Missions
Our Local Missions ministries exist to Know God and Make Him Known by activating the local church body into our calling to meet the Great 8 needs in our community. At Arbor Road we desire to put our faith into action (James 2:15-17) by caring for the Great 8 needs in our community.
what are the Great Eight ministries?
In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus calls Christians to care for the Hungry, Thirsty, Stranger, Naked, Sick, and Imprisoned and James 1:27 calls us to care for the Widow, and Orphan.
We know 8 is a lot to memorize, so we made it a little bit easier. Take the first letter from each and you get the acronym: WHO IS SNT?
It’s kind of a trick question, the answer is Jesus, and US! Jesus was sent to be a perfect example and sacrifice for our sins and to reconcile us back to God the Father. He was also sent for the Great Eight. We are in no way saviors, but we get to act as the hands and feet of Jesus in the world today.
Get Involved
Read through the list below—if you’d like to get involved in any of our Great Eight ministries, please reach out! We’d love to help you take the next step.
Adored (Widows Ministry)
Our Adored Ministry at Arbor Road Church is a ministry to women who have been widowed.
Jail Ministry
We partner with local missionary, Chaplain Sandra Evans, who works at the Women’s Jail in Lynwood.
Long Beach Rescue Mission
Provides food, shelter, and long-term recovery programs for men, women, and children in crisis, helping them rebuild their lives through spiritual and practical support.
Lydia House
A shelter program under Long Beach Rescue Mission offering safe housing, recovery support, and life-skills development for women and their children experiencing homelessness or addiction.
Sanctity of Life
The Sanctity of Life ministry provides pregnancy resources and support for pregnant mothers in need.
Please join us in prayer for missions around the world.
Local + Global Missions Events
Download our 2026 Adult Ministries Fall Calendar
Meet the Missions Team
Abby DeJong
Pastor of Local Missions + Young Adults
Amberly Meiter
Pastor of Missions
Ashleigh Dellos
Global Missions Ministry Associate
Cat Ricker
Local Missions Intern
