With the start of the new year, many congregations across the Grand Canyon Synod are holding Annual Meetings. These gatherings are a time to reflect on the past year, celebrate accomplishments, and plan for the future. It’s also the season for completing the Annual Report of the Congregation, submitted to Churchwide.

As you look ahead, consider going deeper by assessing your congregation’s vitality. Understanding your congregation’s health can provide meaningful insights to guide future planning and ministry efforts.

The Grand Canyon Synod website offers a variety of tools for Congregational Vitality (gcsynod.org/vitality). One key resource is the Congregational Vitality Survey. This 36-question survey evaluates multiple aspects of congregational life, offering helpful feedback on areas such as spiritual growth, leadership, community engagement, and more.

Interested in taking the survey? Have questions about other resources? Contact Pr. David Pavesic, the Director for Evangelical Mission, at David.Pavesic@elca.org for guidance and support.

Investing in the health of your congregation is a practical and faithful step toward living out our calling as the body of Christ. Visit the link above to explore the tools, and take the next step today.