Start Options:

  • Check current service opportunities in Populi
  • Talk to your RA about residence hall projects
  • Visit a local church this Sunday
  • Join a ministry-focused student organization

Ministry at ACU isn’t about adding to your resume—it’s about discovering how God wants to use your life. Start serving, start growing, start making a difference today.